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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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    Andrew Bensley‏ tweet
    Promising stayer, STRAWBERRY BOY has moved from Gai Waterhouse stable.
    Owner John Singleton decides to send 4YO to Peter Moody in Melbourne.

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      Dear Keta: This is the fallout from a “lover’s tiff” between Singo and Gai last year when she made a poor choice of barrier draw for More Joyous. Even though Singo says he has forgiven her, I think the action he has now taken speaks for itself!

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        Dear Kathy R,

        Guess it is always about the money.
        You are right, words often are used to cover
        up feelings and the actions tell it all.

        Hope the horse does well with Peter Moody.

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      Dear Judy B and Zenny Fans,

      This would be very sad for new riders.
      It really gives them a goal to focus on.
      He makes some great points.

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        Dear Judy B,

        I really love Richard Migliore, hope he is not thinking of returning. I think
        his injury was career ending, neck injury.

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      Dear Judy B.,
      Thanks for this post. Nicely written article by Richard Migliore! I completely agree.
      Hugs to you, Lola Mae and Papa Charlie!

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    Sad to hear about the horses lost to tragic injuries at Santa Anita. There are many new equine angels at the Rainbow Bridge — running free and painlessly. RIP
    Condolences to all their connections.

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      Dear Janet,

      This foal is sure a cutie, so sweet.
      And her mom is attentive.

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        It is a cutie.
        Speaking of which, does aby know when Z’ll have hers, hope for a girl this time?! Thanks. Hope everybody has a good new year so far!?

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      Dear Janet:

      Thank you for sharing the photo of this “Doll” baby. Another gorgeous AP Indy legacy. Hugs, JB

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    So sad to hear of these horses going down. If racing is to attract new young fans, this has to stop. When it happens several times at one track, something is wrong with the track or the vets who are checking out the horses prior to the race.

    I pray God goes with my boy Mucho Macho Man Saturday to bring him safely through the race.

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      He is looking good.
      I hope he is building up slowly.
      I do not care if he races another day, just
      that he remains healthy, safe and happy.

      Thanks for the post Ann NC

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      Thanks, Ann!
      Paynter sure looks good — great picture. I certainly hope he stays healthy and strong!
      He is truly a miracle, Paynter the Wonder Horse!
      Cheers!

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    Brian Malloy‏ tweet Great story by @franjurga about CIA ties to one of my favorite places in the world, Ireland’s gorgeous Ballylynch Stud
    .
    CIA Director Nominee John O. Brennan Has Ties to Farrier World
    Fran Jurga The Hoof Blog Saturday, January 12, 2013
    The pubs are buzzing in Ireland tonight. And the forge fires are flaring just a little higher, knowing that half a world away, a son of one of their own may soon take on one of the most important jobs in the world.
    When you read about the man chosen by President Obama to replace General Petraeus as director of the CIA, you won’t hear much that makes you think about horses. But back in Ireland, an elderly man has come forward to connect the dots between John O. Brennan and a farrier’s forge on a lavish estate and stud farm in Kilkenny.
    It seems that last fall, John Brennan–then a security advisor to the White House–was in Dublin for a meeting and he mentioned that his 92-year-old father was formerly employed in the forge at what is now known as Mount Juliet.
    http://hoofcare.blogspot.com/2013/01/cia-director-nominee-john-o-brennan-has.html

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    Gentildonna named Japan’s Horse of the Year
    by Paulick Report Staff | 01.13.2013 | 9:12am
    Japanese super filly Gentildonna, winner of the Fillies’ Triple Crown and the Japan Cup, was named the Japan Racing Association’s Horse of the Year and Best Three-Year-Old Filly Sunday. Gentildonna’s 2013 agenda includes an appearance in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. The Deep Impact filly defeated Arc runner-up Orfevre in her Japan Cup victory in November. Orfevre was named Best Older Colt or Horse.
    “Thanks to this horse I too had a fantastic year, and this year I hope that she and I can sail the world together,” said regular jockey Yasunari Iwata.
    http://www.paulickreport.com/news/thoroughbred-racing/gentildonna-named-japan-s-horse-of-the-year/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

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    Hawthorne Race tweet
    We are thrilled to announce the quarantine has been lifted!
    Thank you to all of our horsemen, fans and staff

    Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association News
    ITHA | Breaking News
    Quarantine End Message From Hawthorne 1/11/13
    Dr. Ernst has lifted the quarantine effective at 6:00 am CST on
    Sunday, January 13th. Dr. Ernst has not put any restrictions here
    in Illinois, but would encourage anyone shipping to another State,
    to confirm acceptance prior to leaving Hawthorne Race Course.

