Happy Friday!
We loved hearing from so many of you following Ziconic’s debut. Trainer John Shirreffs reports that Ziconic looks great following his first race. His coat is shiny, his muscle tone is excellent, and has fully recovered from the race. John is pleased with his Febrauary 20 performance, saying “It gives us something to build upon.” Dottie added, “We love having Z’s colts with us, and getting to see both of them each day is a complete joy and thrill.”
Fun fact: Ziconic wore a special brow band in his debut, matching the one worn by his mom in the 2009 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes at Del Mar.
Scroll down for more photos from Ziconic’s debut and watch the race again here.
Don’t forget that Coz’s birthday is next week! Come back to the blog on Tuesday to leave him birthday wishes.
Enjoy!
Team Z
Catherine - Maine
Thank you Team Z! Great pics of this handsome guy. Love the updates!
Gail McDaniel
The photos of Ziconic with Gary Stevens aboard are just glorious. What a newly minted copper penny coat Ziconic has. The closing finish of Z’s birthday foal(Ziconic born on Z’s birthday) so much like his dam!!!Can’t wait to see more of his races.
GM
Bluegrass Girl
Brad Free on Sunday March 6 2016
SONGBIRD earned 93 Beyer G3 Sat Santa Anita; set fastest fractions of meet mile and sixteenth, 46.02 and 1:09.98, won geared down 1:43.02
Bluegrass Girl
Songbird sings winning tune in G3 Santa Ysabel
Daughter of Medaglia d’Oro cruises to easy victory
Darley News 5 March 2016
Songbird improved her record to a perfect six-for-six with a dominating performance in the G3 Santa Ysabel Stakes March 5.
The three-year-old daughter of Medaglia d’Oro, who earned an Eclipse Award as Champion juvenile filly in 2015, has yet to be tested in her career. Breaking alertly under regular rider Mike Smith, Songbird went to the front at the start and was never challenged, eventually crossing the finish line three-and-three-quarter-lengths in front while under a hand ride.
http://www.darleyamerica.com/news/songbird-sings-winning-tune-g3-santa-ysabel
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Thanks for this link on Songbird. It’s going to be a fabulous Oaks. Stay healthy beautiful girls. Love and Hugs, JB
Stella Bagwell in South Texas
So happy to hear Ziconic came out of his race soundly. I’ve always had high hopes for this colt and believe he will only continue to get better. Watching him make such a closing effort put tears in my eyes! :)
Way to go Ziconic! God has blessed you with wings on your hooves!
Can’t wait to see you on the track again!
Love,
Stel
Terry Crow
Thanks to all who enjoyed my joke on the last thread. As for Songbird, it is a shame that she is not being considered for the Derby. Under the present rules, a filly will not qualify unless the owners want to challenge the boys early to collect points. Maybe we will see her in the Preakness.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Terry, I was wondering about the sending of Filly’s to the Derby. I also love Cathryn Sophia. I had read a few comments about wanting John Service to send her to the Derby. She is also a Fantastic Filly. Just loved the Davona Dale at Gulfstream. I met Street Cry when he was living so it is a sentimental for me. I told Judy I wouldn’t know which to pick if all these wonderful Filly’s go to the Oaks. Would I be betting with my heart or my head. Oh Gosh. Street Cry would be Cathryn Sophia’s Grand Sire.
Love Song Bird and Rachel’s Valentiono Too. Oaks and Derby should really be exciting this year.
Jennifer
If I am not mistaken, did I hear that Songbird is owned by the same team that Eight Belles was? If I heard correctly they said no Derby. I didn’t look it up before I posted here, but I am sure someone out there knows.
shirleeinindy
Yes, Rick Porter owned Eight Belles also. This new point system does not favor fillies getting into the Derby. Hope they make some changes.
Ann NC
TC, Peggy and Zans,
Love Songbird. Want the best for her. Preakness, wow, that would be pretty darn exciting!
Crabcakes for the barn! Yummy!
Stay healty and strong beautiful girl.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Yum-O, Ann!
I could go for some crab cakes all right! Love those blue crabs.
Good health and continued good racing to Songbird!
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Ann and Marshall:
Sound good. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
So very sad to hear about Nancy Reagan passing. Fantastic Lady. Loved her devotion to Reagan. We will sure miss you Nancy. You will be with Ronnie now.
Rest In Peace Nancy
Marshall (NC Broad)
Yes, Peggy, theirs was indeed a true love story.
