Last weekend was the 10th anniversary of Zenyatta’s 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic victory, and we were at Lane’s End Farm to celebrate with The Queen herself.
Zenyatta was delighted to receive her Sports and Racing Elegance Award. Thank you Breeder’s Cup and all her fans for supporting and honoring her in such a beautiful way! She thoroughly enjoyed every moment!
Meanwhile at Santa Anita Park, fans converged for the official Breeders’ Cup Zenyatta 10th Anniversary Celebration.
At Lane’s End, the weekend was all about quality time with Ann. Scroll down for more photos from the farm.
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Just read this article in Bloodhorse. Prayers for all the horses at Remington and for the poor Sweetie that had to be euthanized; RIP Beauty.
Hope Phantom hasn’t arrived there yet. Maybe they will stable him elsewhere until this quarantine ends. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/237087/one-horse-tests-positive-for-ehv-1-at-remington-park
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
This is just awful. RIP to the lost sweet soul. Sending prayers for the safety of all in the quarantined barn and to all horses at Remington Park, too.
Yes, I hope Phantom won’t arrive there until things are cleared up with the EHV-1 virus completely.
Prayers for Hovis, too. May this surgery be successful and complete recovery be achieved with no recurrences.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Auntie Judy sent this article on Zellda in an email. She is gorgeous and spunky. Enjoy! Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.paulickreport.com/news/bloodstock/feisty-attitude-a-plus-for-zenyattas-2-year-old-daughter-zellda/
sheena.davies
Dear Judy.We both posted a similar articke about Zellda.Looks as if she’ll be racing before long.Good to hear the horses are at last recovering at the farm and I hope they get well at Remington Park too.Poor Angela has had a rough few months with all the horses sick.More wet weather for us this week.Goodnight Love and hugs to you and all sweeties SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Yes, me too; hope all the horses on the farm and at Remington are better soon.
It has been a very trying time for Angela; working hard every day tending to the horses needs; dispensing meds, keeping the area as sterile as possible, compressing boils when and if they form. It’s been tough. Hopefully, all will be recovered soon. Praying so. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Sheena and Z Fans:
Sheena, thank you so much for the link on ZELLDA. There’s a video of her galloping included with it that I’ve posted below. Isn’t she a little Doll. Looks like she is really enjoying herself. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.xbtv.com/video/workout/zellda-galloped-at-santa-anita-park-on-october-27th-2019/
sheena.davies
Dear Judy.Such a fiesty girl!Good to see her having fun.Love and hugs.
Put the Kettle has just won the Arkle trial.A grand mare loved the soft going.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Enjoyed this video of lovely Zellda! She definitely has spirit and quite a kick.
Thanks for posting.
Hugs and Love
shirleeinindy
Judy,
Thanks for posting the video. I read the article but did not see the video. She sure is a spunky little girl. Think she would like to see that rider go flying. Not out of meanness, just being full of zest. Blessings, health and safety to her.
judy berube
Dear Sheena, Marshall and Shirlee:
The video was easy to miss, so I thought I would link it for us all to see. She is one adorable, spunky baby. She reminds me of her Daddy, Songbird and RA too. She’s got the smudgy Medaglia chrome they all have.
Yes, St. Francis keep her safe always. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Shirlee:
There was a filly entered in one of the Breeders’ Cup races. Can’t remember which day or her exact name, but she was Shirlee, spelled exactly like your name. Too cute. I have to try to find her and make note of her full name so we can keep track. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Congrats to Put The Kettle. Love that name. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/shirreffs-high-on-zenyattas-daughter-zellda/?fbclid=IwAR3kWr1Z8GWYIx-8g4oEw3WfYduJDPjZ3EFGZ43_b1wZ2ui0hE18fOeF2mw
News of Zellda from John.
Remembering one of the greatest Northern Dancer who died this day in 1990.Glad to hear his grave is maintained these days.He was 29yrs old.
