Happy Friday!
Coz wanted us to let you know that he’s 16.2 hands tall! Dottie and Jerry were present when he was measured recently by John and his crew.
With love,
Team Z
Queen of Racing
Happy Friday!
Coz wanted us to let you know that he’s 16.2 hands tall! Dottie and Jerry were present when he was measured recently by John and his crew.
With love,
Team Z
Debbie S.
Trina,your poem was such a beautiful tribute for your sweet Caroline. I am so sorry for your loss and send much love.
Nick,thanks for the info to see the races on Bloodhorse.com.
Sheena,so sorry for all the horses who have passed on lately.RIP.
The video about Layla’s rescue shows caring people who do everything possible to save an animal and fight with the same intensity the animal is fighting with to give it the best chance. Layla had what every rescue animal deserves,the best medical care possible and people who loved her deeply and gave her a reason to live. So happy she survived and is thriving.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.Yet more bad news .Allez Columbieres,one of Mullins promising new stars was euthanized after Shorty pulled him up today at Fairyhouse.He was very distressed a cut in the iliac(sp?) artery.Very sad.Fingal Bay from yesterday’s Hennessy was found to have had a bleed after being scoped.Could do without all these losses.Sheena
RIP Allez Columbieres
Max
This is depressing. These were wonderful horses. The loss of any horse from accidents or illness is tragic. Losing Tasty and the Princess was very tough. My Danny and the Beast as well as Big Trouble are on the disabled list. Nerves are on edge.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena, Max and Z Fans:
OMG, another tragic loss. RIP beautiful Allez Columbieres. Love and Hugs, JB
Abigail_1849
Hi Z family.
I remain moved & delighted by Chromie’s win yesterday, despite the sad news today about Trading Leather & Allez Columbieres.
I spent the day working on this one for THE VAULT about Britain’s amazing TIGGY WIGGY. Hope it lifts everyone’s spirits at least a little.
http://thevaulthorseracing.wordpress.com/2014/11/30/its-all-about-the-girl-britains-flying-filly-tiggy-wiggy/
Love & peppermint kisses to you, Zenny, the boys and our Princess
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Abigail:
Sheena first made me aware of this beautiful little filly. I love her name. Thank you for this splendid and informative article on her. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Abigail,
Thanks for this fascinating article on Tiggy Wiggy! She is quite the lovely little girl and so talented, too. She does indeed have the blaze reminiscent of Native Dancer and her temperament seems similar, also.
Love the way you write! Best of Luck to The Tig — continued success and above all, may she stay safe and sound.
Hugs and Love
Terry Crow
It is interesting that Round Table appears in TIggy Wiggy’s chart. I always thought that the 1957 edition of the Kentucky Derby was one of the more interesting and toughest editions of the Derby. All were excellent racers, with the possible exception of the winner, Iron Liege. Round Table had the same paddock as Big Red when he was at the farm. He was one of the best of his generation without doubt. It is a shame that General Duke was injured before the Derby
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Another great article Abigail. This little horse has so much heart and determination, and it will be fun to follow her next year :-)
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Abigail.We all have fallen in love with Tiggy-Wiggy in the UK.Hope she can do well as a 3yr old.She’s such a feisty character.I’m glad you enjoyed reading the Racing Post whilst visiting London.I was given Richard Hughes autobiography as a birthday present this year.Lizzie stood by him during those very dark days.Thank you for a wonderful article.Love and hugs Sheena.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Terry , Judy
Lassie come home just started on Turner Movie Classics. From Yorkshire and l943. A Wonderful Movie although a Tear Jerker. Lassie such a beauty
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Peggy:
I love that movie. I don’t have TMC as part of my cable package right now, but thanks for letting me know. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
Just at the part where those crooks fight with the tinker and Lassie defends him. The tinker has a nice horse too. Great movie. Great dog.
Terry Crow
Both the horse and the rider made a special appearance at Santa Anita after the Black Stallion movie came out. The young man wore his outfit that the had in the movie for the race and rode him the length of the stretch. As they say, a good time was had by all.