I am sure she is happily reunited with her Ronnie, now.
Rest in Peace, Mrs.Reagan and thank you.
Ann NC
RIP, Nancy Reagan. They looked great together riding in their beautiful Western Tack and clothes. Oh, and their gorgeous horses. Just saw a photo of Pres Reagan on his big beautiful white horse.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Please forgive me if someone has already posted this.
I hope I do this right and it works.
https://www.cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2016/02/27/pharoah-the-gift-that-keeps-giving.aspx
Another great SH article.
Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
Oops!
Try this:
cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2016/02/27/pharoah-the-gift-that-keeps-giving.aspx
Sorry! It really is a great article.
Hugs
Marshall (NC Broad)
Oh well, I give up!!
Check The Bloodhorse site.
Hugs
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Marshall.I have the same problem with some of my links!Do you remember gentle giant Samson his tumours were malignant and he’s had another operation which was successful.Praying for him to recover.Hope Bailey and Smudge are keeping well.Crufts this week!Love and hugs Sheena.
Marshall (NC Broad)
One More Time!!
https://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2016/02/27/pharoah-the-gift-that-keeps-giving.aspx
Maybe?
Hugs and Cheers
Marshall (NC Broad)
YAY!!
Success at last. Sorry that was such a chore, and I apologize for my klutzy attempts to post links. ?
You still have to click on “Hangin’ with Haskin” and scroll down to last week’s article, but we got there.
Cheers!
Ann NC
YAY! Thank you, Marshall.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Ann,
Third time is a charm, I guess! At least I didn’t strike out. ?
Have a good week!
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Marshall:
Thank you! Good work. Love and Hugs, JB
Mary
Oh, I love the brow band. So special to wear a matching band like his mom. The side by side photos of Zenyatta and Ziconic are adorable! I bet Zenyatta’s groom is so happy to have Zenyatta’s sons, to help a little, with him missing Zenyatta. I can only imagine the sadness when Zenyatta’s stall was empty when she left for KY.
sheena.davies(wales)
RIP First Lady Nancy Reagan.Always one of my favourites.Now reunited with her beloved husband.Hugs Sheena
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
RIP Mrs. Reagan. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Yes, I remember Samson and was so in hopes that the tumors would be benign. I pray that this surgery removed all traces so he can heal and be healthy. This beautiful soul deserves no less than happiness from now on. God Bless you, Samson and the wonderful people who are treating you so devotedly and with loving determination.
Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
How exciting that Crufts is this week! I hope I can see some of it on-line.
Bailey and Smudge are celebrating “digging season”, alas! What fun they have and what a pain for me.
Have a lovely week.
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Marshall:
So true, having to go around filling the holes. Russ and I had the same yard work with our Greyhound. At least the “boys” are enjoying themselves. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
Zenyatta’s father reaches another milestone as a sire.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/98196/street-cry-gains-100th-black-type-winner
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.I read the article earlier Patricia posts a lot of news from the US for us.Fantastic sire sad he left us too soon.Looking forward to the festival.Poll starts for the favourite World hurdler tomorrow.I can’t wait to see who they will chose as the favourite Gold cup champion so many favourites.Sheena
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Max, Thank You for posting this. I just love Street Cry because of our Zenyatta and the wonderful stallion that he was. Such a wonderful family that he has left us with. His grand daughter Cathryn Sophia has just got me blown away. She’s unbeaten too and when I saw her win the Davona Dale by seven lengths I was just in heaven. I thought could we really have another wonderful filly coming along from the Street Cry family her being actually the daughter of Street Boss. I felt so lucky to get to visit with Street Cry for a good length of time that afternoon at Darley. I think I see her running that track and I’m so reminded of Zenyatta and her Dad. Just love it.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Max, Loved it when Larry Collmus yelled it “This is one Fantastic Filly”
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Peggy:
Street Cry’s legacy lives on in Cathryn Sophia and so many others. Didn’t realize you had gotten to meet him. That’s wonderful. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Read this article in BH today; thanks for posting it here. What a fabulous race horse and sire Street Cry was. Gone too soon beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Sally B. (Auntie cherishes Z and her young)
Goodnight Zenyatta and baby. Happy for your son Ziconic.
love you with kisses and your sons
loving Z princess and dear Sir
Auntie Sally B
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Lava Man is asking for treats on his 15th birthday on march 20th.Pasture cookies I think.He’s been keeping an eye on his kids.Was surprised to hear Long Run may be in the Grand National.He should have been retired a long time ago.Hope all is well.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Linda in NJ
Thanks for the Birthday notice on Lava Man. Think I’ll send him a card.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Happy Birthday to Lava Man. That’s one day after Charlie’s birthday. Oh, I will keep Long Run in my prayers. Stay safe beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Sally B. (Auntie cherishes Z and her young)
I do not know where my other post went to thank Team Z for this Ziconic fun info.
