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Happy Birthday, Zenyatta!

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

Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday Dear Zenyatta
Happy Birthday to You!

Scroll down for photos of Zenyatta’s birthday party at Lane’s End.

Happy Easter, everyone!

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 Judy,

    Oh my goodness, I goofed calling the new “foal” a filly! ESP maybe? Ha! Ha! So sorry, I should proof my text better before posting. But no matter, colt or filly, we are all going to love it and it’s going to have a good pedigree on both sides with some super star relatives. Can’t wait until he or she arrives.

    Would love to see some recent pictures of Z’s one year old filly and Ziconic.

    Thanks so much,
    Barbie

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    On this day in 1978 the most successful mare in NH history was born.Her name was Dawn Run.Not known for ladylike manners Willie Mullins’ mother describes her as the most ferocious horse in their yard.Indeed she loved to bite the horses that raced against her.She was trained by Willie’s father Paddy and ridden mostly by his son Tony although controversially jocked off in favour of Jonjo O’Neill for the Gold cup.In fact her owner Charmian Hill rode in 3 of her races.She remains the only horse to win the Champion Hurdle.Irish Champion Hurdle,French Champion Hurdle and Aintree Hurdle in the same season and of course she is the only horse to have won a Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup at Cheltenham.A statue of her with Jonjo on board stands opposite Arkle.Anyone who has watched her Gold cup win cannot help but be swept away with the sheer emotion of it all.Most horses are put away after a gold cup but Dawn raced at Aintree and promptly fell.She went on to Punchestown and won but Charmian wanted more and sent her over to Auteuil for the French champion hurdle.Paddy did not want to race her but no one questioned Charmian .Dawn Run died from a broken neck on June 27th 1986.Her remains were never even returned to the land of her birth.I have always felt some people do not deserve to own champions.Dawn had surely done enough that season and needed rest but it is all part of history now and those heady days when a magnificent mare ruled the world of NH will remain in our hearts for always.I am sure you are kicking up a storm in Heaven.Love you alwaysX

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      I love the feisty horses. She sounds like a female Hastings. She certainly deserved a very good retirement. This must have broken many admirers’ hearts. RIP champion.

        • Surprised that you did not mention that Mullins won the trainer’s title in Ireland with a run from behind that is pure Zenyatta. Trailing all season, he saved his best for the last minute and totally overwhelmed his rival. And he did it without any riding assistance from the short guy.

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    Congratulations to Supasundae for winning the hurdle at Punchestown today.Samcro and Melon had crashing falls but were fine.Wishing the short guy’s sister Katie Walsh a happy retirement She was given a rousing send off by her fellow jockeys.

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      Sheena,
      Thanks for the video. He looks just amazing and is doing so well. Hope he stays with the De Sousas forever. Poor boy just need a job that occupied his mind and someone to understand him.

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    Dear Judy.So far 3J is on the nest tonight.She did’nt return until 4.31am this morning(friday)Surprised there was no nod to Scotland or Wales in the Royal name but then the Duke of Windsor was David so…Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Charles I and II were both from the House of Stuart. Scotland. Charles I was executed by Parliament and so began the republican period in British history.

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        I thought I would wait until the Finale before adding my congratulations for Mullins.He had such a super week at Punchestown.Ironic that the short guy should say that horses were replaceable there were plenty around to take his place this season!
        Charles is most probably recognised as an English name these days although it originates from France and Germany.Yes .I do recall the Stuart family and when the Germans took over in 1714.I would have liked a nod to the Welsh given the Cambridges will become Prince and Princess of Wales one day.
        Congratulations to Richard Johnson champion jockey this season again.

        • Many replacements indeed at the Festival. That’s amazing about Richard Johnson. I thought that Davey Russell would be the Irish champion jockey this year. He was the leader going into Punchestown.

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    Congratulations to Step Back from the Bradstock stables who won the bet365 under Jamie Moore.Good to see a small stable win.A very sad postscript to the Celebration Chase as the popular Ar Mad a fabulous front runner took a fatal fall.Gary Moore rushed to his stricken horse’s side.RIP Cariad bach
    Altior went on to win the race.I feel this horse wants further.The ground was against him today he is still unbeaten over fences.Nina Carberry has announced her retirement and gone out on a win with Josies Orders.Sad we have lost 2 of our best females this week.
    Congratulations to Nicky Henderson for winning the Trainer’s Title and across the Irish sea well done to the master Willie Mullins.A typical season of glory and sadness.On days like these I wonder why I love this sport so much but I do.Now for the Flat…..

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      Safe trip Mendelssohn! Don’t really understand why you didn’t come a bit sooner so that you could get more adjusted to new surroundings.

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        This is becoming more and more common and there is a rational.

        By coming in right on top of the race, the horse doesn’t have time to become affected by the significant change to his/her routine. In/race/out before the jet lag becomes an issue.