    Effective with the lifting of the quarantine, 2 year olds are prohibited
    on the backside for a period of 30 days due to their susceptibility to stress.
    The ITHA, State vet, and management will review this procedure in 30 days
    to determine a date when they would be allowed on site again. We are
    doing this as an additional step to help insure we do not have another
    virus incident.

    If you have any questions please contact Dawn or me.
    I want to thank you all for all your hard work and understanding during
    this very difficult time.
    Tim Carey
    President & General Manager
    Hawthorne Race Course
    http://itharacing.com/weeklywhinnies/detail/detaillist/Mjkz

        • My mother -in-law always spoke of, Al Capone. She was born and raised in Olean,NY ( little Chicago ) and remembers the local library being built and stocked w/ great books!

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      Thanks for the great news, Kathy R.

      So glad Alcopop a $2 million dollar earner is retired healthy, safe and sound.

      Many times these breakdown are related to stress on bones and joints
      that are not visibly seen; training on these young bodies is very very very
      stressful and there is a whole strategy to training the 2 and 3 year olds that
      are growing. And resting them is very important. John Shirreffs does it best,
      like with Battle Force, he let him grow up and now he is a much better competitor
      mentally and physically. Training and racing them hard as 2 and 3 year olds leads
      to career ending injuries and breakdowns. So very unfortunat.

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      Kathy R
      Nice to read that Alcopop might have a second career
      “Stephens, who runs a small stable at Victor Harbour in South Australia, flagged the possibility his wife Harriet could introduce Alcopop to dressage and showjumping.”
      Hugs, Keta

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    dear trina thank you for your very kind words about our sir peter he will be 95 in march and has not enjoyed good health of late we have many new commentators now but none can match his dulcet tone he wrote a wonder ful forward for frankel’sbook saying the horse filled his lungs with air on mount olympus and the gods sent him to spend 3 glorious years with us mere mortals and they blessed him with the most devoted trainer owner and jockey says it all does’nt itam so sorry to hear aboutthe horse deaths although it happens on the flat over here it’s usually quite rare hugs sheena

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    Royal Delta (5-Year-Old Mare) Workout
    Date: January 13, 2013
    Track: PAYSON PARK TRAINING CENTER
    Distance: Four Furlongs
    Time: 49:20 Breezing
    Track Condition: Fast
    Surface: Dirt
    Rank: 5/23

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    Sheena
    Alex Brown who took such good care of our Paynter during rehab has been
    traveling in you part of the world. I have really enjoyed his tweets & photos
    .
    Earlier he has sent some lovely photos back of Lizard Point, (most southerly point of England and part of Cornwall’s cliff) & the lighthouse
    He also has visited several race tracks..

    Today Alex was at the Sheriff Hutton Point-to-Point.
    Here is one of his tweets:
    “Sheriff Hutton was my first point to point, in England, for 25 years. Loved it”.
    Just sharing a little what’s happening news.
    Hugs, Keta

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    BACKSIDE 55 BREAKING NEWS:
    EBLOUISSANTE is an early entry for Thursday, January 17, at Santa Anita. Race 7, $40,000 Allowance Optional Claiming, 1-1/16 miles on the dirt. Corey Nakatani is slated to ride. She will be breaking from post 5. Good luck, Ebby!

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    dear keta so glad alex brown is enjoying our part of the world cornwall is so beautiful any time of the year good he got to the point to point hope he got to see some of the top tracks over here hugs sheena

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    22 minutes until the San Gabriel at Santa Anita

    Gary Stevens on Tale of a Champion;
    He has won 5 San Gabriel’s Will he win his 6 ????

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    BLOODHORES: SHANGHAI BOBBY WORKS – will his 2 year old form carry into 3 year
    old year; he is much more than a “speed ball” – good luck to him and Rosie

    Shanghai Bobby Breezes 5F at Palm Meadows
    By Blood-Horse Staff
    Updated: Sunday, January 13, 2013 2:04 PM
    Posted: Sunday, January 13, 2013 1:53 PM

    Photo: Dave Harmon
    Shanghai Bobby
    Unbeaten Shanghai Bobby, an Eclipse Award finalist for 2-year-old male of 2012, breezed five furlongs in 1:01.42 over a fast track Jan. 13 at Palm Meadows Training Center in Florida.

    The workout, in preparation for his 3-year-old debut in the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) at 1 1/16 miles at Gulfstream Park Jan. 26, was the 12th fastest of 21 run at that distance at the track that day.

