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April Visit to Lane’s End

Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo

Happy Friday!

Spring is in full swing at Lane’s End! We spent the earlier part of the week in Kentucky visiting Zenyatta and her two boys.

13Z is quite a frisky and independent colt. He’s equally interested in greeting visitors and cruising around the paddock with his mom. You’ll see them running together in the video at the end of this post.

Coz, who is now a very handsome yearling, was always waiting at the fence to greet us.

There are so many more photos from this visit, and we’ll be putting up brand new photo galleries next week.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Ann joined Zenyatta and her colt for morning turnout. Photo by Kyle Acebo
Ann joined Zenyatta and her colt for morning turnout. Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


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Photos by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photos by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


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Photo by Kyle Acebo


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Photos by Kyle Acebo


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      Thanks for the video, horseracingfan2, that was so adorable, can’t believe how big the young Prince ZT has grown. I loved that whole imprinting thing by BO and the Queen seemed to be in agreement as she was loving on him when Bo was talking about him remembering her at the winner’s circle. We will all be there too.

      Have a Blessed day.

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        Very poised,13Z, Zenny you have taught him well.
        I recall those days when the long lost relatives would visit and shower you w/ hugs and kisses and Mom would say…mind your manners and smile!
        Good boy 13Z.

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      Thanks Auntie Judy,

      The picture is so cute, look at our young Prince alreading learning how to pose for the camera’s. Did you see the video horseracingfan2 posted at the start of the page?, too cute, check it out. Remain Blessed.

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    One hour of Kentucky Oaks coverage now on NBC Sports. On Directv it’s channel 220. Safe run to all!

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    Also, NBC Sports Live Extra will provide live video streaming for desktops, mobile devices, and tablets. NBC will use four online-only camera angles, offer analysis from commentators, and show replays and footage of Kentucky Derby prep races.

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      YAY! Mike Smith aboard Princess Sylmar!! Great job, Mike and PS!
      Congratulations to all connections.
      Cheers

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        Oops! Make that Princess OF Sylmar. Sorry that I omitted the preposition!
        Mea Culpa

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    High hoof to Mike Smith and 37-1 shot Princess of Sylmar! Biggest upset in the history of the race. Mike on Princess of Sylmar: “She’s a little horse, but she has a big heart!” On winning his first Kentucky Oaks: “It means a lot–I’ve always wanted to win this one.” Poor Dreaming of Julia had a troubled trip, getting pinched at the start and a couple times more, but made a courageous run to get fourth.

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      Never bet against a red horse with white forehead marking… (this bodes well for the little Z13!)

      My two picks didn’t even get close. *sighs* It’s a good thing I don’t bet actual money on these kinds of things.

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      OOPS—Make that the SECOND biggest upset in the Oaks history. Lemons Forever won at odds of 47-1 in 2006.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Went to the local casino to play the Oaks. Dreaming of Julia and Rose To Gold, which was my Exacta, bumped into each other at the start. They were in gates 8 and 9 and that compromised any chance for them. Was happy for Mikey and the winner, Princess Sylmar. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Judy, I was with you on both those horses. From the replays it looks as if Julia was lucky to stay on her feet and avoid disaster. The Bloodhorse slideshow gives a better view of what happened. Rose to Gold is still ahead of the game since she has won $700,000 and the paid $1,400 for her. According to the announcer on the Oaks show, she will stay in the family as the owners wife and children are going to disown him if he sells her.

        Off to Hoosier Park to bet Orb, Palace Malice and for Rosie, MyLute. So glad it doesn’t look as if Orb is going to be the favorite as the favorites don’t do well. I can live with Revolutionary and Calvin winning. And as a long shot in the slop, Charming Kitten. Either way Ken Ramsey will be smiling.

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    My pick was second, she was winning but she lost! Boohoo! Boohoo! Maybe tomorrow…. Good night friends boohoo!

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      Dear Ingrid:

      Read wear Beholder was fractious in the post and unseated her jockey. She ran well, but her fractiousness may have sapped some of her energy for the race. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Yes, in the post parade Beholder even sat her backside right down on the track, that’s when she unseated her jockey. I think you’re right, Judy, about her fractiousness maybe costing her the race.

        • Dear Trina:

          Wow! Glad she and the jockey were OK. Hugs, JB

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    Kentucky Oaks Race Replay VIDEO
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFZV37j0qQs
    Keta Note: This is MIKE SMITH’s First Oaks WIn!!

    Kentucky Oaks upset: Princess of Sylmar scores for Pletcher
    By Mike Welsch Daily Racing Form 05/03/2013 6:23PM
    LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Princess of Sylmar benefited from a swift pace, finishing full of run down the center of the course to wear down reigning juvenile filly champion Beholder to register a shocking half-length victory in Friday’s $1 million Kentucky Oaks.
    Princess of Sylmar gave trainer Todd Pletcher his third Oaks win. Pletcher also finished third with Unlimited Budget and fourth with Dreaming of Julia, the 3-2 favorite, who had her chances compromised when severely roughed shortly after the start.

