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Breeders’ Cup Ticket Giveaway!

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Happy Friday!

We have a special opportunity for Zenyatta’s fans today: we’re giving away 40 pairs of Breeders’ Cup race tickets! To enter, use the form below to tell us why you love Zenyatta.

The contest will be open for entries until 9 pm PDT, Monday October 15. Forty winners will be chosen to receive a pair of tickets to the Breeders’ Cup, Friday and Saturday November 2–3, in the Zenyatta section.

For more information about the Breeders’ Cup schedule and events, visit www.breederscup.com.

We can’t wait to hear from you!
-Team Z

Edit: Thank you to all who entered the contest! Winners will be notified soon.

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    Dear Z fans and Sheena,

    Hope you enjoy this article about Frankel the horse and Frankel the man
    written by Steve Haskin.

    FRANKEL BY STEVE HASKIN
    BLOODHORSE DATE 10/21/12

    Well, there’s no escaping it now. Frankelstein cannot be destroyed. Racing’s four-legged monster has run amok for the last time. All that is left is to write books about arguably the most exciting horse ever seen in Great Britain, at least in modern times. Has anyone in England, even veterans of the sport, ever seen a prop wager offering 8-1 on a horse winning a race by over 10 lengths? We’re talking European racing, where a three- or four-length victory is considered a romp. For Frankel, that’s a photo finish.

    Frankel doesn’t beat his opposition, he pummels them into submission and leaves them reeling far up the track. There was great concern about the soft condition of the Ascot ground in the Champion Stakes, but Frankel was able to get the better of a top-class mud freak like Cirrus des Aigles, who had won his last five starts on soft ground by an average margin of almost eight lengths. For Frankel, he had to work harder than usual to wear down Cirrus des Aigles, but considering his bad break and the ground, and his favorite whipping boy, Excelebration, dominating the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes the race before, he did nothing but add to his legacy.

    Frankel’s historic victory, capping an unbeaten career, was much needed in a year where history was thwarted a several occasions. An 11th-hour injury before the Belmont Stakes prevented I’ll Have Another from attempting to become the first Triple Crown winner in 34 years. A heartbreaking defeat in the St. Leger prevented Camelot from becoming the first British Triple Crown winner in 41 years. A quarantine regulation in Germany prevented Danedream from trying to become the first filly to win back-to-back Arc de Triomphes in 75 years.

    Frankel, however, came through, not only for Great Britain and Europe, but the entire world, overcoming the kind of footing that he has been able to avoid in his last 12 races. Frankel showed it doesn’t matter how far his swift legs sink into the turf, they bounce back up as if on springs. His smooth, powerful stride makes everything seem effortless, and he has the ability to separate himself from his opposition with such alacrity, it’s as if he’d been demagnetized from them. To him, the two-furlong marker, often a seemingly brick wall to his opponents, is merely a launch pad.

    Some have anointed him the greatest horse ever, while others are more restrained in their praise. Having never run over the classic distance of 1 1/2 miles, it is difficult to compare him to horses like Ribot, Sea-Bird, Nijinsky, Mill Reef, and Brigadier Gerard, or even Sea the Stars and Shergar. After Saturday, it is difficult to imagine any horse beating him up to 10 furlongs. Beyond that, it is pure conjecture. In the end, history will place Frankel where he belongs in the pantheon of greats.

    From one American’s viewpoint, it just doesn’t make sense. Frankel seems an aberration, a contradiction; something that defies all the rules of genetics and racing tradition. At the risk of sounding pompous and disgustingly provincial, Frankel should have American blood coursing through his veins, especially on his sire’s side; a Seattle Slew incarnate let loose over the grassy expanses of European racetracks. After all, how else can you explain a horse who contradicts all the principals of European racing and breeding by running with the brilliance and controlled reckless abandon of, well, an American. Yet he is by an Irish-bred staying sire, out of an Irish-bred mare, by a staying stallion who was the leading sire in England, Ireland, France, and Australia multiple times each?

