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Neil Latham Offers Free Print with Purchase

American Thoroughbred, the book.
American Thoroughbred, the book.

Zenyatta, The American Thoroughbred
A journey of a lifetime

The artist offers a rare handmade print of Zenyatta when purchasing the “American Thoroughbred” book. See below for details.

I often think back on the making of American Thoroughbred. I miss the quiet nights I spent under the stars in Kentucky. Listening to the sounds of nature as I lay in my tent thinking about the next day’s photography session. I feel so fortunate to have dedicated a part of my life to documenting these incredible beautiful creatures. There are few things greater than to have the freedom to work on your dream, and feel a great sense of pride and gratitude upon completion.

Since American Thoroughbred, I have started numerous projects that have stopped as quickly as they have started. I find myself wondering if I will ever find the intensity and passion I had when working on American Thoroughbred. It just felt so completely simple and honest. I have been searching for that feeling again. I believe the moment finds you, and searching is hopeful but rarely fruitful.

The day I met Zenyatta was a special day. By the time I had the chance to photograph her my lens had been in front of the most famous thoroughbreds of our life time. None had struck me the way Zenyatta did. I remember her walking around the corner of my back drop. She was like no other Thoroughbred I had seen. She was sophisticated, gracious and confident. More than anything I felt a connection that is hard to describe. I was emotionally connected to her from first sight. I understood her, I could feel her, we were communicating. Above all she gave so much love, that feeling will be with me always.

The strange thing was that as I was working on American Thoroughbred, I was often asked “When will you be finished”. I would always respond with the same answer “when I know it’s over”. I remember the exact moment I knew it was over, it was the very last time my shutter clicked when photographing Zenyatta. I knew what I had on that roll of film said it all, there was nothing left to say. I can recall the precise moment; the camera fell to my side, I turned away and handed the camera to my assistant and said “it’s finished”. I felt a sense of sadness as I said those words, I was never happy to have finished, I never wanted it to be over.

I am forever grateful to the Moss family and all the supporters of Zenyatta. Your generosity and kind words are with me.

Receive a handmade 8×10” silver gelatin print.

The artist notes it is important to return the gift back to the supporters of Zenyatta. His fine art prints in the American Thoroughbred collection are often out of reach for many people. The artist is pleased to offer the following gift to Zenyatta supporters.

printFor a purchase of the “American Thoroughbred” book, the buyer shall receive a handmade 8×10” silver gelatin print. The prints are handmade by the artist in his darkroom. This is a rare opportunity to own a print from the collection. It will be of the print that led the launch of the book. This photograph in its own right is becoming the most coveted of all the prints in the collection.

To receive a print you will need to send your proof of purchase to info@neillatham.com. All purchases must be done through twinpalms.com. Include your proof of purchase (email receipt of your order), name and address of where the print is to be shipped to.

The offer is limited while stocks last.

Purchase the book here to qualify: https://twinpalms.com/books-artists/american-thoroughbred/

For more information about the artist you can visit the gallery’s website representing Mr. Latham’s work: http://www.stevenkasher.com/exhibitions/neil-latham-american-thoroughbred

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    Los Alamitos creates Winter Challenge for California Chrome
    By Steve Andersen Daily Racing Form 11/28/2016
    Los Alamitos has added a stakes race to its winter meeting to give California Chrome a local prep race before the final start of his career in the $12 million Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28.
    The Winter Challenge will be run Dec. 17 at 1 1/16 miles with a purse structure designed to entice owners and trainers to run against California Chrome, the 2014 Horse of the Year who was second in the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita on Nov. 5.
    http://www.drf.com/news/los-alamitos-creates-winter-challenge-california-chrome

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      Dear BGG:

      Thanks for this info on CC. Wonderful photo of our Chestnut boy. Just love him. Love and Hugs, JB

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    sdhorserace ‏@sdhorserace tweet 11/28/2016
    Tapit has broken his single season progeny earnings record
    for the third year in a row, passing last year’s mark of $18.4M
    over the weekend

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    I hope a Happy Thanksgiving was had by all. I had an exciting Sunday. A small herd of cows decided to escape from their field and travel down the highway and up my driveway. When the responsible parties showed up they were at a loss how to get them home. Finally the owner arrived with one man sitting on the tailgate with a bucket of food and one honking the horn. The cows decided to follow them home. I never knew eight cows could poop that much.

    I am better but have very little strength. I look forward to the day I can resume my normal activities. As always just seeing the photos of Zenyatta makes me so happy.

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      Dear Vicki,

      Great to hear from you! Exciting Sunday visitors and very compliant once food was introduced. Glad you had some live action entertainment.

      Take care and continue to improve.

