Zenyatta asked Santa for mud and peppermints and she got both!!
Merry Christmas to everyone from Zenyatta and the team.
Enjoy!
Team Z
Queen of Racing
Zenyatta asked Santa for mud and peppermints and she got both!!
Merry Christmas to everyone from Zenyatta and the team.
Enjoy!
Team Z
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.I really thought Dubawi would win Galileo was about £600,000 ahead of him.A fantastic stallion I think his fee is over 300,000 euros!That’ll keep him in oats for awhile.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Two wonderful sires. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Best Wishes to our Uncle Johnny and Graham Motion to Australia this week. Sure hope you could buy a couple of Animal Kingdoms youngsters. My Dear Leroi’s Grandkids. I sure would love to be at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale. Johnny especially Good Luck Saturday on Race Day. God Speed.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Peggy:
I join you in wishing JV Godspeed and safe and sound all. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Love ya Zenyatta, Coz, Ziconic, Stay warm Zenyatta this week, think it’s going to get cold. Take good care of baby. Sweet Dreams.
Love Ya Forever Princess Z.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sue Noel,
Hope all is well in Idaho and that you, Barnaby and Traveller have enjoyed a very nice Christmas and New Year’s Day. We miss you!
Hugs and Love
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Heard from Sue that the holidays have been utter chaos in Sun Valley (not to mention COLD!). I’m sure we’ll hear from her when she gets her head above water :-)
Marshall (NC Broad)
Thanks, Sandy!
Hugs and Love
Kathy
January 5 Cherokee Devotional
It only takes one catalogue with pages in bright colors-pictures of phlox and daisies and bed of tulips-to zip a person’s vision weeks ahead. Mellow days will be sprinkled among the wintry ones and flocks of robins will fan out in search of territory to nest. Only one hour of seeing color and joy and peace in the mind’s eye can bring a flood of hope and eager anticipation.
Seeing everything dark and gloomy gets to be a habit. Like smoke and soot that hovers in industrial areas of old cities, the dark and foreboding throw shadows across the mind. Whatever controls the mind controls the person because thought is the battleground of good and bad. We can circumvent troubling thoughts by giving ourselves pictures that color the mind with bursts of spring color. And it doesn’t even have to be spring.
Whatever life’s challenges you may face, look to the mountain top.
-Tewa
Elizabeth in NM
Dear Kathy,
Wonderful devotional – as always. It is so important what we allow our minds to take in, and where we let it wander. Looking out our kitchen window each morning and seeing all the birds, bunnies and squirrels always makes me see each new day as an
‘adventure’. As it says in Matthew – “. . . do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” So, I’m not going to go ‘looking’ for any. I loved what you said about color and joy and peace bringing hopeful and eager expectations – it is so true. Lovely. Thank you so much. I always look forward each morning to reading what you’re going to bring us next!
with love, Elizabeth
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.I know spring will be here before you know it although I think ours began in December.No surprise to hear it was the wettest warmest, for ages!Showery here today.I hope you enjoyed your day off with the pups.I hadn’t heard Mr Al was in hospital Zoe hopes to visit when Diane is better.Poor Oliver may have blockage.Gizmo is helping her with the patients.I did tell you it was unlucky to take the decorations down early!!It’s pretty cold in Boston Ray has his coat on.Not too much snow so far.Still no news from Fubu what was that all about??Dolly had a lot of pretty outfits on over Christmas.Gorgeous girl!Abby and Shelby are not too well Abby has a slight limp and Shelby is very confused she does have pancreatitis and is 14 so Judy is keeping a close eye on her .Angel Marie won the contest it’s a miracle how she can cope on 3 legs.I was reading a great article on Wise Dan and how well he has adjusted to his retirement.He is not going to become a pony at the track.Charlie said he’d love to take him to competitions to show people how to handle horses properly.Amy likes to ride him and he’s loving life at the farm.Hope you have a great day.Love and hugs to you,kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO
Bluegrass Girl
Sheena
It is a great article on Wise Dan-so I posted it below
He is one lucky and loved horse.
