Happy Friday!
Today’s extra special edition of Friday Photos features Zenyatta and her new Medaglia d’Oro filly photographed by Alys Emson.
We’re on our way to Lane’s End to meet this adorable girl—and to share more photos and video footage with you.
Enjoy!
-Team Z
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Hope this works; went back to original photo site. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.dropshots.com/littlebigred/date/2017-05-20/08:45:34
https://www.dropshots.com/littlebigred/date/2017-05-20/08:46:17
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Success!The others said Private.Oh Charlie looks so handsome.Wishing him all the best in his new career.Love and hugs.No chick at the Dyfi yet and the webcam at Loch Garten is off.
Max
That coat is definitely cashmere. He’s looking mighty fine.
shirleeinindy
Judy,
I could see these. He sure is a handsome dude! Good luck to them in his new job.
judy berube
Dear Sheena, Max and Shirlee:
Thank you so much. Proud of my boy! Love and Hugs, JB
Lindal
Very nice and poised duo. Dressage is a difficult discipline to concur for both horse and rider. I know, I dabbled in it years ago. Fun and very rewarding. Lindal
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
He looks great, Judy! So glad you could be there :-)
Ann NC
He looks so handsome and proud! Great photos. Thank you, JB. Love to all.
judy berube
Dear Lindal, Sandy and Ann:
He was happy with himself, I think. Love that boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
Charlie is just beautiful and looks so well in dressage mode! Glad you persisted, and the photos came through. Always appreciate photos/videos of sweet Charlie!
Hugs and Love
judy berube
My Dear Marshall:
Thank you for your sweet comments and your patience. Love and Hugs to You, Bailey and Smudge
sheena.davies(wales)
Our boy Frankel has sired his 1st classic winner as Soul Stirring wins the Japanese oaks in fine style.Ridden by Christophe Lemaire who rode her mother Stacelita to success in the Prix Diane in 2009.She has already won over1.9 million in prize money.Proud daddy!!!
http://www.facebook.com/frankelwatch/
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Congrats to SS and Frankel. What great legacy this beautiful boy is creating. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
This is the perfect name for this gorgeous girl — she does “stir the soul” indeed! Congrats to Soul Stirring and all connections as well as to her proud parents, Frankel and Stacelita.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Bob no1 arrived safely at 12.45pm!I had been watching until about 12 30pm missed again.Congratulations Monty and Glesni.Croeso i un bach byd.
http://www.facebook.com/dyfiospreyproject/
Elizabeth in NM
Dear Sheena,
The translation I found was ‘welcome to one small world’. Is that correct or ‘close’ to correct? Love that you’re sending this beautiful message to Monty and Glesni. Hope you have a beautiful day today. with love, Elizabeth
sheena.davies(wales)
It’s “Welcome to the world Little one”Welsh is difficult to translate2nd chick is on the way.We are also promised good weather for the week.Have a lovely week Love and hugs
Ann NC
Congrats to Cloud Computing on his Preakness win. Wow, he looks like a solid race horse! Rock solid boy there! Very impressive win! Biscuits, send that boy a special order of your special delights. On to the Belmont.
Max
Cloud is already back at Belmont and is looking very good relaxing in his stall. NYRA has a video up. Handsome fellow. He can call Biscuits directly for provisions. He’s at Belmont too, maybe a barn over?
Chad B has yet to decide if Cloud will race in the Belmont. Not ruled out, but it seems that 12 furlongs may not be ideal for the Cloud.
judy berube
Dear Ann and Max:
So glad to know Cloud is back at Belmont safely and well. Maybe he and Biscuits will converse by phone?
