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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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    Happy,Happy Birthday Dear Karen–Hope you’ve been having the wonderful day you deserve!!! Loved the message above saying that your day should be as fabulous as YOU are—for you surely ARE fabulous!!! So glad to have met you at the BC and so look forward to seeing you at BC 2013!!!!

    @ Sign-Loved your prayer of the 14th!!–just now saw it –I do so believe that God makes his blessings known often inthe sweet moments with our furry friends and in moments of beauty. You said it so well.

    Was catching up on past posts a few days ago and noticed Terry talking about a place with a piece of the Berlin Wall—I actually have several pieces of the Wall,imbedded in a small art piece I bought at an art gallery here. It is a small figure of a man,done in a kind of poured Lucite-type material. I have always wanted to frame it against a Time cover from the fall of the Wall–wouldn’t that be effective?

    Noticed another post talking about a Carole King song. She actually has a ranch in the mountains near here and shops here in our store. I have known her for years and she is a really marvelous person. One year,when she hadn’t lived here long,she actually sang in a local Christmas performance of the Messiah,as part of the local choir!! Pretty neat!!She is much loved by all around here for her sweet and natural ways. If you love to read,check out her book about her life,Natural Woman–it is great. She autographed my copy,which I treasure. Living here where so many stars come to ski in the winter and fly fish and all in the summer and fall is fun–you never know who will turn up in our store. This past holiday I looked up to help a sweet lady and found that it was Drew Barrymore!! While we were talking,up came her friend—Cameron Diaz!!! They were SO neat!!! They were so unaffected and friendly–I couldn’t believe how down to earth they were. Have met a lots of stars here and am always disappointed when they are aloof and/or unfriendly. Those two were folks you’d love to invite home for soup and sandwiches!!

    Now for the latest Barnaby and Traveller updates!! Last Saturday when we went down to play with them,the thermometer on Sue’s Explorer read 13 below zero!! We have been having a real cold snap here for the past couple of weeks–just brutallycold!! Saturday,I’m sure they were really happy to get into the arena and play. They just tore around!! Then we had to get them groomed up and ready for their “other Uncle Tom” (we call Rancher Tom their uncle),the farrier Tom Riney,a really famous farrier who has worked on race horses in Kentucky!! He came and trimmed their hooves and they were both so good for him, He is a wonderful person,so knowledgeable and so kind with the horses–and–he has a GREAT sense of humor. He is making us each a custom hoof pick made out of a horse shoe,with a horse head on it fashioned fo resemble our horses–pretty neat!! We didn’t ride,as Sue had to get back early to go to work. Hopefully,Barnaby’s new bit will arrive by Saturday,and I will try it out on him. He got an extra visit today,as Sue had gone down to Twin Falls yesterday to visit her dad. On her way back today,she stopped at the Susie Q–since barn rules there are that one person can only bring in one horse at a time,she brought Barnaby in to play and then to ride him. He had so much fun–tearing around the arena for a few minutes first and then getting special attention being groomed and ridden. She said he was really good and behaved really well–he hasn’t been ridden for several weeks. She said it was really funny though–he was quite distressed to be in the arena all alone and whinnied!! She loves to make fun of his whinny,as it is kind of pathetic–sounds like he just lost his last friend–and isn’t very loud. She said he “tried out his whinny”–. I think it is a cute whinny,kind of sweet–but it does sound a bit “girly” I guess. Anyway,I was glad he had the extra visit and attention–he so loves being the center of things! It was a bit warmer today–and it is supposed to get even warmer in the next few days–up to 30 during the day. Now,if we could just get some more snow!!

    Love the new pictures–we’re SO lucky!! I got the impression that Ebby may be racing tomorrow–haven’t read all of the pages in the new post yet. If she is,will be waiting eagerly to hear how she does! Hope she wins by lots and “blows ’em all away!!

    Love to you all–peaceful night to all and safe travels to all racing tomorrow!!

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      Dear Sue Noel:

      Love your post updates on Barnaby and Traveller. Please keep them coming. How about that DB and CD. Wow! Hugs, JB

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      Dear Sue,
      What a great post! Always love to hear your Traveller and Barnaby John stories — just the best! Also, love hearing about your life at the store and in Sun Valley. Sounds like a wonderful place to live. How much fun to see DB and CD, too.
      I am all for snow, too! We have been short-changed in snowflakes here in NC for the past year or two, and don’t get me started on the ’90’s decade. The first time in my life that we had no snow was in 1990, and that continued until 2000 when we got 20 inches at once!! I am a native of this state and have fond memories of winter snows in childhood and adolescence — 4″, 6″, 8″ and a few 1-3″ dustings were quite common. I know this is small potatoes compared to the upper tier states, but I sure miss the white stuff. It beats the heck out of summer here!
      Happy New Year! Cheers and hugs!

