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Lane’s End Video Interviews: Part 3

Happy Friday!

We hope everyone is gearing up for the Preakness and some beautiful weather this weekend.

The third part of our Lane’s End interview series introduces you to Charles Campbell. He has been the Broomare Manager for four years, and he was with Zenyatta the night she foaled.

Charles Campbell, Broodmare Manager:

“I’m originally from a small hamlet in England, and I was brought up on a farm where my parents trained and produced racehorses. I was riding an jumping fences before I could walk and have always had a love for horses from this young age.

After graduating from university I decided to travel the world working with horses. I started in South Africa and made it to America. As soon as I arrived at Lanes End I fell in love with the farm and horses here. I worked with the yearlings and then did a season with the stallions before moving to the mares. I find working with the mares and foals the most rewarding aspect of all as it encompasses my interest for science and passion for horses.

As the Broodmare Manager my days are kept busy with reproductive work and insuring all the mares and foals are happy and healthy, including Zenyatta and Baby Z.”

Here are a couple photos that were taken yesterday at the farm.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Photo Courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End

Photo Courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End

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    Guess Rosie won’t be asked to ride Union Rags
    In Belmont, Mark Valeski is running

    Maybe Mike Smith, he needs someone who can
    Keep him clear to run.

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        Guess he wanted someone on the east coast.
        Read some criticism of Johnny V and Union Rags.
        He is more of a finesse rider, but can also be directive.
        Some are too aggressive for UR. I think he would
        Balk at being muscled by Jockey. I think JV is a
        Good choice. We will have to see.

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    Queen Z is looking very muxh like a contented brood mare! Little Z looks like he is well on his way to becoming a handsome young colt!
    Congrats to IHA and Bode for a thrilling Preakness! What a close race. We’ll have to keep our fingers crossed as we wait for the Belmont and perhaps a Triple Crown. Wish we didn’t have the distraction of the charges against O’Neill. If the charges are vailid he should begin his suspension , if they are not the charges should be dropped. Racing does not need the cloud over it that cases like this cause.

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    This is a really great article from Bloodhorse on the travels of IHA and Lava Man
    to Belmont; “They were taking the whole way; IHA had his head out the window
    taking in all of the site”. I really thing Lava Man has been a very large part of
    “laughing and joking” to keep the tension down for IHA, and “giving him a lot
    of confidence when he takes him to the gate”. Lava Man is very animated and just
    chatters away all the time. Bob Baffert says ” I have had enough.”

    http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/69943/ill-have-another-arrives-in-new-york

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      Thank You so much Sign for posting this. I just dearly loved Affirmed and Alydar. Thank You again.

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        Glad you enjoyed the link; I thought it was a very special article with lots of
        similarities to 2012.

        • Thanks for the link, sign. I had almost forgotten about poor Alydar and his eventual fate when these comparisons were starting to be made. Horses like Alydar and Ferdinand deserve to be remebered.

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      Dear Sign:

      Thanks for the link on Steve Cauthen discussing similarities between Affirmed and I’ll Have Another. Hope it’s an omen of things to come. Hugs, JB

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      the articles mentions the Canadian documentary that I saw Turcotte being interviewed for at the Kentucky Horse Park. I couldn’t find any reference to the doc on the website for Canadian Film Board. Maybe someone else will find it on the web.

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    RIP Bee Gee Robin Gibb – loved your music, especially Stayin’ Alive!! Thank you … rest in peace now with your brothers.

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    Happy Belated Birthday Trina! What a great way to spend it at Betfair Hollywood Park,
    my all-time favorite race track! I will be spending my birthday (June 23) there, as well.
    Yippee!!! Hope you have many more wonderful birthdays! :)
    Blessings,
    Kathy from SoCal xoxo

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      Thank you, Kathy! Are Dumplings invited to join you on your birthday at HP? It would be great to meet you. And I hope you will be so kind as to e-mail me at trinambn@yahoo.com regarding your birthday poem.

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    What a most wonderful interview with Charles at Lane’s End! And more great photos by
    Alys of Zenny and her darling colt! Thanks Team Z!!! :))
    High hoof to I’ll Have Another and all of the connections on the awesome win in The
    Preakness! Bravo!!!
    Peace, Love & Blessings,
    Kathy from SoCal xoxo

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    The Bee Gees lost another one of their members, Robin Gibb died today after a long battle with intestinal cancer. Deepest sympathy to the family.
    They were my group when I was a wee one :)
    They had their very own sound even before the disco yrs.

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      Oh so sad to hear about Robin Gibbs passing. The whole CD is one of my favorites, takes me back to my disco dancing days. Great music! RIP Robin.

