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Zenyatta. Photo by Alys Emson.
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    Chromie is off on his right front and is going to be X-rayed.He looked great being washed down after the race and was having great fun.The baton has been passed on to a new champ.Have the wonderful retirement you deserve Chromie.Hugs

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      I sincerely hope that Chrome will be okay and suffers no ill effects from this, bless him.
      Wishing him a long, happy, healthy life and success in his new endeavors — may he always be loved. He is definitely unforgettable!

      Sweet dreams and restful slumber tonight, dear Champ.

      Hugs and Love

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    Does anyone know how we might be able to contact other people on the blog directly?
    There are some people that I would like to email back & forth with, but I don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings by not including them.
    Before anyone suggests Facebook, I don’t do Facebook.
    Thank you.

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      Dear Donna Z:

      Z’s website team has email addresses of every Z’ster who has registered for contests, etc., but I don’t think they would give them out. You could try. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Just read in DRF that Chrome has fluid in his right knee and will be examined by the vet. Will post if I can find any more info. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy B.,

      Thanks for this update on Chrome. Will watch for further posts for sure!
      You are the best.

      Hugs and Love

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      Here are tweets from JayPrivman of Daily Racing Form
      Jay interviewed Art Sherman. BGG
      Jay Privman @DRFPrivman ‎Saturday, ‎28 ‎January, ‎2017
      Art Sherman reports California Chrome has fluid in right knee, doesn’t think it’s major,
      but he’s off. (cont)
      If worsens, Chrome will bel X-rayed in morning. Otherwise, will get on plane as scheduled at 9 am and see Dr. Larry Bramlage in Ky. (cont)
      Sherman: “It might be a chip, which we could take out arthroscopically. I knew something was wrong at the half. He just didn’t fire.”

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      Judy B; I will look for any up dates on Chrome!! X-rays today I think?
      love n hugs, Sally B

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    Smith, Arrogate magnificent in Pegasus
    Sean Clancy This is Horse Racing January 28, 2017
    Mike Smith told us. The Hall of Fame jockey explained exactly what he would do on Arrogate in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park Saturday afternoon.
    In systematic, logical, predictable steps – Smith laid out 9 furlongs like Emeril lays out a menu.
    http://thisishorseracing.com/news/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4485&catid=75&Itemid=312

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      Congrats to Team Arrogate.
      It was a beautiful day of racing, except our worry over CC. Am certain he will be good as new before long.
      Arrogate…those legs!!!
      Congrats to Gulfstream, very exciting.

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      Judy,
      Thanks from me as well.
      Jay tweeted tidbits from article. Better having those in one article.
      Found a TVG interview with the always gracious Art Sherman.
      Posted below.
      Sending love & a hug, Blue

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        Dear Celeste and BGG:

        You’re so welcome.

        Thank you BGG for posting Mr. Sherman’s interview and all the great articles and info you share with us.

        Celeste, thanks for sharing the article from the DRF also. Love and Hugs to both of you, JB

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      Dear Judy B.,

      Thanks bunches for the link concerning Chrome’s condition. I sure hope he is able to go on to Kentucky as scheduled and be tended to by Dr. Bramlage. Prayers for a successful recovery, too.

      Hugs and Love

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      Dear Celeste and Z Fans:

      Celeste, after reading the article you posted on Chromie, just hope this is not a serious injury. Have to say, these beloved beings are not machines. They are flesh, bones, ligaments and muscle just like us.

      This beautiful boy has raced from April 2013 to today at ten different race tracks, with very little time off, and he always brought stamina, courage and a huge will and heart to race day; a true Warrior. Maybe his beautiful body has had enough, He’s done all that’s been asked of him and more than most, continuing to race one more time today, in his sixth year.

      Hope this is just a minor problem that can be corrected easily and that he has a long, happy, healthy life just being a horse. He certainly has done his part for the Sport.

