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Merry… Zmas?

Zenyatta. Photo by Alys Emson, Lane's End Farm.
Zenyatta. Photo by Alys Emson, Lane’s End Farm.

Zenyatta asked Santa for mud and peppermints and she got both!!
Merry Christmas to everyone from Zenyatta and the team.

Enjoy!
Team Z

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 Sheena,

      Thank you for our update on Hovis. Mum certainly is a descriptive writer!!! My favorite phrase this week is “brown snakes making a break for freedom.” And we’re so proud of you for not spooking at the dive-bombing pheasant, Hovis. We’re always guaranteed a smile when we read Hovis! Happy weekend to all, and safe trips for all horses and jockeys running this weekend.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Thank you for our weekly Hovis update. Always makes me smile. Love and Hugs, JB

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    RIP British born star of stage and screen Alan Rickman who died yesterday aged 69yrs.A private but charismatic actor well known for playing villians I will always remember him for the marvellous “Truly,Madly,Deeply.RIP Sheena

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    January 15 Cherokee Devotional

    Happiness can never be a goal, but only the result of having done something to make others happy. If we expect others to make us happy, we probably won’t ever experience happiness! We often wait a long time for happiness to come to us, but we need to realize that the possibility of happiness exists right here, right now. It may not come in the form we thought it would or should come, but it may be much, much better. When we let happiness into our hearts, we experience sunlight, hope, and strength sustaining us. We are not only happy-we are content. Peace of mind and contentment are hard to beat in any circumstance. Just relax and let it happen.

    All days are God’s days.
    -Santee Sioux

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    Dear Kathy.I find some of the greatest happiness comes in simple form.I have always thought of myself as pretty contented something sadly lacking in our modern society.If you go on my timeline I posted the touching story of the kangaroo and his mate you’ll have to scroll down.There’s also a beautiful pic of Dessie while holidaying in God’s own country(Yorkshire).Zoe certainly had a busy day yesterday and got to see Mr Al for a short while.It’s another cold day even poor Hovis complains I can’t believe temps were around 60F Christmas time!Had to laugh at Ray’s burp at the end of the video they still have some snow.There is still no news from Fubu I am concerned about him and hope he has been able to keep his doc’s appt’s.I still buy the cat magazine and love Tom Cox’s column missed him yesterday so went on his FB his female cat Roscoe was attacked by a dog she spent nearly 3 weeks in the clinic about 2 or 3 ops .developed an infection but is back home now and recovered well except for some scars.She is a free spirit unlike his boys so will be allowed out again.He adores his cats and is a writer.Have a wonderful Friday.Love and hugs to you,kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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    Dear Sheena,

    I think a lot of people fall victim to the grass always being greener on the other side. If we could only be thankful for what we have and be happy in that. I will definitely look for the kangaroo story as well as the pic of Dessie. Loved hearing of Zoe’s visit with Mr. Al. I even spotted the card I sent him! That was very thoughtful of Diane to photograph all his get well cards. Poor Hovis in the cold. I always feel sorry for animals in barns when the temperatures drop. Life can be tough! Ray is always so adorable. I don’t know what to think about Fubu and Kimberly. I fear something is very wrong. I’m glad Roscoe survived the dog attack. Poor thing! Have a great Friday and enjoy the weekend ahead. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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    If anyone has a spare minute and would not mind, please go to Jess’s Dream Facebook and Like. Trying for 10,000 by Valentine’s Day.

    Thanks!

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    OK, it’s been a while since Chrome’s comeback victory. I would describe it as workmanlike. The field was not great, but all you can do is beat the horses lined up against you. The target that the “new” ownership group has is the Dubai World Cup. To my knowledge, no horse has come back to his former self after running there, including Chrome last year. I really admire Art Sherman but all he can do is train the horse and get him ready for the next planned race. Perry Martin, the “master” behind Chrome’s schedule last year is fully in charge now. Obviously, money is the object.

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      Totally agree Terry – my Dullahan was never the same after being over there (and there are others, of course). That trip just seems to ask SO much of the horses :-(

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        Sandy,
        My sweet Lea was not the same after he returned. Good, but not at his best. Looking back at Chrome’s journey last year, I marvel that he has come back as he has.

