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May Visit from Ann and Jerry

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

Happy Preakness Day!

Zenyatta and her colt got to see Ann and Jerry this week! Alys took photos of their visit, and Mike Cline and Charles Campbell stopped by.

Also, at the end of this post, see a conversation with Ann and Charles about the night of the foaling. They discuss Zenyatta’s inclination towards motherhood and the special bond she shares with her foals.

Enjoy!
Team Z

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


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


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


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


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

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    Steve Andersen ‏@DRFAndersen
    Trainer John Shirreffs won Saturday’s 7th race with the first-time starter
    Sweet Boss (7-1) who caught 6-5 favorite Mia Lady.

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      Dear Keta:

      Thanks. Congrats to JS and Sweet Boss.

      Congrats to Noble Mission. Hugs, JB

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        p.s. Trina, I’m also emailing pictures to the Z Dumplings. Karen took great video (and I took some, too), so look for those ;-)

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    Tom Hall ‏@lordatwar
    Frankel’s full brother Noble Mission (Galileo-Kind x Danehill) wins Goodwood’s
    listed Tapster S, 2nd SW for Galileo on day

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    If you can watch replay of Sweet Boss’s win…..do….she is a big dark beauty who comes from the back…….hmmmmm ….sounds familiar

        • Trina
          I took some pictures of ♥ SWEET BOSS (see my FB page). Karen and I were there for support. Like Karen said, we brought John “good luck” (wink wink). When she got into her closing kick it was almost as exciting as Eblouissante’s maiden win :-) Lots of cheering from us WOO HOO Kudos to Michelle and Steve for helping John get this win! It was great visiting them at Barn 55.
          JAG

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      Judy,
      How sweet and touching, brings tears to my eyes, especially the last one. What would we be without our wonderful dogs to teach us about love and devotion on the highest level. So appropriate for this holiday. love and hugs

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        Dear Shirlee, Sally B and Sue Fredrick:

        You’re so welcome. Truly don’t even want to think what I would do without my Lola Mae. Love and Hugs to all of you, JB

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      Dear Judy B.,
      Thank you for posting this link — such unbridled joy! The last one is very poignant indeed and just proves what loving, loyal souls these creatures are. Very special.
      Hugs

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        Dear Marshall and TC GP:

        You’re so welcome. TC, I’ve seen the commercial you mentioned. It does seem genuine. It’s a female soldier and her dog Rocky. I think he’s an Irish Wolf Hound. Hugs, JB

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      Thanks so much for this post. My current favorite commercial is of a dog greeting its owner apparently back from duty. The dog is huge and the greeting appears to be genuine.

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    Whew, so much has happened in the past couple of weeks and I don’t even leave for NC until bright( doubtful) and early (for sure) Tuesday morning. I thought I’d better get this in now. I flipped back the pages and read some more NC suggestions: thanks ladies! After I get there, we’ll see what we end up doing, in addition to just hanging out. Regarding Trina’s birthday, it was great to read the poems of Diana, Jeanie and Sally B. Quite clever, and sent to such a wonderful birthday recipient! And Trina, your thank you card to us all was so touching.
    Must not forget Karen and her video! I dragged Rod over to the computer (away from TV) so he could expend 1 minutes and 24 seconds of his time watching it. (Not quite KY Derby timing!) He was so impressed he smiled as he watched it.. Seriously, Karen, it was great!

    Also, Max, I THINK, really enjoyed that Tiznow video…waiting for his din-din.
    And that Bob Baffert quote about the TC, “stay alive a little longer.” Sorry, I can’t remember who(m?) to acknowledge with this one. Senior moment, but I definitely agree with him there!

    Onto the present: thanks JSmith for your video links. I was especially taken with the one from CNN. And Diana, thanks for your postings on Judy Glore. These situations, along with the passing of Mr. Kronfeld….so much sadness in such a brief time period.

    Preakness notes (already gone over I realize): congrats to Oxbow, Lukas and Stevens (Trina reminded me he is my “honey.” In the mix of it all I had forgotten!)
    Terry Crow, was it you who had that exacta? So did Rod. Congrats to all who had that foresight! One of the newspaper headings the day after read, “No Triple Crown due to Oxbow Incident.” Clever.

    To end the evening on a pleasant note: thanks to Lane’s End and Team Z for these photos and videos. They pull us together and make us smile.

    Everyone have a safe and happy holiday weekend. Most of my Monday will be spent packing. P.S. The refrigerator is fine! Thanks to all for your responses to my story that day. Was that really two weeks ago? Yikes!