      Love and Hugs, JB

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        Celeste and Judy B.; Thank you for the article and Judy your response. I am thinking that Chrome was trying to tell Victor something when he acted up entering the gate. My heart just dropped when into the race I could see that Chrome was not himself. I only wanted to see a win for Chrome, only Chrome
        Winner of Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Dubai, racing in 20 some other races was just not good enough for CC. Oh, just another race to see how far CC could go.
        He is a beautiful exciting Champion for sure. In fact I have called Chrome my male Zenyatta!! I pray that this is an easy fix or just a short healing period for my boy so he can retire to the nice green pastures of Kentucky and meet a lot of Valentines soon.

        On face book, some one stated with CC’s crooked legs it was time that something like this would happen. I thought, what crooked legs!! Any one notice crooked legs?? I did not wish to start a war so I did not reply the way I would have otherwise done.
        Please keep Z’sters informed about Chrome. Thanks so much
        Love n hugs,
        Sally B

        • Dear Sally:

          I too don’t think Chromes legs are crooked at all. Very fine looking actually. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Celeste,

      Thank you for this article. Prayers and best wishes to California Chrome for a complete recovery. He is IMHO an undisputed champion always giving his best effort and with lots of heart. Blessings to him, Mr. Sherman and to Victor, also.

      Hope they will let us know how CC is doing from time to time. We do not want to lose sight of him ever.

      Hugs and Love

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        Marshall,

        You’re welcome! They are very good about keeping his fans informed, so we will learn more as they find out.

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      Thanks, Judy B.
      Yes indeed, that is one gorgeous Chestnut Boy!
      May good fortune and good health continue to smile on him.
      Love you, Chrome.

      Hugs and Love

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        Thanks, JB.
        Handsome indeed. Hubba Hubba.
        Praying and hoping CC will be on the plane and getting ready for his new home/job.
        Thank you, Victor for taking good care of him yesterday.
        Marshall, yes, good fortune and health for this Champ.
        Love and hugs!

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    Remembering the great Barbaro today. We lost him 9 years ago to the day. He won every race he finished. He was such a fighter, so beautiful, so intelligent. RIP, beautiful boy. We will never forget you…

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      Kathy,

      I loved Barbaro too. I was so worried when they reloaded him in the Preakness and then the accident. So sad. He was such an amazing horse. I think of him often.

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        January 29 Cherokee Devotional

        New life comes in only as we turn loose of the old. There must be a place for what we want or need. If there is not a place prepared, the new circumstances flow on by-and we are left with the same things we have always had. If we think we cannot bear to part with an old way of life, we are not ready to accept anything new. Instead we can make a personal decision, a firm commitment, to forget what is behind and push forward to what is ahead. Our mental and spiritual attitudes make room for new life when we set them in motion with our words. Nothing will overtake us, not love, not prosperity, not peace and joy-until we make a place for them and ask them to come in. Hope, alone, does not do it, but a firm decision for a new life will clear the way.

        My people, before the white man came you were happy. You had many buffalo to eat and tall grass for your ponies-you could come and go like the wind.
        Wovoka

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        Barbaro was my favorite boy and I still miss him… he died 10 years ago today, not 9, on Jan. 29, 2007 (he was the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner and his injury happened at the 2006 Preakness).

        • Dear Janie,

          Absolutely right…I’m still back in 2016, I guess. Thanks. I will never forget him. Such a champion and such a fighter…

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      Kathy, sad thinking of Barbaro. I believe America and beyond loved this horse!
      Thanks Kathy,
      Sally B

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      RIP Barbaro.
      Always remembered with love and admiration, dear boy. Your spirit inspired us, and your departure broke our hearts.

      Hugs and Lots of Love

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    Go safely California Chrome. Thanks for all the good times. Think the old guy, Prayer For Relief, came out okay and won $250,000. At least he was not last.

    I was happy to see the race televised on a major network but do wish they would talk more about all the horses and not spend so much time interviewing or talking to celebs and people who know nothing about horse racing. I really don’t care what they are wearing.