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      Terry, You are probably right. I wish for CC to remain injury free and get back home here; perhaps then retire?

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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY today to a real “foundation Dumpling,” KAREN GOGUE. I miss her here on the blog as do others, I’m sure, but if you happen to stop by, Karen, please know that I’m thinking of you and wishing you the very best!
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      HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you, Karen Gogue!
      Wishing you a lovely day and many more wonderful years to come.
      All the very Best to you always.
      P.S. We miss you!
      Hugs and Love

      @Sandy(Northeast Ohio)
      Thank you so much for keeping us current on our Z’sters’ birthdays.
      You are the best!
      Hugs and Love

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      ??????
      Happy bday to u ?
      Happy bday to u ?
      Happy bday dear karen?
      Happy bday to u ?
      Have a greaaaaat day! ??
      HugZ?prayerZ?
      Luv ya buncheZ?
      Vamp

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      Thank you, Sandy. I miss Karen, wish she would come back to the blog. The last time I saw her was at Los Alamitos in the morning to see Chrome work out. Sandy-I saw Jim Curry last night and it was the best ever. Wish you had been there in something more than spirit.

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    The death has been announced of the record breaking Irish Derby winner St Jovite at the age of 27yrs.Bred in the US by Pleasant Colony out of Northern Sunset he was trained by Jim Bolger and owned by Virginia Kraft Payson.He passed on January 9th
    RIP Sheena

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    Dear Judy.I am so glad you got to see Charlie and Hudson and that they are both well.Metro is expected to make a full recovery woo-hoo!!Bei-Bei will no doubt be preparing for his debut.They have been showing videos on the Dyfi from the archives and we saw Monty’s 1st chicks hatching in June 2011.They have always hoped Einion is alive somehow but Dulas and Leri definitely perished.It was strange to see Nora again.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena and Z Fans:

      Looking forward to seeing Bei Bei and the return of the Ospreys. So happy to hear that Metro is doing so well.

      Well, it’s absolute proven now. Charlie was caught “red handed”. We now know for sure why he was kicked in the face and had a baseball size lump for weeks under his left eye. Angela took this photo today. She said he grabs on and won’t let go. I know I should not laugh because it isn’t funny and I’m so afraid he’s going to get kicked again, but he just cracks me up. I told Angela maybe we should get him a muzzle. Love and Hugs, JB

      https://www.dropshots.com/littlebigred/date/2016-01-15/16:46:11

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        Oh no! Charlie, you bad boy!
        Yes, you have been caught in the act — so you grab on and won’t let go, huh?
        Watch out for kicks and/or bites, and maybe you should pick another hobby, just saying. :-) Do be careful when making mischief, though.

        Thanks for this photo, Judy B.
        Hugs and Love

        • Dear Marshall and Z Fans:

          Charlie is such a character. The other horses are content to just be outside with the herd. He gets bored and starts tugging on their manes and tails and Angela said she actually has seen him pull the hair right out.

          He used to tug and tear his own blanket and all the other horses blankets, so Angela doesn’t put blankets on them anymore. Now, he’s been doing this to keep himself occupied. I will talk to him about finding another hobby as you suggest, or maybe I’ll just threaten him with a muzzle.

          All joking aside though, I am worried that he is going to aggravate somebody and get kicked again. He’s just too smart and curious for his own good. Angela had to place a latch lock on his stall door because he figured out how to raise the bar and pull the door open. She found him outside of the paddock fence grazing one day and that’s when she discovered he had escaped his stall. Darn me, I’m laughing again. Can’t help it; he’s too funny. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Max:

          I remember your saying that maybe Charlie could be a fashion designer or hair dresser. I think you’re right; now he’s restyling the other horses manes and tails. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Judy B.,
          What a very clever boy! Maybe Charlie just needs a job to give him a diversion. He was channeling Mr. Ed, perhaps, when he let himself out of his stall.
          Like you, I hope he doesn’t get hurt again, though. He is a real character!