        Bring them in a couple of weeks early and they regress while they experience jet lag and have to work through it.

        So either send them 6 – 8 weeks in advance, which is incredibly costly, or come in on as tight a turn around schedule as quarantine will allow and avoid the issue entirely.

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      Dear Sheena, I dearly love this horse. A million good luck wishes sent his way. I just fell in love with him last year at the Breeders Cup. He’s been a favorite since. I felt so fortunate to get to see his sire Scat Daddy before he passed. So this is too, sentimental for me. He just might be my favorite for the Derby. I have heard good and negative comments about him. I so hope he proves the negative people wrong. I just believe with his pedigree on both sides he could just about run on anything.
      Travel Safely Mendelssohn. God Speed.

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      Safe travels for Team M. Demand the best snacks and good movies! Maybe watch a few Derby replays. Can’t wait.

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        Dear Sandy, Peggy, Sheena, Ann and Z Fans:

        Safe travels to Mendy and safe and sound all.

        The weather forecast looks good; now we have to wait for the post position draws. Great lineup of talented colts. Looking for that elusive long shot. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Judy,
          I am looking for that long shot too. I settled on Lookin At Lee last year and did well. Those darn Curlins are pulling at my heart strings. Perhaps Solomini will have some long odds. Instilled Regard if he is in.

        • Dear Shirlee:

          Solomini’s morning line odds are 30 to 1 (doubt he’ll go off that high) and Good Magic and Vino Rosso morning line odds are 12 to 1. They’ll probably go down. I’m looking at Combatant too. His ML odds are 50 to 1. So many to choose from. Good luck.

          Here’s the Past Performances. Love and Hugs, JB

          http://www.brisnet.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Derby18.pdf

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        Ann, Judy, Shirlee, Sheena, Sandy, Marshall, I bet Meindlessohn is really going to have some nice snacks on his trip across the pond. Wonder how many hours it takes to get here?

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    Dear Judy.Such an exciting day at the Dyfi with Gwynant seen back in Wales(Glaslyn and trying to mate with Blue 5F)plus a 3rd egg laid at around 10am.Emyr was recalling the time he got ringed with his sister.The egg was very pale I am sure Blue 24 frightened Glesni on the thursday before she laid.Wonderful Glesni’s first born son is back.Great to see the reception Cue Card got today but so sad for Ar Mad.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena,

      I am confused — did Glesni make it back to the Dyfi at last?
      Glad her son, Gwynant, came back.

      Have a nice Sunday.

      Hugs and Love

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        Dear Marshall.No Glesni did’nt make it so we have to assume she has perished.Her Rutland cousin Blue 3J is Monty’s new love and has laid 3 eggs.The Dyfi will chose a name for her soon.Gwynant was Glesni’s first born son in 2014 and this week he has turned up in Wales the image of his dad Monty.Love and Hugs

        • Thanks, Sheena.
          Guess I misunderstood your sentence above “The egg was very pale I am sure Blue 24 frightened Glesni on the thursday before she laid.” Also, earlier in another post (on the previous page, April 25) there was mention of Mrs. G laying her third. I mistakingly thought Glesni was referred to as Mrs. G.

          So sorry that Glesni is apparently gone — flown to the celestial realm, RIP.

          Hugs and Love

        • I remember thinking last year, at the end of the season when Blue 3J came to the nest that it was a portent. This was based off the fact that the same sort of situation happened between Nora’s final season and Glesni.

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    April 29

    Happy Birthday, My favorite horse “Quiet American”
    Hope you love your roses, they are looking up to heaven
    Tell Real Quiet they are for him too.
    I love you forever. Peggy

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    Happy birthday in heaven to the great Barbaro. He would have been 15 today! Such a tragic loss…gone WAY too soon. It would have been lovely to have little Barbaros running around…

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      Dear Kathy,

      Indeed. He could have been the next Triple Crown winner. I still donate to Penn Vet on 1/29 and 4/29, and will always do so in his memory.

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      Dear Kathy:

      He fought long and hard. One of the saddest days in racing when We lost the Great Barbaro. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Judy,
        I could be mistaken but I think his sire, the great Big D, passed away on the same day. Saw him at Three Chimneys a few years before his passing. From a distance as they would not let us go up to his paddock.

        • Dear Shirlee:

          You are right. I checked and they both passed on the 29th day, but of different months. The great Barbaro January 2007 and his majestic sire, Dynaformer, April 2012.