    Europe has, of course, produced fast enough sprinters, but nothing like Frankel, who carries sprinting speed a distance of ground and just keeps going, crushing his opponents, who cannot match his devastating speed and power. You just do not see horses in Europe winning all 14 of their career starts by an average margin of six lengths, including victories of 13, 11, 10, 7, and 6 (twice) lengths. You don’t see horses opening up a 10-length lead midway through the 2,000 Guineas and winning in a canter. Here is a horse who can beat a top-class miler like Canford Cliffs with an explosive turn of foot or simply run his foes into the ground right from the start, as he did in the Guineas. If you think you can bottle him up in traffic, just watch him shove Excelebration aside in the Queen Anne Stakes like he was swatting a gnat.

    So, what is the explanation behind an enigmatic wonder like Frankel? Could it be the American blood from his female family through Danzig, His Majesty, and Stage Door Johnny, gushing forth like it never has before? Those names evoke stamina more than speed, although all three displayed brilliant speed on the racetrack.

    Could it be there is something mystical about this horse? Could it be the American influence is not from any of the horses in his pedigree, but from the person for whom he was named?

    When Bobby Frankel died in Nov. 2009, it’s as if his spirit was whisked away to England, manifesting itself inside a yearling colt by Galileo. Why would Juddmonte name a son of Galileo after Frankel, rather than a colt with an American pedigree who could show off his brilliance in the States? Did they know something? Was it gut instinct? Was this particular Galileo yearling running around his paddock cursing out his fellow yearlings and finding something to complain about? Or perhaps he walked up to the fence one day and boldly stated he was going to be a super horse, and if you didn’t believe him you were a moron.

    Whatever the reason, it is beginning to look more and more as if Frankel the horse embodies the spirit of Frankel the human, whether you buy it or not. If Bobby were granted one day to return to earth, as Emily Webb was in Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, he would have chosen today in order to say goodbye to his namesake, and he would have flashed that cocky Cheshire Cat grin of his as if to say, “Hey, it was the name that did it.”

    Let’s look at the facts, Bobby hated to lose. Bobby dreamed of having that one immortal superstar for Juddmonte and believed he did with Empire Maker. Bobby was so competitive he took no prisoners on the racetrack. If he could crush you he would. Bobby was defiant and never afraid of any opponent. He never backed down from a challenge and would love to have seen his namesake come here for last year’s Breeders’ Cup Mile and attempt to thwart Goldikova’s bid for a fourth consecutive victory. If Frankel the horse had come and knocked off everyone’s favorite heroine, or crushed America’s top Horse of the Year candidate, Wise Dan, this year, Frankel the person would have given that same grin and relished having spoiled the fairy tale endings, just as he did when he defeated the darling of New York, Funny Cide, in the Belmont Stakes.

    Bobby may have enjoyed playing the bad guy, but behind that crusty exterior was a marshmallow of a heart and soul that always had a warm place for his special circle of friends — human, equine, and canine; not necessarily in that order. He was almost childlike around his horses and especially his Australian Shepherds. When the love of his life, Happy, died in his arms he wept like a baby and was grief-stricken for weeks, unable to talk about her without breaking down. When Happy was seriously ill, Bobby had decided to stay home and care for her rather than attend the Breeders’ Cup. As a result, he missed Ginger Punch’s gutsy victory in the Distaff. He would name his next dog Ginger and the following one Punch.

    Several days before his filly, Flute, won the Kentucky Oaks in 2001, he stood outside her stall with a big smile on his face and lavished affection on her, hugging and kissing her and talking baby talk to her. He said he wanted her to win badly, simply because she was such a sweet filly to be around. That was the Bobby Frankel few people ever saw.

    As for Frankel the horse, he is the culmination of a miracle that began in 1990 when a brash, outspoken Jew from the streets of Brooklyn, N.Y. formed a long-lasting bond with a Saudi Arabian prince.

