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Cozmic One: June 2014

Cozmic One on the training track at Belmont. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Cozmic One on the training track at Belmont. Photo by Kyle Acebo.

Happy Friday!

For nearly three weeks now, Cozmic One has been able to call John Shirreffs’ barn at Belmont home. He’s settling into a relaxed training schedule, where he is permitted to learn and grow at his own pace.

We welcomed him off the truck from Ocala, FL at the end of March and met up with John and the crew at Barn 41 again yesterday. We hope you can share in our experience through the photos and videos below.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

THE ARRIVAL: MAY 25, 2014

Before dawn at Belmont, Shirreffs meets the truck carrying Coz. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Early morning at Belmont, Shirreffs meets the truck carrying Coz. Photo by Kyle Acebo.

Coz is unloaded.
Coz is unloaded.
Coz walks to the barn for the first time.
Coz walks to the barn for the first time.

Coz stands in front of Barn 41. Photo by Kyle Acebo
John follows Coz to Barn 41. Photo by Kyle Acebo

Frank walks Coz in the barn. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Frank walks Coz in the barn. Photo by Kyle Acebo.

Always aware of the cameras, Coz stops to greet the photo photographer. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Always aware of the camera, Coz stops to greet the photo photographer. Photo by Kyle Acebo.

Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Photo by Kyle Acebo.

TRAINING: JUNE 12, 2014

Shirreffs has been documenting the process with his helmet cam, just as he did with Zenyatta. Below is one of his videos.

Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Photo by Kyle Acebo.

Shirreffs, on his horse Tug, accompanies Coz on the track. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Shirreffs, on his horse Tug, accompanies Coz on the track. Photo by Kyle Acebo.

Bath time! Photos by Kyle Acebo.
Bath time after a gallop.
Coz bath
Photos by Kyle Acebo.

Back at the barn, Coz poses for a photo. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Back at the barn, Coz poses for a photo. Photo by Kyle Acebo.

Coz with John. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Coz with John. Photo by Kyle Acebo.

Reader Interactions

578 Comments

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    I see the mighty slew when coz walking , he just handsome and eyecatcher
    no doubt , I am so exciting to see him on track making his empire like his
    grand mama , love & hugs

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    Zenny, your firstborn is quite a good looking colt and seems to have inherited much of your personality. John and Dottie must be very excited to have Coz in their barn. Afterall, big girl, you left a void that will never be replaced although Coz certainly will make his own place in everyone’s hearts, too.

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      Sheena. Great photos. Glad that this foal and his momma have found a very good home. My bet is that she may have a future date with Galileo after the second Frankel foal arrives.
      Free the Moose. Power up Danny. Power up CDA, Chromie and all others who are sick.
      Beast, thinking of you. Tasty, call me.

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      Dear Sheena and Max:

      Sheena, thank you for this wonderful photo of Frankel’s beautiful boy. Power Up Danny, CC, Beholder, ROC, CDA and all the horses that are ill or injured. Loose The Moose! Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Max.My thoughts exactly!He’s a beautiful colt and has a lot of his father’s characteristics.One of his mum’s colts is Caspian Prince who won on Derby weekend.I don’t think they’ve decided where to race him yet may not be Europe,it seems highly unlikely though given his father’s record on English turf.
    I’m looking forward to RA tomorrow especially the St James Palace.The Royal family were out in full force for the Garter ceremony today.Free the Moose PU Dan and sick horses everywhere.Sheena.

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      Sheena. His momma is an attractive looking mare. If anyone can train this foal to race, it’s Ballydoyle. He looks alert and feisty already. Interesting color too.
      Royal Ascot should be interesting. I guess that Mission is sitting it out this year? Moosie was there last year until the beak.
      Free the Moose! Power up Danny. Power up CDA, Chromie and all others who are sick. Reilly, that means you too.
      Beast, keep up the training. Tasty, checking my email.

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    dear Max.Yes,I remember the Moose giving them a furlong start in the Queen Alexandra but he did say he enjoyed the trip!!Verrazano is in the Queen Anne tomorrow and Goldie’s full-brother Anodin has been supplemented she,of course, won in 2010.Promises good weather.Free the Moose.PU Dan and all sick horses plus Marshall’s boy Reilly.Sheena.

