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A Little Ziconic Update

Ziconic at Lane's End Farm. Photo by Alys Emson.
Ziconic at Lane’s End Farm. Photo by Alys Emson.

Happy Thursday!

Alys sent over new conformation shots of Ziconic, now two months into yearling prep at Lane’s End. Also below, Todd Claunch captured a special moment between Ziconic and his feline buddy Linda.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Photo by Alys Emson.
Photo by Alys Emson.
Ziconic with Linda. Photo by Todd Claunch.
Ziconic with Linda. Photo by Todd Claunch.

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      Second that comment – what a life and what a birthday message! Downunder greetings to Diana, and thanks to Trina. Hugs KathyR

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      Thank you! Still reading from the bottom up (haven’t got to the magnificent Trina’s latest epic. She probably made it all up! LOL! Maybe all that craziness in my early life is why I’m so worn out now?
      dia-oldy-moldy-stu in tempe

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    August 2 Cherokee Devotional

    It is not easy to forget the hours we spent as children along some sparkling stream-and there were more sparkling streams then. It is not hard to remember every sound that carried up the creek, how the fishing was, and how it tasted fresh from the water and cooked in an old tin skillet over an open fire. There were a tsi nv s gi, violet flowers, blooming in clusters along the banks-and poison ivy we had to avoid-and didn’t always. A cardinal sang a fishing song and the sound of oars dipped in warm water with a soft splish-splash. Bugs, like people on water-skis, slipped over the surface of water. And as we passed, tsisdvna, crawfish backed into holes in the mud. Every moment was a thing of joy and knocks softly on our minds today when the need for solitude is there.

    What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night…the breath of a buffalo in the winter time…a little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset.
    Crowfoot 1821

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    Dear Sheena,

    I work today so I don’t want to miss saying hello. Enjoy the day and the entire weekend. All is well with the FB furbabies. Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.

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    Tapit’s foals all seem to start out with a big rump and a swayback. Then they mature and look very good. Ziconic seems to have reached that turning point and is now a very handsome horse. He seems to interact well with people (and cats), as he always seems at ease with whatever person he’s with. He’s so mature that it’s easy to forget how young he still is. Such a promising colt! I would love to see him on the track soon.

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    Have missed being here with my Zenny friends. I think I’ve read everything but am just too far behind to post all of the comments I would like to make. My “baby sis” and her husband have been here all week for a combined “help out Sandy” and the celebration of her 50th high school reunion. My garage is so clean it can hardly get over itself, and many other dents have been made in the ever-present “to do” list. We even made it to an Indians’ game so I got to show off the “new” (1994) ball field (we both grew up in the era of the old stadium), and we had a great team renewing memories of our favorites who have plaques in the “heritage” section of the stadium.

    Thanks to Alys, Todd, Team Z and everyone at Lane’s End for the gorgeous photos of Ziconic and for the wonderful care they give to Zenny and her kids (and also to us). He is absolutely gorgeous, and I’m sure that big things are in store for him.

    Fellow ‘cappers – is this a “horse race” or what???? Holy Moly – so many good ones in the Whitney. NOTE that NBC will be showing this race and The Test LIVE from 5:00 to 6:00 today. Unfortunately, I will be “on the road” transporting the reunion folks to tonight’s event, but I’ve already got the DVR set. Just hoping the weather holds as even the slightest rain seems to knock out my satellite dish (grrrrrrrrrrr!).

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      Hi this is a great capping race! I hope you don’t miss it but if you get rained out it will be on the capping site later today. Best of luck Cappers

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      Oh boy! The revenge of the sister cleaning machine? Wheeee! Sweetie, I KNOW I owe you a long email. But first – thank you for the birthday phone message and card. Can’t wait to hug you in person.
      Love and squeeZes, diastu in tempe

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    Welcome back, Sandy! So glad you’re getting so much done with your good help. They may be asking for a raise………

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    Spare some time to offer up prayers for two infected US aid workers and all others who are suffering from the ebola crisis. This is one of the worst of the known pathogens. Hoping that the pioneer work of US and Canadian scientists will soon result in approval of a vaccine for treatment.