      Hugs and Love

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      Dear Vicki,
      So glad to hear from you! At least the poor wayward cattle gave you a distraction for a bit. Am keeping you in my prayers that you’ll feel better and better very soon.
      with love, Elizabeth

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      Dear Vicki:

      So very good to hear from you. I keep you in my prayers, for all my Z family, every night. Hope you gain your strength back with every day. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Black Caviar’s Oscietra steps out for Nolen (PHOTO)
    Andrew Eddy Racing.com 28 November, 2016
    Luke Nolen vividly remembers the day he sat on Black Caviar for the first time in 2009 and the jockey is hoping that Monday’s date will also stay with him forever after taking his first ride on the superstar’s two-year-old daughter.
    Nolen made the trek to Lindsay Park at Euroa on Monday to get a feel of Oscietra before the filly makes her first public appearance either this Friday or next at Flemington in the official jump-outs.
    https://www.racing.com/news/2016-11-28/black-caviars-oscietra-steps-out-for-nolen

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      Dear BGG:

      Sheena posted this same photo on the previous Blog page. Thank you for sharing it too. She is a real Beauty. Think it’s so clever how they named her after a Russian caviar; carrying on her Mama’s name. Too cute. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Sorry Judy, I guess my Comment was confusing
        I posted it not because the article included a photo, but because
        “the filly makes her first public appearance either this Friday or next at Flemington in the official jump-outs.”
        The debut was the main reason.
        Hugs, Blue

        • Dear BGG:

          No, your comment was fine. She’s such a sweet looking girl. Godspeed to her; safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Sheena:

      If you do find anything on Ebby, please let us know. Hope you are well too. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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        Dear Sheena and Z Fans:

        Z Fans, Sheena found this photo of Ebby and told me about it. I was able to copy it and post it here for all of you to see (you have to scroll down a little ways). She is in the sale and is thought to be in foal to Dansili. Hoping she finds a loving, caring home. Maybe someone in the US will buy her and bring her back to KY. That would be wonderful.

        https://twitter.com/NatStudStallion?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

        Sheena, thank you for finding this photo of Ebby and telling me about it. I search all the time for news of her, but never can find anything. She looks so beautiful and reminds me so much of her Dad, Bernie and of COZ too. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Judy B. and Sheena,

          Thanks for the update on “Ebby”. She looks good, and I hope her new home is a worthy one that will love and care for her as she deserves. Best wishes to her and her foal. I agree that it would be wonderful if she came back home to Kentucky.

          Hugs and Love

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      Dear BGG,
      Wonderful! Loved all of the artwork and the music. Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a wonderful evening. with love, Elizabeth

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        Elizabeth & Judy B
        It was a find that I had to share.
        Happy that you appreciated this as much as I did.
        Elton John did a “Live Like Horses” duet with Pavarotti
        This is special because of the art combined with the music
        With love & a hug, Blue

        • Dear BGG:

          Oh, you just touched my heart. Pavarotti was my all time favorite. Got to see him two years before he passed. He loved horses and owned one named Henry. He used to ride as often as possible. Thank you again for sharing. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear BGG,

      This is wonderful! Love the music and of course, all the pretty horses, too.
      Thanks for posting this link.

      Hugs and Love

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    This book by Mr. Latham and then portrait print of Zenyatta is such a wonderful opportunity to own. I’ll see what’s in the piggy bank.
    Goodnight lovely Zenyatta
    love you with kisses and to all of your sons,
    Z princess and my dear Sir
    Auntie Sally B

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    Dear Marshall:

    Read your post on the previous Blog page asking for TC. I wanted to thank him for once again including my Russ at the Veteran’s Day ceremony this year, so we exchanged emails a couple of weeks ago and he said he’ll be posting soon. I told him we miss him. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy B.,

      Thank you so much for news of Terry C. I had seen where you mentioned and thanked him for remembering your Russ. I am very happy to hear that he responded to your email. We definitely miss him and wish him the very best. Look forward to his posting soon.

      Hugs and Love

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    Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI and DC:

    Goodnight. Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.

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    November 29 Cherokee Devotional

    One-track thinking absorbs energy and hides good ideas like thick fog. People want to think for themselves, and they should. A good thinker seeks input from sources that benefit what he is trying to accomplish. His ear is turned to the sound of something that will help. But be aware that not everyone is open in this way. Some people throw up guards against the truth if it goes against what they want to believe. They hotly protest that they know as much as anyone else, which may be true-but on different subjects.
    Remember that if what you offer rings of or looks like truth, know that it may not be well received. The market is not flooded with takers for truth. But be diligent: some will be open to your help even though they may not be beating down your door.

