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Making New Friends

Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Happy Thursday!

Our favorite colt has new paddock-mates this week. 12Z and his two best buds joined five other horses in a 40 acre paddock. All are the same age and from the same barn. There are two fillies in the group, and they both like to hang out with the new guys.

Alys sent these pictures for us. She says 12Z is just like his mom, always coming over to check out the camera!

Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Spooky’s colt is still 12Z’s best friend. Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End


We also wanted to share this video from our visit earlier this month. It was shot early on a gray morning, right after turnout.

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    Dear Lane’s End and Z Team:

    Thank you so much for these photos of 12Z and his new posse. He looks wonderful. All of them seem happy and content. Thank you too for the video of Z and The Prince. She looks wonderful too. Hugs, JB

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    I just love the pictures of 12Z and his buddies and gal friends. It looks like they are all very happy at doing their thing. These are great pictures and loving memories. Thanks so much for sharing.

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    Thank you SO MUCH for sending the pics and video! It means so much to me, I find such comfort and peace from these. Wonderful for you to find the time and grace to share them!

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    Z Peeps:

    Z Fortune died this morning from a heart attack. He had colic surgery on Aug 11th, but had been experiencing some ups and downs , he was only 7 yrs old. He was adopted out in May 2011 by a loving family. RIP Z Fortune, this is very sad news. I remember him him in the 2008 Kentucky Derby, the beautiful grey boy.
    This has certainly been a rough year for our TB’s!

    Z Fortune may you meet old and new friends in those great green pastures, and sunny skies in heaven, and your pain, suffering and uncomfortableness is now a thing of the past.

    With love
    GirlSaratoga

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      Dear hairdr90277:

      Love your post. Z taught him well. The Prince loves the camera and the camera loves him. Hugs, JB

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    Judy D;

    I am sorry if I offended you, I didn’t mean to offend anyone. My comment was to him/or her that maybe he/she doesn’t have enough to do in their lives. I know many people of all ages live a very productive life, therefore, maybe h/she is NOT leading a productive life, and could find better ways to spend his/her time. I am truly sorry if I insulted you, that was not my intention. I just felt hurt that this person felt the need to bash all of us and this site, and I reacted, but please be clear it was only directed towards him/her and no one else.

    I sincerely apologize if you were offended or insulted, I hope you will forgive me.
    GirlSaratoga

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    MEGA thanks to Team Z for the new photos and video. Don’t ever feel like you need to . . well . . you know . . .cut the video short. We could watch them for HOURS!!! I’ve never had an opportunity to see horses playing “live” so this is just amazing to me. We are SO appreciative of your efforts to keep us up to date!!

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    Great pictures! Good to hear that there are a couple of fillies in the gang; I thought I’d read somewhere that the sexes weren’t mixed and maybe at some point that’s true. Thanks for sharing these with us!

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    Pati, and everyone who has lost a pet. I still miss our dog,Suzy, evern though she has been gone for 30 some years. What a dog. She would let us put hats on her, and pose her for birthday pictures. She would get Gaines burgers and we got cake. She would get up on the couch when we were gone and jump off when we came in the door, wagging her tail and looking guilty. She would get out and follow her nose and get lost. Wow, I miss her. You all have my condolences.

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      Barbara-Wonderful post. I miss my old basset hound terribly. I will be sitting and thoughts of her will roll through my head. In her case, though, I got the Gaines burgers and she got the cake.

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        TerryC. Know how you must feel. The unconditional love of a good dog or horse is a wonderful thing. Even the butt kickers like Big D hold very special places in our hearts.

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        Terry,

        One day when my dad got tipsy, he fried a Gaines burger, put some cheese on it and a bun. Said it was the best cheeseburger he ever had… LOL.

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      Dear Barbara B., Max, Terry and Z Fans:

      I agree with all of you; unconditional. We never forget them. I think of my little Gina often. She passed in 2000. Hugs, JB

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      Barbara,

      I have a photo album of most of my pets. I cry when I look at it, but always remember the unconditional love and joy they brought me. I will never forget them. My cat will be 16 in Nov. He is pretty healthy, but I can’t image life without him.