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      Sheena,
      Reilly sends his regards and thanks for the good wishes, Woof!
      He is doing quite well so far (knock wood). His appetite is great and he still looks forward to walks. Enjoying every day. Hugs

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        Dear Marshall:

        So glad Reilly has a good appetite and is enjoying his walks with Mom. Power Up Reilly. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Thanks, Judy B.! Reilly sends licks o’ love! Lots of Hugs

          Terry C.,
          Thanks for the life of Reilly wishes! I am old enough to remember that early TV show (was it Riley?) with William Bendix in the title role! A classic.
          Hugs and Wags

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    Dear Judy.Quiet on the Dyfi today Monty’s been on his look-out perch!!those dungarees Prince George wore yesterday sold out within 24hrs!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Little Cap Hercules and all the Sweeties.Love and hugs Sheena.X

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      Dear Sheena:

      Glad to hear it’s been peaceful on the Dyfi today. Sent you a photo of the Ospreys at the ball field. This time a parent bird is clearly visible in the nest. I think Prince George is becoming a Fashion Icon just like Mum. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc and all the Sweeties

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    Frankel foal fetches more than $2 million
    Posted by: AAP+ Monday June 16, 2014
    The first progeny of Frankel to be sold at public auction has fetched STG1.15 million ($A2.1 million) in a package which includes his mother Crystal Gaze.
    Ireland’s Coolmore snapped up the colt and his dam who is in foal again to Frankel.
    MV Magnier, son of Coolmore Stud owner John Magnier, began the bidding and kept going until he secured the pair.
    “He has been bought for a racing partnership, and there are four different people in it,” Magnier said.
    “It’s a nice, strong colt and the lads really liked it.”
    Read more: http://wwww.justhorseracing.com.au/news/australian-racing/frankel-foal-fetches-more-than-2-million/256939#ixzz34qljUCJP

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    Dear Especially Horses

    I so wish I could get more of the New Mexico races. My favorite mare is there, Gabbiano. I met her when she was 2. Just love her dearly. I will look for Black N Beauty when I can find some of those races. Does he look like his sire? Devil His Due is so beautiful
    I know Black N Beauty must be. If you find a link to a picture please post it here. Would just love to see him.

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      Peggy (N), hopefully the link below will work for you or you can paste it into your browser. Click on the little square icon with the horse in it (to the right of his name) and his photo will come up. He looks black. I wish I could find a better photo of him. He won three in a row, and then had a 2nd and 3rd last month. He is a hard knocking blue collar claimer, who has won over $300,000! I just love him and I wish I could own him.

      http://www.pedigreequery.com/black+n+beauty

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        Dear Especially Horses.

        The link worked for me that time. He is just gorgeous. He does look like his sire.
        He looks more like Devil His Due than Roses in May does to me.
        See why you like him so much. He and my Gabby might run into each other in New Mexico. I am worried about her as I haven”t heard anything in over a month from her. I get email alerts when she runs or works.
        Have to hope they are just giving her a rest. Had a hard time finding her after she left New Jersey. Judy was a big help in finding her. She’s in claiming races too.
        Don’t want to lose her again.
        Will keep a look out for Black n Beauty
        Soo glad you told me about him.

        • Dear Max

          Black n Beauty is Ontario bred. Isn’t he beautiful………………….

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        Dear Especially Horses,

        Something interesting I found out. At first Devil His Due was offcially listed as Dk Brown, but was later changed officially to True Black.

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    Loved the video and photos of Coz! Thank you so much for posting them. He reminds me of his mom, especially from the side. He has some growing to do but he looks like a colt with plenty of potential.

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI and Z Princess:

    Goodnight. Sweet Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

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    Dear Judy,

    I am just beside myself, So happy Especially Horses told me about Black n Beauty.
    You have to check him out too. He’s gorgeous. Reminds me of Ebby too except not a girl, a gelding.

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      Dear Carol and Shirlee:

      Meant the photo of Rivers for Carol. Sorry, I’ve got that Senior Brain Freeze again. Love and Hugs, JB

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        That’s okay Judy. I have been really interested in him since Carol called him to our attention. Thanks for the picture of this beautiful guy. Hope to see him running against some good company soon.

        • Dear Shirlee:

          Me too, since Carol first mentioned him. Talented, beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Max:

    Yes Moonie’s story would make a wonderful movie some day. Love your messages to TT and The Beast. Too cute. Love and Hugs, JB

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    June 17 Cherokee Devotional

    How would we feel, what would we be doing or thinking if we were not in this situation? Strange as it sounds, these are questions that can guide us out of a place that is testing us severely. Just focusing outside a limited position helps us to see ourselves delivered and well. We must see it by using the same what-if that is so easy for us in negative ways. E gi ya ni ha, we are called, says the Cherokee, to use all our mental and spiritual resources to see ourselves free. It is never that we are sick and trying to get well-but that we are well and something is trying to make us sick. If we have a problem with a positive vision, then we can go back to being a child. Children have no trouble pretending. It is fun, it is joyful, and it raises the level of awareness to a healthy high so the body and mind can take over and restore and renew.