Hovis will be scanned before surgery on Monday vets think it’s a keratoma but knowing the big guy.He will be scanned after his surgery as well.Mum is so worried abput the anaesthetic.Prayers for the big guy.
judy berube
RIP Dancer; what a legacy you’ve left. Love and Hugs, JB
Donna Heim
Many thrills in this posting and the comments. Zenyatta and Ann look wonderful and so enthralled with one another. Zenny looks great so seems her pregnancy is going well. What a joy to real such hopeful news of Zellda! It would be such a thrill to see her really make an impact on racing. Praying this will happen especially for Zenny’s sake. She so deserves a winner.
sheena.davies
The mothership has dropped Hovis off at the Rainbow Clinic.She will return in the morning.He just loves his Yorkshire breaks!Tomorrow will be difficult.Prayers that all goes well.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Yes, hoping all goes well with Hovis tomorrow. Prayers for a successful surgery and for smooth healing — no further complications. Keeping Hovis and Mum Karen in my thoughts. Watch over them, St. Francis.
Hugs and Love
Marilyn Braudrick
I second the plea that St. Francis stand guard over Hovis. I so believe in St. Francis and trust all will go well. Godspeed!!
judy berube
Dear Marshall and Marilyn:
Me too.
Marilyn, hope your leg is better. Sending healing prayers. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Praying hard for safe surgery and complete healing for our Hovis. Prayers for Mum too. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL and DC:
Stay comfy and cozy and Happy Dreams to all of you. Love You. Hugs, JB
sheena.davies
https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2019-zellda-and-erin-two-works-progress?fbclid=IwAR1PSJupsNUvlIzBQ95q9IcyiyXgDztPH32jxVJrrG63EmWVCoJTH8dlg4
Zellda has a facebook account now.
Dear Judy.Thank you all for the prayers the big guy needs them.I hope there are some loose moralled mares to keep him company tonight.Some good races at Cheltenham today.Mrs Poldark is in the new adaptation of ‘War of the worlds.Goodnight Love and hugs to you and all the sweeties SheenaX
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Thanks so much for posting this! It is a great article — all the very best to Erin and Zellda. It seems they make a great team with JS. May they run true and safe!
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Scrolled down and read the comments on “why you love horses”. They’re just heartfelt and wonderful. They describe all the feelings all of us share. Thank you for this link. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube
Dear Shirlee:
I found the race with your namesake, Smiling Shirlee. It was the third race on Friday November 1st. She came from way back to get second spot. Beautiful girl. Here’s the replay. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/usa/sa/2019/11/1/3/golden-state-juvenile-fillies-s-bt
shirleeinindy
Judy,
Thanks. I saw her name in the results. She tried hard.
Hope you and yours are staying warm. It has been very cold and ugly here. We have set records for lows!
I don’t have words to describe have I felt when I saw the top picture of Ann and Zenyatta. Close as I can get is breathtaking!
Have a good Monday.
judy berube
Dear Shirlee:
She’s had three starts and finished 1st, 2nd and 3rd. She’s only two and I think she’s only going to improve with experience. We have to keep track of this little Beauty.
I agree, that photo of Ann and Z is breathtaking!
It’s been very cold here too. Stay warm. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy and Shirlee,
That was quite an amazing run from Smiling Shirlee! She had to travel wide so she had more ground to cover and still made second. Well done!
Thanks for posting the replay, Judy. We definitely need to keep track of this beautiful two-year old girl! Hope she stays safe and sound. All the best wishes to Smiling Shirlee!
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube
Dear Marshall:
Yes, we have to follow our Shirlee’s namesake. She’s a brave little girl. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10213006745963708&set=pcb.2534683183264362&type=3&theater&ifg=1
Hovis is on his feet!!!A little shaky but he has come through his surgery although he would not face the camera embarrassed because they shaved him.Seems it was a keratoma like structure.The worry now is infection his pedal bone is exposed.All being well he should be home on Saturday.Power up my darling boy.
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Thank God Hovis is up and standing on that foot. Continued prayers for complete healing. St. Francis protect him. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Thank you for the update on our Hovis. Glad to see him standing and sending more prayers for complete healing and NO infections. As Judy said, please protect him, St. Francis. Power Up, dear Hovis! Mum, hang in there.