BGG
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear BGG.I thoroughly enjoyed this article.Patricia posted it on one of our British FB’s.He is having a wonderful life.Hugs Sheena
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
We had just a few sprinkles in the early morning hours yesterday and then clear skies. Supposedly we will have another storm coming in today with more substantial rainfall. Fingers crossed! The dogs and I had a nice day yesterday. They will be bummed when they’re left alone today! We heard about Mr. Al last night. That’s so upsetting. I pray he will be okay. Unfortunately his advanced age will count against him, I’m afraid. I know seeing Zoe would really boost his spirits. I’m worried about Oliver. It’s obviously something pretty major. Ray was adorable in his coat. I’m not sure why Kimberly said anything about an announcement. How long do we have to wait??? Dolly is the best-dressed kitty ever! Sorry Abby and Shelby are ailing. Congratulations Angel Marie for your contest win! That’s great Wise Dan is doing so well. Sounds like a good idea to take him to competitions to instruct people on handling horses! Glad he’s ridden and enjoying life. Have a good Tuesday. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO
sheena.davies(wales)
A community west of Toronto are mourning the loss of at least 40 racehorse today after a fire broke out at Classy lane stables about 11pm last night .The cause is yet to be determined.So sad.RIPSheena
Elizabeth in NM
Dear Sheena,
Beyond tragic – there are no words. I will keep in my prayers that whole community and especially those who lost their horses. Life can be so fragile. Hope you stay warm and safe and cozy tonight. . with love, Elizabeth
Bluegrass Girl
Now Wise Dan is ready for a new job
Glenye Cain Oakford Thoroughbred Racing.com January 5, 2016
There are no bronze plaques or boldly lettered signs announcing the significance of the 17-acre pasture that runs from the north side of Athens-Boonesboro Road, up over a small hill, and out of view behind a stone cottage.
Driving the two-lane road through the central Kentucky hamlet of Athens, you occasionally can catch sight of a chestnut gelding and two Black Angus heifers grazing together in that pasture, and you’d be forgiven for assuming the gelding was somebody’s pleasure horse, maybe a foxhunting mount for the Iroquois Hunt, whose country is centered around Athens.
https://www.thoroughbredracing.com/articles/now-wise-dan-ready-new-job
Max
Thanks, Blue. I really enjoyed reading about Danny’s new life. Morton Fink made the right decision. I am also interested to learn that Dan befriends heifers, something Ribot would not do.
Ann NC
Thank you. Sweet article. Charlie and Amy are wonderful horse folks.
Would love a photo of Dan with the heifers.
Precious how Dan talked to Charlie…it’s alright! Oh my heart!
Sally B. (Auntie cherishes Z and her young)
Bluegrass, I Enjoyed the sweet article too. I am so happy for Wise-Dan and the folks.
Linda in NJ
Thanks for posting this article. It was truly a joy reading about Wise Dan and his retirement.
shirleeinindy
BGG,.
What a heart warming article. Wish all of them were loved and treated the way Danny is. Glad he has some pasture mates even if they are bovines! Long and healthy life to Dan and all his human family.
Elizabeth in NM
Dear BGG,
So heartwarming to have read the update on Wise Dan. Great to see such kind and caring people like the Lo Presti’s making WD’s home so wonderful for him. Agree with Shirlee – wish all the horses had such love. Thank you for giving me wonderful images to take with me to sleep tonight. with love, Elizabeth
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
I always start at the bottom of the page and work my way up, so I didn’t see that you had already posted this wonderful article on Danny and I posted it again.
What a joy it is to know that a horse is so loved by his owner and trainer and all of his connections.
Thanks for posting this. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
Thank you for posting this! So glad that Wise Dan is sound and loving life. Nice, too, that he has companionable pasture mates, the bovine ladies. Danny is a stunner, and quite a nice personality, too. I liked reading about his “human side”. WD is obviously intelligent and not just another pretty face; although, his face and the rest of him is gorgeous.
