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2016 Zenyatta Celebration: Fans Meet Zenyatta

Celebration winners visit Zenyatta.
Celebration winners visit Zenyatta.

Happy February!

Last fall we held our fourth annual Zenyatta Celebration, raising $20,000 for Thoroughbred Rehab Center Inc. Five participants were chosen in a random drawing to win the grand prize, An Invitation to Meet Zenyatta. Each winner was invited to travel with a guest to Lane’s End Farm to meet Zenyatta and receive a tour of the farm. These photos document their visits. Photography by Alys Emson.

View the complete set of photos from these visits in our 2016 Zenyatta Celebration Photo Gallery.

Some of you have noticed that we’ve been posting less frequently, but our winter break is no cause for concern. Zenyatta is happy and healthy, and we got to see her at Lane’s End in late January. We’ll be posting images from our visit soon.

Enjoy!
Team Z

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    Just gotta say that I love the name Yorkiepoo Princess. Makes me smile every time I see it. And seems like she is a fast little girl! Won a stakes yesterday.

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    Irish War Cry Ticks All the Boxes in Five-Furlong Work
    By Alicia Wincze Hughes The Blood-HorseFebruary 25, 2017
    The intangibles trainer Graham Motion wanted to see from Irish War Cry in his first move since his breakthrough triumph in the Feb. 4 Lambholm South Holy Bull Stakes (G2) ticked all the boxes over the Palm Meadows Training Center main track Feb. 25.
    http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/220056/irish-war-cry-ticks-all-the-boxes-in-five-furlong-work

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      Alicia Wincze Hughes ‎02/‎26/‎17
      That Legendary Agent to the Stars Ron Anderson @ronaldt54 & Jo-el Rosario
      have chosen to ride Irish War Cry over Practical Joke,says a lot!

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      Steve Haskin ‎Sunday, ‎26 ‎February, ‎2017
      Irish War Cry looked magnificent working 5f this am out a strong 6f in 1:13 3/5.
      You cant ask a horse to be striding out with more authority

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      Love this Irish War Cry. Curlin is a favorite, he is a Chestnut, I am Scot-Irish (per grandfather) loved my vacation in Ireland and he is owned by a woman who has quite a history of taking risks and being daring. Please IWC, stay safe and healthy and don’t fall victim to the “Shirlee Curse.”

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      Dear BGG and Shirlee:

      BGG, thanks for this update on Irish War Cry.

      Shirlee, you were first to notice this beautiful boy; he’s a special one. Safe and sound always. Love and Hugs, JB

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      I was more than delighted to see our beloved Kauto chosen.He deserved so much more in his ‘golden years’Dessie was so fortunate with his connections.I have ordered my set of stamps.
      As Hovis makes his way to Oakham he goes with all our thoughts and prayers,PUH

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        Sheena, here is the Blog with info about trip. It sounds like we won’t get
        an update for a few days. Sending prayers for Hovis. BGG

        Hovis’ Friday diary: ‘I’m going to horsepital and I will become a superhero mutant horse’
        Hovis Blog Horse and Hound 07:00 – 24 February, 2017
        Wish me luck for next week and can you send get well parcels to my manager (mother) or to Bransby — for the record I like turnips as well as carrots. Flowers however — not so much.
        Laters,
        http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-im-going-horsepital-will-become-superhero-mutant-horse-613390

        • Dear BGG.I posted this link on Friday to let you all know what was happening with our boy.He has arrived and he is in a barn with 2 girls!!!It will be a fun night.News tomorrow afternoon.Prayers for Hovis and Karen.Hugs

        • Dear BGG,
          Thanks so much for the update on Hovis. Am so concerned about him. Am glad he’s with 2 girls! Am praying for him and his ‘Mum’. “Power up, Big H!” We love you. Elizabeth

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      Dear Sheena:

      Rest In Peace Bill Paxton; condolences to his family. Fine actor. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI an DC:

    Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.

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      Dear Judy,
      Thanks so much for this link. Great to hear news about Chromie and interesting to hear how much thought has gone into his career and post-racing life. A wonderful interview! Hope you have a wonderful evening. w love, Elizabeth

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    Just in case you haven’t heard, ‘Oregon’ another of the Moss’ stable was scratched from his race at Santa Anita. Hopefully, we’ll get to see him run soon.