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      Dear Sue,

      Wonderful, “news” filled post.
      And Carol King living in Sun Valley.
      Glad you enjoyed the prayer.

      Have a great day.

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        PS:
        Love the whinny story. Jethro was very much a “strong, silent” guy.
        Never “said” much verbally. One night after riding him, took him out
        to his paddock (he had night turnout) and it was dark. On the way out,
        and he had never done this before, he let out a huge whinny. Like he was calling to his “friends” to make sure they were in the paddock waiting. He is
        “codependent” always has to have a friend with him or he really gets
        very very very “upset” (a good TB term). Horses are soooo funny.

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      Sue-Your posts are truly marvelous and very much anticipated. Good to hear that some of the well-known people you come in contact with are good people. As you (and I) are well aware, some of them definitely fall into another category and it is always a disappointment when it turns out that way because I enjoy talking with them one on one. I am pleased that you found another use for pieces of the Berlin Wall. That experience in the mens room in Las Vegas was really strange and surreal.

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      Thanks for another great post Sue! You live in a really exciting and beautiful place. Love your Barnaby stories as always. So nice that he got an extra visit and extra playtime!

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    Dear Sue in Sun Valley – Just had to say love your stories about your horses. Just like
    being there. I was in Sunvalley in l974 — when I could ski – seems like l00 years ago.
    But love the memories. It was beautiful up there. Hope your adventures continue
    and Barnaby rewards your love and care. Thanks to Lanes End again for the
    wonderful pictures. Nancy S.

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    Kathy R
    The Australian Open started on Sunday–another special interest, tennis.
    Great coverage here–multi channels showing different courts, matches.
    And, of course, Twitter has lots of traffic about it.
    Ben Rothenberg‏ tweet
    Aussie slang for the day: according to radio announcer near me, what Janowicz did in that tiebreak was “chuck a bit of a tanny.”
    Need help translating-does that mean a tantrum?
    Sad news. Our Brian Baker injured his knee and had to leave in a wheelchair.
    Hugs, Keta

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      Dear Keta: Got it in one – we usually say a “tanty” – a “tanny” sounds like someone has confused a “tinny” – slang for a can of beer, or a very small boat. Personally, I think it’s hot enough without thrashing about on a tennis court (crazy people – and that includes the spectators!). Hugs, Kathy R.

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    In Face Book, Backside 55 reported today that Mario is now Eblouissante’s groom. He still has his foreman duties and she is his only horse to groom. The best for the best, I’d say. It will be great to see them together at the track.
    For anyone new here, Mario was Zenyatta;s groom.

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    It was another day of great informative, thought provoking and entertaing posts. And the pictures shared were outstanding. Thanks to all. Have a good night. Marty R.

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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAREN GOGUE!!!!!
    Hope you have enjoyed a most wonderful day and that there will be many, many more to come! We all send Best Wishes and Love!
    Cheers and lots of hugs ( also, Woofs and Wags from Reilly and Huey )

    Thanks, Trina, for another outstanding poem!

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        Trina, you’re the Tops! (You’re the tower of Pisa. You’re the tops, you’re the Mona Lisa … I’ll stop singing now!). Have a good Wednesday! G’night!

        • Awww, Marshall, how sweet of you! You certainly got Wednesday off to a good start for me! Made my day, in fact.

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    GirlSaratoga,
    Where are you? We have missed hearing from you and hope all is well. Please check in with us soon. Bunches of hugs coming your way!

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        Ann,
        I sure am hoping for snow, snow, snow!! Looks as though we will see a few flakes tomorrow night; however, I can’t imagine that it could stay on the ground any longer than an hour since the ground is far from frozen! Maybe we will get a good amount before winter’s end. Fingers crossed!
        Take care and hugs.

        • The bread shelf will still be cleaned out,Marshall! You know how folks act w/ the mention of S N O W……..stop everything and go to the store,luv it!