    It was an unlikely partnership that somehow became one of the most successful alliances in racing history. Everything they built together and everything they strove for has been realized in one very special colt, who in some ways has lifted Thoroughbred racing into an almost ethereal-like sphere. Perhaps it is appropriate that Frankel the horse remains a wonderment; unlike anything ever seen before. Some things are just meant to be enjoyed and are not worth trying to explain.

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    Dear Z fans,

    Great comment by Sir Henry Cecil about Frankel at the finish.

    “Frankel forged clear to defeat Cirrus des Aigles by 1 3/4 lengths, and cemented his status as an undefeated legend with a glittering 14-for-14 mark.
    “I cannot believe in the history of racing that there has ever been a better racehorse,” Cecil stated. “I have enjoyed every moment of training him, although it has been slightly stressful at times. He’s the best that I have ever had and the best that I ever seen.

    “He was laboring on the ground and not happy on it, but he was very relaxed throughout. I have probably got him too relaxed — it used to be the other way.

    “In the end, he had plenty in hand,” the trainer summed up.”

    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/73720/frankel-the-absolute-champion#ixzz29vZM1bmb

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    Dear Z fans,

    Really love this 2 year old, character, Shanghai Bobby. Such a talent with Rosie
    aboard. Can’t wait to see him in person.

    Shanghai Bobby Clear Leader Among 2YO Males
    By Avalyn Hunter
    Updated: Saturday, October 20, 2012 10:04 PM
    Posted: Friday, October 19, 2012 9:40 AM

    While the standings in most of Thoroughbred racing’s other divisions are still in flux, the juvenile male division appears to have a clear leader, at least in the East. Now unbeaten in four starts, Starlight Racing’s Shanghai Bobby staked his claim to favoritism in the Grey Goose Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (gr. I) with a visually impressive win in the Foxwoods Champagne Stakes (gr. I) on Oct. 6.

    Bred in Kentucky by Stonehaven Steadings, Shanghai Bobby is one of 12 stakes winners—four of them of graded caliber—representing WinStar Farms stallion Harlan’s Holiday in 2012. Ranked 19th on the general sire list (as of Oct. 8), Harlan’s Holiday leads the juvenile sire list by earnings and number of stakes winners with four. To date, Harlan’s Holiday has sired 288 winners (51.2%) and 33 stakes winners (5.9%) from 563 foals of racing age. The best other than Shanghai Bobby have been grade I winners Majesticperfection and Into Mischief ; the latter-named horse, a freshman sire of 2012, is the sire of Champagne Stakes runner-up Goldencents.

    Produced from the Affirmed mare Christmas in Aiken (a granddaughter of 1968 Hollywood Gold Cup heroine Princessnesian), Harlan’s Holiday is the leading runner and sire for the late Harlan, a son of Storm Cat whose chief victory came in the 1994 Vosburgh Stakes (gr. I) as a 5-year-old. As a late-maturing sprinter, Harlan was not well patronized by breeders, getting just 102 named foals before dying in 1999, but his six stakes winners included two very good middle-distance runners in Harlan’s Holiday and Menifee. While both were from mares that could reasonably be expected to contribute some stamina, both also probably benefited from the fact that Harlan was out of Country Romance, a stakes-winning daughter of the staying Halo.

    A grade III winner as a juvenile, Harlan’s Holiday came into his own in the spring of 2002, winning the Florida Derby (gr. I) and the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I). He was made the favorite for the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) off those efforts but finished seventh, and his only other win at 3 was in the Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II). At 4, Harlan’s Holiday won the Donn Handicap (gr. I) and was runner-up in both the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) and the Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I) before suffering a tendon injury while finishing last in the Saratoga Breeders’ Cup Handicap (gr. II). He entered stud at Airdrie Stud in 2004 and was second to Posse on the freshman sire list in 2007, third on the second-crop sire list in 2008, and fifth on the third-crop list in 2009.