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    50yrs ago Arkle boarded a plane at Heathrow to return home to Ireland after spending 61 days at Kempton because of the injury he sustained in the King George.We were never to see this phenomenon on the racecourse again.He died peacefully on may 31st 1970.
    Barry Geraghty is out of the Festival with 6 cracked ribs and a collapsed lung due to his fall at Kempton .
    Labaik paid his own personal tribute to our Moosie by refusing at Nass for the 3rd time.

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    Dear Judy.I am sure it will be a long night for Karen maybe for Hovis too sharing with the girls!!!We should have news late tomorrow afternoon.The Dyfi will not be opening until march 25th this year although streaming may start earlier.They will be moving the nest soon.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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    sheena.davies(wales)
    I did search before positing the Hovis story.
    Read your many comments on what was happening with him
    Found the link near the bottom of page 6.
    Sorry I missed it.
    Hugs, BGG

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    February 27 Cherokee Devotional

    “It is important to have a vision that is not clouded with fear,” said a Cherokee leader. “As children we were able to see beyond the impossible by enjoying a vision of how we wanted things to be. It required unlimited joy, and life responded freely-until we grew up enough that everything had to be real.” Sometimes the vision is truer than that which comes from it. A pattern to make anything can be accurate, and if followed perfectly, can produce the perfect model of it. But bringing something forth is the problem. We have to have a steady hand and a mind that is willing to follow precisely. Few things are spelled out for us. We learn to focus on what we need, but there is still another step: Focus on fulfillment. See it completed. This is usually left out as we adopt a wait-and-see attitude, and this step is far too important to ignore.

    Have a vision not clouded by fear.
    The Cherokee

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    Dear Kathy.Wonderful devotional today.Monday is cancelled again.A bit brighter today.We should have news about Hovis later today I am sure he enjoyed himself last night with the ladies!I pray all goes well.Michael(an FB pal) took that last photo of Clouds before he collapsed.A very difficult day for him as he is friends with Oliver and Tanya.It was good to see pics of Coz and Ziconic last night.Someone visited the stables on Saturday.Somehow I cannot imagine Coz being gelded given his pedigree We shall see.Such a fiasco at the Oscars last night and how much work has Faye Dunaway had???I hear she takes weighing scales out with her to restaurants for fear of putting on weight.These people do not live in the real world!The Dyfi isn’t opening until the 25th this year they put up LS sooner though.The egg was fertilised but failed a few days later.Now this was about the time Monty was visiting Blue who knows what was in Glesni’s mind she very well she could never bring a family of 3 on her own.They moving the nest out Monty’s sight about 2KM away.What will Blue have to say??No news of Fubu for a long time again.Kimberly will post when she needs money.No posts on Brutus’ page lately I am really disappointed with his friends.They have raised about£2,700.Felix is back to pest controlling this week Her mum Lexi gave birth on the best Egyptian cotton sheets in the airing cupboard.Chris had put a bed ready for her but like all cats she had other ideas!A commuter called Chris Allan stated her FB account he had got tired of commuting by car and started the 6.40 train.Once they they put up the video of Felix in her high-viz jacket everything spiralled out of control.Patricia shared a lovely story of 2 army horses who have found wonderful forever homes.Quincy is moving to a 40 acre farm in Massachusetts with heated barn automatic fly spray and A/C and Kennedy is moving to an 85 acre ranch in Texas.Seems he is rather difficult to handle.Remember to turtle Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXOXOXO

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      Dear Sheena,

      I think ALL Mondays should automatically be canceled unless they are a holiday. No good comes from most Mondays. I can’t wait until we get some news on Hovis. Prayers that everything goes well. How hard for Michael to have taken that last photo of Clouds. Always good to see Coz and Ziconic. I agree…you wouldn’t think they would geld Coz. That whole fiasco at the Oscars was just crazy. Faye Dunaway looks awful. I would much rather see a woman who moisturizes as best she can and then lets the chips fall where they may! There is a lot to be said for aging gracefully! lol If she takes scales with her to go out to eat I feel sorry for her! You are right…these people do not live in the real world. Lots of drama on the horizon when the Dyfi opens up. I take it that both Fubu and Kimberly must be in bad shape. You’re right…Kimberly will resurface when she needs money. Such a shame about Brutus’ friends. Good for Felix keeping those pests under control. Most cats would much rather crawl off somewhere to give birth as opposed to a nice bed with Egyptian cotton sheets! I’m so glad for those army horses finding wonderful homes. They sound so deluxe! I will turtle like crazy today. You do the same! Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXOXOX

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      Such cuteness!! They are all beautiful, BGG.
      Thanks for posting our Monday smiles.
      A couple of those Karakontie foals (one filly and one colt) look to be almost black — stunning! American Pharoah is producing a nice looking lot, too.