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    Dear Zenny Fans, Dumplings and All,

    God is on our side.
    Together we can change hearts
    and minds. We will meet our
    foes with humility and charm,
    and never more will we feel defeated.

    We are blessed with the strength
    and power of the Lord.
    We can do anything we put
    our hearts into.

    Have a wonderful and blessed day.

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    BLOODHORSE: SANTA ANITA NOTEBOOK

    Santa Anita Notebook
    By
    Updated: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 6:58 AM
    Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 11:31 AM

    SANTA ANITA NOTEBOOK

    JANUARY 9, 2013

    by John Mucciolo

    There was a trio of graded races during the second week of the Santa Anita winter/spring meeting.

    San Pasqual S. (G2): Watson, Weitman and Pegram’s COIL (Point Given) capped off his career with a very game head victory for trainer Bob Baffert. The dual Grade 1 star went 1 1/16 miles in 1:42 2/5 beneath Martin Garcia.

    Monrovia S. (G2): Jungle Racing LLC et al’s MIZDIRECTION (Mizzen Mast) gradually wore down pacesetter Kindle (Indian Charlie) in proving best by a half-length in this spot under Mike Smith. The Mike Puype trainee, last seen defeating males in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint on the downhill course, finished off the about 6 1/2 furlongs in a rapid 1:11 4/5.

    Sham S. (G3): Dave Kenny et al’s GOLDENCENTS (Into Mischief) tracked in second to the top of the lane and inched away in the lane under a confident Kevin Krigger to post a 1 1/2-length score in this one. Trained by Doug O’Neill, the sophomore colt finished off one mile on the fast main oval in 1:36 2/5.

    Track Stats

    From a total of 26 races held at the Arcadia, California racetrack during the past week, favorites won at a 54 percent clip and the top two betting choices combined for 65 percent of the wins. From 17 frays contested on the dirt oval, two animals won in wire-to-wire fashion (12 percent), while none of the nine grassy tussles went all the way on the lead.

    Speed was not as favorable as it usually is at this meeting, with only a pair of runners going all the way on the front on the main oval. We’re not ready to say the track was biased, however, as a big number of favorites did come home first, but we’re more accustomed to seeing speed dominate.

    It was an all-or-nothing week of sorts, with 14 favorites but just a trio of second choices winning.

    Meet Totals

    RACES: 80
    DIRT: 60
    TURF: 20
    FAVORITES: 32 (33 percent)
    2ND CHOICES: 14 (20 percent)
    TURF WIRE: 2 (18 percent)
    DIRT WIRE: 12 (23 percent)
    HORSES TO WATCH

    Friday (1/4)

    1ST — The Carla Gaines-trained REGIME (Empire Maker) put in a nice run throughout to be a clear second in what we thought was a very nice debut try for this filly. We’ll tab the four-year-old to graduate next time.

    2ND — We were surprised KENICHI (First Samurai) didn’t get claimed out of this dash, in which he rolled home a fine winner in a swift 1:09 3/5. The four-year-old gelding will be very tough next time for trainer Mark Glatt, even with a small rise in class.

    Saturday (1/5)

    2ND — CABALLO DEL CIELO (Songandaprayer) led through to finally break through in this dash for conditioner Steve Asmussen. The fleet sophomore proved tons the best in this and could be ready to fulfill the promise that he flashed to start his career.

    6TH — MAKE US PROUD (Full Mandate) dueled on the lead through fast splits, dispatched of his pace foes turning for home and battled hard to the wire in a strong second-place showing in this spot. The gelded five-year-old will be a player next time if placed with similar.

    7TH — ULTIMATE EAGLE (Mizzen Mast) battled gamely once headed in late stretch and should be set for another big performance next time. The Mike Pender pupil has run well in both tries off the long break and appears to really favor this oval.

    Sunday (1/6)

    7TH — The returning KATE’S EVENT (Event of the Year) was last after the opening half-mile, but got a fast pace to run into and flew home to win going away in this event, his first run since October. The Jerry Hollendorfer trainee is a solid one-run sprint closer who is always a threat with this type.

    A Look Ahead

    Saturday will play host to the Grade 2, $150,000 San Fernando Stakes, while the Sunday headliner is the Grade 2, $150,000 San Gabriel Stakes.

