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December at Lane’s End: Part 3

Cozmic One.
Cozmic One at Hidden Brook Farm.

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.

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Ann with Cozmic one at Hidden Brook Farm.
Ann with Cozmic one at Hidden Brook Farm.
Coz at Hidden Brook Farm.
Coz at Hidden Brook Farm.
Ann and Sergio look on as Coz takes in his new home.
Ann and Sergio look on as Coz takes in his new home.
Cozmic one with Sergio de Sousa.
Cozmic one with Sergio de Sousa.
Coz outside at Hidden Brook Farm.
Coz outside at Hidden Brook Farm.

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    BOLT VS. McKINZIE ROUND TWO IN SANTA ANITA DERBY
    STABLE NOTES BY ED GOLDEN – SATURDAY MARCH 17, 2018
    Although Bob Baffert has been known to call more audibles than Bret Favre, the Hall of Fame trainer now appears firm in his decision to send McKinzie against Bolt d’Oro for a rematch of rematches in the $1 million, Grade I Santa Anita Derby on April 7.
    http://www.santaanita.com/stable-notes/stable-notes-by-ed-golden-saturday-march-17-2018/#.Wq2BHujwayJ

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    Winx had a racecourse gallop today ahead of the George Ryder next saturday.A decision about her future will be made then.It would be lovely to see her at Royal Ascot.

    Congratulations to Ireland who won the rugby six nations grand slam beating England 24-15 and on St Patrick’s day too.
    Great to see gold cup winner Native River parade today and meet his fans.Richard Johnson got a 7 day ban for overuse of the whip and a £6000 fine.I rewatched the race and he never touched him until the 2nd last but a bit too much up the hill.The BHA are to hold a review into the fatalities at the festival.

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    Dear Judy.No news of DC lately maybe now with our flat season beginning we may hear more.Did I tell you Maya’s partner 33(11)has returned too Maya is busy scrapping an egg cup. and 30(05) is crossing the western sahara.Cold here today again.Hope it has improved with you.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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    Dear Sheena:

    That’s great more Osprey are arriving safely. Our temps are back in the teens here too. Spring this week!!! Maybe DC will be racing for his new owner soon. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:

    Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.

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    On march 19th 2000 a horse was born in France.He came to live in Somerset with trainer Paul Nicholls.His name was Kauto Star and he went on to become the greatest chaser of the modern era winning at 2 miles,3 miles and over 3 miles.He won jumping’s Triple Crown in the 2006/7 season and amassed 16 group ones It will always be his last 2 races I will remember most of all many of us had called for his retirement but Kauto gained thrilling victories in the Betfair and King George VI.His subsequent retirement and death are well documented and I do not wish to comment.I want to remember the star who shone so brightly,the star who stole my heart and in the end broke it .Forever in my heartRIP
    Run free my friend wild and fast,running free,strong at last
    No more to grow weary,no more to grow old,
    Your time is done your story now told

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    Dear Judy.Happy Birthday to Charlie too on the 19th.Dina has saved another 11 TB’s this weekend including the Lady’s Secret grandson.
    The beast from the east has returned snow again a few flakes here.Cheltenham racecourse got a good covering today.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Visited Charlie today on his 12th Birthday. Thanks for remembering. He happily enjoyed all of his treats. It’s chilly and blustery here today so he was indoors. Snow forecast for us too midweek. Visited Hudson this AM. She’s looking fit and happy.

      Remembering your Kauto; run free in God’s Heaven Beauty.

      Dina is an amazing lady. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties

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        Dear Judy B.,

        Wishing Charlie a most Happy Birthday! I am a little behind checking into the blog tonight so I apologize to the birthday boy for being late. I know he loved his treats and enjoyed his visit with you, Judy.
        It is great to hear that Hudson is doing well and is happy, too.

        Hugs and Love

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      Dear Sheena:

      Couldn’t access the article, but it’s so good to know Looks Like Trouble has had a long, happy life with the Johnson family. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear BBG:

      Another spot on piece by Abigail. I hope we see the Industry step up and make mandatory that owners, breeders, trainers and racetracks everywhere safeguard their horses.

      Thank you Abigail for spotlighting the brutality of kill pens, kill auctions and the slaughter of our beloved horses through your excellent Vault. Thank you and all the many people who worked with Dina to rescue these 24 Innocents. So sorry CM. didn’t make it through; RIP. Love and Hugs, JB

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      The problem is rescues like the one described in this article also, regretfully, perpetuate the abuse.

      The lot named in this article, Thompsons, does this kind of “deal” regularly. They take a group of horses, insist they will only sell them as a complete lot, usually starting at $20K and if they don’t get the money they will ship the horses to slaughter. Usually with a tight time limit on it.