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    Dear Max.This outbreak of the ebola virus in Africa should be of concern to the whole world.The NHS seems prepared if we have any cases over here in the UK.We live in a global village now with so many peeps travelling who knows how far it could spread.I’m sure you recall the black death over in Europe in the middle ages.Very scary.Prayers for all involved especially the hard working volunteers and nursing staff.Hugs Sheena.

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      Sheena. Fortunately, so far, this pathogen is only highly infectious and not contagious like smallpox. That is why the stats are low. Have been watching the CNN arrival of Dr. Brantley in Atlanta. It looks like he actually walked into Emory under his own steam. A very good sign. Prayers for this guy, the lady and all others. Prayers too for all of the health care workers in Atlanta and overseas.

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        Dear Max, Judy and Sheena:

        Joining in with prayers – those aid workers could not be at a more outstanding research facility to help them with this dreadful pathogen, so prayers too for the research teams. Hugs KathyR

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    Ziconic is one handsome young boy! I, too, thought he was “high in the rear” from day one, but that is a good thing in horses, not in dogs!! A conformation question: As I know and understand dog confirmation, I am wondering if Ziconic has weak front pasterns, or are they supposed to slope that much? Is it a maturity thing? Those pasterns on a dog would be a major fault.
    On a happy note. I just found out that I will be getting a new pup in November. The mama’s pregnancy was confirmed yesterday, a large litter from which I get pick female! I recently found out that my Brook has some problems and cannot get pregnant so my bloodline has come to an abrupt hault. I am heartbroken about the yearsI have put in, but decided to start over with the BEST bloodlines out there in the vizsla breed. And my pup will have the best lines, going back many many years, to when the breed first came to this country. I am so excited!

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    Sheena and Chess Club members. Looks like we’ve got a new one, Sultanina just won the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood. Chestnut daughter of New Approach takes it. More to come from this filly trained like previous winnerThe Fugue by John Gosden.
    Free the Moose! Spacious paddock avec jacuzzi for Charmie.

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    Dear Max.Sultanina is,indeed,a beautiful new member of the chess club and Gosden’s 3rd Nassau,he’s thinking of resting her now for Champions day in October.Phillipa Cooper bred her and had always liked her.Mark Johnston and William Buick ended up champion Trainer and Jockey at the meeting.The Moose must be freed!!Sheena.

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    Trying to catch up. Turned out I had a few more problems from my concussion than just a bump and headache. Couldn’t drive, read or focus not to mention the nausea. At my age falling out of bed and hitting my head on the corner of the desk has serious consequences. Especially since this is like the umpteenth time I’ve done it. Prayers for the Ebola victims. Just the thought scares me to death. What heroes the caregivers. I’m not sure I’d be that brave. Prayers for all the innocent victims in Israel and Gaza. With all that happening the photos of Ziconic are amazing. He looks a little gangly just like his brother did at that age. That face is perfection though. Take care everyone. (New pup Jackey ate the tv remote and prefers garbage to his food. He keeps trying to make friends with Cotton but she just gets up out of reach and taunts him.)

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      Vicki. Sorry to hear this. You can get hospital bed guards for your own bed that will prevent falling out. Also makes getting in and out of bed easier. Medical supply stores sell them. Jake sounds like he’s settling in. Cotton, like your style.

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      Dear Vicki:

      Sorry to hear you’re not feeling well. Hope things improve for you. Jackey sounds like a riot. Hope his antics cheer you up. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Michelle Moore in Beaumont Texas hope things begin to look up on the job front. I had to change careers midstream and all turned out for the best. Saw in todays paper that the old Castle Motel was finally being torn down. Being from Port Arthur originally the Beaumont paper keeps me connected.

