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New Winter Photos

Winter landscape from Lane's End. Photo courtesty of Alys Emson/Lane's End
Winter landscape from Lane’s End. Photo courtesty of Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Happy Friday!

Alys recently spent some time with both Zenyatta and her colt. She sent us these photos of Zenyatta getting some attention in her stall and the yearlings enjoying winter weather out in the paddock.

We are also proud that Bloodhorse has named the birth of Zenyatta’s colt the most popular story of 2012. You can see the whole “2012 in Review” newsletter by clicking this link.

Bloodhorse 2012 in Review
Bloodhorse 2012 in Review

Photo courtesty of Alys Emson/Lane's End
Photo courtesty of Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo courtesty of Alys Emson/Lane's End
Photo courtesty of Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo courtesty of Alys Emson/Lane's End
Photo courtesty of Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo courtesty of Alys Emson/Lane's End
Photo courtesty of Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo courtesty of Alys Emson/Lane's End
Photo courtesty of Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo courtesty of Alys Emson/Lane's End
Photo courtesty of Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo courtesty of Alys Emson/Lane's End
Photo courtesty of Alys Emson/Lane’s End

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    Brown Almighty (3-Year-Old Colt) Workout
    Date: January 17, 2013
    Track: OAKLAWN PARK
    Distance: Three Furlongs
    Time: 36:40 Breezing
    Track Condition: Fast
    Surface: Dirt
    Rank: 7/30 –

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    Jay Privman‏ Daily Racing Form tweet
    WISE DAN favored to be HOY.
    Also up for male turf, and older male.
    If wins all 3, he’d be first to win 3 in same yr since JOHN HENRY in ’81

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    Irishracing.com Team‏ tweet
    Willie Mullins on EQUUS MAXIMUS:
    “he’ll be kept for all those big hunter chases at the big festivals.”

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    horseracinghl‏ (Herald Leader) tweet
    McLaughlin adds that G1 winner DANCE CARD “is doing great at Palm Meadows”
    galloping daily with G3 Sabin among races under consideration

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      Trina,
      This is an answered prayers moment.
      Excerpt from the article says:
      “The seven-week Hollywood fall meet runs from Nov. 6 to Dec. 22.
      At this point, neither Los Alamitos, in Orange County, or Fairplex Park, in eastern Los Angeles County, have stepped forward with an expansion plan as an alternative to Hollywood.
      Lou Raffetto Jr., president of the Thoroughbred Owners of California, told the CHRB talks leading to a viable racing and training site are continuing”
      Thank you for finding & sharing this important news story.
      Hugs,
      Keta

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    Dear Carol and Hubby,

    Hope you made it to OAKLAWN today. Looks like good weather, hopefully with
    Most of water dried up. Also, hope they saved the corn beef for today and you are able to enjoy it. What a great idea !!!!

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    HAPPY BIRTHDAYS TODAY!!

    Mike Shear‏ tweet
    Happy Birthday John Shear, 92 today, working at @santaanitapark today.

    And, to Betty White–a very special 91st birthday!

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      Keta. John Shear is a hero. He saved a kid’s life at Santa Anita at risk to his own from a runaway horse and ended up in the hospital for months. It is always good to hear that he is still working. Happy Birthday to him, and also to Betty White.

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      A Birthday Poem for John Shear
      (January 17, 2013)
      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
      Let us today recollect
      The heroics of John Shear
      Who in March of the year
      2011
      A little girl did protect
      (Thanks be to heaven!)
      From a grave danger none did expect:
      That day
      A horse
      Suddenly broke away
      Before entering the course
      And came blindly charging her way.
      Without fear
      John Shear
      Moved in front
      Her to shield,
      And when the horse didn’t yield,
      John took the full brunt
      And was hurled
      To the ground.
      That brave paddock guard
      Was hit so hard
      Many bones were broken to shards,
      And internal bleeding was found
      That threatened his life.
      Blessedly since that date
      John has been able to fully recuperate.
      Though his wife
      Wished he would retire,
      It was his desire
      At Santa Anita to be
      When the horses again
      Would race for the wire.
      And then
      On opening day
      For 2012’s winter meet,
      He was in fact
      On duty once more
      At the paddock gate,
      And I among many had the great honor
      Him there to greet!
      We’ll not forget his selfless act!
      To our hero John Shear
      We want to say happy birthday,
      And we pray
      You’ll have a marvelous year!
      And now let’s all cheer
      The brave John Shear!
      Hear! Hear!

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        Trina,

        Lovely poem, for a wonderful man.

        He is a very brave and kind man.

        How about a poem for Santa Anita’s Eddie the Footman,
        he recently passed, but is sure worthy of a poem.
        He has a race named after him and his family give
        the winning trophy to the winner. Another special
        person in the racing family.

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    PAYNTER AWARD
    A.ZAYAT tweet
    Dr. Javsicas will be at Eclispe Award to accept Paynter’s award on behalf of our team. #PowerUpPaynter #thankyou #grateful @JustinZayat
    Keta Note; Dr. Laura was the vet who so lovingly cared for Paynter.

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      Keta. Very nice of the Zayats. This doctor worked very diligently for many long and trying hours to save Paynter. She deserves this recognition along with Paynter. Power up Paynter!