    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75434/santa-anita-notebook#ixzz2I8igPW1q

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    DAILY RACING FORUM: EBLOUISSANTE RETURNS

    ( “I think she can handle anything”, JS comment at end of the article;
    such a kind, positive man)

    Updated on 01/15/2013 5:57PM
    Santa Anita: Zenyatta sister Eblouissante returns at next level
    By Brad Free

    Shigeki Kikkawa
    Based on a maiden win by more than four lengths, Eblouissante will be strongly favored Thursday.
    ARCADIA, Calif. – One other-than, take two.

    Eblouissante, Zenyatta’s half-sister and crushing maiden winner in her only start, resumes her career Thursday in a first-level allowance at Santa Anita, one month after she banged her hip on a receiving barn door at Betfair Hollywood Park and scratched 30 minutes out.

    “She had a little swelling after she hit her hip, but it went away and she seems fine,” trainer John Shirreffs said. In fact, Eblouissante missed no training after the allowance-race scratch Dec. 15. She returned to the track the next day and worked four times since.

    [SANTA ANITA: Get Thursday’s past performances]

    Based on a maiden win by more than four lengths (88 Beyer Speed Figure), Eblouissante will be strongly favored Thursday in the 1 1/16-mile race. Meanwhile, Shirreffs and owner-breeder Eric Kronfeld will try to stay realistic with a filly who has raced only once. It is easier said than done.

    “It’s a little tough when it is Zenyatta’s sister. You think of all the possibilities,” Shirreffs said. “You have to keep your feet on the ground, right? And the horse has to prove it in the afternoon.”

    A 4-year-old by Bernardini, Eblouissante was patiently prepared to make her career debut late in her 3-year-old year, same as Zenyatta.

    Racing 1 1/16 miles first out, Eblouissante was rated by Corey Nakatani near the back and guided outside nearing the far turn.

    She rallied in the clear, made the lead inside the eighth pole, and pulled away.

    Eblouissante beat an ordinary field. Only one of her rivals has run back – fourth-place Belonging returned to finish second against maidens. It is not a knock on Eblouissante, but her competition will get tougher as she moves forward. Shirreffs believes Eblouissante also will improve, now that she knows what racing is all about.

    “She had to go through all the steps,” he said. “She had to go over there, get saddled, and run. It’s something you can’t really do in the morning, gaining a piece of experience. She went to the next level of fitness and experience for a racehorse. As they progress, they have to keep better and better.”

    Eblouissante faces four rivals Thursday, including Folk Dancer, a 9-for-37 veteran trained by Vladimir Cerin who is the only multiple winner in the field.

    “I filled the race for” Eblouissante, Cerin said.

    Sure, he did. Folk Dancer, who is entered for a $40,000 claiming price, might not win, but nine wins and $240,042 proves she is no slouch. She also has established form on the Santa Anita dirt track, where she is stabled. Three others in the field also have raced or trained at Santa Anita – Double Ante, Viva Carina, and Pink Blossom.

    Eblouissante has never run over a track other than Hollywood.

    Shirreffs was asked – does it matter? “Only if you don’t believe she can handle the dirt,” he said.

    What does Shirreffs think?

    “I think she can handle anything,” he said

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      I hope John is right, but as old horse players say, never bet on a horse to do something it has never done before. In this case, a race on dirt.

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        Obviously there are a lot of things I still don’t understand about racing – can’t the horses “practice” running on dirt if that’s what they will do during a race? I know that would mean a trip over to SA (or some place that has dirt) for Ebby, but in my head that would make a certain amount of sense.

        • Sandy,

          I’ve wondered the same thing. Have no idea what the logistics would be. There are a lot of horses living and working out at Santa Anita. I would guess they would have first chances to work over others being shuttled in. Just guessing. Would love an explanation from anyone “in the know”.

        • Sandy and Marty-What you say makes a lot of sense and is what I would do in that situation. However, a horse typically works out where its stable is located, in this case Hollywood Park. Having a horse travel under any circumstances is usually stressful for the horse. This is why, I am sure, that John wanted Ebby to make her debut at HP and he must have been highly disappointed that she was unable to make her second race there, despite any statements to the contrary.

        • Hollywood Park’s training track is dirt, so it’s not as if she has never been on the stuff. We’ll all just have to wait and see how she does at SA. Anyway, all dirt tracks are not the same, so horses must adjust whenever they switch tracks.

        • Sandy,

          John Shirreffs does not train that way.

