It’s offical: the Zenyatta—Queen of Racing DVD is the most popular item in the shop! DVDs are on their way all parts of the world (yes, they are region-free), and we’re doing our best to keep them in stock. Don’t wait too long to place those holiday orders!
With Breeders’ Cup around the corner, we’re preparing for our annual web event, the Zenyatta Celebration. Mark your calendars, because we’ll be giving away invitations to meet Zenyatta! Starting November 3, we’ll host over a week of social media fun and special auctions, all supporting a great cause. Look for announcements on Zenyatta’s Facebook page, @teamzenyatta on Twitter and Instagram, and sign up for our mailing list for the latest news.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy:Frankie flies out to Del Mar tomorrow and he has landed the plum ride on Ulysses Johnny V rides Lady Aurelia in the US.Highland Reel will appreciate the firm ground.Cold here tonight frosty!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties Love and hugs SheenaX
Peggy (N) South Georgia
A Beauty to Behold today in the Rags to Riches Stakes at Churchill. Beautiful young juvenile Monomoy Girl. Ridden to Victory by Florent Gureau . I had to watch the replay, these baby races can be nerve racking. She did wonderful. Can’t wait to see her next year as a 3 year old. Did I mention yep she’s a Chestnut beauty. I have to check her pedigree out.
judy berube
Dear Peggy:
After you told me about MG, I watched the replay of her race. She led from the beginning to the end. What a gorgeous Chestnut Beauty. She’s a Tapizar out of a Henny Hughes mare. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Max, have sure missed your posts. Listen, we need info on Gun and Bisquits. I have to check and see if Gunnevera and Forever Unbridled have left for the West Coast yet.
Max, sure hope all is well
judy berube
Dear Max:
Adding my thoughts to Peggy’s. We need a call from Biscuits and Gun. Love and Hugs, JB
Sue
I agree on the update from Biscuits and Gun.
On YouTube there are live streaming and updates on Breeders Cup. I will give updates later. I am heading to work now.
Have a great day everyone!
Kimberly
Can’t wait to see the DVD of The Queen!!!!
Elizabeth
Dear Zenny and Z Family,
Have missed you all so much! Love the photo of Zenny with Ann, Carmen, Mario and especially Zenny’s new baby girll!
My computer decided to quit. My husband (the computer man in our home) had backed up everything. He’s always my hero!! So the family’s genealogical work I’ve been working on the past few years is ‘still here’!
The computer store is only open 4 days a week, so next week we plan go to town for a new one. Am on my laptop – which I use only when traveling.
We have ‘another’ baby roadrunner who is already quite mischievous (aren’t they all?!). He (or she) already has been coming the past week or so to roost at night when we’re out on our swing at sunset. They sure learn “the drill” at an early age.
Look forward to catching on up everyone’s news!
Love to you all,
Elizabeth
Look forward to catching up on everyone’s news. Love to you all, Elizabeth
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Elizabeth.Happy to hear all is well with you.Hope you can get a brand new computer.Delighted to know you have another baby roadrunner.Love and hugs.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Elizabeth,
Great to hear from you and congratulations on the new young’un — another baby roadrunner! How exciting! :-)
Good luck computer shopping!
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Elizabeth:
So good to have you back. Please keep us posted on the spunky little roadrunner. Beep, beep. Love and Hugs, JB
Donna Z
Dear Elizabeth,
I am so glad to have you back! I bet that new baby Road Runner is adorable.
It’s great that you will have your new computer soon and that we will all be able to keep in better touch with you again.
Take care, my friend!
Elizabeth
Dear Sheena and Marshall and Judy and Donna and Zenyatta and Z Family,
Thank you all for you kind words and encouragement! I love Zenny (I know we all do!). I think of you all as part of my family whom I’ve also grown to love over the years. Love to come ‘here’ early every morning to ‘hear’ Zenny’s news and catch up on everyone’s news and comments. Probably all of us on Zenny’s site who daily come to her blog feel that way about each other. I think I’ve been on the website about 5 years or so . . . doesn’t time just fly by?! Thank you all again, and as always I wish and pray for you all to have a great Wednesday! with much love, Elizabeth
PS Last evening at sunset, baby RR of course was already ‘in bed’ up in the tree, and we had several birds and 9 cottontails come for their daily ‘evening snack’ (chopped carrots, apple peelings, parsley & carrots) and a last drink (from the water pans) just before dark. Then they bounce off into the bushes and trees for ‘bedtime’.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Add me to the “glad you’re back” group, Elizabeth :-)
judy berube
Dear Elizabeth:
Seems a peaceful, serene place you live in. Love your descriptions of the wildlife.