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      Anne, I haven’t seen u in ages. I keep looking out for you. Have a fun trip, catch you when u get back.

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      Anne
      Karen and I looked for you and Rod yesterday – obviously, we forgot you had this trip to work on and wouldn’t be there :-) Happy Travels; we’ll see you when you get back.

      We had fun cheering for ♥ SWEET BOSS… yay Barn 55!

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      Anne-Good to see you posting. Yes, I got lucky with that exacta. I first was going to put Orb on top of Oxbow and Itsmyluckyday but at the last minute decided to box it with that three.

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        Dear TC GP:

        I boxed Orb with It’s My Lucky Day and boxed a Trifecta with Orb, Oxbow and It’s My Lucky Day. Only, it wasn’t. So glad you Exacta Boxed all three. Good going. Hugs, JB

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      Dear Stephanie in SD:

      I listened to an interview with Dottie Ingordo Shirreffs and she indicated that Z was or would be bred and that she would leave it to Mr. and Mrs. M. to name the stallion. She said the chosen stallion had many stakes winners. I think Mr. and Mrs. M. will announce when they are sure Z is safely in foal. Hugs, JB

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        I’m wondering if it’s Malibu Moon, since all previous dates have been with sons of A.P. Indy. Failing which, I’m wondering about Smart Strike, Lonhro (if he’s still here) or Distorted Humour — trying to think of “lots of winners” stallions. And John has had at least one pretty decent runner out of After Market. One thing we do know for certain: it won’t be Frankel, Sea The Stars or Galileo….sigh.

        • Shame it won’t be one of the Euro Champions; surprised
          Lanes End has not enticed one of the Euro’s you mentioned
          to come to Lanes End for a breeding season???

          Think it will be an AP Indy line, guy.

          Do you think Lonhro is “too bulky”; he is sure produces
          gorgeous runners. Yes, Lonhro is still at Darley and maybe
          a become a “US Citizen”.

        • Dear Abigail:

          I was thinking the same; it may be Malibu Moon. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Denise, there is absolutely no reason why Galileo or any similarly successful European stallion should come to the U.S. It is not worth the hassle and uncertainty. They have plenty of customers where they are. Sufficiently motivated North American owners can and do ship their mares to Europe.

        • Sorry to disagree Laura J,

          Why would Pierro, All Too Hard be considered to stand here in the US
          at a KY farm and AK standing in US and Australia? Your statement
          is very incorrect.

          It is perfectly realistic and possible for a Euro Stallion to stand in the US if a contract were negotiated, perhaps that will happen soon. It would save
          a huge expense for US TB breeder to send them there and the worry of
          the foal left behind and the pregnancy to travel home.

        • PS:
          It would be nice to share all of those wonderful EURO pedigrees
          here, no matter how business is for them in the UK. They don’t
          breed all year around.

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        Thank you for posting Denise. I very much enjoyed these two classy ladies talking about their wonderful mares. So glad to hear that it might be as much as two years or more before Rachel is bred, if then.

        Don’t know how the bloodlines match, but perhaps Zenyatta has a date with Big Brown???

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    If you saw the CNN video I posted on previous page, here is a photo of the mare & foal that were reunited at Dr. Wiley’s equi hospital after the tornado. The foal had a bad cut, has been treated and will be alright. There are other photo’s with this, you should be able to see them all, they were posted by Red Earth Tack & Feed in OK City who have been doing a fantastic job of co-ordinating donations and volunteer help for animals. It’s heart warming to see so many young people helping take feed to animals in need, and all the area vets have really stepped up to help. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151697248211518&set=a.10151697240096518.1073741825.151459806517&type=1&theater

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      Dear JSmith:

      Thanks for the photo of this beautiful mare and her baby. So glad there were reunited. Hugs, JB

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    California TB Owners take a stand; No lasix at the BC 2013 – no horses either !!!

    Great great great !!!!!

    paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/are-california-horsemen-obsessed-with-lasix/

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      What a great event, and happy to see it getting publicity in the Paulick Report. As it’s one thing to retrain off the track thoroughbreds, but if nobody adopts them, not many can get retrained. It’s also important to support events like this, again, if there’s not much of a turn out, why would the organizers bother to spend their time on it. 1000’s of TB’s leave the track every year, many with no safe place to go. Also, you never know who you will see at these events, imagine the suprise of the local So Cal race goers who went to the All TB show in Orange County recently, when a magnificent looking horse took the ring and strutted his stuff perfectly, it was Liberian Freighter!!! A regular on the So Cal tracks for 5 years. He was barely retired for a year and you’d think he’d been in the show ring all his life. Brought a tear to our eyes to see ‘our’ boy doing so well in a second career. :)
      I will repost the link in the ‘Discussion’ I made in the Community section, titled Horse/Charity Events Around The Country. Do check that Discussion from time to time, lots of people post events in it, you might find a fun event to attend in your area. Denise C, thanks for posting this I look forward to keeping up with it.

