The last stop on our December trip to Kentucky was Hidden Brook Farm. We were excited about this visit because Cozmic One had recently arrived, ready to embark on a new career.
Sergio de Sousa, partner and manager of the farm, showed us around. His daughter Isabela is training Coz for Retired Racehorse Project’s 2018 Thoroughbred Makeover and blogging about the process on Chronicle of the Horse. Read her first post here.
Follow De Sousa Stables on facebook for the latest updates.
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Happy Dreams all. Stay comfy and cozy. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
shirleeinindy
Terry,
Thanks for another LOL! Always love to see your jokes. Keep them coming.
Terry Crow
Thank you, shirlee. I intend to.
sheena.davies(wales)
RIP St Leger winner Lucarno who has died from a heart attack aged 14yrs.The son of the late Dynaformer was traned by John Gosden and gave Jimmy Fortune his only classic.He was bred by George Strawbridge.
The trainer of Feeling Peckish and Peak Season has said he will bring the horses home if they cannot find good homes on Friday.The RoR are looking into the situation now and are sending a representative to the sales.
Churchill and Clemmie’s brother has been named Blenheim Palace.Cute!
sheena.davies(wales)
Lovely photos of Ebby on the Tribe.She is in foal to Dubawi due end of next month.Looked very happy in the snow.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Great to see Ebby.I am concerned about DC out in Libya.I follow a cat who lives in Tripoli and life is difficult out there as you can imagine.There has been a social media storm about our geldings and the sale.Sky the draft horse has gone to live with another rescue and some of the horses Dina rescued were unraced dumped by their breeder..Sad to lose another stallion again.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Wish DC had stayed at Coolmore or come Stateside. Stay well and safe beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Mine Your Bisquits, OK first have to send you the very best wishes for the Golden Shaheen. I know i’m early with those wishes but there is a reason. My favorite girl Forever Unbridled should be getting there anytime now. LIsten you have to look for her there and take care of her. Listen you could give her some beauty products but she really doesn’t need anything because she is just gorgeous. I am really nervous about her running against the colts in the World Cup. But I heard she’s just been tearing the barn up stateside so hope she is fit.
Bisquits sure hope you win your race and please please look after Unbridled
You and Forever Unbridled and all horses be safe in Dubai. Love Ya Both
Listen, Max sure needs to check in with you.
Ann NC
Hoping they are safe and sound.
Very PROUD of these US horses. Surely, Biscuits is wheeling and dealing his products.
Love to all.
shirleeinindy
Peggy,
Hope they all do well. I worry about Forever Unbridled also.
Wonder if Gunny has gotten in touch with Biscuits and asked him to put talk Gunny up to Forever Unbridled for a blind date next year?
Peggy (N) South Georgia
A few horses I want to give a shoutout to in the Louisiana Derby.
The Player, I lost track of you and I have found you again. Good Luck to you and Calvin.
Noble Indy and Uncle Johnny Good Luck
Street Cry has a son in this race that is so exciting to me. Hyndford, and he is a beaufiful Chestnut. I am wondering if he could get to the Derby. I’m just finding out about you. Could you go long etc etc.
To all Horses and Jockeys, Good Luck and God Speed All stay Safe
Shoutout to Enticed and Bolt d’ Oro Love Ya So much. Know your not in the Louisianna Derby, but just couldn’t not speek to you two. Lots O Love.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Oh Gosh, please forgive me. The Player is in the Louisianna Handicap. So happy to see him just got all mixed up.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
(New Orleans Handicap) OK I’ll get this right yet. The Player
Donna Alsabrook
Looking forward to seeing what Hyndford can do. His dam is out of Candy Ride and is a granddaughter of Nijinsky. Love the breeding.
shirleeinindy
Peggy,
I am rooting for Peace. Son of Violence and his broodmare sire is an old fav of mine, Cure The Blues!
Safe trip to all of them.
judy berube
Dear Peggy, Shirlee, Ann and Donna:
Godspeed to all of the youngsters going Saturday; safe and sound all horses racing everywhere.