Ann NC
Thanks for sharing that, TC GP. It must have been a beautiful sight. Loved his head gear!
Max
Peggy. They are showing The Black Stallion now. You must like that movie too?
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Max
Yes, and I have not seen it. Its from l979. Love Mickey Rooney and the Black Stallion is sure beautiful.
Max
Peggy. The white horse in the film is the same one who played Neidermeyer’s horse in Animal House. Great to see this.
Terry Crow
I watched it again for what must be the 20th time. I had forgotten that the actor who played Doctor Watson to Basil Rathbone’s Sherlock Holmes was in that film.
quarterhossgal
So happy to see how CC handled the turf…..he had a beautiful stride! Opens up so many opportunities for his connections. Great to see the huge crowd at Del Mar to see Chromie! The horses are what racing is all about.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.I love Lassie films too.I saw the most recent one last Christmas I watched a pretty old Audrey Hepburn film this afternoon”The Nun’s Story” She was such a beautiful lady.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Little Cap Hercules Frank Boo and all the Sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Yes, AH was one of my favorites too. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Boo and all the Sweeties
Donna Z
Trina,
I am so sorry to hear about your Sweet Caroline. I share your pain & sorrow as I have made the decision to have 3 dogs & a horse put down over the years & it is never easy.
I am sure that Sweet Caroline is grateful for the wonderful life you gave her and also that you were strong enough & loved her so much that you ended her suffering & let her go to the Rainbow Bridge. She is probably running in a filed with Z Princess & Dubai in her new forever life.
Please take comfort that there are many praying that your sorrow will not last long & that you heal quickly.
andrej
spare Sweet Caroline, congratulations Chromy, have good long rest, quietly recover well condition of legs, beautyfull Zenny Ziconic Coz with mates kiss your soft noses, lil 14z im remembering you
andrej
Chromy :-) drink clean not cold water, eat green light hay and apples, lucky hooves for all :-)
Kathy
December 1 Cherokee Devotional
DECEMBER U Ski’Ya Snow Month
Given the proper incentive, no mountain, it seems, is too high to climb, no current to swift too swim, if one is a Cherokee.
Grace Steele Woodward
December 1
Early mornings have supernatural qualities, unreal, yet more real than most things we put stock in. So many beauties, so many things that happen within our sight are overlooked and unappreciated. They pass without notice and will continue for the sake of the land-whether they are seen or ignored. Nature thrives in place where people give up. It has defied verdicts placed on its very existence-and still creates breathtaking views. We have the same abilities if we can keep out the greed and grime that pecks at our minds. The fact that we are u ne na i, wealthy, escapes us when we litter the grass ablaze with dew gems and scatter debris in every sparkling stream.
The Kiowa braves have grown up from childhood, obtaining their medicine from the earth.
Satana
Bluegrass Girl
Mad Moose tweets on Monday Dec. 1 2014
Has something happened while I was asleep?
Bluegrass Girl
More Mad Moose
Looks like I’ll be making my comeback on Saturday Sandownpark in the Tingle Creek.
Look forward to seeing you all there moosiesback
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Thanks for this info on Moosie. Hoping he decides to race. Godspeed Moose! Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear BGG.I have just read about the Moose’s comeback!!!Sooo excited!!!If he decides to run he could well win or be placed!Oh,decisions decisions!!Stay safe and sound Moosie we all LOVE you!Hugs Sheena.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.I will always remember getting up at the crack of dawn with Katie and feeling the world belonged to me (and the birds)for that moment.
Did you know there are Mondays in Heaben and they are cancelled!!Zoe was busy yesterday with her photoshoot,can’t wait to see the pics and she met a friend.Miss Kitty face’s mum is annoyed with FB did you see her notice?Something about privacy laws I think.She is better, lovely video of Kitty out for a walk.
