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Cozmic One to Start at Belmont

Photo by Kyle Acebo
Cozmic One at Belmont Park in May. Photo by Kyle Acebo

Happy Independence Day!

Cozmic One is set to make his second start on Wednesday July 8. He is entered in a maiden race at Belmont Park, where he has been training with John Shirreffs. We’ll keep you updated with details as the race approaches.

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Just in case some of you are not aware, NYRA.com has a free sign up to Live Audio feed for all their races. You can listen to COZ’s race (No. 7) live on Wednesday and then watch the replay later. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Judy B,
      Thanks for the info. Hope my aging computer will do it.

      Hope you and Lola Mae are feeling good and having great days together.

      Like you I miss our Z Princess. I’m sad every time I see her picture here.

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        Dear Shirlee:

        Very sad losing Z Princess.

        Lola and I cherish every day together. Thank you for your sweet comment.

        Love and Hugs, JB

        • Judy–you never change. You are a constant source of caring, kindness, affection, encouragement, and grace. Just wanted you to know that from me.

        • My Dear Skip:

          I say the very same of you; one of the sweetest, most caring, generous ladies I have ever known.

          You, Counselor Kate and all the wonderful EAN Team are the reason why my Charlie and Hudson are so loved, cared for and safe today. Thank you once again from my heart. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy, Thank You. Wanted to tell you too. Night Prowler had a workout on Saturday at Belmont Park. Will probably be in a race soon.

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      Judy,
      I’ve been “listening” to Belmont races a long time. The video of the race takes a while to be released. I have plans to be at my computer to listen to the call of CoZ’s race :-)
      HugZ, Auntie Judy

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        Dear AJ:

        Me too. I will be such a nervous wreck, I would rather listen and watch the replay later when it’s posted. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Frankie Dettori will unveil his own paving slab at the Newmarket “Walk of Fame” on Wednesday.Hopefully Sir Michael Stoute will be there for Shergar’s.They will join Noel Murless Pretty Polly Admiral Rous and Nat Flatman.There is talk of a Kauto rose if the enough people show interest!Sheena.

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      Dear Sheena,
      Love the idea of a Kauto Rose and also the idea of a Kauto Star Legends Barn, read
      that in the Racing Post. Britain really has no where special for its champion jumps racers, they all go on to second careers and depend on their second “masters” to keep them in touch by parading and such. It would be wonderful if you had somewhere like our KY horse park where they were everyday. The horse park is also home for eventing so they could be retrained for that or something else. Just love that idea for Britain. So excited for Frankie. Golden Horn belongs right up there with Frankel, so glad CC came home and did not run with that boy !!!
      Love and hugs

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      Dear Sheena:

      That would be a wonderful tribute to Kauto. Hope it happens. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Shaman Ghost, a son of Ghostzapper, won the Queen’s Plate on Sunday, the first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown. My favorite Danish Dynaformer was second.
    The interesting thing about the race is that Frank Stronach was true to his word. Shaman Ghost ran without any lasix. And unlike a lot of owners, Stronach went down to the track, grabbed the horse’s reins and walked SG to the winner’s circle himself. SG is a nice looking horse. Ghostzapper has some beautiful offspring, like this horse and Judy The Beauty.

    http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/92887/shaman-ghost-rallies-to-take-queens-plate

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        Dear Max, Sandy and Z Fans:

        Really great effort by Danish Dynaformer. Congrats to Shaman Ghost and his team. Like Mr. S too. Love and Hugs, JB

        • That Deputy Minister line just keeps on giving.
          Stronach said that the horse is named Shaman for holy man and Ghost for the Holy Ghost. Frank also prayed for a win. Looks like he got an answer.
          Read also that Shaman was very backward in his early races. Trainer said that he did not understand what he needed to do. Finally it clicked in. Lots of hope for Coz.

        • Dear Max:

          There you go; sometimes they just need time to figure it out.

          Deputy Minister is my Charlie’s Grandad (his sire’s Papa). Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Max:

          Yes, forgot that The Beast is from DM’s line too. Hope Beastie’s foot is better soon. Power Up Big Beautiful Boy. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Congrats to Shaman Ghost and his connections. Poor DD.
      Cute story about Mr. Stronach finding a 4 leaf clover, giving it to his grandaughter and she giving it to jockey. The jockey put the clover in his boot and won the race on SG.
      Now onto #2!

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    Happy Birthday for tomorrow, Vicki! I have been thinking about you & pray that your health is soon 100%.

    I hope that I get home from work in time to watch Coz race on the NY OTB channel. Since I don’t get any of the racing channels, this is where I watch the races. They show races from many tracks, not just the NY ones.

    Coz, I hope that you now understand what you are to do in a race. Do your best & most of all, stay safe. I will be cheering for you.

    I hope someone at Lane’s End has some kind of device that Mama Zenny can watch the race on too.

    Judy B, how are you & Lola Mae doing?

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      Dear Donna Z:

      Thank you for asking; we’re both doing fine. Hope you are as well. Godspeed Cozzie! Love and Hugs, JB

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    Go Coz! I’m setting my DVR up now. Best of luck and here’s hoping that everyone has a safe ride.

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    On this day in 2005 4 British suicide bombers blew themselves up on 3 trains and a bus in Tavistock Square.Today services will take place to commemorate 7/7 at St Paul’s and in Hyde Park.A minute’s silence will be held a 11.30am.The whole of the UK recalls that dreadful day not just Londoners.52 were mercilessly slaughtered and many suffered life-changing injuries.My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.RIP.We must NEVER let the terrorists win.Sheena

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      Yes, very sad day that I will never forget because I was flying back to the US from Glascow. Security was unbelievably tight at the airport, but no one said anything. I had no clue what had happened until I landed in Newark and saw the crowds around the TV screens. RIP all who were lost and condolences to their families and friends.

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    Z fans, google ” drf entries ” , ” belmont ” , ” 08 ” , weather and horses, i found only Ice Cutter in BH and HRN, cute google ” thoroughbred horse Chase the Love ” , Coz breeze like in video google ” youtube the boys of belmont 2015 zenyatta official ” , moving of your legs and legs of Ziconic are like moving of legs of Zenny, race will be like google ” youtube 2015 belmont oaks invitational lady eli ” , difference, fillyes can breeze race without jockeys, they well feel moving of herd and dont touch each other, boys need control from gate to end of race, Coz dont stumble in gate, after break dont cross way of horses in left side, give to herd 4 or 5 seconds to choose quick horses, dont move in crowd of horses, choose free space behind of leading horses in second row, you are big horse, in first row near left fence there is no free space to forward and to right side, in second turn keep quiet moving, see how is your all four legs, if they are light and you are not tired, glidely increase speed on home stretch, keep whip more time in left hand, use whip like in california rules, if there is long free space in front of your nose breeze with not pulled reings, like did Victor in winter training :-), keep your head on that height that you like, will be need good balance of jockey, Coz for some chance, if you feel something not well with legs even lil dont wait, glidely decrease speed to convenient, in weather may be thunderstorm, Tapiture breezed some minutes of training in thunderstorm, Coz if you hear sounds of thunderstorm keep enough far from other horses and hard fences, Coz Ziconic and Zenny will think about you in race

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    July 7 Cherokee Devotional

    Trumpet vines have grown so tall along the woodland path that a tall person must bend to walk beneath them. The path is not paved, not a place easy to walk. Step high over cushions of moss and protect the soles from huge acorns. Fallen sticks and uneven ground can hamper the stride-but, oh, it is beautiful.
    There are dark shadows even on a sunny day. Shafts of sunlight shoot through holes in the canopy and the tangle of grapevines and woodbine dominate space. Here, the spirit is freed to be whatever age, whatever time, whatever purpose chosen for the moment. It is a time machine, a heavenly carriage, a very private sanctuary. It is a mind and spirit set free from compression and depression-a safehouse from the world.

    My friends, if you took me away from this land it would be very hard for me.
    Standing Bear
    Ponca

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    Dear Kathy.On this sad anniversary we know all about dark shadows on sunny days.I watched some of the service at St Paul’s this morning.Prince William will be at Hyde Park this afternoon.
    The “bobs”will be “talking ” soon Celyn looks to have a loud squawk.Someone said she is the image of her mother.Good to see Zoe getting better and wearing her sunshine dress!Wittle Katy is improving slowly her brain will have swollen with such a bad seizure but she can use her legs and Judy will continue with physical therapy.Also in the pool with Abby!Lovely pics of Mango swimming.Boo and Buddy are planning to pee in every state!!Did you see the pup enjoying the A/C?Beautiful pic of dear Joey.there was a fantastic match last night with Djokovic and Anderson 5 setter had to be concluded today and Djokovic won!Laura is getting very upset about the rumours concerning Kauto’s accident.Story now is he threw his rider and crashed into a wall.Sadly,as with Z PrinZess, we will never know exactly what happened and just have to remember and celebrate their lives.Did’nt know it was World Kiss day yesterday the
    ratties enjoyed themselves!!Have a great day.Love and hugs to you Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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      Dear Sheena,

      I remember that terrorist attack well. God rest the souls of the victims. Praying for the relatives and friends they left behind. Looking forward to hearing the “bobs” talking. I’ll have to go and compare Celyn looks to Mama. Zoe was beautiful in her sunshine dress yesterday, but she did 2 paws up…wasn’t supposed to do that in her condition. I hope she doesn’t have a setback. She’s doing a couple of light visits today so hopefully all is well with her. Poor Katy…she is so tiny and I worry about her. She certainly couldn’t be getting better care anywhere. Dogs swimming…a real joy! Boo and Buddy probably will be able to accomplish their goal. Male dogs seem to have an unending supply! I did see the video of that puppy enjoying the AC. So sweet! I loved the video segment of Joey. Such fabulous tennis. Enjoy! Poor Kauto. Extremely upsetting. As you say, we will never know and have to remember to celebrate their lives. I found out it was World Kiss after the fact, too! The ratties are all kissed out today! Have a lovely Tuesday. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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    Remembering Britain on this sad 10th anniversary of the subway bombings. Unfortunately, we Americans know EXACTLY how you feel as we have our own sad anniversary coming up in a couple of months.

    I just saw condolences being posted on Zenyatta’s FB page on the death of Jerry Weintraub, the Hollywood movie producer, so evidently some Zsters are getting the very much alive and healthy (Thank God!) Jerry Moss confused with Mr. Weintraub. I’m assuming the Mosses are in Elmont, N.Y. right now to support Grandhorsebaby #1 Coz on his race tomorrow. GO COZ!!!!! STAY SAFE AND RUN FAST!!!!!!

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      Dear Sheena:

      RIP Cumbrianna, beautiful girl. Prayers for these two riders. Love and Hugs, JB

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    What a great day to be alive! I do believe that every single person on this site is young at heart and the love of the horses keeps us that way. Yes, sometimes there is sadness but the gladness wraps around us like a warm blanket. Reading about Mike Repole and his love for Uncle Mo made me so happy. Everybody at the library is waiting for Coz to run again. There is one piece of news I haven’t shared because of my “pet predicaments”. I do have another dog. Her name is Missy and she shares so many of White Lightning’s ways. She too loves picking blueberries. She sits right under every bush I’m working on, sleeps right next to my bed, loves cats, barks like a pit bull and loves bananas. Are small pieces of banana bad for dogs? Can’t wait to see any new photos of Zenny.

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      Hi, Vicki,

      My Cappy, (pit/lab mix) loves berries, too. He’s been eating the mulberries that have fallen on the ground & will pick the black cherries right off the low-hanging branches of my young tree when they ripen soon.

      Coz, good luck in your race tomorrow! I will rush home from work tomorrow to try to watch you. It will be a race for me, too. I hope that I don’t get delayed by heavy traffic;
      I may either make it or miss you by a nose…

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    Happy Birthday Vicki. I’m one year ahead of you:)

    Very windy at the Dyfi today. The nest looks like a steady rocking cradle for the bobs. Glesni is feeding the bobs while Monty is watching from his perch. They still like being fed by Mom & Pop. Sweet family.

    RIP Cumbrianna.

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    Remembering the victims of the subway bombing in London 10 yrs ago.

    Laura Collett took excellent care of Kauto Star and both she and her vet said he was hurt most likely jumping out of the field he was grazing in-why we will never know. It is important to simply remember this amazing horse and to celebrate his life.

    I am so excited for Coz today, run safely and have a good trip!

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    Looking forward to a safe race for our Cozmic One. Judy. On my Apple I have tried and tried to sign up for free for their live feed and it must be me. Everytime it asks me to create a password, the information I have previously entered just goes away and it tells me the link is broken or some such stuff. I’m going to call and see if someone can help me. Too weird. I tried the other night many times and I am going to try again right now.

    mostly GOOD LUCK WONDERFUL COZMIC ONE. If I can’t I’ll catch the Bloodhorse replay.
    Did not have any of this difficulty with Cal-racing. Go figure. Probably operator error!

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      Dear Delrene:

      I’m sorry you are having trouble signing up for NYRA.com. I hope you are successful in getting through and signing up in time for the live audio of the race. I have your email and I will send you the replay of the race as soon as it’s up. Go COZZIE! Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Max.Our beloved Kauto Star was cremated at Cheltenham yesterday.There are 2 boxes of ashes one will be kept by Clive for his garden and the statue there.The other will be buried by his statue at Kempton.No date has been set yet,they may even wait until boxing day.I feel sad for Laura with all the rumours circulating about the accident.She never allowed anyone else to ride him because of the huge responsibility.Although we will never really know what happened I hope now we can allow this magnificent horse to rest in peace and celebrate the good times.Neigh forever.Sheena

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    Kauto Star,always a legend,always loved. I am sad that you didn’t have the retirement I had hoped for you. You could fly on earth,now you are running and flying in heaven,at peace forever more. Your spirit will always be with us.

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    To all of the ZENTASTICS Team Members – I posted this a few days ago, but I think that a lot of people were busy with the holiday and didn’t see it. Sue asked me to pass along the bad news that the BC Fantasy Handicapping Contest is no more :-( When she inquired, she was directed to the other contest the BC is running that has a prize each week and requires predicting the order of finish of EACH of the horses in the given race. We are both very disappointed, and I wanted to provide some contact information in case the rest of you want to join us in voicing our disappointment:
    stefanie@breederscup.com and
    peter@breederscup.com

    I actually got a reply from Peter who said that they would think about bringing the contest back next year so it might be helpful if he hears from some of our other team members! There might be a way that we can just do the contest ourselves so stay tuned.

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