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    Yesterday they came to Cheltenham in the hope of celebrating a new champion but tears flowed freely in an atmosphere of despair as an old champion was carried out upon his shield,a victim of his own indefatigable will to win.Yes,there has been criticism but as we all sadly know horses can be in danger even in their paddock.As a jumps fan Many Clouds sad demise will never stop me loving the sport or the danger to both man and beast.Instead I prefer to celebrate the life of this wonderful chaser who in the end gave his life for the sport we love and will always be remembered for one of the finest wins of his career in beating the young pretender Thistlecrack.He went out on a high and he wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.Sleep tight dear boy You will always remain in our heartsX

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    Huge congratulations to 18 time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer who beat Rafael Nadal out in Melbourne earlier today in 5 sets 6-4 3-6 6-1 3-6 6-3.What does it say about the youngsters when Roger and Serena at 35 years of age are the champions?Age is just a number.Roll on Wimbledon!

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      Sheena, funny; I had the match on while I came here. So after I saw your post I already knew who won! ha ha But, I did not tell my hubby so he could really do the nail biting.
      I never saw Federer as elated as at this match!! Some times one just has to try one more time for yourself and he couldn’t be more happier. Wow!
      love n hugs
      Sally B

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    Dear Zenny and Z fan family,
    Hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday. Running a bit late this morning, but will look forward to catching up this afternoon or evening. It’s beautiful and very cold here this morning. All of our wild critter family except 1 bunny are all sleeping in, and haven’t shown up for ‘breakfast’ yet! with love, Elizabeth

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    Chrome travels to Kentucky today according to Taylor made.His injury is minor and will not stop him covering mares.
    Rich Ricci said a decision will be made about Annie Power in the next couple of weeks and Faugheen looks set to go for the Champion Hurdle despite his little setback.

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      Sheena; In an article Taylor said If he can walk then he can cover. I did not like that for some reason. ex. if he can walk, who cares how his leg feels, we have money to make with him. Perhaps I am taking it too personal as I love Chrome.
      love n hugs, Sally B

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    A great week for Henry De Bromhead was capped by Petit Mouchoir winning the Irish Champion Hurdle this afternoon.The short guy and Nichol’s canyon came to grief at the final hurdle.Champagne West who won the Thyestes for Henry on Thursday will now run in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

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    Jay Privman ‏@DRFPrivman Sunday 1/29/2017
    Arrogate and California Chrome will meet again — they’re on the same plane this morning. It stops in Ky for Chrome, then continues to CA.

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      Two true professionals fulfilling wishes for their peeps.
      Love and best wishes to the both of them!
      Maybe they saying, whew, glad that is over.

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    Chromy :-) :-( i feeled something not good about your 28 races and weather forecast with warm weather and dry hard course , dry hard course is not full safe for hooves joints bones and health of horses :-( , Arrogate :-) :-( always carefully see how feel themselves all four your hooves :-( and legs , Chromy :-) :-( and Arrogate :-) :-( have good long rest , sleep in deep soft straw , slowly drink clean not cold water , eat green light hay apples pears , walk on air with groom , if warm have bath , quietly and not quickly recover your health and legs , care of neck back legs :-( hooves :-( health , i worry :-( and remembered juvenile Pharoah :-) before breeders cup :-( , google ” youtube Pegasus world cup invitational Arrogate wins $ 7,000,000 California Chrome’s final race ” , Chromy :-) :-( you feeled liquid in knee and didnt want to come in gate , Chromy :-) :-( in end of second turn you was afraid of legs of forward horse and made quick lil turn to right on full gallop speed of 35 38 mph on dry hard course :-( , this increased volume of fluid in knee :-( , then you zigzaging one second this increased volume of liquid in knee too :-( , Chromy :-) :-( in videos i saw where are you with light green saddle cloth 12 and your white blaze , Chromy :-) :-( i like your white with pink soft nose , your are good kind horse , ,, ,, ,, ,,

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      Andrej; I really like your input and advice for them. I have always loved Chrome.
      I am just relieved CC does not have a serious injury although it could have been if he would have been pushed but I think Victor let up.
      Thank you, Sally B

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    spare tall warm good kind Many Clouds :-( :-( , Coz :-) Zi :-) Gormley :-) and mates walk on air with groom if warm have bath eat apples pears care of your health , say hello to Tug :-) , beautyfull Zenny :-) do all quietly and not quickly , if weather is warm and comfortable for horses walk on air with Vixana :-) , eat apples pears , care of your health , say to Vixana :-) too , beautyfull Zenny Zi Coz Gormley dC Winx and mates stay comfy and cozy in your stalls if warm walk on air eat apples pears care of your health kiss your soft noses lil 16z lil 14z filly Dubai im remembering you

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    Thank you Jane and Sally for your posts concerning Barbaro. It seems his brother Nicanor had his first winner named Nicamore who won today at Laurel Park. Unfortunately, since he has been gelded, I hope he has a long successful racing career. By the way, has anybody heard anything about Cozmic One? I read yesterday that Ziconic had yet another workout so here’s hoping he will be running and winning soon. Last but not least, I have to send out best wishes to California Chrome. I too hope his injury isn’t a bad one and that he is as successful in his new career as he was in his old one.

