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:
Stay comfy and cozy and Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Talking about the weather is a national pastime over here but it has been horrible today blowing a gale out there and so bitterly cold.Pretty bad in Hovisland.Hopefully jumps will be back on sunday.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Hope it warms up for you and Hovis. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Where have I been? I don’t remember anything about Hovey breaking a leg last year!!! It must not have been a huge break or he wouldn’t still be with us. Do you remember anything about this?
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
Batten down the hatches! Apparently, it is going to be extremely windy on the east coast.
Hope we don’t have damage and power outages. Stay safe in RI!
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube
Dear Marshall:
Yes, flood warnings up. Hope we don’t lose power too. Stay safe. Love and Hugs, JB
Z13Rulz
https://www.facebook.com/desousastablesllc/videos/914232668757448/
CoZ over ground poles.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Thanks for sharing this video.
Good luck to Coz and company, always!
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear 13ZRulz:
Thanks for this. What a gorgeous boy he is. Hope he takes to it. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Good boy!
Tell that Boxer to give him a wet slobbery kiss.
Celeste_in_TX
Looks like he is doing wonderful! Lifts my heart.
Abigail1849
I was coming on again to tell everyone to LIKE the DE SOUSA STABLE on Facebook because their posts of Coz are frequent and make my heart so happy, but I see that you are all way ahead of me in that department. LOL!
Truthfully, I am just so thrilled to see that Coz has a home with the kind of love and encouragement he always got from Team Z. His eyes have softened and he clearly is bonding with Isabela and that will be so important as she continues to ask him to try new things. The more he trusts her, the more he will do his very best for her.
Thank you thank you a million times over Team Z for giving Coz a chance to shine and to experience success!
I also wanted to add that my shoulder (acute bursitis) is much better after a frustrating 5 months of pain and physio. And this means that I’m back on THE VAULT! I’ll post when I’ve completed the new post.
LOVE TO ALL + kisses to my Big Girl, the boys and her beautiful daughter, Z17. Z Princess & Little Boy — you are always in my heart.
judy berube
Dear Abigail:
Glad you’re feeling better. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Hovis has been out on a hack with his new wingman but what did he see?He has also been turned out in the SNOW.
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-outing-wearing-wrong-knickers-riding-644897
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
I see we’re on to a new page here so I will repeat my question from the previous page. What’s this about breaking a leg last year???? Don’t remember anything about that which seems odd indeed. Must not have been a big break????
sheena.davies(wales)
I wondered too.Remember him having problems with his foot for a long time might have broken a bone there.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sandy,
I don’t remember exactly what the problem was, but Hovis was under restricted activity for several months last year and was receiving treatment from “Herman the German”, I believe. Some condition of his foot/leg occurred, and he recovered. Then cataracts were discovered last fall. Hovis and Karen had a rough time in 2017.
Hope this year will be healthy and happy for them!
Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
For some reason the above link keeps giving me last week’s diary entry for Hovis. I googled Horse and Hound, Hovis diary March 2 and was successful.
Thanks for keeping us abreast of Hovis news. Much appreciated!
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
I checked and it’s the same for me too but the link I posted is for this week’s diary.Puzzled.Good to see mum and Hovis out and about again.Love and hugs
shirleeinindy
Safe trip to all the horses tomorrow. I am especially interested in seeing how Magic and Bolt do.
Ann NC
Battle of the Blazes with Free Drop B and Magic. How gorgeous are they! Godspeed precious ones.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
We have to wait another week for Bolt! SO hoping that he’s recovered and back in form!
shirleeinindy
Ann,
I like Billy also. I have a soft spot for his sire. Just hope all finish safely. My problem this time of the year is I like too many of them. Last two years it has been Exaggerater and Irish War Cry so you can see how good I am at picking winners.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Now, now . . . maybe IWC didn’t win last Saturday, but I think he’s BACK! At least he didn’t throw in the towel when he wasn’t leading! :-)
shirleeinindy
Sandy,
Thanks for the correction on Bolt. I had it in my little mind that he and Magic were going to have their first races tomorrow. I know what you mean about losing a beloved friend. Mine has not passed away but has been taken away by dementia. It is so sad to see what is happening to her and my friend is gone.
judy berube
Dear Shirlee, Ann and Sandy:
Joining you in wishing all the youngsters in the FOY Godspeed and safe and sound.