I join you in concern for Forever Unbridled. St. Francis keep her and all safe. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube
Dear Shirlee:
Memories; Cure The Blues (Stop The Music). Trained by the great Leroy Jolly. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Judy,
He was my Derby pick that year. It is good to see him out there in the pedigree of one of these youngsters. At the track I always put money on any horse that has him in his background. The Cure The Blues don’t always win but come in the money a lot. Of course, as I have confessed before, I heart bet not head bet.
Judy Berube
Dear Shirlee:
I do that too; for sentimental reasons. Love and Hugs, JB
Teresa
No name yet for little Z17?
Hope you’re doing well Zenyatta!
sheena.davies(wales)
The Mosses usually name their foals around their first birthday.
sheena.davies(wales)
Today in the UK we remember PC Keith Palmer who was murdered protecting the mother of parliaments.Also in our thoughts the 4 victims of the Westminster bridge attack.RIP
judy berube
RIP. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
No Racing at SA due to weather on Thurs. March 22nd
https://twitter.com/santaanitapark/status/976862300794769408
Bluegrass Girl
Santa Anita Press Release gives more info
https://twitter.com/santaanitapark/status/976865861930799104
sheena.davies(wales)
Pastorale the dam of Iffraaj and granddam of champion Ribchester celebrates her 30th birthday today.
http://www.facebook.com/teamgodolphin/
Barbara Brayton
RIP Jose Luis Flores who passed away today. Injured in a spill on March 19th. Leaves a wife and three children.
shirleeinindy
We forget what a dangerous sport horse racing is both for the jockey and the horse. Condolences to all the Flores family.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Shirlee,
Truer words could not be said — so very sorry about this.
Sincere condolences to all family and friends. RIP Mr. Flores.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Barbara, Shirlee and Z Fans:
Oh, so sad. Yes, jockeys and horses at risk every time they step onto the track. Rest In Peace. Love and Hugs, JB
Terry Crow
Ann and Marshall–My two favorite NC rednecks.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Terry Crow — our favorite Grand Poobah! ?
So happy to have you posting again, TC.
Hugs and Love
Annie B.
I would love to see the photos of Ebby. What/where is the tribe that has been mentioned?
Annie B
sheena.davies(wales)
It’s a closed group on FB called Zenny’s Tribe .Maybe you could access Summer Wind farm on facebook.
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
So glad to know that Ebby is doing well and wishing her safe, easy foaling and a healthy babe. Happy Birthday Pastorale. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Have a restful evening and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
sheena.davies(wales)
Coz working well in the ring with Isabela.
http://www.facebook.com/desousastablesllc/
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Thanks for the update video of Coz. He looks fabulous, and it is obvious that he and Isabella are bonded nicely — happy horse!
Hugs and Love
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Sheena.
I think all the owners should learn from the Moss’s,
what a wonderful people.
Thank God Coz is safe.
Big hugs Ingrid.
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena;
Thanks for this. COZ is soooo beautiful; gorgeous in mover. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube
Oops: Meant to say “gorgeous mover”.
shirleeinindy
Sheena,
Thanks for the video. He does seem to be a much happier horse. And he sure is a beauty!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Blue has arrived back at the Dyfi there are problems with the audio on LS though.Dina managed to save another 2 TB’s from Louisiana one is pretty poorly he fell out of the trailer the vet is calling.Last engagement for Kate today roughly a month to go.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Glad Blue made it back safely.
My heart can’t take anymore bad news about the condition our beloved horses endure.
Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Oh,ye of little faith!None other than Mary King is to ride Hovis at Belton!Badminton here we come.Safe trips to horses and jockeys this weekend
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-massive-waited-moment-whole-life-647499
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Wishing Hovis Godspeed and safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Thanks for our weekly visit with Hovis, Sheena!
Wishing our favorite “hunk” all the very best, and hoping his foot continues to heal nicely.
Can’t wait to hear more about his ride with Mary King at Belton. Poor Mum!
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
No words necessary only rest in peace lovely lady.
http://www.facebook.com/JuddmonteFarmsFanPage/
Wishing Moosie a very birthday.14yrs young and enjoying life with the female rider he always wanted Sophie Burkin.Lovely pic on twitter
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Wishing Moosie a very Happy Birthday.