    Shanghai Bobby is the first foal of the stakes-winning Orientate mare Steelin’, who earned her black type by winning the 2008 Bangles and Beads Stakes at Fairplex as a 4-year-old. Orientate himself was of much higher class, winning the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (gr. I) and five other stakes of 2002 on his way to a title as that year’s champion sprinter. At stud, Orientate has gotten plenty of winners (to date, 360 of his 643 foals of racing age) but has been more uneven in terms of quality. Somewhat surprisingly, his top earner has been the 2007 Alabama Stakes (gr. I) winner Lady Joanne, and he is also the sire of 2011 Sky Classic Stakes (gr. IIT) winner Kara’s Orientation, demonstrating his ability to get horses capable of staying 10 furlongs. But his other two grade/group I winners, 2008 Eclipse Award finalist Intangaroo and the Argentine-based Lady Sprinter, have been more what one might expect with their major successes coming at sprint distances. Shanghai Bobby is Orientate’s first graded winner as a broodmare sire.

    Steelin’ was produced from the Carson City mare Steel Band, a full sister to 1996 Oak Leaf Stakes (gr. I) winner and multiple stakes producer City Band. As Carson City (a multiple graded stakes-winning sprinter) was produced from a daughter of 1976 French champion juvenile and 1977 English and French champion miler Blushing Groom, also the paternal grandsire of Orientate via his good sire son Mt. Livermore, Steelin’ is inbred 3×4 to Blushing Groom through lines that suggest high-class speed rather than stamina.

    That might lead to suspicions that Shanghai Bobby may not want distances much greater than a mile, and Steel Band’s dam Wedding Band would tend to support that hypothesis. Sired by 1984 Remsen Stakes (gr. I) and Laurel Futurity (gr. I) winner Mighty Appealing (by Valid Appeal), who failed to train on at 3 despite his successes over routes at 2, Wedding Band was an unbeaten juvenile in four races over sprint distances at 2 but managed only one more win while racing through age 4. The closest influence for stamina along Shanghai Bobby’s female line is 1966 champion turf male Assagai, sire of Wedding Band’s dam Ring of Light.

    Given that Harlan’s Holiday appeared to be a better horse at nine furlongs than at 10, Shanghai Bobby may find the 10 furlongs of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands a reach. Nonetheless, the colt has done everything asked of him to date without ever being pressed for his best, and that bodes well for a trip to Santa Anita Park and a shot at this year’s juvenile championship.

    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/73412/shanghai-bobby-clear-leader-among-2yo-males#ixzz29va2RQTn

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    dear sign loved the piece about frankel and learning so much more about his namesake bobby am sure his spirit was in our frankel it’s very sad we wont see him on the racecourse again will miss him dreadfully now it’s the turn of the girls!!!they say he’s worth 100 million wow!!!hugs sheena

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      Dear Sheena,
      Frankel will be missed just like his name sake
      Bobby. Glad you enjoyed the article, I learned a
      Lot about Bobby from the article, too. Dottie Sherriffs
      Worked for him for many years, had a very close
      Relationship with him and dispersed his estate before
      She began to work for the Mosses.

      Looking forward to hearing about Kauto. A friend
      Of mine, who was born on a horse, her mom rode
      And her grandmother was an A show hunter jumper
      Judge always said ” a horse has only a certain number
      Of jumps in them ” and maybe Kauto has reached
      His number? Keep us piste on him and any new
      Jump “stars”.

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      Hayley, That’s a really cute name. Aren’t they fun to think up? I don’t think Teal Zeal has been suggested before.

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    dear judy thanks for all your lovely posts about frankel we’re all so proud of him over here and sir henry he looked so ill yesterday still only speaks in a whisper lets hope frankel is as successful in breeding as he was on the racecourse have checked my e-mails nothing from you did you rememember to put sheena.davies in the address?hugs sheena

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      Dear Sheena:

      Frankel was brilliant in his last race. Had to work a little harder for this one and still made it look easy. Looking forward to his babies.

      Sorry that Sir Henry is failing. Seems like a lovely person and I wish him well.