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        Dear TC,

        I was skeptical, too about her first time on the dirt.
        In thinking back, seems to be his style of training.
        He sends them out on tracks they are not familar with
        and they win. Just a really good connection between
        horse and trainer.

        Look at Giacamo, can’t seem to find the photo, of John Shirreffs looking
        deep into his eyes as he was grazing before the KY Derby. They were
        having a “mind meld” and he won. John has such a “gestalt” for his
        horses.

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    Hello Zenny. Hope you are keeping warm. Getting sooo excited about the arrival of your foal. I hope you have a healthy grey foal tht looks just like you ;) Here’s wishing your sis Ebby and Corey a safe trip. Hello to all my Z’sters.

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    Vinery stallions relocating to WinStar Farm
    Published January 16, 2013 Horse Racing HL
    Vinery Kentucky’s More Than Ready and Congrats head a group of five stallions that have been relocated to WinStar Farm. Kodiak Kowboy, Pure Prize and Street Hero are also headed to WinStar.
    Vinery owner Dr. Tom Simon announced in late August that he was putting his North American breeding and training operations up for sale. WinStar had previously acquired former Vinery stallions Pioneerof the Nile and Maimonides for the 2013 breeding season.
    “With the announcement of the selling of the farm earlier this year, we knew this day would come,” Vinery CEO Tom Ludt said. “I am proud of what we accomplished with these stallions, and am excited to see them continue their careers at a place like WinStar.”
    WinStar is set to open a new stallion barn in February.
    “These are exciting times at WinStar, and we’re thrilled to be able to welcome these terrific stallions to the WinStar family as we get set to open the doors on our new state-of-the-art stallion complex,” Elliott Walden, President & CEO of WinStar said in a release. “We’ve already enjoyed overwhelming response from breeders since adding Maimonides and Pioneerof the Nile, and we’re thankful that the shareholders of these five stallions have shown confidence in WinStar too.”
    http://horseracing.bloginky.com/2013/01/16/vinery-stallions-relocating-to-winstar-farm/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

    John Mulholland tweet
    I think with the announcement of the relocation of CONGRATS and MORE THAN READY to WinStar Farm as well as 3 other solid sires, good times!!

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    FOG AT LINGFIELD1 Racing Post‏ tweet
    Lingfield judge currently unable to name placed horses
    following apprentice race run in thick fog

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    Black Caviar Tops Australian Ratings for 2012
    Breednet – Media Release – Tuesday, 15 January 2013
    World Racing’s undefeated champion FRANKEL dominated the headlines following the release of the 2012 World Thoroughbred Rankings (WTR) by the International Federation of Horse Authorities in London tonight (AEST).
    Frankel, who has been retired to stud and will not race again, topped the listings at 140, the highest rating assigned to a race horse since Dancing Brave was given a mark of 141 in 1986.
    Unbeaten Australian champion Black Caviar was assigned a rating of 130 by the WTR Committee and for the third straight year is the Champion Sprinter in the World.
    In another remarkable year Black Caviar (pictured) won all six starts, including five at Group 1 level and extended her career winning sequence to 22 after travelling to England and winning the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot in June.
    Her rating of 130 was achieved in winning the Group 1 Lightning Stakes at Flemington, where she defeated her great rival Hay List in February. That race has been re-named the Black Caviar Lightning by the Victorian Racing Club and is expected to be Black Caviar’s starting point for her farewell campaign on February 16.
    http://www.breednet.com.au/news2006.asp?id=86726

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    Eblouissante on Facebook
    Hello everyone! ♥
    For those of you who have yet to know I am pleased to share with you a bit of news. This Thursday, January 17th I will be racing for the second time! I’m entered in the 7th race an Allowance Optional Claiming at Santa Anita Park where I will start on dirt for the very first time. Post position: number five, race length: one and one sixteenth miles, estimated post time: 4:07pm, and my jockey: Corey Nakatani. I am quite excited to be running again and I hope everything will go accordingly on Thursday.
    In other news, January twelfth I breezed five furlongs in 1:00.80 at Hollywood Park Race Track. My move was the 6th quickest among 33 horses going the distance.
    Thank you for your encouragement and appreciation.
    I’ll do my very best on Saturday to be safe and just have some fun!
    ♥ -E

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      Keta. E mentioned that she will be careful and have fun on Saturday. What is E doing on Saturday? I thought that she was only racing on Thursday.