RIP Hasili; beautiful girl. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy and Sheena,
Ditto from me. Hasili was certainly a gorgeous lady — a beautiful, intelligent face.
At home with the angels now.
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Stay comfy and cozy. Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
sheena.davies(wales)
Rachel Valentina with her beautiful Curlin colt.
http://www.facebook.com/StonestreetFarms/
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Sheena.
She is a cutie like her mammy !
Big hugs Ingrid.
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Thanks for sharing this. Wishing this adorable little guy a long, happy, healthy life. Looks like RV is a doting Mama. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Sheena,
Thanks for the post. Perhaps this is the one who will fulfill Jess’s dream. Curlin and Rachel -a colt-a Derby?
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Our geldings are safely back home.They were bought for a few hundred each by the trainer and have had offers of a more permanent home.The RoR vet was there and said no racer should turn up at a market sale that there is plenty of help out there.They had a good supper when they arrived home.Thinking of Winx tonight.Mary King should be honoured to ride such a famous horse!!!!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugsSheenaX
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Oh, that’s great news the geldings are back home. Wishing MK and Hovie Godspeed. Love and Hugs, JB
Donna Alsabrook
Winx. Awesome. Wow. What next?
Bluegrass Girl
WINX WINS 24 = RACE REPLAY
SHE WINS GEORGE RYDER FOR THIRD TIME
https://twitter.com/tabcomau/status/977392151184027648
Bluegrass Girl
WINX RACE REPLAY- SHORT VERSION
https://twitter.com/TVG/status/977393085045882880
Bluegrass Girl
Hurricane Fly holds Hurdle Record
Andrew Hawkins tweet
Note: Winx’s new world record of 17 G1 wins is only for the flat.
Hurdler Hurricane Fly holds the record for any racehorse with 22 G1 wins
#horseracing
8:55 PM – Mar 23, 2018
sheena.davies(wales)
I do hope she comes to Ascot.She has the Fly’s record in her sights?Does he know?Congratulations on your Flat record Winx you are a phenomenonLove and hugs.l
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Phenom indeed! Congrats Winx. Love you. Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Huge Congratulations to Winx and all her connections!
She is quite a fantastic girl. She and Zenyatta have a lot in common.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Wishing Sue Fredrick a very Happy Birthday and a year full of happiness with her family.Hopefully birthday cake and ice cream.Love and hugs.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Happy Birthday Sue. Hope you have many many more.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Many good wishes for a Happy Birthday to Sue Fredrick!
Hope you have a wonderful day and got to enjoy some treats — namely cake. :-)
Thanks for the heads-up, Sheena!
Hugs and Love
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Judy, Ann, Shirlee, Donna. Hope everyone does great today in all the races
Shirlee love your suggestion that F. Unbridled be bred to GunRunner.. That would be a dream cometrue
Ann, hear you like Snapper Sinclair. Me too. Love his name.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Go Noble Indy, Louisianna Derby
Go The Player in the New Orleans Handicap too.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Z13Rulz,
Do you by any chance know if Gunn Runner and Forever Unbridled would be a good match.
I just kind of believe Mr. Fipke will soon put her in his broodmare band. Wonder if maybe after this year. Bet she joins her mom and sister.
She’s my favorite mare and Gun Runners mom’s side is by my favorite horse of all time Quiet American. That pair up would be a dream come true for me.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
God bless everybody affected by Gun Violence today and everyday.
Your not gonna knock us down, We’ll get back up Again. Love the Song. So True
We had this guy here in my town’s house get broken into. He lives in the country. He left for a while on Sunday morning came back little after lunch. His house had been broken into and his dog killed that was inside. A Bulldog. That dog was just I am sure was just protecting his home. I about lost it when I heard this. Its so hard when its people but its horrible when its our dear pets too. Eric was devastated. Whenever i even think about all this. The tears just take over terrible. When will it stop. Its’ just a huge Trainwreck.
The guys that broke into the house. Were caught eventually. The one that killed the dog was given time in prison. He was assigned to working with the animals.
But this still does not bring Eric’s beloved dog back.