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        Dear Sunny B., Sign and Sue F.:

        Bee Gee’s were one of my favorites too. RIP RG. Hugs, JB

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      SunnyB., This is very sad news!! I absolutely loved their music. I have a couple albums of course I can no longer play. I think the BeeGees were one of the best groups I have ever heard.

      Donna Summers passed away this past week. She had a couple of great disco dancing songs. She died of battling cancer.

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      Dear Sign:

      The third straight win of Souper Spectacular goes back to 2010.

      He was injured and was sidelined for about a year.

      He ran on Saturday, Derby Day 5/19/12 at Belmont for the first time since January 2011. He finished 5th. Hopefully he came back sound and will be racing again soon. Hugs, JB

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    Sorry, I was trying to pull over from YouTube New York, New York by Frank Sinatra for I’ll have another. If anyone can pull it over please do. Hey Judy B. Hint Hint. I thinki it is so appropriate.

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      Great link KG. So glad it did not happen too.
      Heard he was going to head back to Vancouver
      But did not realize it was after SA Derby.

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    KENTUCKY HORSE PARK NEEDS A NEW TRUCK–NEED YOUR VOTE!!
    Kentucky Horse Park tweeted
    Don’t count us out yet! Your voting is making a difference – we have moved much closer to first place. Keep voting
    http://fb.me/1M2wEUGnP

    Toyota is giving away a truck to charity with most votes.
    Kentucky Horse Park says that they really need the truck

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      @Keta …..tried to vote…but got “voting closed” notice
      ….
      Watched Souper Spectacular’s race sat…did well think he will improve with time….Lentenor (one of Barbaro’s Bros) was in same race….finished second..
      ………
      Margano….the 3yr old Bro ..raced today…also second
      …….
      Good night Zenny…..give Baby Z a kiss for me

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      I voted today, but KHP wasn’t one of the choices??? Is that right? They have 5 non-profits per day and at the end of the day, the one with the most votes wins a truck. And they are giving away 100 trucks. I hope I got this right.

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        Apparently this is a Daily vote contest for 5 different charities.
        So, we missed that day. I’ll keep watch on Twitter & Kentucky Horse Park–just in case there is a second chance.
        Have a great Monday!

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      Awww, wonderful, wonderful! How special. Bobby Frankel meant a great deal to racing and to Dottie, to receive this must have been a thrill to hear!

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      Thanks for sharing this link; Dalrene.

      What a wonderful place to hold this event. It sure would be fun to go.

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      Ingordo-Shirreffs to Receive Frankel Award
      By Blood-Horse Staff
      Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012 10:33 AM
      Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs, racing manager for Thoroughbred owners Jerry and Ann Moss, will receive the inaugural Frankel Award from Old Friends equine retirement centers.
      Named in honor of late New York-based Thoroughbred trainer Bobby Frankel, the award is given to “an individual in the racing industry who best exemplifies the mission of Old Friends” and will be presented during the inaugural “Belmont Ball.”
      A benefit for the Old Friends retirement farms in Georgetown, Ky., and Greenfield Center, N.Y., the Belmont Ball is scheduled for Wednesday, June 6, at the Oheka Castle in Huntington, N.Y.
      Ingordo-Shirreffs, the wife of trainer John Shirreffs and an integral part of the team that directed Zenyatta’s remarkable career, will receive the award from Old Friends founder and president Michael Blowen.
      Read more: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/69960/ingordo-shirreffs-to-receive-frankel-award#ixzz1vWMZmOlx

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        Keta,
        Thank you for the article about Dottie. It is quite a honor.
        I do hope one or some of the dumplings there in CA are in touch with her to let her know that she is missed and appreciated and that we congratulate her for this and all her achievements.

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      Delrene, gave a helping hand & posted article from The Blood-Horse.
      It is such exciting news & honor.
      Congratulations Dottie!!

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    Thanks for the link to the article about Dottie’s award. She’s a class act and this is so very much deserved. A HIGH HOOF to her, indeed!

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    Hi Z Family~ I hope everyone had a good weekend. A lot of great racing went on. The children and I talked about the Preakness and we are all happy for I’ll Have Another. I read that they are making a statue of Zenyatta. It will be ready for the Breeder’s Cup 2012. I hope Dawn can take a picture for me : )
    I also am happy that Trina liked her Birthday cards. We were told not to say anything and I am glad she was really suprised.
    I am also glad to see Susan from Tn back to posting.
    Everyone have a wonderful day! Love you Zenyatta and Little Prince, Shari XXXOOO

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Happy Monday.