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    What a hot but beautiful day here in Florida.
    I was checking for any new updates on momma
    V’ s colt. I camp up empty. Zik and V13 are just
    about the same age. I wonder if he looks like
    Zenny?
    I have an Angel update for you guys that asked.
    Angel is doing better each day. The rice, chicken and
    yugart is working. I have never made so much rice.
    I hope that this week I can begin adding small amounts
    of the new dry. One thing I can’t find is a snack that has
    no grain she really loved her snack on friday night.
    She kept looking at me like mom my snack please!
    I saw that Coz may race later at Belmont wow that is
    exciting. I hope everyone has a great Zentastic day.
    Good luck Cappers
    Coz I Can 2015
    I Like Ik 2016 and his cousin V13
    Sue

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    MAIDEN WATCH

    Hi everyone, although I do not believe she has raced yet, here Mio Me may be a filly who should be something to watch. Mio Me sired by Eskendereya out of the Yes It’s True mare Missile Bay. She was bred by Stonestreet Holdings… I believe she is owned by Woodford Racing…

    Her workouts of late…

    Date: July 25, 2014
    Track: Ocala Training Center
    Distance: Three Furlongs
    Time: 35:80
    Track Condition: Fast
    Surface: All Weather Track
    Rank: 1/4

    Workout Notification

    Date: July 31, 2014
    Track: Ocala Training Center
    Distance: Four Furlongs
    Time: 48:00
    Track Condition: Fast
    Surface: All Weather Track
    Rank: 1/3

    I was a huge Eskendereya fan (took me forever and a day to say his name properly!!) lol – relive his Wood Memorial win!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9xDqHMXQgI

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    Sir William Bruce a 2 year old a son of Malibu Moon died after being unsaddled following his race at Saratoga where he placed 5th. Cardiovascular collapse was the report. RIP

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    Dear Max.Thanks so much for the video of Frankel!Unlike Hovis he has enough earnings to support all his children!!!I wish he just could have carried on racing for longer but,of course,the breeding is more important to the owners.I was watching some of his races earlier this week I will never forget his 2000 guineas run and up the centre of the course too!Juddmonte had a poetry competition for children to write about him ,I must say the 5yr old had more talent than me!!The Moose should watch this and learn!Hugs Sheena.

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      Sheena. At least Frankel raced as a four year old. There was really nothing left for him to do. He is a very handsome horse. Beautifully built. My favorite part of the video for a chuckle is Frankel trying to bite his groom, Sandy.
      Free the Moose! Is that paddock for Charmie finished yet?

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    Dear Max.So happy to see Wise Dan working well.Onwards and upwards!!Free the Moose.PU Dan and all sick horses everywhere.Niss4Senate.Sheena.
    @Sue.So glad to hear Angel is improving PUAngel.Hugs Sheena.

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      Sheena. Dan is a true champ, lion hearted and tough as nails. Hope that he makes it back to the track this season, but if not there is always next year. The needs of the horse always come first. Danny, kick some Saratoga butt. Sweet!
      Free the Moose! Give Charmie what he wants. Reilly and Sir, thinking of you. Also Angel. CDA and Chromie, how’s it going? Beast and Big Trouble, size obviously matters. TT, never forgotten. Same for Big D. Watch out for Z and her family. Keeping eye out for your baby, Tasty.

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    Ziconic is one heck of a yearling.
    I believe he is going to be tops in his field – quite possibly the next triple crown winner…..
    thanks for the update on him.
    This is just awesome to be able to follow Zenyatta & her boys & now her little girl.
    Thanks again Team Z.

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      KellySummers Wietsma ‏on Saturday August 2
      Photo Finish in the W VA Derby! Tapiture gets the Head bob!!!!!!!!!!!
      @RosieNapravnik brings it home for Asmussen and Winchell

      Jim Dunleavy ‏ Daily Racing Form ‏on Saturday August 2
      Tapiture noses out Candy Boy in West Virginia Derby at #Mountaineer.

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    Ray Paulick ‏ Saturday August 2 Whitney Results
    Moreno (@AdenaSprings Ghostzapper) makes his first G1 a huge won with wire-to-wire
    victory over Itsmyluckyday in the Whitney.

    Saratoga track news ‏Saturday August 2
    Whitney results: 3-4-1-2. Moreno, Itsmyluckyday, Will Take Charge, Prayer for Relief.
    Palice Malice missed the board completely.

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