    Everyone is ignorant-but on different subjects.
    -Will Rogers, Cherokee

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    Dear Kathy.A cold day here but at least it is sunny.We have the painters outside and they have just stained my front door and it has to be kept open until dry!!Not a good idea in this weather.I hope all went well with Steve yesterday.I hope you watched the video of Nikkos he was being taken to the airport and we get to see the elusive Viktor!Some sad tales again.I cheer myself up by watching the John Lewis advert most days.Such a joy.The polish PM was visiting yesterday another woman am not sure of her name but Mother Theresa was all in black when they visited the memorial to the war dead.She doesn’t have a stylist her husband advises her!She reminds of Her Majesty we know her and yet we don’t.
    They have been storms in the US according to Zoe and I think she was talking about Ohio.I loved the new cover photo on Marty’s page and putting the President elect in a mixing bowl.There must be a law against it!!A lot aren’t keen on this new idea on FB Nerissa preferred the videos on the left.I put a message in for Fubu some peeps are still donating.They playing “summer Breeze” on the radio lol.
    Some thieves stole Christmas presents from St Mary’s hospital.They were for critically ill children even Rupert was lost for words.I think Richard is still out in Eygpt.Did you hear the story of Princess Beatrice pretending to “knight”singer James Blunt at a party she swung the sword and cut Ed Sheeran’s face!Lucky his head stayed intact.Hope you have a good day back at work.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar. SheenaXOXO

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      Dear Sheena,

      Oh dear, having to leave your door open in the cold. How miserable! Steve is fine today. He was a little drowsy after the procedure but otherwise okay. They found a small polyp and removed it. He doesn’t need another colonoscopy for 10 years, the nurse said. Yes, I saw Nikkos’ video. Nice to get to see Viktor! I’m glad you have the John Lewis advert to cheer you up. As to Mother Theresa’s husband advising her on fashion…I don’t think I would want to go out in anything Steve would pick out or me! lol Zoe is praying about the storms and unrest over here. Yes, I think she was talking about Ohio. Haven’t seen the new cover photo over at Marty’s page. Will go over and check it out. Yes, FB has changed things around. It certainly takes some getting used to1 I don’t know what to think about Fubu. Summer Breeze on the radio…funny! Yes, I saw the piece about the presents being stolen at St. Mary’s. That’s just horrible. Hadn’t heard about Princess Beatrice. Wow, she must have felt awful! Hope Ed is okay! Jane Lyon is a lucky woman! Eblouissante is such a gorgeous horse. Have a good day. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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    I apologise Ebby is going to foal in Ireland then decisions will be made about her next covering.She will eventually return to the US.Mrs Lyon was accompanied by her son-in-law.Although she has visited Tattersalls before this is her first purchase.

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      Summer Wind Farm is where American Pharoah’s dam, LittlePrincessEmma, resides. Had a great visit there last spring – the people were super nice and gave us not only a look at LPE and her Tapit foal, but the rest of the farm as well.

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        Thanks Sandy!
        This sounds like very good news for Eblouissante.
        How nice that you got to see LittlePrincessEmma and her “little Tapit”!

        Hugs and Love

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        Dear Sandy:

        Great that you got to visit American Pharoah’s Mama. Ebby will be in good company. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Sheena:

      Thank you so much for this info on Ebby. Hope we can keep track of her and her babies. Glad she’ll be coming back home in time. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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    What a wonderful opportunity to own a treasured print of our Queen. I am very grateful for Mr. Latham’s generosity in offering this chance to those of us who love her, and I think it is touching that he was so smitten by Zenyatta as well. She knows how to engage her loyal subjects. Thank you to Mr. Latham and to all of Team Z. We are blessed.

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    A great OTTB story!
    The story of two middle-aged people, two ex-racehorses, a grueling ride across America – and a lot of broken bones
    Emily Shields Thoroughbred Racing Commentary Nov. 29 2016
    The plot is cinematic: a 60-year-old woman and her boyfriend jump on two former racehorses and ride from Northern California to Virginia, a journey of 3,500 miles. Along the trail, the woman breaks numerous bones but rides on anyway. The twist is that the story is true and took place in 2016.
    https://www.thoroughbredracing.com/articles/two-middle-aged-people-two-ex-racehorses-grueling-ride-across-america-and-lot-broken-bones/

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      Thanks, BGG!

      This is an amazing story. What an exciting, grueling adventure.
      Kudos to Ms. Ashker, Mr. Friedman and Mr. Gass, as well as Primitivo and Solar Express!
      Lots of determination, stamina and perseverance for a very worthy cause — OTTB retraining and forever homes.

