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Happy Birthday, Zenyatta!

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm

Today is Zenyatta’s 13th birthday, and she celebrated with her pals from Lane’s End Farm. There were cookies, cupcakes, and cards from fans around the world. Happy birthday to Queen Z and our boy Ziconic too!

-Team Z

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm

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      Dear BGG,

      The link didn’t work. “Sorry this page doesn’t exist” is the message I got.
      Thanks anyway!

      Hugs and Love

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        Sorry Marshall, no idea what happened

        BREEDERS’ CUP AND NBC SPORTS GROUP ANNOUNCE 2017 BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE TELEVISION SCHEDULE
        TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017
        New York (April 11, 2017) – The Breeders’ Cup and NBC Sports Group today announced the 2017 “Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Win and You’re In, presented by Lane’s End Farm and America’s Best Racing” television schedule of 11 live programs featuring 17 qualifying races and other major stakes on the road to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
        http://www.breederscup.com/media-center/press-releases/2017-04-11

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      Thanks for the post, BGG. Steve Haskin’s analysis of the KD Hopefuls is always interesting and very informative.

      Hugs and Cheers

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    Dear Sheena:

    Goodnight. Arthur got a well deserved welcome home! Well done. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI 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.

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    Dear Judy:Arthur got to parade at Kelso monday and drew a huge crowd.Fair Eva Frankel’s daughter is heading straight for the 1000 guineas no prep race.According to Roger she has grown over the winter.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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    Dear Judy, Thank you so much for posting the beautiful pictures of Malibu Moon & Gormley and Uncle Mo & Royal Mo!!!! I am so happy for Mr. & Mrs. Moss and John Sherriffs!!! I love the Kentucky Derby and I wish the best for both boys!!!

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    Ann Maree I really identified with the words in your post.with Z ,John , Gormley, Mo and the whole Team including Lane’s End. Good trips, health and love to all.xoxoxo

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    Dear Judy:Frankel got his first Irish winner today San Remo.He is trained by Aidan.Also Monarch’s Glen won a real beauty.His 2 fillies Lady Frankel and Toulifaut are up against the mighty Goldikova’sdaughter Terrakova in the Prix de la grotte on sunday.Terrakova is by Galileo.Holywell the chaser has been retired and Arthur will be at Musselburgh on Saturday,His stable lass needs to pick up her trophy She had stayed with him in the cooling down area.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Thank you so much for this video of RA. She looks wonderful; wanted to see her take off running in the paddock.

      Congrats to Frankel, San Remo and Monarch’s Glen. Godspeed Lady Frankel, Toulifaut and Terrakova. Happy retirement Holywell and happy travels Arthur.

      When I went into the link to view the RA video, I saw a lovely photo of Stella Wind. Will post it below. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Willow and all the Sweeties

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      Thank you, Judy B.
      Love this girl. She broke her maiden in MD and has had a great run of it.
      May she have continued love and success.
      Believe she has that Diva look, like 2 others we know and love.

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        Dear Ann:

        Oh, I didn’t realize that. She’s just gorgeous and, you’re so right; she’s got the DIVA Eyes! Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI 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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    Good Morning!
    I was speaking with my mom this morning and she mentioned a filly in Australia who has gone undefeated in quite a few races and wondered if I knew anything about her. No, I dont! Have been too busy at work to watch TVG enough to hear about her. I know it is not Black Caviar as the winning filly is still running. Any idea who she is? How can I learn more about her?
    Thanks. I knew that if I asked this group of horse lovers and those with lots of experience in the racing world, I would get the news about this “mystery” Australian filly!
    Of course, my mom could have heard a reference to Black Caviar and did not know she has retired.
    Thanks!

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    How lucky I was !! Here i am on halloween with Zenyatta and her then exercise rider Steve and just before Zenyatta left Barn 55 at Hollywood park to race Blame and then got to Lane’s End to be a broodmare. So lucky i was.