Mango got a lot of gifts yesterday loads of onesies and that cute pink tutu!Pumpkin has found a new home with an FB friend now.Poor Mango thought the baby Jesus was born in a puppy mill,could’nt understand there were no hospitals then.She was so upset bless her!Baby Boo how adorable will soon reach 17million!Hope you turtle-turtle in your sock!Have a lovely week.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
I know what you mean about the world belonging to you and the birds at the crack of dawn! Yes, I read that there are Mondays in heaven and that they’re canceled up there. too. I’m anxiously awaiting little Zoe’s pics. She’s a DOLL! Nice that she met up with a friend when she was out and about. Miss Kitty Face’s mom must be really annoyed judging by that notice! Glad she’s feeling better. Wow, I think Mango is going to have to start donating some of her clothes to less fortunate dogs! Wonderful news about Pumpkin’s new home. Will have to read the bit about Jesus and the puppy mill…Boo is crazy popular. No wonder when you look at his and Buddy’s faces. So adorable! I will turtle-turtle today as I know you will, too. Lovely week to you, too. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.
sheena.davies(wales)
Moosie’s twitter followers are rising since his announcement!4,329 and counting!Sheena.
Ann NC
RUN , Moosie, RUN!!!!!!!!
Bluegrass Girl
California Chrome: Freak of Nature
Fred Tunks Horse Racing Nation November 30, 2014
California Chrome: Freak of Nature, or throwback to arguably the greatest turf horse
ever bred on American soil.
http://www.horseracingnation.com/news/California_Chrome_Freak_of_Nature_123#
Interesting read about Vernon Invader & California Chrome and
“the incredible American bred turf horse, Sir Ivor. CCs’ grandsire three times removed and also Vernon Invaders grandsire once removed in having been the sire of Ringside”
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Wow, very interesting article. Love learning about bloodlines and pedigrees. Thanks for sharing. Love and Hugs, JB
vicki
What a wonderful time watching CC. I haven’t been that excited or anxious since watching Zenny run. Watching his connections during the race was also a treat. Did not get to see Mr. Commons race. I hope everyone had a safe holiday. The weather here was wonderful. Just a little windy. I wonder how tall Coz will be? Sorry Trina for your loss. Saved your poem. Zenny, Coz and Zi stay safe and well.
♥ Auntie Judy aka JAG / So. CA ♥
I hope you are able to watch this video of Omar (Coz’s groom) with Coz licking Omar’s hair. It looks like a selfie video LOL
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=814286918610804&set=vb.100000885118463&type=2&theater¬if_t=video_reply
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear AJ:
Couldn’t access it. Thanks for trying to share it. Love and Hugs, JB
Mary Margaret in Georgia
I was jumping for joy when California Chrome won. And if that wasn’t enough I went hoarse when Ben’s Cat won. Two of my favorite boys.
Ann NC
Very exciting win for Ben! I love him, too.
Chromie looked so happy. Yippee. Turf Monster Chromie.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Ann:
Thought of you right away when I saw that Ben’s Cat won. Congrats to him. Love and Hugs, JB
Lise from Maine
Bonjour Zenyatta,
Coz looks so much like you, and hopefully, he will run
and race like you.
I am so eager to see him race.
Lots of love.
Lise from Maine
Janet Newman
Wonderful video of Game On Dude and Rosie N. It is a promo for the hat made by Maggie Mae Designs that just went on auction to benefit Old Friends.
http://vimeo.com/113203842
Max
The Dude looks wonderful in that video. Always liked him. Shares same sire, Awesome Again, with Paynter and Oxbow.
Ann NC
Thanks, Janet. Dude is looking great and has nice teeth.
Rosie is rockin that hat.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Janet:
Thank you for this video of The Dude. What a beautiful face and eyes has. Rosie looks really great in that hat too. Love and Hugs, JB
Barbara Wood
@Dear Trina– Words fail me at your loss. I am so very sorry. RIP< Sweet Caroline. I know she was a joy to you.
We have been gone Saturday and busy all days Sunday, so I didn't get to see Chromie's rom until late Sat. night. GO, CHROMIE! Love you bunches. Sorry , Zenny. The same goes for you too.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.What do you think of the Moose returning on Saturday in the Tingle Creek?He’s very excited!!His twitter followers have risen all day almost 4,400 now.Other horses should copy his style!Go Moosie Go.Sheena.