      And Power up Keta too.

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    Very scary start Race 4 at Santa Anita,
    Lost rider, and Riderless horsevran the whole race in the front and won the race.

    Very scary for all horses and jockeys involved, could have been a
    Huge accident.

    Steward’s inquiry, all is well.

    Prayers do help.

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    Race 7 post parade,

    “E” is looking good with Mario leading her with his number on.

    12 minutes to posttime !!!

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        Way to go Ebby!!!!!! What a great job – just like the first time, hanging out and then pouring it on. The CA Dumplings must have been beside themselves. Lots of great shots of Ebby before the race, but not too post-race coverage. Saw Dottie in the winner’s circle.

        • Sandy,
          What a fantastic day for you.
          A win by the elegant, Ms. Ebby and
          A WIN by your boys! Congrats to your Blue Devils!
          Now,on to Miami for both of our teams????

        • Thanks Ann! It’s a wonder that they recovered from the first half . . . but they did and that’s what counts (at least last night), and Seth Curry was back so his injury couldn’t have been awful. They make me very nervous :-)

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      Trina. I have been very nervous all day. Thanks for this great news. First time on dirt and a first. E, we are proud of you. Congrats also to John and Mario and all other connections.

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        Dear Ann,

        Yes, Mario will have her clean as a whistle in a few minutes.
        He is the most wonderful person. So glad she can take
        the dirt, too.

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    What did you all think of that pony that brought her back after the race? Loved his white face. Gorgeous. I adore flashy ponies.

    I expect we will see her in stakes company next.

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      Dear Laura J,

      He is a gorgeous pony, they look great together.
      Hope the next one is a stakes.

      Looked like she took the dirt better than Z, of course Z was behind
      about 20 very fast boys, not much of a comparison yet.

      She was sooo dirty, but looked very happy.

      No dumplings in the winners circle.

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        Dear Max,

        Thought “E” pony looked a little like Lava Man, dark with white on nose and
        maybe lower head. A really nice pair. She is a little tempermental so this
        pony must be good a calming her down.

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    Congratulations to Ebby – two for two. Way to go girl. Mario will give you a nice bath to get rid of all that dirt.

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    OMG I’m so behind on the posts. Have been having medical tests done, so far so good.

    Ebby you are just stunning!! What a great race, and shades of Zenny she makes a big come from behind move to win by 2+ lengths. She so much reminds me of Zen its really uncanny, the standing and looking around with her head up, and that beautiful big body. She really has a regal and elegant appearance, the only thing missing is the dancing. Could we possibly have another one!!!!

    Sending my late, great birthday wishes to Karen G. so sorry I missed your special day but I hope it was a great one. Can’t wait to see what’s next for our Princess. Hugs

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      Dear Sue Fredrick:

      Good to see a post from you. Sorry to hear you’re undergoing tests. Wishing you all the very best.

      So true everything you say about E; that certain Z like bearing and poise. I’m thinking MAY BE. She certainly Runs Like A Girl (we know). Love and Hugs, JB

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    Prince has really grown!!! Waoh. Still warms my heart to see him looking so handsome and dapper and always a leader just like his parents!.
    It will be a good year. Blessings to all.

    Lastly, happy that E is doing well. May the gods of racing protect her.

    Oh, and my Queen, ever so lovely. She is definitely the fairest of them all. May she always be protected by my Heavenly father!, Amen.

    LOL to all.

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      Dear Sheena,

      Sooo very glad she won. She would be a good mate for “the great one” don’t
      you think????

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      Thanks Laura. I just saw where you were saying that Hollywood Park’s training track is dirt. Is the “training track” different from the one they run the races on? I guess I don’t understand what synthetic or polytrack is (as became painfully obvious when I was trying to explain it to someone else). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

        • Dear Trina,

          Wikiepdia is an adequate reference for some things.
          It is not a credible reference for others. One needs to
          deliniate appropriateness.

        • Dear Trina,

          The missing piece is “critical thinking” what is right and correct for
          what is being said. Using a medium that provides incorrect, fraudulent
          information about persons that run this site is the issue.

          And it seems you also are unfamiliar with dealing with issues versus projecting your anger on others, constant rescuing and speaking
          for others.

          It is not appreciated by those with healthy boundaries,
          sense of self, self esteem and self worth.

          Adults are responsible for speaking for themselves if they chose
          to use emotional black mail and withdrawal to be popular that is
          their issue not anyone else. They withdraw and announce it because of
          their issues no one elses.

        • Ah gee,Max. Thank you,thank you very much.
          My groom said they were very stylish…ain’t as purty as Zeeny’s but gettin there!
          Max…LOL!!!!
          Nat. Geo Kids…knowledge,pure and simple.

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        Dear Sandy,

        Actually, the training track at Hollywood park that is visible in “E” and “Z”‘s works/
        gallops is the dirt training track. The actual race track is synthetic or poly track
        like a “tire” only a different medium.

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      Dear AJ from CA,

      Great dirt win, love the way she looked after. All that dirt on that gorgeous
      almost black body.

      Hope Mr. Kronfeld come next time and does not think he jinxed her.
      That is why he did not come to “Z” races.

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