Max, agree, think it would be best to give this Beauty some well deserved R & R and pick another spot for him. Trust CB to do what’s best for him. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Did Chad say in the interview, Cloud C had been with 3 other trainers? Maybe was hearing things at that point? Anyway, biscuits pour on the molasses! ? love to all. Mini Z, bet you are running and keeping Mom busy. Precious baby girl! ❤️
judy berube
Dear Ann:
I didn’t see the interview, so I don’t know. But, I did check his Equibase chart and his first race, which he won, at Aqueduct in February this year lists Chad Brown as his trainer. So all his races have been with CB as trainer. Maybe before he actually raced, he might have been in training with others. He’s had only 4 starts: 2 wins, 1 second and 1 third. What a great accomplishment for this youngster winning the Preakness. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Good for Glesni and Monty; excellent health for the little chick. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams to all of you. Love and Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
pam homeier
I am more and more impressed with Uncle Mo kids! They seem to do a lot of winning. Does Zenyatta match up with him at all?
Elizabeth in NM
Dear Pam,
Would love to know that also. Hope you have a wonderful day. with love, Elizabeth
sheena.davies(wales)
Gunnevera bled in the Preakness and will have a break before racing at Saratoga during the summer Caravaggio is back with a bang at Naas today.
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Peggy and I thought that something wasn’t right; he never fired, that explains why. Power Up beautiful boy. Will look for you at Saratoga. Congrats Caravaggio. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Judy, So So glad Gunn is heading home to Florida. He will probably get some good R&R. Bet Classic Empire might be jealous though, if he has to go on to New York. I think he loves Ocala. I just wonder if he has a girlfriend there. LOL
judy berube
Dear Peggy:
Too cute. Maybe we can listen in on a phone conversation between Gunny and Classic Empire (Max)???? Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Sheena, Peggy, Ann, Max, Shirlee, Elizabeth, Sandy and Z Fans:
Angela sent me a video of Charlie competing in Dressage, but it is very blurry and not clear so I won’t share it here. I could see that he has a very proud strut; not yet lifting his front feet high enough, but looking quite magnificent. The girls said he was very well behaved and although he hasn’t been vanned since coming to the farm five years ago, walked right on. Don’t know if the girls will continue with the training, but I think they and Charlie enjoyed the experience. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy:So happy to hear Charlie enjoyed himself.Hope the girls will continue with dressage.Love and hugs Sheena
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
I think it would be good for him. Hoping he can go back in the large paddock with his Buds and be able to run, which he loves to do. Maybe the training and competition will keep him from getting bored and he won’t feel the need to restyle tails and manes. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Judy, Just a beautiful picture of Charlie. Gorgeous member of the Chestnut Club.
judy berube
Dear Peggy:
Yes, we have some gorgeous Chestnut Club members! Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
PC is a smart boy. We are so proud of him.❤️
judy berube
My Dear Friend Ann:
Thank you for being so sweet and always so kind. So happy to know you. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy:It was extremely touching to see Monty feeding Glesni this evening.Sadly there is no sign of Odin and 2 chicks have died. EJ has disposed of them and the remaining one will not live much longer.They do not think Odin has gone because of human actionsHe may have been scared off by male intruders.Hopefully EJ will find another partner.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Good boy Monty. RIP little chicks; poor babies, Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
PS: Sheena, Willow was due on the 15th, so Angela thinks within the next week or so she will have her foal. Praying Mom and Baby are safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Prayers for Willow and hoping for an easy foaling.Love and hugs.
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Me too. Love and Hugs, JB
Sally Blank (cherishes Z and her foals)
Every time I get to come here Zenyatta I see the most precious two horses; you and baby z.
I am reminded so often how you became the greatest racing mare too. You are and will always be my forever love and forever no. 1 racing star.
God bless you and all
Love you with kisses and to all of your sons,
ZPrincess and dear Sir
Auntie Sally B
Sally Blank (cherishes Z and her foals)
Hi all; I just got back from a very wet and rainy stay up North at our cabin in Wi. What was exciting was the anticipation of the Preakness Race. I thought for sure Always Dreaming was in contest with Classic Empire. WOW, it did not happen. Congrats to Cloud. I personally did not like the commentators comment that it had to be running the easier rail with a difference in slop from the rest that Always Dreaming won the KD. I disagree. Always Dreaming ran with power and stamina and excelled in that race that is why he won. This is why having a Triple Crown winner is such a dream!!