Hugs and Love ? ? ❤️
Ann NC
Power Up, Hovis. Poor baby.
Love and Hugs!!
shirleeinindy
Sending healing prayers to Hovis. Poor boy, he has had a rough time of it. Hope he does well. Sheena, thanks for keeping us informed.
Beth
Great pictures of Zenyatta and Ann. Zenyatta is really now “showing”. her pregnancy. Here’s to hoping for a healthy foal and a smooth delivery. Anyone have any news on Zellda and when she will be having her first start?
judy berube
Dear Beth:
Don’t have any info on Zellda’s first start, but there is a video I posted on the previous Blog page of Zellda galloping at SA on Oct. 27th and an article that Sheena posted. She looks like she’s having a great time. So adorable. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL and DC:
Have a great day and peaceful evening. Love and Hugs, JB
sue werner
Such happiiness radiates from these pictures.❤
monica in long beach
the best pictures are the ones of Zenyatta and her lovely Ann!! they always look so gorgeous together. Ann is always so beautiful and so is her girl, Zenyatta. you just have to smile seeing them together! thanks for the new pictures. praying for the continued health and happiness of Zenyatta. and of course, for her new baby to come. Zenyatta has been such a joy for so many years. an ongoing love story between this unique mare, her fans and Ann. may we all have many many more years of smiles ahead. with love always to the best horse I have ever seen, Zenyatta, and to Ann also. thanks for sharing her with all of us for all these years!!! blessings all around!!! sincerely, a longtime friend in California.
sheena.davies
Dear Judy.Poor Hovey after all he’s been through he gets a PINK wrap!!!Karen said he came around quietly sat on his bum and looked stunned.He has a much bigger hole of Hovis this time.Just pray this is the last of the infections.A cold night here.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Debrianna Obara
You mention Zenhatta received an Sports & Racing “Elegance” award but the photo shows a Sports & Racing “Excellence” award. I think you may have made a mistake, though Zenyatta is certainly elegant…
mary
Love the photos. I was pleasantly surprised to find some new photos. We fans don’t get too much news or updates anymore. Thank you so much.
Praying for a safe delivery and healthy foal for Zenyatta. How is Zellda?
love to all
sheena.davies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijiHEoMzsBE
On this day in 2011 .I screamed my head off as Kauto won the Betfair at Haydock.The King was back!!He deserved so much more in retirement but the memories of his racing days remain in my heart forever.Sleep tight sweetheartX
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena;
RIP Kauto. Beautiful Boy.
I’m sure Hovie made his pink wrap look Manly. Healing prayers for our sweet boy. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Ann NC
Beautiful photos. Thank you very much.
Congrats on your award.
Love to all.
Judy Berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies
Dear Judy.No news about Hovis today.Looks as if the big Altior/Cyrname race will take place on Saturday.It will be Altior’s first time over 2 miles Paul Nicholls trains Cyrname.Should be a great race both safe jumpers.Goodnight God bless.Love and hugs to you and the sweeties.SheenaX
shirleeinindy
Just saw on Bloodhorse.com that California Chrome is being sold to Japan! His present ownership is keeping an interest and will have a say on what goes on. He will return to California when he is retired from breeding. Greed?
Especially Horses
Taylor Made is doing the right thing. There was very little interest from mare owners and his book for 2020 was not filling. His stud fee, though advertised as $35,000 for 2019 and $30,000 for 2020, was actually around $15,000 last year privately. There is oversight and a provision for a return to the States in the sales contract. Chrome will be well taken care of in Japan and this sale gives him more opportunity to succeed as a stallion. This is so much better than him becoming a regional stallion somewhere in California, New Mexico, New York, etc. where his stud fee would fall below $10,000. Taylor Made has been so generous to Chrome’s fans, I hope the fans don’t start bashing them.
sheena.davies
Sadly the fans are bashing them on social media.This horse does not belong to them so surely it is up to his owners to decide and he will return to the US to retire.I wish him well.
sheena.davies
https://www.horseracingnation.com/news/Stallion_California_Chrome_purchased_by_Japanese_interests_123?fbclid=IwAR33njwGbM39-qnhSg9zVk9wdWy1uD8NPQYHn3lz8CXML6uyKQQX2fp_alM
Here is the link about Chrome.Seems Japan is the place to be!!!