I love Coz and Ziconic and presently wish the best for Ziconic; and that both of them will make mamma Z proud as I know we all will be. God bless Z, Coz and Zi and baby to be.
Love, Z dumpling Sally B
Marshall (NC Broad)
Wow, the finale of “Downton Abbey” was tonight. I had not been watching it for very long, but I was hooked immediately. So well done!
I love period pieces, and this one is the best. Sad that there will not be more episodes, but very grateful for all the episodes past. All the characters were wonderfully drawn and portrayed, and I love Dame Maggie Smith. Splendid cast all around and happy endings aplenty, too.
Have a lovely week everyone!
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Marshall, Cheryl, Sheena and Z Fans:
Love, love DA. I will really miss it. Hope we get the new Julian Fellowes drama, Doctor Thorn on our local PBS station soon. I read that there may be a possible Downton Abby movie. I’m hoping so. Love and Hugs, JB
suzanne bonamarte
missed the race was out of state but watched on my i phone… Ziconic so has his mama eyes….. he figured it out in the stretch… and the hair stood up on my arms… so like his mama……. hope i in town for the next race…. kisses pretty boy
Kathy
March 7 Cherokee Devotional
Even though we may not have seen friends for a very long time or even if we live many miles apart, that time and distance mean nothing to friends. We find each other again and again to share all that is important-and a great many things that are not important. Friends know how easy it is to get off center, and they forgive us whether we deserve it or not. But friends also have high expectations for us, maybe even higher than we have for ourselves.
We are at our best when we can be steadfast with other people, when we can make allowances for lapses and do it for no other reason than the fact that we are friends. When we have someone who stands with us in silent communication, that connection becomes a peaceful and long-lasting relationship that never gets old, and never comes to an end. Such a friend is priceless, and being such a friend is a sweet responsibility.
Ancestors handed down our religion…it teaches us to love each other, to be united.
-Chief Red Jacket, Seneca
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.It always amazes me how we can be friends yet have never met.The ratties have had a busy weekend bisiting the launch pad and trabeling to Oregon to meet up with their old friend Gourdon who has a girlfriend C.D lessmelon!!Milo is hoping when Fibbs becomes President he can give them more monies for space trabel.I think I told you Zeus popped up in my newsfeed I had no idea he’d had an operation on his leg and Miss Dolly’s daddy bought a parrot home and she is giving him the stare.No news yet from Boo.Will,Kate and the children have been on a skiing holiday am going to look for photos in the mail for you.I hadn’t seen Nancy Reagan for years she was very frail now I couldn’t believe Ronald had been dead 12yrs I remember watching the funeral on tv early evening over here.I belong to a FB group supporting the Swedish Royal family and Princess Victoria gave birth last Wednesday night a Prince called Oscar she was carrying out public engagements until a few days before the arrival.I have just watched last year’s GN Many Clouds had a jockey cam on first time for me to see Balthazar King’s fall,Victoria Pendleton is taking part in the foxhunters.I pray the horse stays safe.The ratties hab a lovely new sock!I’ll be turtling all day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Yes, being “friends” with people you’ve never met is fascinating. The ratties are so busy with the presidential campaign. I didn’t know about Zeus’ surgery ’til after the fact, either. Best wishes for his recovery! I hope Dolly’s parrot will be okay! It’s taking a long time to hear about Boo’s news. I have to agree that it might be an announcement that human is going to have a baby. I’ll look forward to seeing pics of that skiing vacation! Mrs. Reagan was quite frail, but who wouldn’t be at age 94? The Royals nowadays certainly don’t go into hiding prior to the births of their children like we used to see. Enjoy all the races and all the foxhunting. Yes, safety for all the horses! Love that new sock with room for 2! Have a great day. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO
shirleeinindy
I have a real problem. Nothing is getting done at my house because I keep looking at the pictures of Zi and watching video of his race. I think I have what is called an “obsession” with The Red Prince.