He did not have the stamina two weeks later and I believe Cloud ran his first race of the triple crown races. Classic Empire had his stamina for his second race but fell short to a fresh horse. So what do they make of that? I am so happy most of all that no horse or rider was injured that I am aware of. It just makes me mad when commentators make statements that can not be contradicted on TV.
God bless all the horses and riders who now run in the Belmont. I hope all of you enjoyed watching the Preakness too.
luv n hugs, Sally B
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sally,
I agree with you — seems to be poor form to belittle a great performance by saying the winner had it easy on the rail. Always Dreaming owned that Derby this year! Cloud Computing was outstanding yesterday in the Preakness! Huge Congratulations to both horses and connections on their brilliant wins. I, too, am happy that each one seems to have finished in good shape. Lookin at Lee finished in fourth — not bad coming from behind.
Sorry that Gunnevera had bleeding issues, and hope he regains full capabilities so he can race another day. Power Up, G!!
Hugs and Love
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Marshall, Praying so hard for Gunn to be OK. Love this boy. Sure wish I could see this boy on his way back to Florida, but bummers he will probably travel back 95 to Florida from Baltimore. 95’s on the east side of Georgia and I am by Interstate 75 South Central Ga. Sure do want to see him one day.
judy berube
Dear Marshall and Peggy:
Hope Gunny feels better soon and this rest should do the trick. He’ll come back strong. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Sally:
Always Dreaming ran a brilliant Kentucky Derby. He’s joined an exclusive club. Happy for him and his team.
Horses are not machines and I think the commentators would do well to remember that; hope he just had an off day and not anything else. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Judy, So over the moon with Senior’s run yesterday in the Preakness. A gorgeous and talented boy getting better and better.
judy berube
Dear Peggy:
Me too. You brought him to my attention early. He closed really well in the Preakness. The Belmont should suit him. Gorgeous boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Peggy,
Yes, Senior Investment did very well indeed in the Preakness. Great run, SI!!
He is a looker, too.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
2nd chick on the way at the Dyfi.Sadly all three have died at Loch Garten but at least EJ can fish for herself now and maybe find another partner.
Elizabeth in NM
Dear Sheena,
These little babe’s are so fragile. We have so many birds here at our home ‘sanctuary’. I’m always amazed when the little ones do make it. Right
now our bunnies are ‘ruling’ – babies abound! We have a momma flycatcher that makes a nest every year now by our front door. So we have to go out through the back door or open the garage door and go out. I think our neighbors probably do think we’ve ‘gone to the birds’ . . . and we have – not to mention the bunnies, squirrels.
Hope you have a lovely day. with love, Elizabeth
sheena.davies(wales)
So sad to see negative comments on Loch Garten’s FB.As we all know Nature can be very beautiful or extremely sad.No new partner would have adopted EJ’s chicks He would have killed them so she has a much better chance of finding another male now and maybe breed next year.The same happened at Rutland back in 2014 when 33(11) a much stronger bird took over from 28(10) and pushed the eggs out of the nest.We have Aran at Glaslyn who has two partners and 5 chicks on the way so far he is coping only lost one egg to a carrior crow.It really is fascinating to watch.Have a beautiful day.
judy berube
Dear Elizabeth:
Love your descriptions of your surroundings and observation of all the birds and little creatures. Sounds like a lovely, peaceful place. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Sad. Nature can be brutal sometimes. RIP little ones. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Churchill has been ruled out of the Epsom Derby and will run in the Irish 2000 guineas.Gerald Mosse has been retained by Phoenix thoroughbreds and has been over in Newmarket this weekend with Jeremy Noseda where 8 of their horses are stabled including a Street Sense colt.I will always remember the photo of Gerald in tears when our beloved Red Cadeaux broke down in the Melbourne cup in 2015.A gentleman of the sport.