    House made of dawn…restore my feet to me…Happily I recover…my interior becomes cool…As it used to be…I walk…In beauty it is finished.
    Navajo Prayer

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    Dear Kathy.I have just been watching the royal procession even Prince Harry was in the carriage with Her Majesty!I love the Windsor Greys they’ve had a busy week! Weather is beautiful.Gosh,poor Dolly was hot yesterday and the power went off no A/C and temps 108F!!Zoe’s little friend looked so cute after a visit to the beauty parlour!Great tribute to Lad.Fubu looked so cute in his stroller or pushchairs as they are called over here and he had a lot more cards and gifts!!he is a lucky boy.Marty is a rocker loved him with his guitar and his corms!All quiet on the Dyfi so far Monty on guard,caught a strange fish sunday a twaite shad or may fish spawning only occurs in 4 rivers in Wales including the Towy that runs through my town Carmarthen.Hugs to you.Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.Have a great day.Verrazano about to run he’s sweating up!

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      Dear Sheena,

      So glad you’re enjoying Royal Ascot. The Windsor Greys are gorgeous horses. I’m sure they enjoy being front and center. Poor Dolly. 108 and the power out! My Miss Kitty Face has 12,000 likes now! Fubu did look cute in that stroller. Will have to go back and look at Zoe’s friend and the tribute to Lad. Marty with the guitar was really cute. Sure loves his food! I hope the chicks have plenty of tasty fish today. Have a good day and take care. Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.

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    Dear Sheena,

    Gabby looked BEAUTIFUL after her tip to the groomers. Such a cutie!

    Congratulation to Verrazano on a great run!

    Heart breaking for poor Lad. His suffering is over, thankfully. So poignant that he was still willing to love people…always wagging his tail. RIP beautiful boy.

    Hugs, Kathy

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    Zenyatta, Cozmic One is a handsome colt and you can rest assured that John will take good care of him.
    Love hugs and kisses

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    Oh, my goodness! I am just now catching up after being away, and am totally amazed by these photos and videos. Could not be more beautiful. I think we are running out of words here. Thank you so much! He is the spitting image of Mama Z., ad with Bernardini thrown for good measure. Stay safe, sweet boy.

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    Woo Hoo – Victor Espinoza just had a big win at Royal Ascot aboard Hootenanny for Wes Ward!! Just blew away a very large field. Congrats to all!

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    I was thinking ahead. My favorite jockey of all time, even before my beloved ,
    is Mike Smith, he is, and always has been known as a horses jockey. No horse has ever
    been worse for mike having ridden it. He likes to get a chance to meet his horse and bond with it before he rides it. I truly hope you consider him for Coz. Loved the video,
    the way he stood there and look at his surroundings , reminded me of his mother so much it made me cry, so regal. The first click of a camera an he looks toward it with his s
    ears pricke forward,amazing so many qualities of his mother didn’t think all of those little things would ever be seen again Zenyatta is soooo special I havn’t been so moved since secretariat. I just had to put my vote infor Mike before he retires since Willie the shoe who I actually had the pleasure to meet Mike is my guy! Debbie. 6-17-14

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    I do not know why, other than sheer emotions overwhelmed me after seeing this video of Zenyatta’s first-born out on the track, getting his bath, etc. I cried like a baby. He is just so handsome and knowing he is her firstborn perhaps that really hit me in my mama-genes. Thank you all for posting these photos and videos. Love seeing all her babies. Nice to see Dottie in the video too. Just a big thanks and now I’ll go get my Kleenex!!!!

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    Lucky folks who get to see the Ascot on HRTV. Congratulations to Wesley Ward, Victor and Hoot!!

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Was watching the videos of COZ again. Love in the last one how JS is walking him and he says “Whoa” and COZ stops on a dime. Love how gentle JS is in his training methods. They are bonding really well and it’s so obvious JS is overjoyed to have him. Also, when the assistant takes COZ into the barn, he yells “coming in”; everyone is so careful with this precious boy. No doubt they do that for all the horses when entering the barn. COZ couldn’t be in better hands. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Loving those videos, too, JB.
      Incredible photo of, JS looking at Coz. Can’t you hear him now telling Coz great stories about his Mom. Wow.

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        Dear Ann:

        Absolutely, can imagine JS telling COZ about his Mama. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Thanks a million to John and Kyle for sharing these videos and photos with all of us who can’t make it down to Belmont at the crack of dawn! A real treat…

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    Good Tuesday afternoon Coz. I love you a bale full. Hi Queen mama, enjoy the sun today and kiss Z Princess. xoxo from hillbilly heaven.

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