Zenyatta

Queen of Racing

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and DC:

    Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB

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

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    First opportunity to see our beautiful Zenyatta! Love the little video – I would like my breakfast please!!!! Let’s not tarry. I’m hungry. Just too, too cute. Thank you always for any news and photos of sweet Zenyatta.

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    I just watched I’m a Chatterbox and I heard the race caller say “Awkward step by Miss Pink Diva” and now I read she is gone. So very heartbreaking. To all the horses that gave their all for their owners/riders and racing fans may you truly rest in peace and be free of pain. So very sad.

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      Dear Delrene:

      Oh no, so sorry to hear this. RIP beautiful girl. So many fatalities. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Delrene:

        Our Peggy posted this news on the previous Blog page. There have been so many lately; here and abroad. Run free in God’s Heaven Beauties. Love and Hugs, JB

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    October 10 Cherokee Devotional

    Tiny moss pads decorate the path to the woods. Bright green and glistening like pins in a pincushion, they thrive where earlier there seemed to be no life at all. The same potential rests in us, if we could only believe.
    Springtime feathers the wild plum in a profusion of fragrant blooms, but now it stands in dormant roughness until its season is due. Other trees are individually lighted with brilliant oranges and reds, and the sumac lies in groves of burgundy and crimson.
    Each tree and each growing thing stands in its place and looks like everything else, until its season comes to stand in the light. The same privilege is ours if we stand faithfully and eagerly expect our season to come. Wait for it, and it will surely come.

    To make medicine is to engage upon a period of fasting, thanksgiving, prayer, and thanksgiving.
    -Wooden Leg, Cheyenne

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    Dear Sheena,

    Happy Monday! I’m having breakfast with a dear friend this morning and then I’m having dinner with friends tonight. Eating my way through Columbus Day! lol Have a great day. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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    Dear Kathy.Lovely devotional.Happy Columbus day to you and no turtling!!!I think the ratties had forgotten.They can do bizness in all US states now.Clever boys.Chipper posted a video of the 2nd debate Hillary was still auditioning for the Voice and Trump thought he’d won gold in the Olympics!I actually stayed up to watch some of the debate If it wasn’t so serious it would be funny.I didn’t get to bed until 3.30am.Why is Trump constantly sniffing??Talk about skeletons in the closet.
    We had a nasty troll on our racing FB yesterday all the messages were finally deleted last night was so amazed to find out it was a woman.There are only a few thousand of us but we all share a love of the racehorse worldwide.Such is FB.I gave as good as I got.Mango is putting many dogs in carts hopefully the professors will adopt Jade they seem quite interested.Some very good racing to look forward to this Saturday.Minding is taking on Galileo Gold and Jack Hobbs is back.Of course Cirrus is looking forward to his trip over here.It is so good Milo has recovered from his final surgery Viktor and his team never give up on these abused animals I made a small donation for Milo.I have always been a crazy cat lady!I shared a photo of the funeral of some of the Aberfan victims all the children were buried together.Take a look we lived in a B/W world then.Very hard to believe 50yrs have passed since those dark days.Have a wonderful day off.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.XOXO

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    Dewhurst and Lockinge winner Belardo has been retired to stud Roger Varian has announced after a setback in his training.He was due to race at Ascot on Champions day.Roger paid tribute to him on his website saying he was such a pleasure to train.Wishing him luck in his new career.

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    Hi Zeesters!

    2 questions for someone.

    Do we know who Zenyatta’s pasture-mate is now? It seems as if they try to put expectant moms together according to their respective due dates.

    And has anyone heard anything re: Coz and Zi? I’m really kind of anxious about them. We need to have an update please?

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      Dear Cheryl:

      I was wondering who Z’s pasture mate is too. She was with Vixana before being bred to Md’O, but I’m not sure if she still is. Would love to have updates on the Princes too. Love and Hugs, JB

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        The chestnut mare who is in the video with Z might be Vixana. She seems to look and act like V. Zenyatta is still the star of the action.