I feel the same about the wonderful Z’ster friends I’ve made in this special place. It does feel like a big, loving family. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Highland Reel, Caravaggio and Churchill are set to join the famous stallions at Coolmore Ireland next year.Good luck boys!
sheena.davies(wales)
Caravaggio’s fee €35,000
Bluegrass Girl
Please read article for details. BGG
Caravaggio Leads Trio Retiring to Coolmore Ireland
TDN Monday, October 30, 2017
Coolmore Ireland will stand a new trio of MG1SWs for the 2018 season led by MG1SW sprinter Caravaggio (Scat Daddy–Mekko Hokte, by Holy Bull), who landed wins in the G1 Keeneland Phoenix S. at The Curragh and Royal Ascot’s G1 Commonwealth Cup.
Later in article
Dual Guineas hero Churchill (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}–Meow {Ire}, by Storm Cat) will retire to Coolmore Ireland for 2018, but still has at least an engagement at the Breeders’ Cup.
And later in same article
Globetrotting veteran Highland Reel (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}–Hveger (Aus), by Danehill), will also retire to Coolmore Ireland for 2018 season for an undisclosed fee. The Irish highweight at 11-14 furlongs in 2016, the GI Breeders’ Cup Turf victor is one of the most well-traveled runners for Aidan O’Brien and Coolmore, …
http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/churchill-leads-trio-retiring-to-coolmore-ireland/
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Wishing the boys Happy, Healthy, Long lives. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Contrary to rumours on twitter Willie Mullins says Douvan is fine.Rumours scare me.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Hope all is well.Marsha arrived at Del Mar yesterday morning a first runner for Sir Mark Prescott in the Breeders cup.Sh will take on Lady Aurelia.Sir Mark flies out thursday Marsha has settled down well.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugsSheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Glad Marsha has settled in. Should be a wonderful BC. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Stay comfy and cozy. Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Celeste/Massachusetts
Arrogate has post position 1 for the Classic. What do you all think of this? I think if he gets a good start out of the gate he should be ok.
Thoughts?
judy berube
Dear Celeste:
Yes, I agree, a good start at the break and good racing luck and he should be OK. This BCC field is a very talented one. Love and Hugs, JB
Celeste/Massachusetts
Yes Judy, should be quite an exciting race. Safe trip for all horses and jockeys.
judy berube
Dear Celeste:
Yes, safe and sound all. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Breaking news this lunchtime Frankel’s stud fee has been increased to £175.000.I must have a word with my bank manager!!!!
Bluegrass Girl
Mike E. Smith Entries Breeders’ Cup
November 3 – Del Mar
Leading Score Wgt-119 Race 1 Damascus S.
Moon Dash Wgt-122 Race 6 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (Gr 1)
Mor Spirit Wgt-126 Race 7 Las Vegas Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (Gr 1)
Abel Tasman Wgt-121 Race 9 Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (Gr 1)
November 4 – Del Mar
Goldy Espony (FR) Wgt-121 Race 1 Goldikova S. (Gr 2)
Caledonia Road Wgt-122 Race 4 14 Hands Winery Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (Gr 1)
Unique Bella Wgt-122 Race 6 Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (Gr 1)
Birdie Gold Wgt-121 Race 7 Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (Gr 1)
Drefong Wgt-126 Race 8 TwinSpires Breeders’ Cup Sprint (Gr 1)
Home of The Brave (IRE) Wgt-126 Race 9 Breeders’ Cup Mile (Gr 1)
Arrogate Wgt-126 Race 12 Breeders’ Cup Classic (Gr 1)
Source: Equibase
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Wow!! Guess he’ll be having a busy two days :-)
Donna Z
Thank you for the list of Mike’s mounts for the Breeders’ cup races, BGG.
I just emailed Mike to wish him luck and to let him know that I will be watching and cheering him on from Colonie, NY via television.
