BLUEGRASS BRUNCH AND BUBBLES – Saturday, September 24th 10 am – 12 pm
Zenyatta is happy to support the Secretariat Center in their upcoming event. Including a Lane’s End Tour Package featuring Zenyatta.
Join us for a fun morning at the Secretariat Center filled with bluegrass-themed brunch, a great mimosa and bloody Mary bar, a world-class silent auction, meet the OTTBs, demonstrations, guest speakers, contests, giveaways, and so much more! Help support the aftercare and reschooling efforts of our adoptable Thoroughbreds. Meet some of the owners and trainers who entrust their horses to our care and chat with some of our previous adopters who love their Secretariat Center graduates. Come to eat, drink, support, shop, meet, and mingle but leave with artwork, trips, tickets, and experiences you won’t soon forget.
Check out the Silent Auction featuring racing memorabilia, trips and experiences in Kentucky and abroad, gift certificates from local businesses, equine artwork, and more! Bidding is live now at will continue till 12pm on Sept. 24th!
For more info and to purchase tickets Click Here.
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Have a peaceful night. Love You. Hugs, JB❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Donna Heim
Read a great article about Kelso. His owner wrote a book about him titled, “Where He Gallops, the Earth Sings.” What a lovely thought! It was a great article. He was so very popular but sometimes not as sweet as our Zenny.
Marshall (NC Broad)
RIP River of No Return.
In Race#1 today at Aqueduct (Belmont @ The Big A), River of No Return suffered a catastrophic break-down and was euthanized. His jockey, José A. Gomez was thrown, but he survived with bumps and bruises. Jose was able to continue racing which was very fortunate.
My heart breaks when these incidents happen. Condolences to all connections. The angels will attend thee now, sweet River. So sorry.
💔 😢 💔
Hugs and Love
shirlee c cook
These break-downs break out hearts. Thank God there are many more rules in place to protect the horses and the riders.
Hope all is well with all of you here on the blog. I am very excited about Julia Shining, little sister of Malathaat! Full sister and racing in the Stonestreet colors.
She had a remarkable debut! As you all know, I am fool for the Curlins.
Take care of yourselves and stay warm.
judy berube
RIP River. 😓 So very sad. Only three years old.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Love You. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Donna and Z Fans:
Here’s a video of Kelso I think you will enjoy. Amazing Champion.
Love the title of the book.
https://youtu.be/_PLfHw_W3p0
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Z-Friends,
I came across this article tonight and thought everyone would be interested.
Hope the link works!
https://www.horseracingnation.com/news/Barn_Tour_Shirreffs_talks_Breeders_Cup_hopefuls_and_more_123
Hugs and Love
Sandy (northeast Ohio)
This is a great article! Nice to get the inside info. I was thrilled to read that Express Train will run again later this year and next year too! 👏👏👏👏
Sandy (northeast Ohio)
Happy Friday everyone!
Our boy Hovis is securely in the dog house this week (but of course it’s not his fault 😂😂😂). Hope he redeems himself before Your Horse is Alive!
https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-if-mother-had-been-any-frostier-olaf-would-be-suing-her-for-copyright-805285
Opening Day at Keeneland today and SO many races there and elsewhere this weekend!!! One almost has to make a schedule. Good luck to all.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Hello, anybody home?
Marshall (NC Broad)
Oh my goodness!!
The Blog is open again! YAY❣️ What a nice day this has turned out to be.
So glad access is available — we sure miss this site when we can’t communicate.
Thanks Sandy for our Hovis Report! Always look forward to smiles and laughter from our friend, Hovis. Nice to end a week with humor.
Hugs and Love 💕 🏇 💕 🏇 💕
judy berube
Dear Marshall, Sandy and Z Fans:
So glad to be able to post again.
Marshall, thanks for that wonderful article on JS.