Max
I’m worried about the Moose. He’s been out of action for a long time, but then again he wasn’t moving very much even when he was in action. I guess however that he is still a smart enough horse not to take any unnecessary chances. If anything happened to the Moose, I doubt that I could deal with it. I’d need time off, probably expensive therapy too. Might have to hire that horse psychologist.
Just read that Jezki is going after The Fly again at the end of the month. They are both entered in the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown. Kick butt, Fly.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena and Max:
Anxious for Moosie too. Godspeed beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
carol in arkansas
Silver Charm has arrived at Old Friends….just saw pictures on fb….he looks wonderful
Janet Newman
He does. Glad to see him back in the states.
Max
Little Silver Charm gets to go into Mike’s house. Silver Charm should demand the same access.
Ann NC
I agree, haha!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.I would need a therapist too!Could never bear anything happening to the Moose.There’s a 4 day festival at Leopardstown Christmas time some great racing.Kauto celebrated Many Clouds win over the weekend and paid tribute to Paul’s 100 grade 1 winners,said he contributed 16 of them Neigh!We must keep everything crossed for Saturday!Sheena.
Max
Neigh! Let the racing gods look after the Moose and keep him safe.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Goodnight God Bless you LM PC HT Little Cap Hercules Frank Boo and all the Sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Terry & Max
I ended up watching all those movies last night Lassie, The Black Stallion and National Velvet. I was just in heaven. Love love those old movies. The one man from Lassie was in National Velvet too. Liked him a lot. Max that White horse was beautiful too. Terry would have loved to have seen that at Santa Anita.
Tiz Herself
Cannot wait to see Coz’s debut! He is getting so dark and beautiful!
Congratulations goes out to California Chrome in his Hollywood Derby waltz. The colt looked like he was out for a stroll in the park. Looked like he was only loping. There was a very neat article today on Facebook that talked about a turf champion in his pedigree, Sir Ivor, was a great read. Cannot wait to see what is next for California Chrome!
BTW, I didn’t know this, but Pepper’s Pride’s son Punctuate won his maiden back on September 27, 2014… http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/race-results?startDate=9%2F27%2F2014&endDate=9%2F27%2F2014&trackLookupId=1663&type=AllRacing&statesBred=&searchStateBredPlacers=false, here is the race video hopefully it works, he came from out of the clouds to win this… looked like a real professional racehorse! From one great racemare to another, seeing Pepper’s son win fills me with such joy…. and hungry for the prospect that Coz and Jess will do the same…
Tiz Herself
Although I am not a wagering person, I always find myself curious who is listed on the future wagering for the Derby. There are sure some nicely bred two year olds out there (as there has always been).
Really like the Remsen runner up Frosted, but there is also Cocoa Beach’s son Imperia (by Medaglia d’Oro) who is a G3 winner at Belmont and runner up in the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes at Churchill. I remember Cocoa Beach’s Beldame and Matriarch G1 triumphs… beautiful girl.
Then there is Little Belle who won the G1 Ashland and runner up in the Kentucky Oaks as a three year old. Unfortunately they lost her in 2013, however am closely following her 2012 filly by Medaglia d’Oro named Dickinson… eagerly anticipating this girl breaking her maiden any day now.
Eagerly awaiting the debut of Untapable’s little sister named Time to Tap.
The undefeated and brilliantly talented Lady Eli could be any kind of horse. Cannot wait to see more of this Divine Park filly.
Close Hatches has a 2012 half sister by Congrats named Skywarn. Emollient has a half sibling in Courtier (by Pioneerof the Nile) who is also a winner.
There is OnlyforYou’s (miss that beautiful girl!) little half sister named Al Khazaaliya (by Blame) who was a maiden winner at Gulfstream Park on the grass.
Haven’t seen any activity yet, but there is a Candy RIde – Nashoba, by Caerleon filly (half sister to Nashoba’s Key) who has been named Nashoba’s Candy.
Tizavision, the 2012 half sister to Havre de Grace by Tiznow.
Bokeelia Island (half brother to Point of Entry, sired by Medaglia d’Oro)
Khozan (Royal Delta’s half brother by Distorted Humor)
Man I never tire of pedigrees!