      There is almost always a scramble by well meaning (and not so well meaning) rescues to get the funds and “free the horses” without anyone looking closely at whether or not Thompsons has the necessary documentation to ship for slaughter. Last time they did this (and this is the 3rd time I’ve read about this specific lot pulling this stunt) they did not have the contracts or authority to ship horses to Mexico.

      They’re playing the rescues and taking that money to buy and abuse more horses. Dina played right into the Kill Pen Rescue cycle, detailed here.

      https://equineassist.org/kill-pen-rescues-the-real-cost/

      I know people want horses safe and I don’t disagree that horses fall through the cracks, especially at the lower level claiming ranks, but what Dina did does not help the long term problem. For every 1 horse ‘bailed’ 3 more will be bought to be sold to buyers who do have contracts with slaughterhouses.

      Support Industry programs like what Rick Porter is starting up. The Thoroughbred industry is actually extremely aggressive on this subject, start insisting organizations like Standardbred racing and AQHA start stepping up as well, as a lot of those horses end up in the pipeline.

      Buying the horses out of the kill pens does not stop the cycle of suffering. It pays for it.

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        Z13 Can you tell me these people are for real…?
        After they save the horses where they go. Because I have my doubts.
        I only hope they do save the horses.
        Thanks Ingrid.

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        Dear Z13Rulz:

        Although I commend Mr. Porter and have hope that his new organization will lessen the number of TBs that need rescuing, I do not agree that the Industry is extremely aggressive in the welfare of Thoroughbreds. Whether or not Thompson’s had the documents to send these horses to slaughter, does not negate the fact that the 24, and many more before and after them, ended up and will end up in kill pens. One of the 24 had raced, I believe, as recently as a week from the time he was dumped there. So much more should and could be done to save our beloved TBs from this horrible fate.

        As you say, Standardbreds, Quarter Horses, Mustangs, Donkeys, Burros and more are all victims of slaughter.

        In all the years I have been involved in rescues, the number of TBs in need has NOT decreased. I believe the Industry should hold Breeders, Owners, Trainers and Race Tracks everywhere mandatorily accountable for the well being of their horses. So far, that is not the case. It’s highly unlikely that this will save all of the horses, but necessary changes could prevent the loss of most of them. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear BGG,

      Thanks for posting the link to Abigail’s latest article from “The Vault”. Another informative and well written work by Abigail. I do not understand how people can participate in these cruel operations and sleep at night. This is despicable behavior with the goal of “filthy lucre”– blood money.

      So grateful there are truly caring souls who do have hearts and are willing to give their hearts and souls to saving these innocent beings. I sincerely hope the NTWO can get organized soon and stop the flow at the source. Meanwhile, we have to try saving as many as we can — twiddling our thumbs is not an option. The suffering goes on.

      Rest in Peace, Charlee’s Maid. So very sorry, sweet girl.

      Hugs and Love

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        The problem with this approach is that the “blood money” still ends up in the hands of the abusers.

        For every 1 horse saved in this way 3 horses are bought and shipped to slaughter. So in this instance, the 24 horses “saved” paid for 72 horses that then shipped.

        The abusers made $20K off the “rescue”. They then used $10K of that $20K to buy 72 more horses who WERE shipped to slaughter. Even at the low end of .75 cents per pound that adds up to approximately – $54,000.00.

        Total profit to the abuser is $65,000.00

        Where is the incentive for the abusers to stop the cycle? What made the lives of the 24 horses “Saved” worth more than the 72 horses that shipped in their place?

        Rescuing at the kill pen, rescuing at the auction does not stop the abuse. It pays for it. The horses need “rescued” before they get to that point, the rescue nets need to be in place to catch horses before they get into these hands, not bail them out afterwards.

        It needs to be education and it needs to be stricter penalties at the tracks that are enforced and we have to STOP rewarding the abusers by putting money in their pockets.

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    Frankel has a baby sister! Kind gave birth to a lovely filly on February 27th at Banstead manor.Her first foal since 2013.Sired by Galileo.Huge congratulations to mum, dad and filly.She weighed 118lbs.