Wise Dan, you ARE the man, indeed! You couldn’t be in a better place, IMO. :-)
Hugs and Love
Bluegrass Girl
2016 Kentucky Derby: Blue Creek is Flying Under U.S. Radar
Brian Zipse Zipse At The Track Horse Racing Nation Jau.5 2016
Wouldn’t it be something if the curse of Apollo and the drought of Dubai were put to rest in the same year? Both trying to win the roses via Dubai, and not racing as a juvenile, have proven to be hurdles too large to overcome, but in a year when the new sophomores of American racing have yet to scare anyone off, perhaps it is time for a horse to come along and break all the traditional rules of the first Saturday in May. Enter Blue Creek, a most interesting young contender for the 2016 Kentucky Derby.
Blue Creek (Street Cry–Blue Bunting, by Dynaformer) has been well thought of since inception, but more recently the striking bay colt made a very good impression in morning trials at Meydan.
http://www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/zatt/2016_Kentucky_Derby_Blue_Creek_is_Flying_Under_U_S_Radar_123
shirleeinindy
BGG,
Thanks for the heads up. Will watch this guy. I think he has a bit of the look of his broodmare sire, Big D. Could not tell if he was a big horse or if he has those Roberto ears.
Max
Very interesting. I remember his mother when she ran in England. She was impressive. He doesn’t look as big as Big D or Zenyatta, but he’s definitely got her moves. Beautiful stride at the end. I’d say that he’s also got the family ears.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Thanks for this info on Blue Creek. We will have to keep track of him. Beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Mary Margaret in Central Georgia
Devastating fire in Toronto, 40 standardbred race horses. RIP dear ones.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Mary Margaret:
Oh, so very sorry to hear this horrible news. RIP beautiful Sweeties. Love and Hugs, JB
Especially Horses / So Cal
According to Martin Racing, Love the Chase, dam of California Chrome is booked to Tapit.
Linda in NJ
This is very interesting news!!
shirleeinindy
Somebody has some bucks!
Sophia Gates
Wow. And why not?
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
I read today where the Taylor Made folks said that she will probably just stay there to wait for her foal. For people close enough to get there, this means that in Spring 2017, you would probably get to see both Love the Chase AND her Tapit foal. Taylor Made is one of the few places that allows folks to visit the mares and foals :-)
Ann NC
Thanks for that info. Seeing the babies is great.
Bluegrass Girl
Churchill re-names spring stakes for Wise Dan
Jonathan Lintner Courier-Journal January 5, 2016
Churchill Downs on Tuesday announced a Spring Meet stakes name change honoring one of the best to ever run on the track’s turf course.
Included in the 26 stakes to be run during the 38-day session starting in April is the Grade II Wise Dan. Formerly known as the Firecracker and run on closing weekend, the race will now become part of the undercard for the Grade I Stephen Foster Handicap on June 18, a “Downs After Dark” night. Also, the race’s distance is set to increase from 1 mile to 1 1/16 miles.
http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/2016/01/05/churchill-downs-re-names-spring-meet-stakes-for-wise-dan/78307234/
Ann NC
Congrats, Dan. His race during that rain/thunderstorm will be one of my favorites.
So deserving.
Max
I’ll never forget that win either.
Sally B. (Auntie cherishes Z and her young)
Yippee for Dan! It is so deserving.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Ann,
It’s a favorite of mine, too! Unforgettable.
Hugs and Love
Ingrid Arnone
Blue,
Thanks for the link!
Hugs Ingrid.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Thanks for this info. That’s great! Congrats Danny. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.A lot were tweeting about the beautiful white horse that “died” in the first episode of War and Peace.They said he should get a bafta.His name is Ziggy and well known for his stunts!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Just discovered that our Lifetime Channel will be carrying War and Peace later this month, I think. Looking forward to seeing Ziggy’s performance. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
sheena.davies(wales)
Blue Bunting won our 1000 guineas in 2011 and is in foal to Dansili now.Sheena
Sally B. (Auntie cherishes Z and her young)
Goodnight Zenyatta, bless you and baby
love you with kisses and to your sons
loving z princess and my dear Sir
Auntie Sally B
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Max, Shirlee, Ann and Z Fans:
Just found this wonderful update on Danny. Enjoy. Love and Hugs, JB
\\https://www.thoroughbredracing.com/articles/now-wise-dan-ready-new-job
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Oops, let me try that again.