      I will try e-mailing you the videos and photos again. Love and Hugs, JB

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      MaryP NY, I hope there will be videos of them for the folks at the Zenyatta party at the Breeders Cup to see.

      Does anyone know if the life sized painting of Zenyatta, “The Queen’s Dance” by Jaime Corum is still at Santa Anita? I haven’t heard anything about it since 12Z’s baby shower. Wouldn’t it be something if the painting and the life sized statue plus current videos were all at Santa Anita? I would be so overcome, I would probably forget who had just won the Ladies Classic.

      I imagine Zenyatta’s present “life size” is quite a bit rounder than her statue or painting. Just a happy “mom to be”.

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    dear marshall thanks for your lovely message about frankel am sure your great bobby frankel was looking down on his namesake with a big smile I had never witnessed any thing like it on a flat racecourse hope reilly is keeping well and taking his medication like the good boy he is!!! lots of love and hugs to you both and huey sheenaX

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      Sheena,
      Reilly is taking his medicine just fine — the pill is inside a little cube of Swiss cheese when he gets it so he takes it eagerly. Huey gets a little cube of Swiss cheese, too, only without the pill, of course! So far, so good!
      Thank you for the love and hugs.
      Hugs and wags!

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    Dear Z Fans,
    Frankie Dettori and Godolphin have parted
    Ways officially. Look forward to him riding others
    For a few more years.

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      Dear Sign,

      I heard this on HRTV this morning. I do not
      think Frankie will have any problems finding
      mounts for other stables. He is a strong, smart
      rider. Best wishes to him as he moves on.

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        Dear Janet,
        I definately agree with what you say as well.
        I think Godolphin recently started giving most
        Of their mounts to another younger jockey
        So he knew the writing was on the wall.

        Glad you have HRTV, there is sooo much information
        And well done segments. Did you hear about
        The special on Black Cavier ?

        • Dear Sign,
          Yes I have seen the preview for Black Caviar
          and will plan on watching. I love HRTV and their
          programs like Inside Information, Across the Board,etc..
          Always learning from their shows.
          Have a great day!
          P.S. Glad you enjoyed my Frankel cup of tea in the
          starting gate comment.

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    Marti, I also wonder if we’ll be treated to the great pics and an interview, or two, when Z has her 2nd foal? I know they are very busy on the farm, but we all still love Z as much as we ever did!

    Please more pics and a few words about how she’s doing.

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      I’m sure we will! Lanes End realizes that Zenyatta is a very popular girl. The openness and willingness to share her is what keeps many people in the game. The time to be secrative is long over, and there is no need to be. Zenyatta was treated like the Queen she is, and the owners have nothing to hide. I would expect lots of pictures and videos when the new baby arrives. Lanes End knows that they care for the royal family of racing. I’m sure they are just as excited for the foals’ futures as we are!

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        I agree…LE has done a masterful job keeping us involved with Zenny’s life.
        The Mosses are also keenly aware of how much we love her. Her second foal will get lots of attention and so will Zenny. It’s amazing she now has 113,000 FB fans. How the public loves her!

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    Chantal Sutherland is hanging up her tack to
    pursue another career. Her last mount will be at Woodbine for her
    father today.

    Best Wishes to Chantal in her new pursuits.

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    Dear Z fans,

    Lanes End to have an open house for fans on November 4, 2012. For those who
    are able to go, please let us know how much fun it is and how many great people
    you meet.

    Hopefully will get there one day.

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        Dear Max:

        Too bad we can’t get to Lane’s End Open House on Nov. 4th. We would have a chance to “check out the digs”. (maybe you’re too young to know what that means, ha, ha (see what accommodations are available). Great place to retire.

        We would have to take TC with us too. Hugs, JB

        • JudyB. Let’s hope that they have another one that we can attend with TC. LE is a great place in a beautiful part of the country.

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      Dear Kathy:

      Thanks for this link on Americain. So glad he’s none the worse for wear after losing two shoes. Tough boy this beautiful son of Big D. Hugs, JB

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      Kathy R. The one looking out for Americain might be Big D himself. I love the way Americain keeps getting those headlines.