    Shanghai Bobby (Harlan’s Holiday —Steelin’, by Orientate ) is trained by Todd Pletcher and races for Starlight Racing, Susan Magnier, Michael Tabor, and Derrick Smith.

    Among his victories are the 2012 Grey Goose Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (gr. I), Foxwoods Champagne Stakes (gr. I), and Three Chimneys Hopeful (gr. II). Bred in Kentucky by Stonehaven Steadings, Shanghai Bobby has earned $1,687,000

    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75549/shanghai-bobby-breezes-5f-at-palm-meadows#ixzz2Hu5Zz2tP

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    WHOO HOOO !!!!

    GERANIMO WIN THE SAN GABRIEL – Raphael Bejarano

    FROM LAST TO FIRST – a great turn of foot

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    BLOODHORSE: IT IS OFFICIAL – EBLOUISSANTE ENTER IN JANUARY 17 RACE

    WHOO HOO – GO “E”, GO “E”, GO “E”

    Eblouissante Entered Jan. 17 at Santa Anita
    By Blood-Horse Staff
    Updated: Sunday, January 13, 2013 6:34 PM
    Posted: Sunday, January 13, 2013 4:45 PM

    Eblouissante
    Eblouissante, a half sister to 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta who won her first start at 1 1/16 miles by 4 1/4 lengths, is entered in the seventh race Jan. 17 at Santa Anita Park.

    Five horses were entered in the 1 1/16-mile allowance optional claiming race for older fillies and mares.

    Eric Kronfield’s homebred Eblouissante is trained by John Shirreffs, who directed Zenyatta to 19 victories in her first 19 races before suffering her only defeat in the 2010 Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I).

    Eblouissante captured her debut under Corey Nakatani at Betfair Hollywood Park Nov. 16.

    “I worked her before I rode her,” said Corey Nakatani, who retains the mount on Eblouissante Thursday. “She’s a special filly.”

    Eblouissante was entered in an allowance race at Hollywood Dec. 15 but was scratched about an hour beforehand when she banged her hip on a stall door in the receiving barn and sustained an abrasion.

    The daughter of Bernardini out of the Kris S. mare Vertigineux has worked four times over Hollywood’s Cushion Track since that incident. In a five-furlong move Jan. 12, she was clocked in 1:00 4/5, sixth quickest of 33 at the distance.

    “Hopefully, she comes back and runs like she did in her first race,” Nakatani said. “I’m sure John has her spot-on, so I’m looking forward to riding her again.”

    Entered in the race: Double Ante, Joe Talamo; Viva Carina, Edwin Maldonado; Folk Dancer, Julien Leparoux; Pink Blossom, Alonso Quinonez; and Eblouissante, Nakatani.

    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75553/eblouissante-entered-jan-17-at-santa-anita#ixzz2Hu752aYE

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    JERANIMO WINS Santa Anita Park‏ tweets
    Jeranimo & Rafael Bejarano win the San Gabriel $150,000 Stakes!

    Congrats to trainer Mike Pender & owner B.J. Wright for Jeranimo’s win
    of the San Gabriel Stakes!

    Jeranimo, a 7yr old Millionaire, has accomplished 5 graded stakes wins!

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    Kate Hunter‏@KeibaKate tweet
    ORFEVRE will NOT be going to Dubai.
    He will start his year in the G2 Osaka Hai (3/31),
    then run in the G1 Takarazuka Kinen (6/23).

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    GIRL POWER…..
    Congrats to Gentildonna…..Japan’s HOY
    and….GO EBBY GO
    …….
    went to Oaklawn ….they are dumping dirt onto track where parts were “washed away”…due to over 2in of rain in 30 minutes….re-open Thursday….plus raining all day yesterday with tornado warnings….
    …..
    Zenny …..rest….eat….exercise…..sleep….keep spa appt with mud bath…
    Kisses tor all soft noses …carrots around

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    I love these pictures. 12Z looks like if there’s some action going on he’ll be in on it or if he can get something started, he’s going to. Grazing can happen later. It just looks like he’s quite a character.

    I’m happy Eblouissante will be in an allowance race for her first trip to Santa Anita. There’s bound to be something more prestigeous she can fit in later in the meet or Del Mar or……?

    It’s like a deep freeze here in Colorado. Not liking it at all.

    Hope everyone has a good week ahead.

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      Dear Marty R.:

      Looking forward to E’s race. I think our Prince is very feisty. So gorgeous too. Hugs, JB

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