https://www.thoroughbredracing.com/articles/now-wise-dan-ready-new-job
Ann NC
JB, I could read this article over and over. Thanks. Also would like to see Dan in his Western tack. What color saddle blanket best suits him, in order to do justice to his Cashmere Coat.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Ann:
Would like to see him in his Western tack too. Maybe Royal Blue or Emerald Green would suit the Chestnut King???? Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Too Cute, JB.
Beautiful colors for the Chestnut King.
Hope all is well.
shirleeinindy
Judy,
It has to be Royal Blue. Remember how beautiful another chestnut, Big Red, looked in his blue and white!
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Ann and Shirlee:
Yes, Royal Blue! Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Montey:
Goodnight. Love You. Happy Dreams. Sweet Baby Dreams Z. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
Here’s an article on Tom Albertrani, former trainer of my favorite, Bernardini. Among the many prospects in his stable for 2016, he has a daughter of Street Cry named Desert Tune and also a grand daughter of Street Cry called Always Thinking. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/plenty-of-promise-for-albertrani-in-16/
Elizabeth in NM
Dear Judy,
A very interesting article. Can’t imagine how these trainers keep up with everything. Great insight into a bit a their life. Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday. with love, Elizabeth
Kathy
Dear Judy,
Thanks for a very interesting article! How lucky the trainers are to work with such magnificent beings! Happy Wednesday.
Hugs, Kathy
Ann NC
Thanks, JB. Exciting time for the Albertrani barn. May those babes stay healthy and sound.
Sally B. (Auntie cherishes Z and her young)
Dear Judy B; Thank you. I was especially interested in Desert Tune. He has quite a few; wonder how they can treat each one as number one; yet it seems they do.
love n hugs, Sally B
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Elizabeth, Kathy, Ann and Sally:
Glad all of you enjoyed this article. Godspeed to all of these Sweeties; safe and sound always. Love and Hugs, JB
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Judy,
Thanks for the link.
Hugs Ingrid.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Ingrid:
You’re so welcome. Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
January 6 Cherokee Devotional
We often come face to face with questions of fairness. What is right-right without question? Whom can we trust to be our champion when life seems to be a game based on personality?
German poet Goethe told us that one man’s word is no man’s word-therefore we always need to hear both sides. Who is fair enough to hear one side and want to hear the other? Who will speak for justice when we are unsure of ourselves? When there is no freedom to be truthful, there can be no justice. Only fairness and cooperation can bring about an understanding and a desire to make things right.
May the smoke rise like a cloud and carry away with it all the animosities that have risen between us.
-Black Thunder, Fox
shirleeinindy
Sweet girl, hope your baby is growing and you are feeling good. Sure looks like it in the pictures and video here. Could you perhaps arrange to have that little filly or colt in January or February or even March? They maybe will mature a little earlier and have more of a chance come their 3 year old season. Just a thought. Know he/she will come when it gets good and ready! Mind of their own just like you.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.Personality is everything these days on celeb planet and politics too which I consider dangerous.Poor Mr Al sounds very sick he had several masses removed.It doesn’t seem good for a man of his age but he is tough and we must pray he can recover.I read the last epsode we only have the present moment yesterday is history now and the future has yet to come.If only we all learned to live in the present and not look so far ahead.Ray and Jack were enjoying their bones on the sofa.I have some friends who will not allow their dogs or cats on the furniture!I shouldn’t really call them friends!
Looks to be a good Clarence House on the 23rd Un de Sceaux is entered against Sprinter and Sire and Willie Mullins is thinking of having a crack at the British Trainers championship.I was watching a video of Kauto Star made when he died.I just CANNOT accept yet that this great horse is no longer with us.Mr Fibbs was enjoying his doughnut and Judy is very busy according to Mango.Still no news from Fubu very strange.I hope all is well there.Hope you had some rain it’s actually dry here so far but still floods up north.Have a great day.Love and hugs to you,kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO
auto Star made when he died.I just CANNOT accept that great horse is no longer with us.