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    Any suggestions how I can get the photo of Zenyatta onto a blog posting. It is now sitting on my desktop. so, I hope I am half way there???

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      Dear Marilyn:

      I use Dropshot.com. You can register for free and after you sign in, you can then upload the photo from your desktop by clicking on the heading UPLOAD and dragging the photo to the Dropshot Upload page that will pop up. Good luck. Looking forward to seeing it. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Winx’s classy jockey Hugh Bowman has taken over the no 1 spot from Ryan Moore.We won’t get to see the mighty daughter of Street Cry until the autumn when Winx aims for a 3rd Cox’s plate.Congratulations to Hugh.
    Simenon makes his US debut on Saturday in the Block House handicap.Trained now by Ricky Hendricks(sp).He raced on the flat and NH over here..

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      Dear Sheena:

      Congrats to beautiful Winx; Papa Street Cry must be so proud. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI and DC:

    Z, hoping you are comfy and cozy. Happy Dreams all. Love You. Hugs, JB

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

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    Dear Judy:Hope Ziconic runs well on sunday.One of the mares rescued at Hillside sanctuary had twin foals on April 7th.Both are doing well.Early days but the signs are good.I couldn’t believe Spot the Difference is 24 now.He was in JT McNamara’s tribute during the festival.Having a great life at Martinstown.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Willow Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Me too. Wow, twins; hope they and Mom continue to do well. Happy Birthday Spot The Difference. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Max:

      OMG, this is incredible. So happy that Big Mama wasn’t hurt; there was a lot of traffic at that time of the morning. She’s beautiful; she looks like a TB. Sure moves like one. Thanks for sharing. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Her owner says that she was a rescue race horse. He’s owned her for about 5 years. She escaped when someone else opened the door of her stall this am. Glad it all turned out okay. She ate the police guy’s lunch too. Carrots. The Phili police may need to arm themselves with carrots.

        • I am sure glad it all turned out okay, too. Big Mama had quite a run — 5 miles, Wow! A very exciting morning for all concerned. Great that the police gave her a police escort which kept her and everyone safe. Carrots – they’re not just for salads anymore! ?

          Thanks for sharing this video, Max.

          Hugs and Cheers

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      Dear Sheena:

      Thank you so much for this hysterically funny update on Hovis. Glad he’s getting paddock time. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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      Dear Sheena,

      Thanks for the “Hovis humor” today! What a performance our boy gave — poor Dad.
      I am happy that he gets to be in a small paddock now, too. Yay!

      Hugs and Love

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      Dear Sheena:

      Thanks for this news on COZ. Maybe he’ll be racing soon. Safe and Sound First Prince. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and DC:

    Have a pleasant evening and Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

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

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      Stellar Wind Sweeps By to Take Apple Blossom
      By Jeremy Balan The Blood-Horse April 14, 2017
      Stellar Wind’s résumé leading up to her 5-year-old season was already, well, stellar.
      She earned a championship, defeated four-time champion Beholder twice, and won six graded stakes overall—but she added a line to her accomplishments April 14 at Oaklawn Park.
      http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/221005/stellar-wind-sweeps-by-to-take-apple-blossom?

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      Dear Judy B.,

      Thanks for the video of the Apple Blossom, and Big Congrats to Stellar Wind!

      Dear BGG,

      Thanks for the nice article about Stellar Wind and her win in the Apple Blossom.

      Hugs and Love to all

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      Judy and BGG,
      Thanks for the post on the Apple Blossom. What a race for Curlin’s girls. Stellar Wind seems to have that killer instinct and Victor used the whip very little. She seemed to do it with ease. Terra Promessa did very well also. I think Stellar Wind has inherited Beholder’s crown.

      Good luck to all the horses running today. Very anxious to see Classic Empire.

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      Thanks, BGG and JB. Congrats to Stellar Wind and her connections. Beautiful race. Of course my cheering sent all critters into hiding.

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