Ray Lopez, San Diego
Hi
It’s been 10 days since we got a update on Zenyatta and the Filly.
Rosemary McCauley
Ray Lopez, Go on Instagram to see two photos posted six days and seven days ago. There may be some on facebook, but I am not on Facebook and can’t say anything about whether or not there are photos there.
sheena.davies(wales)
No nothing new on FB.I am hoping for some news about the filly too and hopefully photos.
andrej
hello :-) Zenny and filly :-) , how Royal Mo :-) :-( feel himself ? , Coz :-) well workout may20 , 2017 santa anita 5f in 1:03,80 handyly 64th horse from 67 horses , first 4f in 51,04 , Coz :-) you are long coat horse of cool and lil cold rainy weather , your fetlock joints are thin , Zi :-) you are lower height horse than Coz :-) and mom Zenny :-) , your store of power is lower than their , Zi :-) your legs are thin , you need long free space in front of your soft nose , you need to increase and to decrease speed very glidely , Coz :-) Zi :-) and Gormley :-) your quiet middle time is 4f in 50,20 when day temperature is 15C 59F and 4f in 51,04 when day temperature is 26C 78F , Coz :-) Zi :-) and Gormley :-) in some part think about your health mares fillyes foals , course is not sloppy :-(
andrej
Royal Mo :-) :-( if you can lil to walk , surface is soft and streight , vets allow try to be lil time on clean air on green grass :-) , slowly drink enough amount of clean not cold water :-) , Coz :-) Zi :-) Gormley :-) Gunnevera :-) :-( have good long rest walk on air with groom eat apples pears care of your health may be hazel bushes are near to eat leaves :-) :-)
judy berube
Dear andrej:
Lovely posts; good advice. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Time has been called on the stellar career of Solow winner of 5 group 1’sin 2015.He was back in training but has showed none of his sparkle.He is well and will spend his retirement at the Wertheimers stud Haras Saint Leonard.He injured his leg preparing to defend his turf crown in Dubai last year.One of their favourite memories is of him winning the Queen Anne at Royal Ascot in 2015 because their champion mare Goldikova had also won the same race.He will have a wonderful life now but will be sorely missed on the racecourse.Au RevoirX
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Very sad – even I know who he is.
Max
Solow is a 7 year old gray gelding and had a rather long racing career, mostly because of that fact. He had a lot of success on the track and he’s retiring at the stud farm of one of the richest and most successful racing families in the world. He should have a very good life there. That’s pretty far from sad. Getting your career cut short like Royal Mo or his dad before him is more akin to sad.
sheena.davies(wales)
He must be well known Sandy!LoLxx
sheena.davies(wales)
Did I mention sad?I just said he would be missed and he will.
sheena.davies(wales)
Now I saw Sandy’s message mentioning sad.
Max
We should all be as lucky as Solow. He’s retiring under the care of the people who own Chanel. He’ll never want to anything.
judy berube
Happy, healthy retirement Solow. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
OK folks – perhaps I overstated the case. I agree that a situation like Royal Mo’s is much worse – just sorry to see a horse lose his sparkle as Sheena said (especially one I actually had seen race).
Max
Think of the horse couture blankets that Solow will get. Karl Lagerfeld is the design director for Chanel. He’s also a lover of animals. His cat is celebrity cat famous.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Thanks for a look on the bright side of this :-)
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy;A serious incident at Manchester Arena tonight lots of police and fire engines.A bang was heard.Just heard a number of fatalities.Typical of these terrorists killing the innocent.Sickening.
The 2nd egg is due to hatch any minute Glesni is so fidgety and we raised £2000 towards a defibrillator for the observatory.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Donna Alsabrook
Prayers for Manchester and the innocent lives lost and their families. It is truly sickening.
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Prayers for the innocents and their families. Horrible. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Marshall (NC Broad)
Prayers and condolences to all Manchester victims and families. Such cruel and evil acts keep happening and are done by horribly dark twisted beings. Totally heartless.