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      Kathy R.,
      Thanks for this link about Americain. So glad that he was unscathed by the loss of his front shoes!! He is tough like his daddy.
      Take care and have a good week!

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    Jockey Chantal Sutherland announced on Sunday her retirement from riding professionally to pursue other career opportunities. The popular jockey, perhaps best known as the former regular rider of multiple Grade 1 winner Game On Dude, released the following statement on her website while she was riding at Woodbine on Sunday for the final time:

    Special Announcement from Chantal Sutherland
    The moment has come where I have decided to announce my retirement from being a professional jockey; I almost can’t believe it myself. I’m not sad, but rather looking at another opportunity to begin a new chapter in my life. Looking ahead, I’m excited about new challenges and new opportunities that life has in store for me.

    Horse racing has been my life for the past 14 years. I’ve reached many of the goals that I set for myself. I’ve lived out many of the dreams I had as a little girl, back when I was riding my pony, mucking stalls, feeding cows, aspiring to finally become a professional jockey and racing in stakes races on a worldwide stage. I’m so very blessed and grateful of the life that I have lived and career that I’ve had.

    This past year or so has been so amazing it’s actually overwhelming having to put it to words. I crossed paths with a horse that happened to change my life. That horse is named Game On Dude and what a horse! He’s a soldier. Together we travelled the world. We won the Santa Anita Big Cap, Goodwood, almost won the Breeder’s Cup Classic; we won the San Antonio, Hollywood Gold Cup, and the Californian. We travelled to Dubai and raced in the world’s richest race, the Dubai Duty Free World Cup. As if that wasn’t enough, I was asked to be the poster girl for Santa Anita and Del Mar racetracks, and had my picture on billboards and magazine covers. I can’t even describe how flattering that is. Another honor for me was being asked to represent Canada and the USA in a worldwide jockey challenge in England, titled The Shergar Cup. To top it all off, I was also able to win on my brother’s horse “Awesome Fire” in the Whonder Where stakes. In an ironic twist of fate, my dad, who started me off in this crazy love affair with horses, is also the proud owner of the last racehorse I will ride.

    In the last year I also met and married the man of my dreams. It’s been a whirlwind. I’ve never really had weekends or holidays off, I’ve always spent so much time racing or focused and preparing for racing. Racing takes so much determination, guts, and sacrifice to be on top. I once craved, lived, and breathed racing. I can honestly say now, I’m ready to slow down and enjoy my life. Maybe I’ll cut loose and have a cheeseburger or some pizza. Those types of indulgencies are not allowed, when you constantly have to monitor your weight. Racing is so much hard work and takes so much mental toughness; I can honestly say that I’ve had enough.

    I will forever miss my fans. They were always giving me encouragement and making me feel special and successful. I’ve made so many memories and good friends along the way that I can’t even begin to describe. I want to give a special thanks to my agents, valets, and everyone else in this industry that has stood by me.

    So now, with the support of my husband, family, and friends I am ending one chapter in my life and starting a new one. I’m excited about my future and the challenges it will bring. I enjoy working hard and striving to achieve goals, so who knows; maybe you will see me pop up somewhere soon.
    XO’s
    Chantal
    Sutherland, 36, has amassed more than 930 victories and has banked earnings of $47,285,391 from a career began in 2000. Born Feb. 23, 1976 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Sutherland started her career at Woodbine. Her visibility on the national scene went to a new level after she rode in Southern California in 2007. Since then, she has marketed herself as one of the sport’s top female riders and has promoted horse racing through appearances in Vanity Fair, on the Conan O’Brien show, as the face of a Del Mar advertising campaign, and as a star on the Animal Planet docu-drama Jockeys.
    http://www.followhorseracing.com/en/the-latest/news-stories/2012/10/21/report-sutherland-to-retire/