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
I’m so worried about Mr. Al. I join you in praying he survives. And poor little Zoe, I hope she’ll be allowed to visit him soon. I know she would be good medicine for mr. Al. We all need to live in the present. So many are stuck in the past, only remembering what once was…And then a lot of people think what they’ll do “one day.” The present is all we have. What a shame so many of us don’t know how to live in it! Ray and Jack O are so cute in all their videos. LOVE their peanut butter! My dogs can go anywhere they please. They are family members too! Get geared up to enjoy the great racing events coming up. So sad that Kauto Star is gone. I know you loved him so. I haven’t visited the ratties yet. Mango looks kind of lost in all the parcels they’ve received. Something very strange going on with Fubu. Maybe Kimberly’s arthritis is particularly bad…Yes! we got substantial rain. Also another earthquake this morning! 4.5 centered in Banning. We’ll get more rain later in the day, possibly some thunder, too. Happy Wednesday. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO
sheena.davies(wales)
I don’t know what happened there but twice I will not accept Kauto has gone!!!SheenaXOXO
sheena.davies(wales)
Kingman’s first foal has arrived at John Deer’s stud in Chepstow.He bought the Exceed and Excel mare recently.Exceptionelle foaled two weeks early last Saturday but the little filly is growing by the day.
Bullet Train’s yearlings are doing well in Australia.His foals are described as strong with great presence.Who knows the 3/4’s brother of Frankel who did all the donkey work for his famous sibling may turn out to be the better sire
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Just been on Metro’s page he is doing really well now but Pork Chop started to colic last night.A lot better today though.I emailed you some official pics they issued of George’s first day at nursery.He spent a couple of hours there.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Glad Metro is doing better; prayers for Port Chop. I will check my emails. Thanks for sharing the photos with me. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Oops, Sorry Sheena, that should be Pork Chop.
Sally B. (Auntie cherishes Z and her young)
Lovely Zenyatta, it is an extra toll carrying a baby and especially as they get bigger! Please rest and stay warm. Stay happy too!
love you with kisses and your sons
loving z princess and my dear Sir
Auntie Sally B
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Montey:
Goodnight. Stay warm and comfy in your stalls. Happy Dreams. Sweet Baby Dreams Z. Love you. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
The List of Eclipse Awards Finalists: Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/eclipse-finalists-announced/
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
Thank you for posting the List of Eclipse Awards Finalists. I wonder how they will all shake out — American Pharoah should come out on top in his categories, but it will also be interesting to see what happens in the other groups.
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Marshall:
You are so welcome. No doubt, AP is Horse of the Year. As you say will be exciting to see how the rest fare. Beholder gets my vote for older female. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
Just saw this video on our local PBS station. Had to share it with you. Too cute! Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkCUOjXC3AY
Kathy
Dear Judy,
That is absolutely PRECIOUS! Thank you!
Hugs, Kathy
shirleeinindy
Judy,
Really cute. Thanks for the laugh.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Kathy and Shirlee:
You’re so welcome. Pure joy! Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Too cute indeed!!!! Thanks, JB!
Kathy
January 7 Cherokee Devotional
Don’t be so hard on yourself. Self-condemnation is as bad as being indolent and lazy because it is so extreme and unrelenting. Though restraint doesn’t always sit well with us, at least it is more gentle and does not tear down the spirit. Recognize who you are-your own best friend. You are not simply an acquaintance. You are not someone you want to insult or hurt, and you certainly are not someone you want to compete with. Instead, you are a person with special qualities and special gifts, which need to be cultivated.
Go back in time and recall where you got in trouble with yourself. Did someone put you down? Whose opinion do you respect-the words of some outsider who has no tact, or the judgment of your own best friend? As time goes on, you will come to know who your true friends are. And you are the best friend of all.
In our sweetness and repose, we can’t help but wonder at the anxieties you give yourself.
-Gaspesion Chief