        • Dear Max:

          Yes, Vixana is a Chestnut and the mare in the video and next to last photo is too, so might be. Hope it is.

          Oh yes, the Queen is the Star. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Cheryl. I also have been looking for updates on Coz and Ziconic. It’s been a year or more since Coz has run a race, so one would assume he won’t run again, but that’s only my opinion, I don’t really know. Ziconic raced last 2-3 months ago? He may have a minor injury to recover from, but again, only my opinion. I too am interested in news regarding both of them, but I’m sure we will when it’s appropriate.

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    Dear Max.I hope Dartmouth runs well in Canada.I had forgotten Aidan had trained Joshua to win his first Canadian International.A wonderful son of Montjeu the only horse to win 3 times as you well know.Some good racing over here this Saturday Jack Hobbs is back after 6 months off and Minding takes on the boys.Hope you are enjoying Columbus day and maybe celebrating your neighbour’s Thanksgiving day.

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      Really admire all offspring of Montjeu.
      Moore and Stoute have both won that race three times but with different horses. Moore rode with Joshua Tree to victory the last time out in 2014 for Ed Dunlop.
      Not certain about the final lineup for this year’s race. Dartmouth has as good a chance as any other horse, especially if Moore is aboard. The turf course should suit him too.

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        Moose’s old friend Sam TD is in hospital after the fall that killed One More Go on Saturday.Some damage to the spleen and they are keeping him in as a precaution.He is not a happy bunny because he’s had such a great start to the season.Sprinter is only expected to have 3 races this season of course he will come up against Douvan .I just pray he will stay safe and sound.

        • I’m sorry to hear this about young Sam. That’s a blow to Nicholls to lose him even for a little while.
          I was looking at the Canadian International results. Moore has won the last 3 years on different horses. It was Joshua Tree in 2013, not 2014. Stoute has won with Moore the last two years. If their luck holds and they are together again with Dartmouth, it might be an interesting result. The Queen would not send her horse that long distance if there was no chance. She knows Woodbine very well. She’s been there many times. The US entries among others are The Pizza Man and World Approval. Ballydoyle is sending in Idaho.

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    I thought about Miss Pink Diva all night. Saw the race, saw the misstep, and heard the vet’s initial report that it was a fetlock injury. The next bulletin said that she had been euthanized. I shed tears for her, and hoped that in her brief life someone had truly loved her and had been good to her; that she wasn’t just a commodity. Only comfort now is knowing she is safe and loved for eternity.

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        Dear Max:

        Thank you for this. What a lovely Gray she was. Love the pink blinker mask. She was born on March 24, 2012. Same year as our COZ. Run free beautiful girl. Love and Hugs, JB

        • It’s very sad when you see her in that race so full of life and promise, and to know as you watch that she was just weeks away from death. For some reason, her passing reminded me again of Caixa Electronica. He was a claimer whom Mike Repole turned into a real winning racehorse. He was a wonderful, dedicated race horse. He died suddenly after a training collision with another horse at Belmont. I always think of him whenever there is any race at Belmont or Aqueduct. Huge loss. Mike Repole was very upset at the time. He loved Caixa as he loved Mo and Stay Thirsty.

        • Dear Max:

          I remember beautiful Chestnut, Caixa; his dam was a daughter of Skip Away.
          RIP

          Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Max and Judy B.,

        Thank you for posting these links. Miss Pink Diva looks great in the video of her previous race and was battling it out to the wire.

        That is a beautiful photo of Caixa, Judy.

        Sadly, both of these spirits are no longer among us — gone much too soon.
        Rest in Peace beautiful ones.

        Hugs and Love

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    Thank you, Max, for the video. She was lovely! For some reason, her death has effected me in a profound way. I love horses, and by horses, I mean thoroughbreds. And I love horseracing. I guess Barbaro’s owner said it best: “Grief is the price we pay for love”. Like a knife through the heart watching that race.

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    Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian friends!
    Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau tweet Monday Oct. 10 2016
    Wishing you a wonderful day with friends & family as we give thanks for our many blessings.
    Happy Thanksgiving!