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        Judy,
        This was Chantal’s official announcement.
        So, this is what she had to say & share.
        14 years of accomplishments & age 36 is a great time to start something new.
        Wish her well.
        Hugs, Keta

        • Dear Keta:

          Yes, she’s a very accomplished rider and I’d say on a par with Julie Krone, who is my favorite female jockey. Also like Rosie N. Hugs, JB

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    dear sign I see you’ve heard about frankie leaving godolphin no real surprise there he’s hugely popular over here so it’ ll be great to see him go freelance I had read about dottie working for bobby frankel for many years and david used to help out at juddmonte farms before going to college it’s a shame bobby was.nt alive to see his namesake they say juddmonte are going to supply frankel with the best mares am sure midday will be one of them did’nt she win at the breeders cup a few years ago hugs sheena

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      Dear Sheena,
      Glad to hear Frankie is still popular in the UK.
      Loved Snow’s expression when he jumped off
      Her, she knew she was the one that should
      Get the attention. Can only hope Frankel will
      Return to the track, like Zenny when Mr Moss retired
      Her in 2009 and John Sherriffs was depressed.
      Am sending lots of thoughts and prayers
      To Sir Henry as Frankel has been his huge huge
      Support in his war. Will look up Midday. Pretty sure
      Ecxcelebrationis coming to BC, he is wonderful.
      Wish Cirrus would come, I think he has so much
      To say because he is French!!! Ha ha !!

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        Especially Horses
        Here is info
        Sutherland would meet her match, not on the track, but on a blind date at L’Auberge Del Mar last August. Nine months later, she married businessman Dan Kruse, who runs his family’s meat processing company in Arcadia. The Huntington Beach couple share a love for speed (on the track for her; a ski boat for him). They also like to “putt about the harbor” in an electric boat. While Sutherland says her husband is “always up for a good time with friends,” he’s also a “homebody” who likes to go to bed early. That’s fine for Sutherland who says that by 9pm, during a grueling meet, “my pumpkin awaits.” Kruse, by the way, is more than a foot taller than Sutherland, and in a wonderful bit of irony, he’s also allergic to horses. ANDREA NAVERSEN
        http://ranchandcoast.com/CONNECT/32/PERSONALITIES/4322/CHANTAL-SUTHERLAND-RACY-LADY/PAGE/1/

        • Keta,
          Wonder if the allergy to horses has something
          To do with the retirement, or too many differences
          That she is giving up hers. She said he wanted
          A quick marriage. Wish her the best !!!

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    Thanks to all of you for your encouragement in the BC ticket contest! I took your advice about thinking positive, and now I have tickets for both days of the BC! I am so excited!
    For those of you who went last year, what is the drill? I gather there’s a special section for us, then a party after the races on Friday. Any information would be helpful. I hope a lot of you won tickets and plan to attend!——–Happily, Martha Harriett in Oklahoma

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        Thanks, Carol! Are you in Arkansas now? I live near Fort Smith and love going to the races in Hot Springs.

        • Hi harriett
          Not there yet 2-3 more wks…
          we are going to take it slow when we start out…hubby with dogs in truck…I get the cats in car with me…cats are going to cry all the way…

          we will have to meet up at Oaklawn when you can

          Someone left you some info on forum side about places to check for rooms and stuff for breeders cup….just saw it a few minutes ago

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      Dear Harriet:

      Congrats on winning and have a wonderful time. Please tell us all about it when you get back. Hugs, JB

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      Dear Harriett,
      So glad you won tickets
      On this site is the Zenyatta shop if
      You want to get a ticket to Zenny’s
      Day and Buffett Friday after the Distaff.
      There are still tickets for it available.

      Look forward to meeting you.

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    Dear Zentastic Handicapping Team:

    So sorry; still haven’t hit the board. Will keep trying. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Mucho Macho Man had a very good workout yesterday and will go to Santa Anita on the 30th. He seems to be getting stronger and more sturdy with each day. No more the gangling guy. Can’t wait to see him run in the Classic. I will be at Hoosier Park to lay my money down on him.