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    Dear Sheena:

    Congrats to PM. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and DC:

    Goodnight, stay comfy 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,

      Thanks for this information on Chromie. He is a fabulous horse and he deserves the very best and a long and happy life. He certainly has given us many, many thrills.

      Hugs, Kathy

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      Hope that Chrome does well in retirement. Concern has been expressed that the owners ought to give him some extended let down time. He’s been wound really tight for his races. A few months of rest would do him some good rather than straight into stud duties in just two weeks.

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        Dear Kathy and Max:

        I agree totally. I think some R & R would be the best for him. He absolutely deserves the best. Love and Hugs, JB

        • It’s fine if he can stand? Strange. Most horses get a few months of rest before starting stud duties. A horse at his elite racing calibre usually needs to gear down for a longer period than two weeks. Juddmonte gave months of rest to Frankel. Zenyatta got the same. Chromie has more than earned some relaxation.

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        Max, I guess it is all about money. Kind of sad. Chrome does deserve a bit of vacation.
        hugs, Sally B

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      Dear Judy B.,

      Thanks for posting this link. I am glad to hear news of Chrome and hope he will get a little rest now. Taylor Made got him back to great form once before (after the first Dubai trip and the England trip) so fingers crossed that CC will be in good shape again soon.

      Hugs and Love

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    Huge Congratulations to Nicamore on his win. I saw your maiden race a while back and was so impressed with you. So So happy for your win and huge congratulations to your owner, your Papa Nicanor, Mr and Mrs Jackson. All Connections.
    Barbaro love you forever.

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    My favorite new racehorse, Gunnevera. The Holy Bull is almost here. Stay safe to you and all horses and jockeys running in all races. Think Javier gets the call. Listen, you got 10 points already. I hope you get more but even if you don’t Love Ya.
    Road to the Kentucky Derby here we come.
    So nervous Gunn, I am going to need the tums

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      Very nice horse. Time to get ready for the Derby trail while at the same time waiting for the big event with Z. For the Derby, I’m hoping for Gormley.

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      Dear Peggy:

      Congrats to Nicamore.

      Godspeed to Gunn and all the 3 year olds with Derby hopes. Safe and sound all. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Judy, I think the Holy Bull is coming up this next weekend. Have to check the listing. Gunn had a workout last weekend and did well. So excited to get to see him run again. Always nervous about the new 3 year olds.

        • Judy, do you remember me telling you about the picture of Gunnevera that they were just walking him over at Saratogo. The one with his big 4 on the blanket and in front of the white fense. His physique just gave me chills so reminded me of Secretariats walkover in one of the triple crown races.
          Such beautiful young 3 year olds coming up. So excited.

        • Dear Peggy:

          You’re right. Just checked and The Holy Bull is February 4th. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Judy:Pretty Polly was the no 1 mare.She raced early in the 20th century and lived to 30yrs.Pebbles was 2nd you will remember her from her Breeders cup win and my personal favourite Dawn Run was 3rd.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! I always saw him as one gorgeous specimen but then I began to think after the remark some one made, is my love blind? I think she was an Aggrogate fan. Bless our Chrome.
      love n hugs, Sally B

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      Yes, just look at those legs!
      Thank you, JB!
      What a handsome specimen!! This is a beautiful photo.

      Hugs and Love

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      Dear Sheena, Just wanted to say Hi. Hope you are doing good. Just watching the SAG Awards. Was so hoping Downton would win in Drama Series. I was so sorry they didn’t. Think Michelle Dockery is there though. I heard them mention her name just a few minutes ago.

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