Hope Zenny has the new baby soon and it and she are happy and healthy.
Bluegrass Girl
In The Stud Presented By Kentucky Equine Research:
Palace Malice, New For 2016
by Paulick Report Staff | 03.07.2016
The Paulick Report is pleased to introduce a new photo/video feature that will run every other week and will spotlight stallions standing in Kentucky.
The series, put together by our friends at EquiSport Photos, will feature stallions that are either just entering stud in 2016, or stallions that have not yet had their first crop reach the racetrack.
This week’s spotlight stallion is Palace Malice, a 6-year-old son of Curlin that will be standing his first season in 2016 at Three Chimneys Farm.
http://www.paulickreport.com/features/in-the-stud/stud-presented-kentucky-equine-research-palace-malice-new-2016/
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Thanks for posting this info. Nice idea to do spotlight articles on stallions. Love PM and wish him a happy, healthy life at stud. Hope our Shirlee sees this link, as PM is one of her favorites too. Love and Hugs, JB
Cheryl in Bellflower CA
For anyone who likes British period dramas, watch the House of Eliott. It is SO good. If it’s not on Netflix, try ordering it from your local library. That’s how I get mine, since I don’t yet have Netflix. I also heard Gosford Park is good. I understand Julian Fellowes won an Oscar for it in 2002, for Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen. Also, he appears in another really fun series called Monarch of the Glen, which I checked out of my local library. He has written so much, and I understand he is writing a new series right now!
Cheryl
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Cheryl.Gosh,it’s years since we had “House of Eliott and “Monarch of the Glen”.A new series written by Julian Fellowes began with us last night.I left the Dyfi website address on previous post.Hugs Sheena
http://www.dyfiospreyproject.com
Cheryl in Bellflower CA
Dear Sheena, Thanks for the link. It’s so much fun watching the babies grow up and fledge! I used to have links to watch barn owls raise their young. I always learn so much!
What is the new series?
Cheryl
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Cheryl.It’s called Doctor Thorne another period piece.Tom Hollander who plays him is also on the BBC at the same time playing a baddie in the “Night Manager”I hope it will get shown in the US wonderful spy drama.Hugs Sheena
sheena.davies(wales)
Kind is to visit Kingman again this season after slipping his foal last year.This is the 3rd year in a row she has miscarried but her only daughter Joyeuse gave birth to a bay foal by Shamardal in January.Sheena
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Worried about Kind; maybe they should retire her from breeding. I believe she’s 15 now. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Great news!
Thanks Cheryl. I will be on the lookout. Mr. Fellowes is brilliant.
Hugs
vicki
I am somewhat new to Downton Abbey as well. Hate to see it end. True love conquers all. Glad Barrow gets to be butler. My youngest brother is glad to see it end because every Monday I speak with an English accent. A Texas English accent, at least. RIP Nancy Reagan.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Vicki,
A Texas English accent — how I would love to hear that! LOL Too bad baby brother didn’t appreciate your British tones. ?
I was pleased that Barrow got to be butler, too, and with Carson’s approval. All in all, everything was resolved quite happily. Love happy endings!
Hugs and Love
bobbie greenberg
Loved to see Ziconic pick up tremendous speed at the end of his race just like Zennie. Next race, longer, should put him in the winners circle!
Deb E.
Pace, pace,pace,pace..Day 7.
Linda in NJ
Hi Zenny:
How are you feeling today! I hope wonderful. I know you are due any time now. I am kind of hoping for a little girl!
I’ll keep checking back!!
Bluegrass Girl
Don Chatlos tweet on March 5 2016
Tough tough game…..from the high of Songbird to the low of Seattle Serenade….
BIG thank you to Mike Smith on both.
Rest of the story-Another great save by Mike!
zoe cadman tweet on March 5 2016
@Mpuhich reporting that Seattle Serenade pulled up –
R8 santa anita park fractured a pastern and
Dr Macilwraith will operate Mon @WatchXBTV
don chatlos on March 8 UPDATE
@n_rogers53 @3coltshandicap moved Seattle’s surgery up to today,
he made it through in great shape he is already standing and eating.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Power up, Seattle Serenade! Best wishes for a smooth and complete recovery. Take it easy boy, and do what you should so you can be back in good health soon.
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Love the way Mikey takes such great care with the horses he rides. Get well soon Seattle Serenade, beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB