2017 would not have been complete without a holiday trip to Kentucky. We stocked up on mints and flew to Lane’s End for quality time with Zenyatta and her Medaglia d’Oro filly. Today we’re sharing our photos of Zenyatta. In parts 2 and 3 we’ll cover the filly and her paddock mates plus some news about the one and only Cozmic One!
All photos by Kyle Acebo for Zenyatta.com
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Have a restful evening, comfy and cozy and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Hope all is well with you.Michael Portillo was visiting RI on his programme today only managed Providence though.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT an all the sweeties.Love and hugsSheenaX
sheena.davies(wales)
Congratulations to Juddmonte owners of the year in the Eclipse awards.
shirleeinindy
Praying for a safe trip for all the horses in the Pegasus. Hope all come home healthy. Looking for Gunny to win and West Coast to be up there with him. Although as I have said before a win by Stellar Wind would be sweet. Good luck to the old boy, Toast Of New York!
judy berube
Dear Shirlee:
Join you in wishing all the horses and riders Godspeed, safe and sound tomorrow. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Beer Goggles will run in memory of his trainer Richard Woollacott at Cheltenham tomorrow.He lost his life after years of quietly battling mental illness for many years.His wife has created a fund me page to create awareness.So many suffer in silence.Good luck to Goggles tomorrow and congratulations to all Eclipse winners.
judy berube
Godspeed Beer Goggles; safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Ditto what JB posted.
Run safe and well, Beer Goggles!
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
A happy Australia day to all our friends and still part of our Commonwealth family.Yes,we have forgiven you for winning the Ashes!!
sheena.davies(wales)
Sad to report Taquin De Seuil suffered a fatal fall at Huntingdon today.The winner of the JLT and bet victor Gold Cup was 11yrs old and trained by Jonjo O’Neill,The owners although visibly upset went over to comfort the groom who was in bits.One of the most beautiful horses around he did not deserve this tragic end.Nos Dda cariad bach
judy berube
Another terrible loss; rest in peace beautiful warrior boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
So very sad. Gone tragically too soon.
RIP beautiful Taquin De Seuil and condolences to all connections.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Roger Federer has reached a the Australian Open final after Chung Hyeon had to retire with blisters.Roger was leading 6-1 5-2.He will play Marin Cilic on sunday when he goes for a record 20th Grand Slam title.
Martha
Yay! Gun Runner is Horse of the Year! Congrats! Biscuits unfortunately only came in fourth in his category. If you haven’t already read it, Hovis’ diary entry is as usual very entertaining and should bring a smile to your face. Good Luck to Beer Goggles and RIP Taquin De Seuil.
judy berube
Dear Martha:
Thanks for this news. Congrats Gunny; well deserved. Good for Biscuits; fourth is pretty good!!! Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Martha,
Thank you for posting this news about Gun Runner. Big Congratulations to Gunny and all connections! Well done handsome Horse of the Year!!
And Biscuits, beautiful boy, fourth is nothing to sneeze at! :-)
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
more photos of Beholder and her colt.Scroll down.
http://www.facebook.com/spendthriftfarm/
I forgot to post Hovis earlier.His version of the walk!
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-haz-lift-off-642867
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Thanks for the links! Wow, that’s one cute colt — love one of the comments which said he could be named “Mo and Behold” and another offered “Mo Chocolate”. He is a lovely brown color indeed. Happy days to him and Beholder.
Thank you for giving us Hovis’ Diary, too. So glad Hovis is feeling so well and can see! Kudos to Dad for riding him, too.
Hugs and Love
shirleeinindy
Sheena,
As always, thank you for posting Hovis and his diary. He always brings fun and laughter to a Friday. So happy he is doing well and hope he and Dad can have a good time.
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Oh, that beautiful Beholder baby reminds me so much of his Daddy. Spunky little guy.
Hovis looks great and very funny descriptive comments as usual leave me smiling. Thanks for sharing.
Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Stay comfy and cozy. Love and Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Oh,Beholder’s colt is a little cariad.Dina posted a photo of Ole Doc the gelding she saved.He looks so much better.Hovey is off out this weekend again.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
sheena.davies(wales)
Coz is settling in so well at his new home and looks so relaxed with his friend Giant.
http://www.facebook.com/desousastablesllc/
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Thanks so much for posting these wonderful photos of COZ. Seems to have acclimated nicely. He’s so beautiful. The best of Z and Bernie. Love our First Prince. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
On HolocaustMemorial day we remember the innocent victims so hideously murdered.Lest we forget.RIP
On this day last year we came to crown a new King at Cheltenham but we left mourning another.I watched Many Clouds race his heart out as he beat Thistlecrack in the Cotswolds Chase.Many Clouds collapsed and died just after he passed the winning post.One of the bravest horses I have had the pleasure to watch I know his end was tragic but he wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.RIP
Judy Berube
RIP
sheena.davies(wales)
Congratulations to Caroline Wozniacki as she regains the no1 spot after beating Simona Halep in the Ladies final in Melbourne.A thrilling 3 set final played in punishing conditions the final score was 7-6 3-6 6-4.
Another Saturday winner for Bryony Frost on Frodon and Definitely Red wins the Cotswolds this year for Danny Cook and Brian Ellison.
shirleeinindy
Sorry if this has been posted before. The Pegasus is going to be broadcast on NBC at 4:30.
Safe trip to all involved. Go Gunny and Stellar Wind.
Ann NC
Thank you.
Am very anxious about this race.
Come home safe and sound.
Love to all.
Judy Berube
Dear Ann:
Me too. Safe and sound all. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Ann and Judy,
Another me, too.
Prayers for safe returns to the barn for everyone and for riders, too.
Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
Thanks, Shirlee!
I would have missed it for sure. Bailey and Smudge will get an earlier shortened walk.
Godspeed to all participants — safe and sound racing.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
No fairytale end for Beer Goggles it has been a day for the ladies as Lizzie Kelly wins the Cleeve Hurdle on Agrapart.Hugh Bowman got a suspension and will NOT ride Winx in her first race of the season February 17th.Disaster!
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Next time for Beer Goggles.
Godspeed Winx; do it on your own Beauty. Girl Power. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Terry Crow
There is an interesting horse running in the 4th at Santa Anita today. HIs name is Tough Sunday and he was born deaf and blind. One can only imagine the tough decisions that had to be made. The horse has a sterling record and is owned by Nick Alexander, a local car dealer who is the son of Ben Alexander. For those like me old enough to remember Ben Alexander was Jack Webb’s partner in the original Dragnet tv series. God bless everyone involved with this horse.
Judy Berube
Dear TC GP:
God bless Tough Sunday and his rider. Keep them and all in the race safe. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Amazing.Somehow animals cope with disabilities far better than humans.Good luck Brave lad.
shirleeinindy
Godspeed to Tough Sunday and his jockey. There must be total trust between the two of them.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear TC,
Thanks for posting this. Best of luck and safe racing to Tough Sunday and his jockey.
What a connection they must have, and I am in awe of this brave boy. Nick Alexander must be a special man.
I remember the original Dragnet with Jack Webb’s narrative and the familiar “Frank and I” went to . . . I watched it when Harry Morgan came on board, too (was Harry’s character named Bill?).
Godspeed, Tough Sunday!
Hugs and Love
Terry Crow
You are correct, Marshall. For those who were following this story, Tough Sunday finished third. Agree on Nick Alexander. It would have been much easier just to put him down.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Three cheers for Tough Sunday!!
Outstanding accomplishment indeed — Amazing.
Congrats to Tough Sunday, his jockey and to Mr. Alexander!
Thanks for the follow-up, Terry!
Hugs and Love
Lindal
Tough Sunday is a great horse and tough! He does have his sight and to read his story you should “google” him. His owner is the real hero who gave him a second chance when he spied TS doing something remarkable. Hats off to TS and Nick! Very inspiring story. Lindal
Judy Berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Have a great day. Love you. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Z13Rulz
https://www.facebook.com/desousastablesllc/videos/895924063921642/
CoZ under saddle.
shirleeinindy
Thanks for the post of Coz. He seems calm and so much happier.
judy berube
Dear Z13Rulz:
Thanks for posting this video of COZ. What a stunningly handsome boy he is. Seems to be comfortable and acclimating well. Love and Hugs, JB
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Z13.
Thank you for the video.
Is so good to know that Coz is well and happy.
Big hug, Ingrid.
Ann NC
Thanks! The bouncing boxer says it all. Happy for our baby boy.
sheena.davies(wales)
Gun Runner goes out a winner!Many congratulations.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Hooray! YAY! Well done Gun Runner and Florent Geroux!! You get to go out indisputably a champion, at the very Top — the pinnacle of success. Cool!
I am so excited for this wonderful, gorgeous chestnut boy — what a fine race!
Hope everyone finished in good shape — it appeared so.
Max, I hope you hear from Biscuits and GR soon. :-)
Huge Congratulations to GR and all connections! I am a very happy human.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Another Chestnut rules!!!! Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Gunnevera finished the Pegasus in 3rd! Another beautiful chestnut does well. Big congratulations to him and all connections.
Congrats to Stormy Victoria, a gorgeous grey girl, on winning the South Beach at Gulfstream today, too. A happy day for her and all connections!
Hope everyone has a nice Sunday! ?
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Adding my congrats to Gunny on a super win. Nice 2nd and 3rd by West Coast and Gunnevera too.
Stormy Victoria is a gorgeous Gray; impressive come from behind win. Congrats. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Congrats to Gunny and all his family. So glad he is retiring at the top. No way was West Coast going to pass him. The 2 of them were much the best today. Sorry Stellar Wind didn’t do better but she is off to be a mommy now. Hope all came back sound and happy. Every horse gets prize money.
judy berube
Dear Shirlee:
I was not keen on seeing Stellar go up against this group of boys, but I have to say she did herself proud. She finished sixth and I think Joel R. did everything he could to keep her in the mix, but not pushing her with a mind to keep her safe. She did very well indeed.
Hope all of them came back safe. TONY and Frankie D. were last. Was asking a lot of him too to compete after only one race back in three years. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.British fans are annoyed Toast’s connections entered him in this race against the big dirt boys.He never stood a chance.Saw the race live.Congrats to Gun Runner..Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
I agree with TONY’s fans. Just glad that Frankie didn’t push him. Hope he and all of them came back OK. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
judy berube
Dear TC and Z Fans:
Here’s the replay of Tough Sunday’s race today at SA. He finished third with Joe Talemo. Well Done. He’s a handsome Bay and in 17 starts, he’s been in the money 14 times. God Bless him. Courageous warrior.
Congrats to the winner Edwards Going Left. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/usa/sa/2018/1/27/4/donald-valpredo-california-cup-sprint-s
Ann NC
Thank you JB and TC for telling us about him. Bless the folks who care for him.
Terry Crow
Ann-I couldn’t have put it any better. I don’t know what his stable has in mind for him, but if he runs at SA again. I will be there.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Terry, Judy and Ann,
Ditto what Ann posted. Incredibly amazing!
Sunday is beautiful and inspiring. Kudos to Nick Alexander, Joe Talamo and to trainer, Steven Miyadi , too. I am a fan of Team Sunday!
Judy B., thanks for posting the replay of the race. TS held third all the way!
Hugs and Love
Kathy
Congratulations to Gun Runner on his win. So great he’s going out on top!
judy berube
Dear Kathy:
Good to hear from you; hope all is well. Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
Hi, Judy!
I had bunion surgery back in October so I was recovering from that for 8 weeks. I’m doing well, physical therapy went great. I’m back at work, so everything is back to normal for me. Steve’s job ends on Jan. 31st so he is retired in just a few days. He’s hoping to find something part time so he doesn’t go crazy from nowhere to go every day lololol.
Love and hugs, Kathy
Judy Berube
Dear Kathy:
Good to know your surgery and rehab went well and you’re able to return to work. Wishing your Steve a happy retirement. Love and Hugs, JB
Ingrid Arnone
Gun Runner he was great, he is a great horse.
Congratulations and good luck he will be miss.
Big hugs Ingrid.
Sue
So happy for Gun Runner! Can’t wait til he gets to visit with Biscuits.
What great updates on Coz, what a beauty, so excited for him.
And the update on Hoovis.
And I cannot post without saying how much I love looking at Zenyatta’s pictures. She is so beautiful. She holds a special place in my heart. Looking at Z17 as a foal and growing so big, wondering what she looks like now. In just a few months there will be another Baby Z.
Have a great evening everyone!
Ed Kane
Ann, As Gun Runner and Zenyatta both by Candy Ride would that cross be too close, genetically unsound?
Ed Kane
Ann, My error, Zenyatta by Street Cry (IRE), Gun Runner by Candy Ride (ARG), so possibly a great match!