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    Forgot. We need some current pictures of Z12 and Zenyatta. Need to see if he has grown into those wonderful ears yet.

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    Two Tweets about Chantal Sutherland
    Ray Paulick‏ tweet
    No storybook ending for @JockeyChantal as final career mount Crushin Hard is 7th @Woodbine. Hey, even Bill Shoemaker’s last ride was loser

    Brian Malloy tweet
    Chantal’s farewell message on her website lends credence to the idea that losing ride on Game On Dude was a major blow

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    Hi Z-Peeps:

    BIG CONGRATS to Drama Drama and Jon Court for finishing 3rd in yesterday’s race! What a nice come fro behind ride!!!! (Added some money for our team!)

    Nice to see and hear Frankel going into retirement undefeated, Bobby must be beaming with pride at his namesake! I wish he was there to witness all his horse’s glory in person.

    So sad to hear about “It’s Tricky’s” retirement, love that feisty lady! But happy to hear and see our beloved Paynter is doing so well.

    @Karen G: Thanks for sharing you wonderful video of the statue unveiling, it was so beautiful!
    @JudyB: Sounds like Papa Charlie is settled in and doing well and putting on some much needed weight on!
    @Keta: Thanks for all your updates, post, and links about Paynter, they are so much appreciated.
    @Terry C: Wishing you well on your second career, hope your getting into the groove again and settling in!
    @Sign: Have they named 12Z yet? (Haven’t seen that questioned in awhile)!
    @Marshall: Hope Reilly is being good and taking all his medicine.

    To All: If I missed your Birthday or a special day I wish you all much happiness on these special days, and I am sorry if these well wishes are belated. Congrats to all that won special seats to the BC’s Zenyatta section, what a treat!

    Only 2 more races for us to pull our team up! We are smart, we loves horses, we can do it! Think outside the box, go with your gut!!!!!

    GirlSaratoga

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      Dear Girl Saratoga:

      So great to see a post from you. Hope you are doing well. Yes, Papa is settled in and very happy.

      I am so sorry that I have been absolutely no help at all to our Zentastic Capping Team. Will keep trying the last two races. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear GirlSaratoga,
      How good to hear from you! Hope all is well with you. I am pleased to report that Reilly is easy to medicate — just put the pill into something edible (currently using a small bit of Swiss cheese). As long as it is food, he is all for it!
      Have a good week!
      Woofs, wags and whinnies, too!

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      Dear GS,
      Glad to hear from you and hope all is going
      well. Guess everyone knows the naming will
      Be awhile. Any recent fox hunting experiences.

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    Dear Sheena,
    Thoughts and prayers for Sir Henry
    In his battle. A very very very special
    Person and trainer.

    UK commentators expressed concern
    For him as Frankel has helped him face
    The battle and fight the war.

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    Dear Z fans,

    BB was upset with Execitive Privilege work Sunday
    As Raphael took a hold of her trying to hold her back.
    She came off the bit and quit running, like RD
    And Mikey a mind of her own.

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      Sign,
      Another great post!
      We may never know exactly what prompted the retirement-especially at this time right before the Breeders Cup races.
      I think that the recent suspension at Del Mar was a red flag that she was struggling.
      Keta

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        Dear Keta,

        Agree, it was probably multifactorial, marriage, husband who is allergic to horses and may not like her so focused on them, loss of mount on GOD, desire to be
        with family and friends in a less stuctured way, mentally and physically. And yes,
        the suspension in UK, the Del Mar issue, just not interested anymore I guess.

        Just hope she does not regret doing this as many women who do it not for themselves but for others. Most horse folks marry other horse folks for a reason, committment, time and enjoying the sport together and understanding its demands in all positions, trainer, jockey, exercise rider, hot walker, groom. It is really like a cult, like we both know. When I was riding, I was soo focused on the barn, horse issues, horse trips, parties with barn folks and equine vets. Just he commonality of owning, riding and enjoying the animals together.

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