    Kentucky Oaks Order of Finish: 1. Princess of Sylmar – Mike Smith – Todd Pletcher 2. Beholder – Garrett Gomez – Richard Mandella 3. Unlimited Budget – Javier Castellano – Todd Pletcher 4. Dreaming of Julia – John Velazquez – Todd Pletcher 5. Midnight Lucky – Rafael Bejarano – Bob Baffert 6. Pure Fun – Julien Leparoux – Ken McPeek 7. Close Hatches – Joel Rosario – Bill Mott 8. Rose to Gold – Calvin Borel – Sal Santoro 9. Seaneen Girl – Rosie Napravnik – Bernard Flint 10. Silsita – Gary Stevens – Todd Pletcher
    http://www.drf.com/news/kentucky-oaks-upset-princess-sylmar-scores-pletcher

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    Watching Princess of Sylmar win so reminded me of Miracles of Life!
    She does not have the size of many in the field. But, she has the heart.
    Well done Princess!!
    Great ride Mike! Congratulations on the First Oaks Win (he’s ridden in 10)

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      One is the Feral Filly, one is the Fractious Filly, both all heart!
      Think you’re right,Keta.
      Congrats to the Princess w/ Mike aboard.

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    UNLIMITED BUDGET’s name–Did you see the TV footage where Mike Repole said his wife Maria was the only one who, when she had an “unlimited budget” for their house, still managed to go over it? And Maria agreed! Too cute.

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        Dear Max:

        Love that name. Too cute. She’s entered in the 8th Race on the Derby card tomorrow.

        • JudyB. She’s a good racer. Mo had his romantic eye on her at one time. I wonder how his true love Awesome Maria is doing?

        • I looked high and low today with no luck on her but I’ll look tomorrow before the Derby festivities get under way.

          I know the other mighty grey, Winter Memories, is in foal to Street Cry but I haven’t seen anything in Awesome Maria yet. I’ll post the link the second I do.

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Scary moment in the 7th Race at Churchill when No. 10, Wave Theory, stumbled badly at the start and her jockey, Julian Leparoux fell to the ground. He got up right away and both he and Wave Theory, thank goodness, appeared to be OK. Hugs, JB

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    Dear Z, COZ and Red Prince:

    Sweet Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

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    Black Onyx scratched from Kentucky Derby
    AAP+ International Horse Racing | 4/5/2013 at 4:54am
    Long shot Black Onyx was a late scratching for the Kentucky Derby because of a chip in his left ankle, leaving 19 horses to vie for the roses.
    The scratching occurred on Friday after wagering for the race had opened, so Black Onyx’s No.1 post position will be left empty on Saturday. The remaining horses will stay in their original starting gate positions.

    The scratching came too late for Fear the Kitten, the 21st qualifier, to be included in the field
    Read more: http://www.justhorseracing.com.au/news/international-racing/black-onyx-scratched-from-kentucky-derby/204959 #ixzz2SH9Vs9Ky

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      Dear Keta:

      Thanks for this info. I was planning to put him in an Exacta Box. Hugs, JB

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    Congrats to Mikey, but a bumber for me! Princess pie upset my superfecta! I had Beholder, Dreaminging of Julia, Unlimited Budget and Midnight Lucky! I had the 2, 3, 4 and 5th place finishers! This was my first time trying a superfecta, I was so close! I don’t think I will try that tmro, to hard to pick!

    Hope everyone here is in good health and enjoying the beautiful weather! Here on the East Coast we went from winter into Summer! (No spring!)

    Hey Judy B if I had hit the superfecta you would have heard me in RI! They were all right there!

    Heading to a Derby Party for all the races tmro, so very excited, the most exciting 2mins in sports!

    Thanks for the video and FB pic of Bo and Zenny and cutie pie Little Big Red! He is so cute, almost too cute to be a boy!

    Safe trip to all horses and jockey’s tmro and to those who dare to wager, best of luck!

    Almost a BIG winner
    GirlSaratoga

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      Dear GirlSaratoga:

      If I had heard you cheering, I would have joined in. That’s just so frustrating. Must say though, you did real good at handicapping the race. Wish it had worked for you, but Mikey took advantage of a troubled start for Dreaming of Julia. Not to take anything away from Princes Sylmar and Mikey, but I think DOJ had no chance to win it after the bumping with Rose To Gold at the start. Take Charge Indy won The Alysheba Stakes in fine fashion today. Congrats to him.

      Would you please e-mail me when you get the chance; rberube59@cox.net. Thanks. Hugs, JB

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        Congratulations to Take Charge Indy and to all his connections! Very well done.
        Hoof-ray and cheers

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    @Judy B and Ann-That story about Sylvester Carmouche and what he did in 1990 at Delta Downs is one of the all-time cheating stories in sports, much less horse racing. Probably wouldn’t have been caught if he hadn’t won the race by so much.