          Hugs and Love

        • Dear Max:

          I know the Chestnut closest to the camera is Simon. Not sure who the unfortunate Paint (victim) is. The Buckskin in the back wearing blinkers is Storm. He has a sensitivity to light. Can’t tell who the horse on the far right is. Will have to ask Angela. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Max:

          Barbara Livingston was at McMahon Farm the night Charlie was born and followed him as a yearling. She said he was precocious and quite a character right from the beginning. He was always first in the chow line too. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Sheena:

          Oh, he probably would teach Hovis some of his very “bad” behavior. Don’t think “Mother” would appreciate that. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Charlie, hahaha! What a horse and those horses in the background looking at him.
        Charlie the Wonder Horse…we wonder about him!
        Thanks for the pic, JB.

        • Dear Ann:

          We sure do! I noticed the way the horses are looking at him too; would love to know their thoughts. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Bernardini Colt Becomes a ‘TDN Rising Star’ at Gulfstream
    TDN Friday, January 15, 2016
    10th-GP, $38,000, Alw (NW1X)/Opt. Clm ($75,000), 1-15, 3yo, 7f, 1:23.33, sy.
    ZULU, c, 3, by Bernardini
    1st Dam: Temporada, by Summer Squall
    2nd Dam: Lemhi Go, by Lemhi Gold
    3rd Dam: Midnight Rapture, by Giboulee

    Zulu–a $400,000 KEESEP yearling and a $900,000 FTFMAR juvenile–stayed perfect in impressive fashion in the Gulfstream slop and may be heading next to the GII Fountain of Youth S. Feb. 27.
    http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/bernardini-colt-becomes-a-tdn-rising-star-at-gulfstream/

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      This is a very good name. Sue Magnier comes up with interesting names for Coolmore horses. Always like a horse with a Z name.

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      Very nice photo of him on Stonestreet Facebook. He looks to be a compact fella. Was wondering if he will always race in the Maginer et al colors as he has his past two races or if he will wear the Stonestreet silks at times?

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      Dear BGG:

      Thank you so very much for this. Bernie is my favorite boy (right after Charlie). What an absolutely magnificent boy he is. COZ, reminds me of him more and more, as he grows and fills out. So beautiful. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Am in bed with the flu. My sweet hubbie just brought me my laptop. Hope everyone stays warm and well. Will catch up tomorrow on everyone’s news. Love to you all, especially you, Momma Z and your two handsome colts. with love, Elizabeth

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    Dear Judy, Thank You so much for the article and video of Jim Rome. Still so sad about Shared Belief’s passing. Just catching up on posts.

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    Very interesting background article on Temporada owner!
    Magers learns horse game well
    2 horses news anchor bred and co-owned win 3 Illinois-bred titles
    February 17, 2012|By Neil Milbert, Special to the Tribune (Chicago Tribune)
    Ron Magers didn’t have any visions of grandeur in the summer of 1991 when he ventured out on his own for the first time as a thoroughbred owner and claimed a 3-year-old filly named Lehmi Go for $16,000 at Arlington Park.
    “My highest hope at the time was that I might get the $16,000 back,” the WLS-Ch. 7 news anchor reminisced. “I didn’t think beyond that.”
    http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-02-17/sports/ct-spt-0218-illinois-horse–20120218_1_temporada-stakes-races-filly

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      Sorry to hear that Bob Denver has died. He brought many smiles and laughs to us, both as Gilligan and earlier as Maynard G. Krebs on ” Dobie Gillis” (some of us will remember that far back, I think). I think that was “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis”, actually.

      RIP Bob Denver
      Thanks for the laughter

      Hugs

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      My apologies-this was old news.
      Someone posted on Twitter as a joke. Not funny.
      Here is correct info: .The New York Times
      Sep 7, 2005 – Bob Denver,died on Friday in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was 70
      BGG

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    Big cold spell is coming may also get down by you Z! Stay warm and well my lovely momma.
    love you with kisses and to your sons
    loving z princess and dear Sir
    Auntie Sally B

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    My Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Montey:

    Goodnight. Stay comfy and cozy. Happy Dreams and Sweet Baby Dreams Z. Love you. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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    January 16 Cherokee Devotional

    Quiet souls come in shy people. They learn to guide themselves through hardships and through loneliness; they learn to befriend invisible friends-and from these friendships they learn to be drawn into the light. Indian children cannot bear to be observed, to be called to perform. But when the light falls on them by their choice, they stand in it however uncomfortable they may be.