      Hugs and Love

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        Love the video at the end, too. That is one cute baby Shetland! He is dreaming of winning the big race. Too Cute!

        Hugs and Love

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      Dear BGG:

      All so unique; all so adorable. God Bless them with long, happy, healthy lives. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear BgG,
      Great way to end the day – all of the beautiful foals! Thanks so much for posting them.
      Hope you have a wonderful evening. w love, Elizabeth

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    Hall of Famer Velazquez: Talent, Work Ethic and Class
    February 27th, 2017 BY Tom Pedulla America’s Best Racing
    One of the great obstacles John Velazquez faced presented itself long before his first mount.
    https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2017-hall-famer-velazquez-talent-work-ethic-and-class
    From article:
    Velazquez, 45, ranks as the all-time leader in earnings with more than $359 million and counting. Pat Day ($297,914,839) and Jerry Bailey ($296,188,735) rank second and third, respectively. They are retired.

    BGG Note: Animal Kingdom photo at top of article
    “Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez after winning the 2011 Kentucky Derby aboard Animal Kingdom.”

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    RIP White Muzzle the son of Dancing Brave who has died at the age of 27.A winner of the Italian Derby and placed 2nd twice in the King George and Queen Elizabeth but it is more for his infamous defeat in the 1994 Arc that he is mostly remembered for.Yutaka Take’s effort drew widespread criticism and a public dressing down from trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam.He went on to sire many notable winners.Run free brave boyX

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    Horse Workout Notification
    February 27, 2017
    Ziconic (4-Year-Old Colt)
    Date: February 27, 2017
    Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
    Distance: Five Furlongs
    Time: 1.01:20 Handily
    Track Condition: Fast
    Surface: Dirt
    Rank: 15/29
    Source: Equibase

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    Most interesting posts this morning as I came to Z’s blog. Thank you all!
    Prayers for Hovis as I have followed a bit on face book. Sure love Hovis!

    I am a little late with my good news, but Fancy of the horse sanctuary has BOUNCED back! She is hungry and responded to the antibiotics. I waited for her lab results before I would post and they were good too! Fancy for 35 is remarkable!
    As Forest Gump said “Life is like a bunch of Chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get”. (or some thing like that)
    It is so sad to see other wonderful horses pass too early and Fancy, who gave a lot of riding lessons and rides through many of her years, is still kicking and appears very happy in retirement. I wish that could be for all of the beautiful horses.

    Smile, it’s almost Tuesday! Sally B

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      My Dear Sally:

      Great news. God Bless Fancy and you for all you do for the horses. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Sally,

      So happy to hear that Fancy is doing well again! Power Up, dear girl!
      Thanks for giving us a BIG Smile today.

      Stay strong, Fancy!

      Hugs and Love

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    Arrogate going to Dubai World Cup, per Baffert
    Jay Privman , Meydan , 2017-02-27 – DRF
    Arrogate will be going to the $10 million Dubai World Cup at Meydan on March 25, trainer Bob Baffert said Monday.
    “I just got the word,” Baffert said after speaking to representatives of Juddmonte Farms. “As long as he keeps working well he’s going.”
    Arrogate has won the Travers, Breeders’ Cup Classic, and Pegasus World Cup in his last three starts. He had also been under consideration for the Santa Anita Handicap on March 11, which is worth $750,000.
    Baffert also will be sending Hoppertunity to the World Cup.
    http://live.drf.com/nuggets/35385

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    Dear Sheena:

    RIP White Muzzle. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and DC:

    Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Hope all of you are well. Love and Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.

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    Dear Z’sters,

    In celebration of Smarty Jones’s birthday tomorrow, the 28th, here is a Legends article by Steve Haskin.
    Enjoy!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SMARTY! Extraordinary chestnut champion and a hero of mine.

    http//:www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2017-hanging-haskin-the-legend-smarty-jones

    Hugs and Love

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