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      Our pets really make a house a home.
      I have a framed photo of my childhood bulldog, Colonel,in my home. He saved me from an attacker, on one late afternoon walk. I was 12, but knew the guy following me was not cool. The guy came at me from behind,put his hand over my mouth. Colonel proceeded to bite him and tore into him. I was fine,Colonel ate steaks when Pops could afford it!
      I have NEVER lived w/ out a dog.

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    Great video. Love this boy, Prince Z is just beautiful and elegant as his mom. Thank you for sharing. I love seeing the chiseled definition of their legs and muscles in the pictures. Just beautiful. Couldnt think of a better way to start my day.

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    Team Z and Alys,

    Thanks ever so much for the photos and the video. Those rascals are beautiful and put a big smile on our faces. I would love to see them, all lined up along the fence line…a classic KY photo shot!

    CAPPERS……it is that time. That Sea Island trip was not a good one for me. I do love that place and That Horse, I am sure she will have better days to come. Luv that Shug!

    Good luck cappers!!!!! You can kick me off of the team, if I do not hit the boards this weekend…help!!!!! But…we are havin fun w/ it and that is what counts, I hope.

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      @Ann….I had Sea Island too…..I agree ….she will get better
      …….
      this week I would love to bet twice …..who ever I choose …the other will win
      …..
      Good morning Zenny….rest….eat…..rest….eat….wave at Tasty for us…
      ……
      kisses for all soft noses

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        Carol,
        I looked at my betting history and it seems my change to SI did not go thru.
        Well, it did not matter but I do believe there are some errors being made.
        Oh well, it’s all fun anyway.

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      Dear Ann:

      Team Zentastic will be kicking me off the Team too. I haven’t hit the boards yet. Good Luck tomorrow. Hugs, JB

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    Mike Smith Rides at Saratoga
    August 25 – Saratoga
    Anita Chica Wgt-119 Race 6 Maiden Special Weight
    Atigun Wgt-126 Race 12 Travers S.
    Hogue Wgt-119 Race 13 Maiden Special Weight

    August 26 – Saratoga
    Royal Delta Wgt-124 Race 10 Personal Ensign Invitational H

    Good luck & safe rides!

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    The boy has spunk!
    There are some others in the bunch with similar markings & color, but his ears are a dead give away – so like his mama’s. Thank you for the photos & video!

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    Good Morning:

    Does anyone know who the colt in picture 6 with 12Z? Is that Spooky’s baby? Whoever it is they are gorgeous!

    Happy Capping!
    GirlSaratoga

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    Thank you so much for the video and for the photos, he is so cute and adorable, love you Zenny I miss you so much. Ingrid.

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      Our dear Susan in TN has been taking a break from posting, but I think she will join in again soon. I and so many others miss her too!

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        Thanks for this information about Susan C., Trina. I, too, have wondered about her and missed her posts.
        Cheers and hugs!

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    Dear GirlSaratoga:

    Spooky’s colt is in the seventh frame with The Prince. The caption below the photo says they are still BFF’s. Too Cute.

    Wishing you good handicapping tomorrow. Hugs, JB

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    Brown Almighty (2-Year-Old Colt) workout
    Date: August 24, 2012
    Track: ARLINGTON PARK
    Distance: Five Furlongs
    Time: 59:00 Breezing
    Track Condition: Fast
    Surface: All Weather Track
    Rank: 1/30

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      Dear Keta:

      Thank you for the info on Brown Almighty.

      Just checked this Big Brown colt out on Equibase.com. He’s two for two. Won his Maiden on 7/14/12 at Arlington and the Sunny’s Halo Stakes on 8/4/12 at Louisiana Downs. Pretty impressive. Hugs, JB

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    Salutations, LE! Thank You for the wonderful pictures and updates of 12Z and Zenyatta. You are so generous to share with us! It is very much appreciated!

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    Thank you very much for these wonderful pictures of Zenny’s boy! He is really filling out. I am so glad he made the transition so well and Zenny as well.

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