    Whenever any man proves himself by his good life and his knowledge of good things, naturally fitted as a teacher of good things, he shall be recognized by the Lords as a teacher of peace and religion and the people shall hear him.
    -Iroquois Constitution

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    Zenny, foals and fillyes are with mom, i think about Walk of Champions on may24, Zenny do all quietly and not quickly, eat apples, care of health, if it is possible take mate with you, carefully :-)

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    Dear Kathy.I have always been pretty shy especially as a child and being the only one had many invisible friends!Woo-hoo Fubu is back and his eyesight is returning!!!Kimberly, as I guessed, has been ill with flu and her RA.She noticed on Christmas day he was plating with the ribbons on his prezzies and was able to follow her finger.The doc is amazed.Truly a Christmas miracle.Poor Wimbley has a back problem(all that trabelling) and is on pain meds and it certainly doesn’t sound good about Oliver.He is returning to the Ruby Ranch.I pray they can help him.Lovely pic of Joey and Theba.Racing at Warwick today and Mullins has had a winner!Great to see Flintham winning with a big weight for the Bradstocks same mum as Coneygree.Gosh Plaid maid was such a bargain buy for the Oakseys.Have heard on UK FB’s that AP is going to cover far too many mares.I know he is young and fit but…I always thank God It was Juddmonte that had the 1st choice when Frankel was born.I dread to think what would have happened to him if he had ended up at Coolmore!Have a great weekend.Love and hugs to you,kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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      Dear Sheena,

      Oh my goodness, I never would have believed that Fubu’s sight would return! A Christmas miracle, indeed! Poor Wimbley, I hope he feels better soon. I don’t feel good at all about Oliver. That poor little dog. And he was so good about taking his meds. If nothing can be done for him I hope they will put an end to his suffering. I loved the pic of Joey and Theba. Enjoy all the wonderful racing today. That is distressing to hear about AP. Pure greed! Today would have been my mother’s birthday. Will take flowers out to the cemetery after Pilates. Have a great Saturday. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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    Oh,bless Thomas Hobson got so tired at the last his legs turned to jelly but a Mullins horse was behind although Thomas won.He set such a gallop in sticky ground and Susannah’s colours again.The Mullins bandwagon rolls on.Can anyone stop him??Only 8 weeks to the festival!!!!!Sheena

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      Mullins sent 3 horses to Warwick and they came home with two wins and a second. Some say that it’s because Mullins has the top horses in his yard. Not so. Min for example never won until he was trained by Mullins. Nichols Canyon has also improved with Mullins. He’s a fantastic trainer. He does all of the training himself without any assistants. He stands out in the field with his dog and watches each horse walk by. He has to be careful where he stands because some of the horses like to take a bite at him when they pass by. It’s just really great.

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        Dear Max,
        Love the thought of Riley as a trainer! Thanks for the wonderful visual picture, will go to look for more pics of Mullins and Riley.
        Years ago, when we had our place out on the desert, it was raining cats and ‘dogs’ one day. Someone had ‘dropped off’ a little puppy – he was drenched and shivering when we discovered him. He was the cutest, but most pathetic looking critter. Of course, there was no choice about ‘keeping’ him. On his 1st 4th of July with us, we were setting fireworks off in front of our house. He came and joined us, but he had to put one of his front paws on my husbands foot. He loved watching the show! After that, he would always put a paw on either my foot or my husband’s whenever we were standing still outside. Whether we were walking then stopped, or outside watching a sunrise or sunset – he was holding ‘paws’ with us. We love him so much, and he was the sweetest doggie. We still miss him.
        Hope you have a great day, Max.
        with love, Elizabeth