I did let him know that I will be rooting for Lady Eli in the F&M Turf, Biscuits in the Sprint and Gun Runner in the Classic.
judy berube
Dear BGG:
Our Mikey’s a popular guy. Thanks for the info. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Not surprised Frankel’s stud fee has increased; so many beautiful, winning babies. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Tragically, again prayers needed for innocents killed and injured in NY City attack and their families. RIP. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
What a world.
Thoughts and prayers for those injured, those killed and those who mourn. We love you, NYC.
May the departed rest in peace, and the survivors be comforted.
Darlene Daniels
Judy,
So very sad and tragic. Sadly and frightening how frequent these awful events are becoming. God help us. RIP to those who lost their lives and prayers for comfort and peace to their families and loved ones.
sheena.davies(wales)
My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families in NYC.Our enemies live amongst us….RIP
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.I am amazed Nathaniel’s fee is only £20,000 and he sired Enable.A real bargain.Hope the weather has improved with you.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Darlene Daniels
Dear Z and Z family/friends,
Any one know anything about Max? We miss you Max and with the BC getting so close and Gun Runner and Biscuits in the races, it is not good we are not hearing anything from you. Hoping and praying you are well. Please check in when you can.
Darlene Daniels
p.s. Zenny, I cant wait to see what the annual Zenyatta Celebration event has in store for us this year. Maybe this is the year I win and finally get to meet you! What a dream come true that will be. Zenyatta, my angel, I love you forever.
Anne N Bonner
HI Donna,
I’d love to send a good -luck email to Mike. I assume he doesn’t publish his personal email address, but is there a public location I can send to?
Very cool that he has agreed to wear a camera on his helmet for NBC sports!
Thanks!
Annie B.
Donna Z
Dear Ann B,
Mike gave me his private email when I gave him a birthday gift when I saw him at Saratoga this past August. I do not know how I could send it to you privately since we cannot connect directly to each other.
If you are on Facebook, you could try to contact him on his Facebook page. I haven’t tried this because I do not do Facebook. He used to have a website, but I do not find it any more.
Good luck if you try the Facebook route! Sorry I can’t help you any better than this.
sheena.davies(wales)
On this day in 2005 our beloved Best Mate collapsed and died at Exeter.He was the racehorse that reignited my love of the sport after my mother’s long illness.He was one of the most beautiful horse’s I have ever had the pleasure to watch.I would shed tears just looking at him.The first horse since the immortal Arkle to win 3 Cheltenham Gold cups his ashes are buried near the winning post.Always sad he never got to enjoy a gentle old age but he left us wanting more…Sleep tight cariad bach.RIP
‘The heart hath it’s own memory and in it are enshrined the precious keepsakes’
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Thank you for the beautiful post in tribute to Best Mate. Your writing brought tears — such a lovely, moving quotation. Sorry I never got to see him run. RIP Best Mate, we lost you much too soon.
Hugs and Love
sue/Va
I will say extra prayers that I will be a winner in the contest this year to meet Our (My) beloved Queen. Power up sweet, girl…we share the same birthday and I believe a meeting with you is in the stars!
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Nice tribute to Best Mate. RIP. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
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)
Dear Judy and Marshall.I am sure you could find Matey’s races on you-tube.Mikey offered to take Frankie surfing!Frankie brought the rain to Del Mar.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs.SheenaXOrdered my Dyfi calendar today!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
I just watched Best Mate’s 3 Cheltenham Gold Cup races. Brilliant jumping and strong determination. He was amazing! Such a tragic loss.
Thanks for posting about him; he certainly deserves to be remembered and revered.
Hugs and Love
Brenda Springer
Darlene, If you win please don’t forget your Canadian friend.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Or your Ohio friend :-)
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Judy, So hope you get to see Hudson Thursday. Give her a hug from me.
judy berube
Dear Peggy:
Planning to visit Hudson Friday morning. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Just in case I’m not back before Breeder’s Cup weekend. So many prayers said for safety for all. Pray so hard for everyone to be OK. Have a few I’ld like to just say you all be good and love you so much. Forever Unbridled, Gunnevera, Gun Runner, Bisquits, World Approval, Black Jack Cat, Wonder Cadot, Beach Patrol, your so much in my heart. To all horses and Jockeys. God Speed, All come back to the barns safely. Love, Peggy
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Lady Ely, Be Safe. Love ya.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Max, We miss you.