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        As others have mentioned, (and as I just found out) the E Facebook has never been verified as official or sanctioned by any of E’s connections. I don’t think it is maintained with any ill intentions, but it appears to be just a chronological collection of publicly released information on E. The information is then put in transcript to make it appear as if E is the “voice”. In this latest post the phantom writer has mixed up the Saturday workout with the Thursday scheduled race day….most likely the writer meant to say “I’ll do my very best on THURSDAY to be safe and just have some fun!”

        • BTW….it was Sign who pointed out that one post was almost verbatim from an interview John Sheriffs did after Ebby’s fist race. Our phantom simply took John’s words and ascribed them to Ebby.

        • Dear All,

          The Ghost writer, who writes incorrect information, wrote in the last one posted after her first race, “I was on the muscle”; when in actuality John
          Shirreffs SPECIFICALLY STATED THAT SHE WAS NOT ON THE MUSCLE.

          Seems this person delight in writing incorrect information. It is very sad
          That this is getting posted on Zenny’s site which is supported by The Mosses and Lanes End, who are very credibile and ethical.

          Plagerism, fraud and deceit DO NOT BELONG ON THIS SITE !!!

          WHO KEEPS INSISTING THAT IT DOES ????

        • Folks
          That post came from BACKSIDE 55 speaking as Eblouissante.
          So, that is where the info came from.
          Who among us has not committed a typo?
          I have–remember the Christmas elves.
          Not everything posted is deadly serious and beyond a reasonable doubt.
          Sometimes it is merely interesting or even funny.
          The only talking horse that I know of was Mr. Ed.
          Hugs,
          Keta

        • Actually, given the frequent copyright violations that occur on this site, I don’t think any of us should be scolding this person, who is no doubt just as well intentioned.

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        HARDLY A TYPO, THE PERSON WHO IS WRITING “E” FACEBOOK PAGE IS DOING
        IT ON PURPOSE, THEY DID IT LAST TIME, SEE BELOW.

        THIS IS PLAGERISM AND DECEIT AT ITS WORST !!!!

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      “In Ireland, it is not in our culture to eat horse meat and therefore, we do not expect to find it in a burger.”

      “…one sample of Tesco Everyday Value Beef Burgers showed about 29% horse meat relative to beef content. Authorities said stores in mainland Britain were also affected.”

      Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Max. I hope a stop will be put to this.

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    @ Terry Crow….you are so right about not counting on horses to do what they have never done…which is why got to watch Brown Almighty in the Smarty Jones….he also will be first on dirt

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      It is almost heresy to say it but one of E’s opponents on Thursday appears to be a very tough older horse with multiple wins. The wins were probably against claimers, which made this horse eligible for this race. Non-winners of two, depending on the conditions of the race, can include horses with multiple wins. There are some crafty trainers out there who can really read the condition book.

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    dear max and trina all products containing horse meat in tesco aldi lidl and iceland have been removed from the shelves they were the cheaper brands it was only through the irish authorities that it came to light which does’nt say much for our foods standard agency horse meat is very popular in europe so thats where it most prabably came from it’s banned in britain and ireland makes you think what’s in the food we eat these days so horrible hugs sheena

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      Sheena. Agree. This must have been very upsetting for you to hear this. Hope like Trina that a stop is put to it. How’s the rain situation?

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    Eric Hamelback‏@EricTheTiger
    Macho Uno’s, MUCHO MACHO MAN has post position #2 in a field of 7
    for the Florida Sunshine Millions Classic Stakes this Saturday.

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    EBLOUISSANTE is entered on January 17, 2013 at SANTA ANITA PARK.
    Race: 7 – 4:03 PM
    ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING $40,000
    Purse: $ 58,000. (Plus $17,400 – CBOIF – California Bred Owner Fund)For Fillies And Mares Four Years Old And Upward Which Have Never Won $10,000 Other Than Maiden, Claiming Or Starter Or Which Have Never Won Two Races Or Optional Claiming Price Of $40,000. Three Year Olds, 121 Lbs.; Older, 124 Lbs. Non-winners Of A Raceother than Maiden, Claiming or Starter at a mile or over since December 27, 2011 Allowed 2 lbs. A Race Other Than Claiming, Or Starter At A Mile Or Over Since July 11, 2012 Allowed 4 lbs. Claiming Price $40,000 (Races Where Entered For $32,000 Or Less NotConsidered). One And One Sixteenth Miles.