Rest in Peace innocents. So very sorry.
Love, MP
sheena.davies(wales)
Croeso i un bach byd Chick no 2 safely arrived at 11.12pm.So confusing over here with the explosion in Manchester continual breaking news.RIP the innocent victims.
Barbie Taylor
I too, am wondering about Zenny and baby Z. Someone previously made a comment about the little filly having a club left foot. Is this true? If so, I wonder if and when a farrier will start treating her to correct the problem if there is one. I am so thankful to the Mosses for sharing Zenyatta, Cosmic One, Ziconic and the new Princess with all of us. Praying for all of them, Gormley and Royal Mo too,
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Prayers for the people of Manchester. When will it end.
Max
Until the end of this world. These are attacks on our way of life and on our faith. They have been going on in one form or another for 2017 years. But these terrorists like the ones who came before them and those yet to come will never conquer us. Instead we will steadfastly go on. Look to the light.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Max, your absolutely right.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
More Tears, Just heard that Devil His Due has passed. 28 years old. Affirmities of Old Age. This was one absolutely gorgeous boy. Almost solid black. A Black Beauty for sure. Pray to see you again one day. Be with God now. Love you forever.
judy berube
Dear Peggy:
RIP beautiful DHD. Run free in God’s Heaven. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Peggy,
Devil his Due was truly stunning. He definitely was a “black beauty” or pretty darn close to it. At least he did have senior years though. Condolences to all connections.
RIP gorgeous boy.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Z, looking so forward to more photos and maybe a video of you and your Beautiful Baby Girl. Happy Dreams All. Love You. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Roberta Gonzalez
It’s so nice to see our girl as a happy mother loving her baby again. She is so loving and attentive; she really enjoys being a mother so much! I notice that her fools all have her intelligence and curiosity. I’m so happy for her.
sheena.davies(wales)
A very sad day in the UK with 22 confirmed dead including children.A bomb exploded in the foyer after an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester arena.The death toll most probably will rise.My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families today as we all grieve.When the world wake up?
sheena.davies(wales)
Wishing darling Istabraq a very Happy 25th birthday.He looks wonderful at JP’s Martinstown stud and has a beautiful cake to celebrate his special day.Oh,the memories of his fabulous Champion hurdle wins.Love you alwaysX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Happy Birthday Isty. Sheena, thank you for all the info you post for us on Euro horses. Love learning about them. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann Maree / Tennessee
Sheena, thanks for reminding us about the wonderful Istabraq’s birthday! Abigail Anderson’s blog post about him is one of my favorites. https://thevaulthorseracing.wordpress.com/2011/02/23/secretariats-heart-the-story-of-istabraq/
sheena.davies(wales)
One of my favourites too Ann Maree.Thank you for sharing it again.Hugs
Marshall (NC Broad)
Happy Birthday to Istabraq!
Hope you get some special treats, handsome boy.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
The death has been announced of the actor Sir Roger Moore after a short battle with cancer.Well known as James Bond in the 70’s and early 80’s I remember him playing Simon Templer in the popular TV series “The Saint”He spent his later years travelling the globe as an UNICEF ambassador.RIP
judy berube
RIP Sir Roger. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
I, too, remember “The Saint” and enjoyed that series very much — revealing my age for sure. Sir Roger Moore was very suave and debonair. A truly nice man with a giving heart.
Rest in Peace, Sir Roger.
Hugs and Love
DONNA MAY
Looking back at the date she was bred last year, wouldn’t Zenny have foaled earlier than May 9th? I know its not an exact science but even I know that a 12 month gestation plus a week is a little bit much. Just wondering about that and if the thought on who she will be bred to this year has been expressed yet?
judy berube
Dear Donna May:
I know, there was an announcement that Z was bred to Md’O on May 2, 2016, but that mating apparently was not successful and Z was covered again in June 2016. So our new Beautiful Baby Girl arrived this May. Love and Hugs, JB