Sandy, thanks for our Friday Hovis update. Hope he’s back in Mum’s good graces.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Missed saying goodnight to you. Have a peaceful evening. Love You. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Our Kathy emailed me that Winx has foaled a gorgeous filly by Pierro. She sent me a photo too. Adorable baby girl. Here’s one of the happy announcement articles:
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/racing/champion-winx-becomes-a-mum-for-the-first-tme-20221008-p5bo6x.html
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for sharing the article/photo here on the Blog!
Thanks for the Winx news, Kathy!
Congrats to the wonderful Winx and to papa Pierro!
Hugs and Love
Kathy
Dear Judy and Marshall,
What an adorable little girl she is! We will all enjoy watching this precious little one1
Love and hugs,
Kathy
Kathy
I always proofread AFTER I hit post comment.
Make that “!”.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Kathy,
I am a victim of proofing after hitting post, also. At times, auto-correct creates “incorrect” for my spelling.
😍 😍 😍
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Kathy and Marshall:
I do the same thing.
Yes, we have to keep track of this little Sweetie. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Martha
Once again my computer doesn’t seem to want to play so for the fourth time I will try to post and see what happens.
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
A happy ending to a sad beginning.
RIP beautiful Humorlee.
Have to check the sale results tomorrow and see if I can find out who purchased him. He’s gorgeous.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/263899/orphan-foal-my-last-lee-blossoms-into-strapping-colt
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thank you for posting this article. Very sad about the loss of Humorlee, RIP.
As you observed, the story had a happy outcome for her little foal. Wonderful owners taking the time and caring deeply gave him the chance to thrive. My goodness, My Last Lee is absolutely beautiful! Best of Luck to him, and may he find a loving home — hope he has a nice long healthy life, too!
I love that Humorlee was one of Distorted Humor’s family — I am a longtime fan of Funnycide!
Hugs and Love 💕
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
My Last Lee didn’t make his reserve, so he wasn’t purchased. Hopefully, we’ll be able to follow him in the future.
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
I sincerely hope we can follow him in the future, also. Sounds as though his owners love him and will keep him safe.
I don’t know if this reply will come through since my original response to your post of the article is tagged “Your comment is awaiting moderation”. So frustrating!
Hugs and Love ❤️
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
I’ll keep checking to see if he has any works on his Equibase chart.
Yes, I think he has very caring owners. Love and Hugs, JB
Marilu Villanueva
Hello dear Zenyatta!
Hope you are doing well. Love and hugs!! 💖💖💖
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Love You. Big Hugs, JB❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Have a restful evening and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎
Marshall (NC Broad)
Rest in Peace, Dame Angela Lansbury.
Another great lady has exited the stage and left us all sadder.
What a wonderfully talented actress and a very fine person — I
expect The Queen was one of the first to welcome her.
Condolences to her family and friends. 😢
Love and many thanks, Ms. Lansbury
judy berube
RIP Dame Lansbury. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear. Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Have a wonderful day. Love You. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Very profound comments from Richard Migliore on Jockey Leon’s ride on Rich Strike in the Lukas on Oct 1st. Have to say, I agree with him.
Love and Hugs, JB
https://paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/its-horse-racing-not-jockey-racing-migliore-doesnt-believe-sonny-leons-saddle-slipped/
shirlee c cook
Judy,
I was surprised at Sonny’s behavior. I would love to see Johnny V or Irad or Jose ride Richie. Hope they pass up the BC and let him run in the Clark at Churchill. No way is he going to beat Flightline.
Hope you are doing well and enjoying the beautiful fall colors.
You are a great friend to all of us here on the blog.
Good thoughts and prayers going your way.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Hello Friends of Zenyatta!
Today is the birthday of a devoted Z-Dumpling — Ann NC❣️
Wishing neighbor Ann a very very 🎵 🎶 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎶 🎵 and lots of yummy treats, like CAKE!!!! 🎉 🎉 🎂 🎂 🎂 🎉 🎉
Maybe some ice cream, too. 🥰
Hugs and Love ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Sandy (northeast Ohio)
Thanks for the reminder, Marshall. Every day this week I told myself to remember Ann’s Birthday, and then the day came and my mind went blank! 😩. Adding my good wishes to our Ann for a great year ahead. 🎂🎵🎶🎂🎵🎶❤️❤️
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sandy,
Happy to oblige!