    PP Horse A/S Med Claim $ Jockey Wgt Trainer
    5 Eblouissante 4/F L $ 0 Corey S. Nakatani 122 John A. Shirreffs

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      Thanks for posting this, Keta. E’s main opponent was entered for a $40,000 claiming tag which made her eligible. We shall see.

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    Dear TC,

    Left you a comment about Wikipedia/Timeform on page 7.
    IT IS THE SAME AS AN ENCYCLOPEDIA, WHICH IS GRADE SCHOOL
    LEVEL. THERE MUST BE SOME SCHOLARLY WRITING OUT THER IN THE
    VETERINARIAN LITERATURE OR IN THE HALL OF FAME TB LIBRARY!!!

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      Sign,
      I started my TImeform Comment with an apology for having to use Wikipedia as a source.
      Now, you are one of the best researchers on the Blog,
      so please find good information on TImeform-history & ratings.
      That would benefit all of us.
      Keta

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        Keta. Some of the most important things in life can be learned in grade school. I like encyclopedias too. Power up Keta!

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    Wheww! Before I thank all you precious dumplings for Birthday wishes yesterday, I spent all day at doctors office today (groan!) BP up too high, (d*** salt! who discovered it anyway!?) GASP! gained weight again! (er OK, too fat! D*** the caveman for discovering fire and those delicious fatty dinosaurs!)) shortness of breath again! (gasp! just a little) Generally not up to par … But GULP! before a thorough check of heart and trying to find out if I was drowning (uh oohh! shoot me now!) Dum Da DumDum … doc says “Well, if you are filling up with fluids, (here it comes!) you’ll need to be admitted to hospital again” (GASP! NO NOT THAT!) Dum Da DumDum … WHEWWW! Nope – ALL CLEAR! Doc upped BP medicine, must work heart out with the right exercise (not just running to the outhouse and back!) and I have to stay away from dinosaurs! “Whoa” is me!! I knew the holidays would be my undoing (excuse me while I scarf down these two yummmy cupcakes … mmmm … MY LAST I SWEAR!!) (snicker, snicker, yeah, right!)
    ***** OH MY OH DEAR!! One of those (that there birthday again!) again, groan! sigh … As you may or may not know, I am not one to draw attention to myself ( yeah right! REALLY!? **Oh shut up!**) I did soak up all the love ♥ that came my way yesterday! WOW feelin’ you!! My ♥ swelled, filled with emotions, like a long rollin’ ocean wave (seriously, *sniff*) I could not help but to shed tears. NO amout of wealth can make one feel rich, but not for you all here (and out there) I would be poor indeed. With the ‘riches’ I have here, I am ‘rich’ BEYOND the ‘riches’ of wealth. YOU ARE THE DIAMOND in the sky, the jewels of my ♥ … Thank you Thank you I LOVE ♥ ♥ you all! XOOXXOX
    ***** Now, adorable Trina …. what can be said that already has been? YOU ARE THAT JEWEL which shines up above so high … Heaven sent? Perhaps. All I know is this – I am so appreciative of your lovely poem, so apropo. Your poems burst forth heartfelt from your huge heart, pours out ‘unto a warm embrace’ and immerses us and enchants with delicious effervescence, good for the soul … They emulate from your loveliness of heart, soul, spirit, and hand … delights us with love love love that you hold in your own heart for everyone, time and time again …. thank you thank you thank you adorable xooxxo This is for you Trina ░(¯`:´¯)░♥ ♥ ♥ I just deposited this:
    ♥ ♥ ♥ Love, Hope, Joy ♥ ♥ ♥
    ░(`♥•.(۞).•´¯)░(¯`:´¯)♥ ♥Health and Blessings ♥ ♥ ♥
    ░ (_.•´/|..`•._)(¯ `•…|/.•´¯) ♥ ♥ into your life account, just for you ♥

    AND for all Z Dumplings this:

    ♥♥♥இڿڰۣ-ڰۣ—…இڿڰۣ-ڰۣ—
    .*♥*…║║║║╔╗╔╗*♥*
    …*♥*.╠╣║║║╗╚╗…..**
    *♥*….║║╚╝╚╝╚╝……..

    AND LOVE ♥
    XXO♥OX♥OXX♥
    My ♥ :)’s

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      Karen. Great great post. Hope that you soon get that BP under control. Agree with your tribute to Trina. Her poetry is the best. She’s a very wise woman. Belated but a heart felt Happy Birthday to you. Looking forward to more of your fab videos.