Shirlee, I’m rooting for Marconi; he’s half to Muchie. Love and Hugs, JB
Delrene from Carlsbad
Thank you for the great updated on our handsome boy Cozmic One.
Hope it’s a great Friday for all and especially
You dear Zenyatta And princess and everyone at Lanes End
Much success to Coz
Bluegrass Girl
WINX: on TVG Tonight Friday March 2
Race 6, 11:30PM ET / 8:30PM PT
#GoWinx
https://twitter.com/TVG/status/969695644628664326
judy berube
Godspeed Winx; safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
A new blog and some lovely photos of Beholder and her Prince B.Click on their website.Link in post.
http://www.facebook.com/spendthriftfarm/
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
TOO cute! Love this little guy. :-)
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.We had more than our fair share of snow in Wales last night 9ft drifts in some areas and our capital Cardiff was deserted except for a few hardy souls.Floods are forecast after the thaw.You may have to visit H&H for Hovis.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Wow, we got about the same amount of rain today and tonight into tomorrow. Flooding everywhere. Very strong winds too; but although the power went off and on about 14 times in the course of the day, we never lost it.
Thanks for trying to give us our Friday update on Hovis. Will check it out. So glad he’s feeling better.
Beholder’s little guy reminds me so much of his Daddy, Mo. Same gorgeous face. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
It is still very windy here today — power stayed on yesterday and is still on. Glad your power did not fail to come back on. Anxious moments, I know.
Stay safe and warm, friend.
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube
Dear Marshall:
Still windy here too. Glad you didn’t lose power either. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Stay safe and warm!
Hope the flooding doesn’t happen.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Stay comfy and cozy. Love You. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Kimberly
Great job with the polls COZ!!!!!!
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
This link will give the audio of Winx’s race live. Godspeed Beauty. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.skyracing.com.au/index.php?component=content&Itemid=210&id=97
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Winx did it again. No. 23 in a row. Congrats amazing, beautiful girl. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Winx’s trainer, Chris Waller, was in tears describing how special he thinks Winx is. He said she made it look easy, especially after being away for a while. He said she loves her job.
I’ll post the replay as soon as I find it. The way she ran the race is sure to remind you someone you love very much. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Here’s Winx winning No. 23. It’s the Street Cry genes. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZC2-b0HC04
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear JudyThis mare is a phenomenon surely the greatest in the world at the moment.Street cry would be so proud of his girls.Hopefully we will get to see her at RA or will they go for a 4th Cox Plate.Keep safe and warm.Glad you still have power.Love and hugs.
Marshall (NC Broad)
BRAVA, Winx!
Congratulations all around. This girl is sensational!
Thanks for posting the replay, JB.
Thanks for the videos of Winx, Sheena.
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube
Dear Sheen and Marshall:
She really is special. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Hello to all my friends here. Love to Zenyatta and Family
Wishing God Speed to all horses racing. Looking so forward to the Dovana Beach tomorrow. My Quiet’s Grandaughter is racing in it. “Fly So High” You gotta Win Girl.
Keeping my fingers crossed you get to the Oaks. Shug so hope you get your 2000th Win. I’ll sure be watching at 3pm Good Luck wishes sent your way.