      Hugs and Love

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      Dear BGG:

      Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful story. Ms. Ashker, her partner and those two courageous TBs are to be congratulated. Quite a feat; broken bones and all. This lady is doing so much to promote our beloved TBs. So good to see. God Bless her. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Effinex to Questroyal Stud North
    By Eric Mitchell, The Blood-Horse Nov. 29 2016
    With completion Nov. 28 of a stud deal for Effinex , New York’s Questroyal Stud North is adding a third grade I-winning millionaire to its stallion roster.
    The strapping 5-year-old son of Mineshaft is expected to arrive at the farm near Stillwater, N.Y. on Dec. 2 and will be available for inspection to breeders on Friday and Saturday, according to Questroyal North farm manager Mike Brown.
    http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/218049/effinex-to-questroyal-stud-north

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    Roger Varian is to move to the Historic Carlburg stables once owned by Clive Brittain who retired last year.Roger took over at Kremlin when his mentor Michael Jarvis retired,It could be a straight swop as Simon Crisford is renting boxes at Carlburg and is in talks with Michael’s widow Gay.Varian now one of Newmarkets top trainers is very excited about the move.Good luck to this very modest young man in his new stables.

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    According to Bloodhorse Eblouissante sold for 1.1 million to Jane Lyon of Summer Wind Farm in Kentucky. Jane said they would probably wait until Ebby foals to bring her back to Kentucky to be on the safe side.

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and DC:

    Stay comfy and cozy and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.

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    More info on Longines World’s Best Jockey Award
    Javier Castellano is 4th
    Mike Smith is 7th
    Joel Rosario is 9th

    Longines WBRR 29 Nov 2016
    ICYMI: Ryan Moore has won the 2016 Longines World’s Best Jockey Award. Here’s the Top 10.
    Read more: http://ifhaonline.org/Default.asp?section=Resources&area=0&story=973 …

    Link to graphic
    https://twitter.com/worldsbesthorse/status/803739846434951169

    The awarding of the Longines World’s Best Jockey is based upon performances in the 100 highest-rated Group 1 and Grade 1 races as established for the year by the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings Committee. The scoring incorporates races from 1 December of the previous year until 30 November of the current year. Jockeys accrue 12 points for a win, 6 points for placing second, and 4 points for placing third.

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    November 30 Cherokee Devotional

    Think long and hard before you give control of your life to something or someone. Never having to think for yourself and take care of yourself does not mean you are free from responsibility. The only thing it does mean is that you have fewer choices over which you have control.
    Now is the time to think about controlling the choices in your life. It’s very easy to give up control over many parts of our lives if we don’t take care and pay attention to what is happening. There are enough things in our lives that dominate us without giving society and government control over life itself.
    Consider the mess that things are in and stop looking for ease and freedom from responsibility. Rev up your thinking, doing, and voting. Let the world know you have a right to have control over your own life, to make choices about your own life. When you do this, your self-respect will become stronger. Never violate the sacredness of respect.

    When we are poor we will tell you of it.
    -Chief Blackfoot, Crow

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    Dear Kathy.I think we took back control when we voted brexit(if it ever happens).It’s bitterly cold over here only 3C.Thank God the painters have finished our block.I must wish our Scottish neighbours a very Happy St Andrew’s day.Also on this day in 1874 Winston Churchill came into the world at Blenheim Palace.I wish he were still with us.I had to laugh they were discussing a book about strange facts some neighbours hooted at each other for about a year thinking each was an owl and 12%of Americans think USB is a country in Europe!
    Such a lovely story about Miss Diane’s grandfather and how she was so sad he died before Christmas and Mr Ken got the small tree for her.Mango and sissys are still in their home until December 15th and Judy was uttering a lot of rude words(trouble with the boiler that she will have to fix before moving)A lot of boxes to go into storage.Liz was busy shopping on Friday her partner Simon couldn’t get his car into the driveway.Mouse will be getting more tests seems she has a small liver but has been alright since that day.Max is slowly improving the infection has cleared and he is a very loving dog.I caught a bit of PMQ’s Mother Theresa had a grey trouser suit on.She has spoken to the Donald again.He has a lot to learn told her to drop by anytime she was in the US!Larry is glad of his fur coat today.They are posting photos of Valegro’s iconic moments in the run up to his retirement he was such a tiny foal.Wonderful interview with Nick Skelton in the Daily Mail last week.It would be great if he could get the BBC sports personality of the year.Cheryl Cole has finally announced she is pregnant.Liam Payne ten years her junior is the father.Ever the cynic I can never see that relationship lasting somehow.Poor Kanye is still in hospital!I’ll see you Saturday will still be on FB.The covers are down at Sandown.Hooves crossed.Just been announced Zara Phillips is expecting her 2nd child Mia is 3 in January.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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