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    Dear Max.Russe Blanc has just won for Kerry Lee.the only horse to be officially described as white!These horses today weren’t Mullins first string but next week Un de Sceaux is coming over for the Clarence House.Yes,I remember Min wasn’t that special out in France but since he’s been with Willie…Paul is sunning himself in Barbados he always goes in January.Ah Jerry’s got her head screwed on the right way.My mother always said it was better to be an old man’s darling I should have listened!!!Sheena

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      Not very white today because of the mud. Kerry is doing doing well with her training. Mountainous ran a very good race last week to take the Welsh Grand National.
      As for the Mullins crowd, Black Hercules is coming along with Patrick Mullins aboard. Thomas Hobson never gives up.

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        Dear Max.Danny was aboard Willie’s horses at Warwick today.Shorty was riding in Ireland and won on Sempre Medici.Mullins has 11 favourites at the festival.Did you hear about the robbery at Goodwood House.Lord and Lady March were assaulted and tied up.A 26yr old has been arrested and they are devastated at the loss of family heirlooms worth £700,000.Sheena

        • You’re right. Danny and Patrick look so much alike that it’s sometimes hard to tell them apart. Everyone seems to ride for Mullins. Didn’t hear about that robbery. Glad that they found a suspect. Is Goodwood open to the public? I visited so many country houses in England and Scotland, that it’s a blur.

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    Sprinter is avoiding a clash with Un De Sceaux next week in the Clarence House and will head straight to the festival but Sire will fly the flag for the British.Still a great race though and Un could easily trip up…Sheena

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      Dear Sheena:

      Godspeed to all of them; safe and sound. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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    Breaking News: Zayat Family Escapes Fire in Hotel Suite
    January 16th, 2016 post by redbird | San Diego Horse Race
    Bloodhorse.com is reporting Saturday morning that the Zayat family is safe following a fire in their hotel suite overnight.
    According to the report, the fire broke out in the living room on the 30th floor of the Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood, Florida where Ahmed Zayat and his wife, Joanne are staying for tonight’s Eclipse Awards. Zayat said it was a “major” fire that “destroyed” the living room.
    There was also damage to the bedroom and some of the Zayats’ property, like clothing, from when the sprinkler system deployed. Zayat said no one was hurt but that it was “very scary.”
    The cause of the fire has not been determined.
    http://sdhorserace.com/

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      Isn’t Dolphus a half brother to Rachel Alexandra? I don’t think that he’s related to Zenyatta. Last that we heard, Z’s full brother was apparently headed to Ireland to be trained at Ballydoyle.

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        Dear Shirlee and Max:

        Yes, Dolphus (Lookin At Lucky – Lotta Kim) is half to RA; same Mama.

        Shirlee, probably have our Queen on your mind. Love and Hugs, JB

        • No problem. I wish that we would hear something of Z’s brother. Ballydoyle unlike Mullins doesn’t release much information.

        • Dear Max:

          I keep checking to see if he’s been named yet. So far I’ve found nothing. He does have an Equibase Chart that just notes his place of birth( KY), DOB and his Sire and Dam.

          I wonder, since he is in Ireland now, if they will even update his chart (when he is named, if he hasn’t been already). What do you think?

          Very tough to find any info on him, unfortunately. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Max:

          Yes, Sheena will tell us if she has any news of him. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Chromy if you will fly to World Cup, tune your white blinkers for you can to see fences and turns on course, Gary Tasich fb page photo of Darrell Vienna in black blue blinkers without jockey, lil :-(, she breezing back on course to her stable, may be she is healthy, Chromy turn on only 0,8 of your full gallop speed, breeze like Cirrus in Vase, middle middle hind, i think he bought beautyful vase in bouticue for to carry to home :-) and flyed to home healthy,, my dreams on Zmas,, Chromy i like your videos where you leave belmont, green grass green trees, vets and team care about hurt leg, you dont want to come in van and where you arrive to home to california, where you come from van with your tail and hind legs to forward because you like this way of moving from van :-) , Chromy think about your health, beautyfull california mares wait you, may be it is well dont to come on that race

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