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    Watched the return race at Pimlico yesterday of Spicer Cub, the you-tube sensation that literally ran off twice in a race and finished second. This time he ran the whole race without any mishaps. Finished second again this time.

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      Dear Janet:

      Thanks for the info on SC. Glad he finished in the money and safely. Hugs, JB

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    dear judy goodnight sweet dreams God bless love to lola mae Charlie and the girls sheena
    dear Kathy R always thinking of you and missing your posts hope you find it in your heart to visit one day love and hugs sheena

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    Zenny, Coz and adorable 13Z…we’re sure you are having a wonderful holiday weekend and getting lots of treats and affection. We’re still thinking of ways to join the LE team so we can see you every day. Zenny, if you hear of any employment opportunities just let us know and we’ll be there in a minute. ;-)

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    Dear Z Fans:

    JS’s Poster Girl ridden by Luis Saez finished 7th in a field of 9 (10 3/4 lengths from the winner) in Race 3 at Belmont today on the Turf. Was her third Maiden start (first at Belmont). She is a daughter of War Front. Hugs, JB

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    Wonder about Algorithms as a potential suitor. Some wonderful horses have been bred from first crop stallions. He is a son of Bernadini so from AP Indy lines. A pity his race career was cut short would have loved to see him dual with I’ll Have Another.

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    I just don’t think it would be out of the relm for a few of the Euro Stallions to come here.
    Not sure I’m thinking right but wasn’t one of the Euro’s scheduled to come here this year. Oh gosh, can’t think of who it was he was to come to I’m thinking it was something like coming to the Stallion Station. We were talking about this a few months back.
    Could it have been Frankel’s brother, Oh my I’m going brain dead. someone if you know, I’ld sure like to remember.

    Sure wish the beatiful Sherger could have come here before his horrific fate in Ireland. I think they talked about his coming here at one time.
    Love that boy and will always remember him. Pray God has him with him.

        • he is at Wintergreen Stallion Station in midway, ky…..you would think I could remember that…I live on wintergreen ct….geez the mind is a terrible thing to lose

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    just read about Cash for Clunkers….almost return to racing today….seems she dumped her rider in the post parade….flipped over something…ran down a chute and was finally gathered up as she was headed to the barn….this girl was going home…period..
    she had an interesting day even if she didn’t race….
    you tell ’em girl…..maybe next time…

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      The horses sure love their barns My Rebel sure got us back to his barn in a whirlwind bolt that i’ll never forget.

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      Dear Carol:

      Glad she got back to the barn without injury. Another feisty one. Hugs, JB

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    May 27, 2013

    Happy Memorial Day to All. And, especially our men and women past and present who have served our country.
    May God Bless us all.
    Love You Daddy

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    My old BFF just posted that she lost her gelding, Taylor earlier this month to “epm?” What the heck is that?

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      it is called Equine Protozoal Myeloencepahalitis and is transmitted through the feces of possums. Horse can ingest it in food, water, grass they eat that is contaminated with it. Causes lesions on the spinal cord and brain stem and diagnosis can be hard since it has similar sign/symptoms of other neurological problems. I do not know how fast it progresses, but prognosis is not good generally.

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    Just a little note.

    Lately with all the horrific things happening, everything I think it’s hurt all of our hearts so badly. The images we have seen the death, destruction not only with humans but with animals as well. With over l00 horses killed as well. I know it’s just hurt my heart so bad I can’t even say.

    Just wanted to share, our paster has been talking about the holy spirit lately. About the spirit of God. Do we listen? I have been listening lately

    Romans 8 is a wonderful read. Tells how we should listen to the holy spirit. To listen to the holy spirit is life and peace God tells us about everlasting life and nothing can seperate us from the love of God.

    A powerful message that can help our hearts if we will let it and bring peace.

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    I would throw Giant’s Causeway in the ring as a name of Z’s potential mate.

    He led last year on the general sire’s list for 2012 and get winners on all surfaces.

    One to consider anyway I think.

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