    Delrene, thank you so much for the news about Dottie and the first “Frankel Award”. Congrats to her; well deserved. Hugs, JB

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    I’ll Have Another arrived at Belmont to prepare for the third leg of the Triple Crown
    I’ll Have Another, who on June 9 will attempt to become the 12th horse to sweep the Triple Crown when he competes in the $1 million Belmont Stakes, arrived in Barn 9 at Belmont Park at 2:53 p.m. (EDT) Sunday after vanning north from Pimlico Race Course in Maryland.
    …….
    “Bring it on! We’re ready to go. Super-pumped!” O’Neill enthused. “How he’s doing is going to dictate how we’re doing. This morning, he looks superb.
    “The fact he’s still fresh and happy, to have done what he’s done in the past few weeks and then show up the day after the Preakness and see him lick his feed tub, have good energy, and be cold-legged and sound, that gives me the confidence,” O’Neill added. “Obviously there will be fresh horses; Union Rags and Dullahan come to mind. They’re fresh-legged and ready to go but we’re pumped our horse came out of this race in great shape. As long as he stays injury-free we’ve got a big, big chance.”
    http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/article.cgi?id=28946

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    Hi all, Any information on what happen to Zazu Saturday. She looked like she was going to get in the action and then just didn’t. I hope she is ok and maybe just not ready? Thanks

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      Sue,
      Here is what I saw or think I saw
      Zazu was boxed in or getting boxed in
      It looked like Garrett Gomez reined her in a bit.
      The she seemed to say “okay” that’s it. & didn’t run after that.
      Take a look at the race replay & let me know what you see.
      Keta

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        Keta, I saw the same thing you saw…when Gomez reined her in I even voiced out loud to the TV “what?”

        • Thanks guys, I thought maybe she got hurt. I was so excited she was back racing. I hope she gets a better trip or different rider her next time out. Thanks again for you help.

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      Dear Sue Fl, Keta and Especially Horses:

      Just read the race notes. “Zazu four wide in the run to the first turn, angled in and
      saved ground stalking the pace to the stretch and could not summon the necessary late kick.”

      Maybe she just wasn’t receptive to the move. I haven’t seen the video. Will check it out.
      Hugs, JB

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    Steve Haskin tweeted on Monday May 21
    Unsung great moment of Preakness.
    Huge ovation after race. Thought it was for IHA. Wrong.
    It was for Lava Man heading down the stretch

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    Desormeaux to be replaced as Dullahan jockey for Belmont
    11:28 AM, May. 21, 2012
    Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux has lost his mount on Dullahan, owned by Iowa-based Donegal Racing, for the Belmont Stakes.
    Donegal president Jerry Crawford confirmed this morning that Desormeaux — a three-time Kentucky Derby winner — will be replaced by Javier Castellano for the third leg of the Triple Crown circuit on June 9 in New York.
    Desormeaux, who has battled alcohol problems, was sidelined Friday after failing a Breathalyzer test — and removed from Tiger Walk during last Saturday’s Preakness Stakes
    Donegal, meanwhile, will turn to Castellano — the leading rider in North America — to guide Dullahan at the Belmont.
    “We are thrilled to have the services of the leading money winner in Javier….who just happens to know Belmont like the back of his hand,” Crawford wrote.
    http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20120521/SPORTS/120521004/Desormeaux-to-be-replaced-as-Dullahan-jockey-for-Belmont

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    Dottie
    Congratulations to you. Such an honor for you and well deserved. Still think of you everyday and wondering how you are. Miss you and your Zenyatta translations.
    So proud for you and wishing you all the best for whatever the future holds. Have fun and enjoy the ball.
    Love, hugs and kisses

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    @Anne from Paramount-As promised, I included your horse in my last joke, which was posted last Friday. Here is today’s short one–Two neighbors are talking to each other about the intelligence of their animals. First neighbor-“Do you know that my dog is so smart, he waits for the newspaper to drop at the doorstep and then delivers it to me?” Second neighbor-“Of course I know.” First neighbor-“How?” Second neighbor “My horse told me.”

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    Here are today’s redneck jokes-You might be a redneck if wear a shirt that says “I’m with stupid” and you are by yourself. You might be a redneck if you have ever excused yourself from the dinner table to go to the truck and use the CB radio. You might be a redneck if your lawn mower has more horse[power than your car. You might be a redneck if your stereo speakers used to be in a drive-in theater. You might be a redneck if you offer someone the short off your back and they don’t want it. And my favorite golden oldie-You might be a redneck if you think Jack the Ripper is famous for passing gas.