          Run pain free and happy in God’s Heaven Beauties. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Weather Forecast for KY Oaks & KY Derby
    Greg Reinhart @GregReinhart
    Definitely a good chance of some showers on Friday in Louisville, but Thursday and Saturday both look absolutely perfect. Wouldn’t call Friday a “washout,” but you’ll need rain gear and I’d expect both courses to be off a bit.
    9:34 AM – Apr 29, 2018

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      Dear BGG:

      Thanks for this info. “The Sun Shines Bright” on Saturday. Godspeed and safe and sound all. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Sheeena:

    Congrats Cracksman and Tiger Roll. Sad that Glesni may have passed, but it’s good to see Gwynant carrying on her line. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties

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

    Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB

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

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    Dear Marshall.Mrs G is the female osprey in Glaslyn further north she is about 17 now and her partner Aran has a Rutland mistress Blue 5F.Mrs G has laid 3 eggs this season too and Blue 5F has laid one.Love and hugs.

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      Dear Sheena,

      Thanks for straightening that out for me. My, those ospreys get around!
      Enjoy hearing about them all. :-)

      Hugs and Love

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    Dear Judy.The Dyfi will be writing an obituary for Glesni next weekend.While we all mourn her life goes on at the nest.They think Blue 24 is with the Scottish male HR7 no confirmation yet and poor Clarach had her egg stolen by a raven but she has plenty of time to lay more.Fine start to the season for Cracksman Frankie may have a hard decision come october.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Oh, that’s good. She is such a huge part of the Dyfi legacy. Happy for Blue 24. Sad, hope Clarach has better luck with her future eggs. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Any news on the new baby yet? Any idea when she’ll have her new baby?
    I know Coz has a wonderful new home and a brand new life and loving it
    Can anyone tell me about Zirconic? Is he racing? Or will he be retired and given a new life like Coz
    I wish this page was updated more than once a month Anything you can find out about these questions is appreciated

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      Zenyatta should foal sometime in May.

      There has been no word about Ziconic and no recorded works since March 13th 2018.

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    I have been thinking about Karen’s memorial service today. Santa Anita Clocker’s
    ‘ corner is the perfect venue for her to be honored and memorialized. She will be missed by so many.
    My nephew had a horse in the 2nd race, Wild Lando . He bred him and owns him. He came in first. If this was the race that was dedicated to Karen, it was meant to be.

    Zenyatta we await your baby with excitement and hope you are comfortable and resting this evening. My prayers for a safe delivery .
    You too, dear Ebby.

    Goodnight to all .

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      Congrats on the win. Way to go, Wild Lando. Very exciting for you and your family.

      RIP, Karen. You made the horse world a better place.
      Love to all.

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      Dear Darlene,

      Echoing Ann and Judy B. with many sincere congratulations to Wild Lando, your nephew and all connections!
      Also, remembering Karen Gogue with love. RIP dear friend.

      Hugs and Love

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        Oops — my apologies to you, Delrene.
        Darn that autocorrect! It changed your name to Darlene, and I didn’t notice it before clicking on Submit. I noticed it this time though! :-)

        Hugs and Love dear Delrene.

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    OK, the little ladies have their post positions and next come those boys. How exciting!
    Just saw a photo of the very handsome Justify. Oh My, he is stunning.
    Have fun kids, stay safe and sound. Enjoy.
    Mendy had to detour in Indy. Settle in Champ.

    Coz, congrats on your display at the Park. More to come!!!

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      Donna Z,
      Thanks for the reminder of the beautiful Songbird’s birthday. Miss her at the races but happy that she retired safe and healthy. That baby of hers should be something else! Happy Birthday to one of my very favorite girls! Wonder if “her” Mike will drop by for a visit?

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    Dear Judy.Another cold night here.First time for me to see frost on an osprey’s feathers.Hopefully improving later this week.Book no 6 out this year with Hovis.Karen is looking for suggestions for the title.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Wow, frost in May. Poor Mama and Papa Osprey. Hope the eggs stay nice and warm. Goodnight. Love an Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties

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

    Have a peaceful evening and Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much.

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

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    Hi everyone

    Am I the only one wondering when Zenyatta is going to foal? There are all kind of discussions going on here but no talk of Zenyatta! I thought this was her website. Am I wrong? Where is all the excitement of a new foal coming??? How about names?

    This site has turned into a regular chat room!!! I come here to visit about Zenyatta and her siblings. Cosmic one was in a jumping event this past Friday. Where is all the conversation about him or Ziconic???

    Maybe I’m just in the wrong place. If so sorry about the criticism.

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      The Forum side is a great place. Very organized by subject matter and staying on point.

      Yes, full of wonderful and delightful conversation here on the blog side, as we pace, pace, pace. We are even treated to an occasional joke or update from two handsome Chestnut Champions. It’s GREAT!!!!! Talk about chatter- bugs, Biscuits and Gun can really carry on.

      Love to all.

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        Dear Ann and Z Fans:

        So agree. Love the conversations, the humor and all of you. Love and Hugs, JB

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        I would like to point out that the main ongoing topic of conversation between the two chestnuts is how to meet Zenyatta.

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      Dear Lou:

      Z’s new baby is due mid May we think. Pray safe foaling and healthy little one. Love and Hugs, JB

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