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:

    Z, thinking of you. Stay comfy and cozy all and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Thanks for sharing. She’s a little doll. Wishing her a long, happy, healthy life. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Rafael Bejarano has broken left wrist, out at least 3 to 4 weeks, per agent Tora Yamaguchi
    Jay Privman , Santa Anita , 2018-03-19 – DRF Live
    Jockey Rafael Bejarano has been diagnosed with a broken left wrist after an accident in the final race at Santa Anita on Sunday and will be out of action for “at least three to four weeks”, his agent, Tora Yamaguchi, reported on Monday morning.
    http://live.drf.com/nuggets/41229-rafael-bejarano-has-broken-left-wrist-out-at-least-3-to-4-weeks-per-agent-tora-yamaguchi

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    We have lost 3 famous stallions Haras dEtreham have announced the death the death of Poliglote bred by the Wertheimer brothers his daughter Solemia won the Arc in 2012 by beating Orfevre.He has the distinction of being top flat and NH stallion in the same year.Trempolina has died aged 34 his grandson Samcro won at the festival last week.He also sired Germany who in turn sired 2015 Champion Hurdle winner Faugheen.Also Coolmore have announced the death of Thunder Gulch I believe he won the KY Derby and Belmont in 1995.I remember seeing a photo oh him when American Pharoah arrived at Coolmore.I extend much sympathy to all the connections of these magnificent stallions.Their legacy lives on…..

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      Dear Sheena:

      RIP Poliglote, Trempolina and Thunder Gluch. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties

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        Dear Sheena and JB,

        I echo what Judy posted just above. I remember Thunder Gulch well — I guess he lived to be around 28 years old, not bad, but he will be missed.
        RIP brave warriors.

        Hugs and Love

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    Dear Judy.I am so glad Charlie enjoyed his birthday treats and you got to see Hudson too.Thank you for remembering Kauto.Such good news about Kind.Quevega is already 2 weeks overdue!I had’nt visited Hovis much over the weekend but Karen posted she let him out on saturday and he behaved like a fool bucking,kicking rearing and was like a lamb when Dad Brian brought him in and people wonder why she has metdowns!.Promises milder end of week.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:

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

    Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.

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    On this day in Warrington Cheshire the IRA detonated a bomb left in a litter bin outside Boots the chemist. Johnathan Ball aged 3yrs was killed instantly Tim Parry aged 12yrs was to linger for 5 days with severe head injuries.No warning was given and no one has been brought to justice for this evil deed.Today 25yrs on a service was held in their memories attended by the families and the Princess Royal.Rest in peace boys We will never forget.

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      BGG,
      Thanks for the Derby Dozen. Sounds as if Steve is about as confused as the rest of us about this crop of 3 year olds. Perhaps this will be the “Who” Derby. When they call the winners name, we are all going “Who?”

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    Dear Judy.The Louisiana 11 are arriving at Hal’s tomorrow.We are worried about 2 ex-racers getting sold at York friday to pay off the owner’s debt.They are 14 and 15.I tweeted the BHA although someone said they got wind of the situation.
    Sad news about Sudan the rhino why are humans so destructive. Only his daughter and granddaughter left now.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena,

      I heard this morning about Sudan. So sad that he was the last male white rhino. I do hope they can make use of the frozen samples they collected from him. I pray that the species will not disappear — so far, extinction is forever. ?
      RIP Sudan.

      Hugs and Love

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      Dear Sheena:

      Glad the 11 are saved; hope the same for your 2. Rest In Peace Sudan. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:

    Z, hope you’re keeping comfy as possible with your growing baby bump. Goodnight and Happy Dreams all. Love and Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.

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    To all of you all who are bearing the brunt of this latest storm, I hope you are warm, safe and have power. My daughter in Baltimore is pretty much snowed in and here in Indy one side of the county has no snow and the north east where I live has about 3 inches. This seems to be the Endless Winter!

    I know Zenny, her little girl and Coz are warm and safe.

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    Thought I would try to lighten the tone here on the blog. Please excuse some of the language but this is the way I heard it. You might be a redneck if your mother doesn’t remove the cigarette from her lips before telling the state trooper who stopped her to kiss her ass.

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    RIP 2013 champion juvenile Toormore who has been euthanised following a setback in training out in Dubai.Formerly owned by Middleham park racing he was bought by Godolphin for whom he won the Lennox stakes at Goodwood.He had an unsuccessful stint as a stallion and returned to Charlie Appleby.RIP my beauty.
    The short guy hopes to return in time for the Punchestown festival.He has a small fracture on the old fracture.The cast is off now.
    Old Grand National winners will parade n each day of the 3 day meet .Lovely to see 24yr old Bindaree at Aintree.He does nothing but eat all day now!He won the world famous race in 2002 trained by Moose’s dad Nigel TD.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Glad Bindaree is enjoying life. Healing prayers for The Short Guy.

      RIP Toormore. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties.

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      Libya? Didn’t even know they had horse racing. Hope he does well and has a come back home clause in his contract.

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