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      Dear TC GP:

      You’re so right. One of the worst in sports history. Hugs, JB

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      Like Rosie Ruiz in the 1980 Boston Marathon. I was there, and unlike Rosie I ran all the way…

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        Dear Trina:

        Yes, another shameful sports moment. Kudos to you for running and finishing the race. There is no end to your talents. Love and Hugs, JB

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        High Five to you, Trina. Boston Strong!!!
        I remember when she did that,wow.

        TC, thanks for making us aware about Sly’s foggy ride.
        Rosie and Sly,what were they thinking?

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      Thanks, Pati. I am so proud of him. Way to make a come back, TCI. The caption for this photo should be..Never Give Up. Love ya, Take Charge Indy. Congrats.

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      Dear Pati:

      Thanks. Another great photo from BL. Congrats to TCI and Rosie on their win yesterday. Hugs, JB

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    To Everybody:
    Have a wonderful weekend! Best wishes to all who are racing this weekend, and may they ALL have safe trips on the track! Hugs

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      You too, Marshall. Enjoy the racing day.
      I love your name for the barn, the Equine Chapel. Your name is divine!
      Hugs

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      I get your point and I somewhat agree. However, she is not as egregious as some celebs as she is a member of the California Horse Racing Board. Just don’t get me started as to why she is a member. I have an answer, but anything our former governor did is subject to scrutiny. When he (the former governor) appeared at Zenyatta’s first retirement party he was practically booed off the track.

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      Right now, the only people who have visited her are celebrities, the Mosses themselves, and Team Zenyatta. Fans have visited, but usually paid big money that went to charities to see her.

      If they opened up their farm to Zenyatta fans, the sheer mass would be uncontrollable for Lanes End. They are a commercial farm, and they probably can’t take a whole day out of their schedule to accommodate the huge mobs of the faithful that would come visit her. They have their own mares, other boarding mares, foals, weanlings, yearlings that are staying on site, yearlings to prepare for the sales, and retired mares to take care of as well.

      A short visit from Bo Derek can be worked around, but a fan a day, or many groups of fans a day to see her probably isn’t possible. I imagine they have separate staff for the stallion shows, and those who take care of the mares and other boarders. While I want to visit her with all my being as well, we just have to be patient. Maybe on the year that Z won’t be carrying a foal, they will allow a few people at a time to go see her. How they will pick the fans, I don’t know. Maybe a trivia or a contest? But right now, we just can’t. There are too many of us who want to see her, and it would take a week to get everyone in and out.

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    This link may have been posted before, I don’t know, but I had not seen it — guess I don’t have ALL of Dan Fogelberg’s albums. I’ve liked him for years, saw him in concert a long time ago, but had never heard “Run for the Roses”. I wish the video with it was clearer, but the sound from the horses at Calumet is wonderful, with Affirmed, Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Personal Ensign, Mr. Prospector, Alydar:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmunYEbmmc0

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    The original conversation is a couple of pages back now, but for all you El Vino fans, here is the scoop. They ARE still racing at Sam Houston, BUT the current meet is for quarterhorses. EV says he’s “fast” but not THAT fast! He is racing at Evangeline Downs next Friday – think it’s race 8 in the evening. He would love more peeps to visit his Facebook page.

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      Dear Sandy:

      Thank you. That explains the switch to Evangeline. Rooting for El Vino. Hugs, JB

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        Team EV thanks you for your Three-Whinny response, Sandy, and for being such a great friend.

        Thank you very much for the good wishes Judy!

        Hugs to you both.

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    Gary Stevens and Oxbow better keep an eye on Calvin Borel. I know why there was no inquiry since it was at the beginning, but I watched that replay several times and did ot like what I saw of Borel. So disappointed . . .except for being happy for Mike.

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    Does anyone have a link for the Alysheba Stakes from yesterday? Would love to see Rosie and Take Charge Indy win!! Did I miss a post?
    Thanks in advance! Hugs

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    Kentucky Derby order of finish
    Posted on May 4, 2013 6:57 pm by John Clay
    Kentucky Derby order of finish:
    1. Orb
    2. Golden Soul
    3. Revolutionary
    4. Normandy Invasion
    5. Mylute
    6. Oxbow
    7. Lines of Battle
    8. Will Take Charge
    9. Charming Kitten
    10. Giant Finish
    11. Overanalyze
    12. Palace Malice
    13. Java’s War
    14. Verrazano
    15. Itsmyluckyday
    16. Frac Daddy
    17. Goldencents
    18. Vyjack
    19. Falling Sky
    http://johnclay.bloginky.com/2013/05/04/kentucky-derby-order-of-finish/#

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