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      Judy,
      I am sad to hear this as I thought he would get a nice rest and come back as a 4 year old powerhouse! Glad that he is sound. Win Star is such a lovely place to retire. Hope he gets lots of pretty girlfriends.

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      Dear Judy B.,

      Thanks for the news about Exaggerator. Happy that he retires sound and healthy.
      Best wishes to Exaggerator in his new role! May he always be loved and appreciated.

      Hugs and Love

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    Thanks Max. She was lovely. I love horses, and by horses I mean thoroughbreds.
    watching that race was painful, and I was deeply saddened. I guess Barbaro’s owner was right when she said: “Grief is the price we pay for love”.

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    Dear Sheena:

    Congrats to another Frankel Baby. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI and DC:

    Wishing all of you a peaceful, restful night and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB

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

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    I have a suggestion for those who post RIPs for horses. I do not always know who these horses are. I would like to know because their lives mean a lot to all of us who love and admire horses. If possible, please try to tell us some details about them when you note their passing.

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      Dear Max and Z Fans:

      It would be a nice tribute to them to know about their pedigrees, their race records and maybe post a video of them racing (as you did for Miss Pink Diva). They are all so special and deserve honoring in this way. Love and Hugs, JB

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      There is never a lot of detail on the In Memory of Racehorses I follow only their names and where they died.We usually find out more about the UK horses that die but sadly if a horse is not well-known there is never a word on RP.One More Go was trained by Dr Richard Newland who got the Grand National winner Pineau de Re(sp)in 2014

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        I remember when Pineau won the Grand National. Newland was ecstatic about it. He owns a small band of horses, which only goes to show that you do not have to be a big operation to find racing success. I’m sorry to hear of this loss, and the injury to Sam.

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      MAX, this is a wonderful idea and it will make the horse more special.
      hugs, Sally B

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    Dear Judy:I saw a post on Abigail’s FB tonight about Scandinavia who has foaled a beautiful colt by Fastnet Rock.I believe she is also the dam of Helsinge the mum of the amazing Black Caviar and she is 22years old.There is another dog with Viktor having surgery tomorrow both her knees replaced and femurs realigned.A long story of pain and some abuse as a puppy.She is from Bulgaria and was transfered to Spain some 3 years ago.Prayers for her.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and the sweeties.Love and rugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      God Bless Scandinavia and her new colt. Healing prayers for the sweetie; may she get through the surgery without complications. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear beautiful Z, eat well, exercise and rest!
    Love you with kisses and to all your sons,
    Z princess and my dear Sir
    Auntie Sally B

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      Dear Sheena,

      Thank you for this link. Carte Diamond was very handsome indeed. So sorry that the awful colic had to strike him. Brian Ellison and staff obviously loved him very much as is evidenced by this lovely tribute.
      RIP Carte Diamond. Condolences to those who loved him.

      Hugs and Love

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    Thank you for the beautiful photos of beautiful Zenyatta.
    Praying for a safe and healthy delivery next Spring. I can hardly wait.
    please keep us updated.
    Hugs and Prayers

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    Unusual Heat Pensioned
    October 10, 2016 – Coalinga, CA – Unusual Heat, the All Time Leading Sire in California Progeny Earnings has been pensioned from stud at 26
    “It is with great emotion that we have to announce the retirement of Unusual Heat”, said Harris Auerbach, managing partner of M.Auerbach,LLC. “He’s been remarkable and even in his final season at stud in 2016 managed to get 25 of 30 bred mares in foal. It’s been an amazing run and I’m happy that “Heat” can now just relax and enjoy the rest of his days just being a horse.”
    http://www.unusualheat.com/heatnews.html

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    Unusual Heat Pensioned
    October 10, 2016 – Coalinga, CA – Unusual Heat, the All Time Leading Sire in California Progeny Earnings has been pensioned from stud at 26
    “It is with great emotion that we have to announce the retirement of Unusual Heat”, said Harris Auerbach, managing partner of M.Auerbach,LLC. “He’s been remarkable and even in his final season at stud in 2016 managed to get 25 of 30 bred mares in foal. It’s been an amazing run and I’m happy that “Heat” can now just relax and enjoy the rest of his days just being a horse.”
    http://www.unusualheat.com/heatnews.html