Hugs and Love 💕 😊 💕
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Thank you for reminding us of our Sweet Ann’s birthday. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
My Dear Ann:
Wishing you a Very Happy Birthday. Love Ya. Hugs, JB
Sandy (northeast Ohio)
Hoping to hear that all is well with her given the dreadful news about yet another mass shooting and in her area this time 😩😢
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
Ann NC
Thank you my sweet Zfriends for the Bday wishes. The day was a pleasant one.
So sad about the tragedy our city is facing. Can not watch the news surrounding it. Just trying to send positive thoughts to all who require strength and courage in dealing with this first hand. Pray for the victims, law enforced, first on scene and the angels on staff at our brilliant medical facility.
Love to all. BAAED!!
Bet you are enjoying fall Zenny! Soak in those rays.
judy berube
Dear Ann:
Sending prayers to all in your area affected by yet another tragic catastrophic shooting.
Love Ya. Hugs, JB
shirlee c cook
Belated birthday wishes. Hope it was a wonderful day. My daughter, Angela, who lives in Charlotte had a birthday on the 14th! She and her husband love North Carolina and say they are staying there from now on.
Not too long to the BC. The Distaff looks to be one of the more interesting races. Picking horse will make my head hurt. All those Curlin girls!
Again, best wishes on your special day.
Barbara Brayton
Judy, 100% agree with Richard Migliore.
Blood work came back good. Holding my own.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Barbara B.,
So glad you got a good report from the blood work!
Continued best wishes for good health❣️
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Barbara:
Great news. Love and Hugs, JB
Donna Heim
Very disappointed for Rich Strike that his jockey pulled such a stunt. I didn’t realize this when I first saw the race. Who knows but what he may have won the race without these antics.
judy berube
Dear Donna:
Poor Richie; he may indeed have won.
Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (northeast Ohio)
Happy Friday everyone!
Hovis has been (somewhat) better behaved this week, and preparations for “Your Horse is Alive” are in full swing. He’s also in a photo contest!! No diary next week as his scribe will be on foreign shores.
https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-the-countdown-is-now-on-806224
Racing is sort of tame this week on this side of the pond, but much is afoot at Ascot where the last two BC “win and You’re In” races take place, and Stradivarius will be making a farewell appearance at some point during the day! ❤️❤️
judy berube
Dear Sandy
Thanks for our Friday Hovis update.
The Most Handsome Gelding Class; I believe he’s a “shoe in”.
Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Thanks for the Hovis report.
Yes,JB a shoe in fur sure.
❤️
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sandy,
Thanks for our weekly visit with Hovis! Glad he is better standing with Mum this week. Hope he beats his nemesis, “Barbie Boy”, in the competition! (no disrespect meant to the little guy, honest!)
Hope Stradivarius gets a really big send-off at Ascot — he certainly deserves all accolades!!
Hugs and Love 💕
judy berube
Dear Sandy and Z Fans:
Wishing Beautiful Stradi a long, happy, healthy retirement.
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
RIP Azaria, 2 year old daughter of Candy Ride out of a Malibu Moon mare.
She took a bad step and suffered a catastrophic injury in Race 6 at Aqueduct today — she was euthanized on the track. Jockey Jose A. Gomez was up and walking but was sent to hospital as a precaution.
Such a tragic loss. Condolences to all connections. This was her first and last start. Run with the angels now, innocent one.
I didn’t see it happen, thankfully. 😢
💔 😔 💔
Hugs and Love
Martha
OMG So sorry to hear about Azaria. More than once I’ve thought about not racing the babies until age 3. Also, my computer isn’t working well, but will try to post at least once more. Just was wondering if anyone had heard any news about Zellda. May everyone have a nice peaceful Sunday.