Pulling for Strike Power in the Fountain of Youth. Son of one of my very favorites Spikestown. What a speedy colt you are. You gotta give it your best. I really think you can do it. Oh and mom is by Madallia D Oro I believe
Love You both Fly So HIgh, Strike Power. God Speed
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Judy, Good Luck to “Marconi” and all
Judy Berube
Dear Peggy:
Safe and sound all. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Judy and Peggy,
Too many that I like at this stage. Gotta love Muchie’s little brother.
Judy,
Be safe in the bad weather. My daughter and son in law are in Boston with hopes of flying home to Baltimore today. Don’t think it is going to happen.
Judy Berube
Dear Shirlee:
Hope your kids made it home. The wind was still pretty strong today, but no heavy rain.
You know me, always looking for the right long shot. I do like that he’s half to Muchie. Hope this link works; it’s a photo of Marconi, gorgeous Gray.
https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=5CibWunuJ8im_Qa5hZnQBA&q=photos+of+thoroughbred+Marconi&oq=photos+of+thoroughbred+Marconi&gs_l=mobile-gws-hp.12…853.19192..26815…0….1944.11745.0j1j4j10j3j4j2j0j1……….1..mobile-gws-wiz-hp…..3..41j0i131j0j0i7i30j0i30j0i8i30j33i160j33i21.6T%2BkI%2Bb2KfQ%3D#imgrc=ZAlnieWACxjsGM:
Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Some lovely videos of Winx.Very envious of the sunshine.You all take care in the Nor’Easter.
http://www.facebook.com/winxchriswallerracing/
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Thanks for these. She’s amazing; what a performance. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
sheena.davies(wales)
On this day in 1918 the ‘voice of racing’was born.Sir Peter O’Sullevan was to become one of the most respected commentators in the sport we love,He called home Grand National winners for 50yrs.I will always remember him calling home his very own little Attivo in the Triumph hurdle in 74.No one comes near Sir Peter in the world of commentators.His charitable trust has distributed millions among equine/animal charities.He lives on….
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Sir Peter sounds like quite a gentleman. Thanks for educating us about such a talented and respected man.
Have a good day.
Hugs and Love
shirleeinindy
Free Drop Billy scratched from the Fountain of Youth. Don’t know why.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Hope he is okay, Shirlee.
Hugs and Love
Ann NC
Oh no, hope he is alright. Thanks for filling us in. Well, Marconi’s was once a great restaurant in Baltimore and with Muchie connection, who knows! If any news of Billy, let us know. Praying ? all good.
Judy Berube
Dear Ann, Shirlee and Marshall:
Our Peggy told me Billy’s going in the Gotham at Aqueduct next week. Guess his connections decided that was a better race for him. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Thank you.
Put Trevor on him, Dale!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Thanks for this information on Free Drop Billy, Judy.
Glad it is only a change in schedule rather than something wrong. :-)
Good Luck, Billy!
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube
Dear Ann:
Would love to see Trevor aboard! Love and hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Yaahhhhhhh My Girl Won The Davona Dale. Just too over the Moon. Fly So High love ya so much. Oh Gosh I can’t type. Huge Congrats Shug your 2000Th win Yaaaahhhh
My Quiet Love Love Love Ya
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Huge Congrats to the Phipps Family. So happy you purchased Fly So High. Huge Congrats to everyone Oaks here we come. Hey I gotta find out how many points you have. I just can’t type. Quiet know you led me to Fly. Love Ya
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Oh Gosh, I forgot Jose Ortiz. Oh Gosh. Huge Congratulations Jose.
Darley Thank You so much for taking care of my Quiet and having Madalia D’ Oro.
OK I will celebrate now. …………………………….
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Peggy,
Ditto what Judy says.
By the way, couldn’t you be just a tad more enthusiastic? ?
Yay, as the song says: “Celebrate good times . . . “!
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube
Dear Peggy:
Love your enthusiastic posts. Congrats to Fly. Grandpa must be so proud.
Congrats to Shug too. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Well, the Derby picture just got a little more complex. Magic was a well beaten 3rd. Promises Made the 10 who won went off at 20-1.