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      Dear Karen G.:

      Always make me smile. Now, take care of that BP and your adorable self. Hugs, JB

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      Aww, Karen, thank you for all those sweets FROM the SWEETIE! I’m glad to hear you got into the doctor’s office and came out overall with a good report.
      Love in Dumplinghood,
      Trina

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      Dear Karen G,

      What a wonderful, humorous post, sooo very KG.
      That darn salt will get one everytime, maybe a treadmill at home
      on walk when the heat of the California sun beats down on you,
      don’t forget “high protein, low fat and sugar”, how boring.

      Instead of Skinny Cow ice cream have a Skinny Girl cocktail
      and make sure TO ENTER THE SANTA ANITA VIDEO CONTEST.
      You are a sure winner.

      Glad you had a good? doctor’s visit.

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        Thank you Sign – lol! More blushes! Tomorrow is another day (that sounds familiar) BUT to the track to see sweet Ebby race and will get exercise running back and forth to paddock and then out front. Plus long walk in and out of track …. NO GOODIES out there! uh uhhh! NoNo mustn’t mustn’t, gottta be good! And no Skinny (sigh!) Girl cocktails! I do not drink and drive!

        Thank you all again, I only have you all in my heart when I share videos … I love to give back something which I love to others who give so much of themselves to us all each day. ♥ My heart ♥ does indeed :)

        • Dear KG,

          Do you think there is a Dumpling designated driver.
          Great way to get your exercise, and what a lovely
          place to do it.

          Hope you got some great video, can hardly wait to see it.

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    A PSYCHOLOGIST’S OPINION: WHY PEOPLE ANNOUNCE THEY ARE LEAVING A
    SOCIAL MEDIA SITE

    “It is attention whoring on a massive scale. People do this all the time on Facebook, and then a billion people will comment on the status saying, “Ohhh noes, don’t leave! We love you!” but more often than not they end up keep ing their account anyway. “

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      Sign,
      Your beautiful morning prayers and thoughts for the day show that you are better than this. I am the only person who has done that-so there seemed to be a
      not-to-subtle message in it. Also, it had no relationship to anything else on this page or this area of the Blog It was truly out of the blue.
      If i have upset or offended you, I am sorry.
      Tomorrow is a new day with all the hope and new beginnings it brings.
      Keta

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      You know, Sign, this is what people call “adding insult to injury.” I believe that some ungracious remarks from you (Keta, correct me here if I am wrong) played a part in driving Keta temporarily (thank goodness, ONLY temporarily) off this site. Now you dare to insult her with the comment about “whoring for attention.” Shame on you, Sign.

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        Trina,
        You are absolutely right in your observations on why I left.
        And, I did find Sign post here extremely offensive and insulting.

        Thank you and Louise and Max and all who are so caring and supportive
        Hugs, Keta

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        Trina,

        You are not the Web Masterof this site, pay for this site or have
        Been named Web critic. Your comments are very inappropriate.

        • Is that really the issue, Sign? If so, how about yourself? When did YOU start paying for this site? When were YOU appointed webmaster? Oh, that’s right–never!

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      Sign – this kind of “out of the blue” sniping – not to mention the language – is totally unacceptable on this site. You seem to concern yourself a lot with what OTHER people are writing, what about yourself? I see that later on you’ve posted, again, a definition of hostility. This certainly seems to fit the bill, and this is not the place for it.

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      Quote came from Formspring
      Posted by ragged7iger on July 13, 2012
      Not to repeat basically everyone who responded to this, but it is attention whoring on a massive scale. People do this all the time on Facebook, and then a billion people will comment on the status saying, “Ohhh noes, don’t leave! We love you!” [less than sign, three] but more often than not they end up keep ing their account anyway.
      From Formspring About
      What is Formspring?
      Formspring is the place where you can share your perspective on anything.
      Members express their point of view and personality through engaging conversations and interact with friends, followers, and people they just find cool.

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    ORTENSIA IS BACK Andrew Bensley‏ tweets
    Group One mare, Ortensia to gallop tomorrow morning at Scone. Trainer Paul Messara told Racing HQ, mares attitude has improved with UK trip.

    If everything continues to go to plan, Ortensia will resume in the Group One Black Caviar Lightning mid February at Flemington

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