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      Terry
      Ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha! OMG I’m on the floor and I can’t get up!! These have to be the best bunch yet. Jack the Ripper, gas, this is hysterical!! You are the bomb.

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      Jack the Ripper….HAAA!!!!!

      Wish I could share my book w/ you. That is the subject of many jokes. Of course my fav is ” The Horse Did It ” Joke. Hours and hours of laughs w/ great friends!!!

        • I am sorry if I offend anyone. The book is simply titled, The Fart Book.
          Each x-mas my friends and I give gag gifts. I was the lucky recipient of the book one holiday. One night we did not say a single word, we simply passed the book around. We could not talk,we were doubled over in stitches from the laughter.
          It goes from Ato Z in descriptions. A real classic here!!!! Be warned.

          Book written by Donald Wetzel
          Illustrations by Martin Risken

          Ivory Tower pub co

          If you can’t find it, let me know, I’ll send some pages to ya!

        • I appreciate your reply. Nobody is offended. The title is what it is. Looking forward to reading it. If I can’t find it, I will let you know. Noted is the fact that this is appropriately described by you as a “gag” gift. You have some interesting friends and it is obvious that you should be a member of the redneck club.

        • I’ve heard of that book, a friend received it as a gift one year, and said it was hysterical. She especially liked it because she’s British, and that kind of humor is so contrary to the stereotypes of the “stuffed-up” English.

        • Thank you Terry Crow GP. It would be an honor to be a member of the Redneck Club. I will add another piece of duct tape to my ball cap.

          If it does not require too much time, I will say yes. You see, boating season is upon us and” those friends” have given me the position of V.P. of Club Mud.
          I am responsible for lake duties,keeping the club cooler full of ice and ice cold refreshments, named Bud, and making sure folks misbehave. I mean behave…ha!!
          I also make sure the mud between the toes is kept at proper levels.

          Thank you and thanks to all the delightful members here.Thanks for the fun…..all because of Queen Z.

        • Ann-You definitely have the right spirit. You are hereby named a charter member of the club. If you could let me know what state you are from, you will be either added to that roster or will be appointed president, depending. Don’t forget about our national day of recognition, January 27.

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      Why you ole geezer – a GP after my own??? Dunno what!!!??? So. Cal. Redneck funny bone maybe – ROTFL!
      Priceless Terry!

        • All of you ladies were drooling over the young man from Lane’s End and I get called an old geezer. Guess I know where I stand.

        • Now, now . . . our heads may be easily turned by “young,” “cute,” and “British,” but that doesn’t mean we don’t love you!
          S

        • First of all, let me say 4 words: House guests – brain frazzled! OK – now, umm . . . er . . . . “proper respect”??? I must have missed the instructions somewhere. Can someone help me out? :-)
          S

        • The respect is for the office, not the person holding that office. I’ll think of something appropriate.

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      Dear Grand Poobah, Terry Crow

      Laughter is good medicine, therefore I think you are giving all us Dumplings extra years on our lives with all your fantastic jokes and good wit.

      My favorite so far is “their off”. I’m still giggling over that one everytime I think of it, which is quiete often. Thank you Terry.

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      Love these jokes today,

      Welcome to TC, GP Red Neck Jokes
      These jokes are meant for Humor
      With all that is going on in this world
      If you can’t take a few minutes out of your life for a little laughter
      then you need to get a life.

      THANKS SO MUCH, YOU HAVE MADE MY DAY !!!!!

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      My favorite today is: You might be a redneck if wear a shirt that says “I’m with stupid” and you are by yourself. I have felt that way many times, without even a special shirt for it! But I have to add, they are all good today, even corny Jack the Ripper.

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      Terry Crow, Oh my God, ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha…..Jack the Ripper and wear a shirt that says “I”m with stupid” and you are by yourself. ha ha ha I was going to say I only wear mine when I am with Sue F. ha ha ha, but I know you’d think I was picking on her. ha ha ha Let’s see if she responds to me.

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        Sally-You and Sue are lucky to have each other. Everybody should have a friend like you two have.

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        Terry,
        NOW you see how she insults me, what she didn’t realize is the back of her T Shirt said “Don’t believe what’s on the front, I’m the REAL dummy!” Ha, ha, Sal, gotcha!

        • Great stuff. No wonder you two are such great friends. If a person has one such friend during his or her lifetime, he or she is truly blessed.

        • Terry,
          You’re are 100% correct. We used to sing a song in girlscouts that said, “make new friends, but keep the old, one is silver the other gold. Sally is my gold one.

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