A very Happy 72nd wedding anniversary to Her Majesty and The Duke of Edinburgh.I know the Royal family have been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons but I am and remain a staunch Royalist.
Roberta Gonzalez
Thank-yo for the link Sheena! I wrote a post with a heavy heart!!!!
judy berube
Dear Z Family:
I am devastated. Angela just texted me not to visit; Strangles on the farm. State Vet has ordered quarantine for undetermined amount of time. Please pray for my Charlie and all the horses.
I don’t know if the diagnosis of Equine Virus B was incorrect to begin with or why this is happening. Just when things seemed to be getting back to normal, this nightmare begins again. I am really worried. Thank you for your prayers. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies
Dear Judy.I am SO sorry to hear about the strangles outbreak.I pray Charlie will avoid it.I shall keep you and the farm in all my prayers.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties>Love and Hugs SheenaX Waiting for news of Hovis.
shirleeinindy
Judy,
So sorry. Sending healing thoughts and prayers to all the horses on the farm. St. Francis protect Charlie from this horrible disease. Strength and peace to all the humans at the farm.
Darlene Daniels
Praying hard Judy.
Kathy
Dear Judy,
I’m SO sorry and I will pray HARD for your beloved Charlie!
Hugs, Kathy
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
I am so sorry to hear this — it is very upsetting to say the least. Sincere thoughts and prayers for the farm and all its inhabitants. Keeping Charlie and all his friends in my heart and sending all good wishes for safety and total healing.
St. Francis keep careful watch over these innocents and help them to recover. ?
I will keep you, Judy (Angela and staff, also), in my thoughts, too. May good health soon be restored to all.
Hugs and Love
Barbara Brayton
Great article on Bloodhorse and a suggestion to read Donna Brothers blog,”PETA is a Bullly”
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Barbara,
I saw that article and read it from beginning to end. PETA’s attitude toward non-human animals is disturbing. To think they feel animals are better off dead than being with humans is really incomprehensible. Basically, they are against any domesticated animals.
They appear to be unconcerned about animal welfare and sometimes behave like terrorists. Sorry if this offends anyone, but offing well-cared for animals rather than returning them to their homes is in no way an act of kindness.
Donna Brothers article is definitely worth the reading — I knew PETA was extreme, but I had no idea how extreme.
Hugs and Love
shirleeinindy
Barbara,
Thanks. Read the article and agree that PETA can go overboard sometimes. I have read that they don’t think dogs and cats should be pets! I love and care for my 2 cats and they live better than a lot of people. Hope racing can respond with grace and good sense. Too many black eyes here lately.
Judy Berube
My Dear Z Family:
Thank you all for your sweet words and for your prayers. Love all of you. Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Dear Judy B,
Praying that this chapter will soon come to a close.
Sending my sincere thoughts and prayers to you, Angela and all the barn family.
Big hugs, Ann NC
judy berube
My Dear Ann:
Thank you. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL and DC:
Goodnight and God Bless all of you. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL and DC:
Stay comfy and cozy. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
sheena.davies
Update on Hovis.Our boy is very sore and quite lame but eating well.The vet did a lot of work on the Pedal bone so they are not alarmed.Hoping he may be home on Sunday.He is pretty quiet someone commented he must be plotting his next drama!Power up dear boy.We love youX
Dear Judy.Thinking of you and all at the farm.Praying all will be well soon.Goodnight Love and hugs to all the sweeties.SheenaX
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Echoing your thoughts on both counts
Get well, Hovis and Judy’s Charlie (and all at the farm).
Prayers continued for recovery.
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena, Marshall:
Thank you for your prayers and sweet words
Sending healing prayers to our Hovis. Love and Hugs, JB