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      Unusual Heat
      Sire Nureyev
      Grandsire Northern Dancer
      Dam Rossard (Den.)
      Damsire Glacial
      Sex Stallion
      Foaled 1990
      Country United States
      Colour Dark Bay
      Owner The Unusual Heat Syndicate
      Trainer Dermot Weld
      Richard Mandella
      Barry Abrams
      Record 16: 6-2-2

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        Dear BGG,

        Thanks for the news on Unusual Heat. He goes to pasture after a successful final season at stud. Hope he lives a long, happy time in retirement; he has certainly earned it.

        Enjoy yourself, handsome boy!

        Hugs and Love

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      Dear BGG:

      Thanks for sharing this news on Unusual Heat. Great legacy! Wishing Heat a healthy, happy retirement. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Thank-you to everyone who wished your Canadian friends a Happy Thanksgiving.
    I am sorry I was not online earlier to wish you a Happy Columbus Day, hope it was a good one.
    Too many horses dying, all we can hope is that they were truly loved and cared for.
    Young ones so full of promise and older retired ones gone too soon.It is very sad.
    I am touched when I see a tribute which show respect and how much the horse was appreciated. They give their all and each and every one is precious and deserves love.

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    Dear BGG
    Nice to hear a happy story like the one of Unusual Heat being retired from stud and leaving such an impressive legacy. Enjoy your days in the paddock Heat,wishing you a long and happy retirement.

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    October 11 Cherokee Devotional

    There should be a clearinghouse in our minds to tell us in no uncertain terms that we don’t need to know everything there is to know. Too much of today’s information is trash. We learn things that we only have to unlearn later when we discover they are either not true or do not apply to us.
    We are willing listeners, convinced that if we experience something, we can grow by it. Experience may have taught us a few things, such as not to put our hands in the fire and not to stand in traffic. But gathering experience by taking in endless information may not be good for us. Exposing our minds and hearts to filth is not only a waste of time and effort, it is also a waste of spirit. So judge carefully when you take in information-let it go if it is not good or necessary. Keep your mind fresh for things of the Spirit.

    When a child, my mother taught me the legends of the people, taught me of the sun and sky, the moon and stars, the clouds and storms.
    -Geronimo, Apache

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    Dear Kathy.Back to work!I hope you enjoyed your day off.I have just been reading some trashy comments about Kate in the mailonline.Someone from the US said she resembled a grandma!I told her she was only jealous.They are on about her slim figure and her fake tan.I shared the article on my FB she is in the Netherlands for her first solo trip abroad.She has a powder blue Catherine Walker suit on.She could put on some weight though.
    Zoe had a tense time watching the cubs did they win?I loved her conversation with Diane about the vet but she won’t need injections until next year.Gosh they are still in shorts in Arizona!Much colder here now and our long dry spell comes to an end this weekend.The boardwalk is down for Ceri hide we are trying to guess where the hide will be.What is the crazy clown fad that’s going on?Police over here are getting tired of all the nonsense someone with a baseball bat chased a little boy down the street and Halloween is near.Poor Grumpy cat couldn’t make it to the debate in St Louis I hope some of the animals make it to Vegas.I stayed up to see the debate on Monday morning I went to bed feeling a little crazy.Whoever wins will have our Mother Theresa to deal with.A no-nonsense type of girl.
    Mr Fibbs was looking for a hug they got all their bizness licenses.Dolly hadn’t been posting in awhile but she caught a mouse!Sam TD may be off until mid November according to Paul.I remember when the short guy had a splenectomy he was back in 3 weeks but it doesn’t look as if Sam will have his spleen removed.Shadwell have spent well over £2 million on some yearlings today and they will go to Roger Varian.I haven’t heard anymore about bird brudder Jade yet but a lot of dogs have been put in carts by mango.Hope you have a great day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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