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Photos From The Foaling

Photos by Kyle Acebo
Photos by Kyle Acebo

We know you’ve all been waiting for more photos!

Team Z and Lane’s End are proud to share these images from the birth of Zenyatta’s second colt. Based on the response we’ve received, it seems that the world is as excited as we are.

We had a spectacular day on the farm, and we are saying our goodbyes for now. Mom and her little one are now relaxing, bonding, and spending some quiet time alone.

There are still more photos from this trip to come. We’ll post again soon with news about 13Z and his older brother!

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photos by Kyle Acebo
Photos by Kyle Acebo


Photos by Kyle Acebo
Photos by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo

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      Trina,
      Looks just like our horse ‘next door’. Always dancin’ for another apple treat! Thanks for posting this.

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      Trina,
      How cute these videos are. Love the dancing and further down they have a video of Cloud the mustangs grandson that is so funny. The baby named “Nation” is running his mom ragged in the pasture. What a dolly he is. Thanks for posting this. hugs

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    Congratulations to MommaZ & little 13Z. I had been spot checking my mail, but missed the big day. Beautiful pictures.

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    Oh no, Johnny V taken to the hospital after a spill today. Shoulder injury per Bloodhorse.com. That darn Elf of Injury!

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    Hi Sweet Zenyatta and new mama! How much rest are you getting lately? You are such a wonderful mom and 13z is a lucky boy. Z, you are the gentle mare we all love. I have news to tell you about our Horse Sanctuary at Cedar Valley. We had a problem with Sir, and he was separated. Since our last meeting this past Thurs. the head people are willing to work with him, have a further thorough check on him by a vet that has known him, and one person for now will handle him. I just love you Z so much, that my love for the horse awakened again; and so I volunteered without much experience with hands on with the horse. My friend on this post paying for a half session for me with a horse communicator, made them stop and think. They are giving him a chance and one person right now is working, lunging again. So far so good!
    We are also lucky to have gained a very experienced and educated horse person with a very heavy accent to our program named Ute. She has her business nearby. With the problems they are having with Sir, she is bringing us to teach some things and we will meet at her at her equestrian farm nearby. This will be interesting because I don’t know if Sir considers me just a friend or respects me. After our training at Ute’s place I will find out when we handle Sir back at our place two days later. When I handle Sir I am going to softly say, “Let’s show them what a good boy you can be”.
    After this, a day later, a head horse person will bring Sir back to the herd. Please pray that he will not be aggressive nor show any teeth to the volunteers!! Please let him see we can be trusted. I love him; but not even close to loving you Zenyatta!!!
    Zenyatta you gave me all the confidence and desire to help other horses.
    All you Zsters will you pray too!?
    hugs to the Zsters, Sally B
    love n kisses on Z’s soft nose and to 12z and 13z, Auntie Sally

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      Sally,
      We’ll be keeping you and Sir in our prayers, and the lovely woman, Ute, who is helping to train you – and also your Horse Sanctuary at Cedar Valley. If you post the name of the Sanctuary that would be great too.
      Thank you, Zenny, for helping so many horses and people through your website.

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      Dear Sally B.:

      Hoping that all goes well with Sir. Will say a prayer for him and you. Hugs, JB

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      Hi Sally,
      Hope the weekend was restful. Thanks for the posting on Sir, and the lovely lady, Ute, who is helping to train you, am positive God loves Sir and brought the lady to help out. I trust that every thing would work out for all. Have a good night. It is well.

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      Sally B
      You certainly are going all out to help Sir with his aggression problems.
      Hope the work with Ute works.
      Sending loving thoughts & prayers
      Keta

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    Zenny let spare Vyjack and Freedom Child 10 in Wood stakes, Zenny give milk to 13z, 12z play with mates, Zenny lil 13z twelvz kiss you love you, stay warm and cozy with horses near

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    Dear Max, Peggy, Marshall, Ann, Vicki B, Sue Fredrick and Z Fans:

    Got back from the farm a little while ago. All the horses returned from a two hour trail ride at 4:00 PM. GG and HT loved it. Charlie didn’t like the wind (it was quite windy today) so Angela just road him in the ring. All of them enjoyed their carrots and mints.

    No mini foal yet, but very close.

    The news on GG is that she may be going to college. Katie, who has been riding and caring for GG, has been accepted to an Equestrian college in upstate New York. She’s asked Angela if she can take GG with her. Angela just wants to make sure that Katie can handle the college boarding fees and she will let GG go. It’s a four year college and GG will be there for 10 months and then back at the farm for two months, until school opens again. So she’ll be going back and forth. Will let you know if it all works out. Our College Girl; how exciting. Hugs, JB

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        Dear Max:

        Yes, she is doing really well and will let you know if the plans are definite. Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy

      Sounds like a nice day at the farm. I don’t blame Charlie the wind can be quite bad at times. I remember my Holly would be so scared sometimes at the wind. I think she thought something was going to fall down on her.
      Is Lola Mae doing ok too, I hope she is doing well too.
      I just read on Bloodhorse that Vyjack was still on track for the derby. I am so glad I really like him. I posted on the previous page so forgive me for posting twiice but I was reading up on him and he sounds like quite a charactor.. They said when they first starting to train him that he was throwing “Everyone Off’
      They said they “Had” to geld him. I think an emphasis on that.
      Too funny. (Although, I bet not too funny to the person trying to ride him. Lo
      Pati , on the previous page said he looked ferocious in the post parade yesterday. Just too cute.
      It’s just getting so exiting the Derby’s not too far away now.

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        Dear Peggy:

        Yes, a lot of dust was swirling around and PC didn’t like it. Lola Mae is doing very well. She came with me today and visited the horses.

        I’m glad Vyjack came out of the Wood OK and is headed for the Derby. He’s a feisty one. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy B.,
      Thanks for the update! Love hearing about PC, HT, GG and all the goings-on at the farm.
      Exciting that GG may be a college horse!! Keep us posted about whether it works out for Katie to take GG to the school.
      Take care and lots of hugs to all!

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      Thanks for the news, Judy. Sounds like a really good thing for G.G. and Katie, if it works out. Will the other horses miss G.G. if she leaves? I can’t remember what their bud-status is, or if you said. We’ll have to see if G.G. learns more in college, while she’s away.

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        Dear Vicki B.:

        GG and HT are best buds, so I’m sure HT will miss her. But, since Kristy has been spending so much time with HT and giving her a lot of attention, hopefully it should make it easier if GG does go away to college. Hugs, JB

        • Judy,
          So glad you got to spend a day with your beloved Charlie. Isn’t is fun to get involved with the stories and activities of the whole herd there. Hope GG does well at college and doesn’t get caught up in the social life, ha, ha., What a fun thing for Katie to take her horse to school. Hope that baby comes soon and all goes well. Have fun with your herd. Hugs

        • Thanks, Judy B.
          Sue…the social life…cute. Those girls will need a strict curfew!
          Good luck girls,exciting!
          Judy B., that is a happy barn.

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    New SHERR girl. Deathly afraid of people. http://t.co/udWeheNDYa

    I don’t know her name yet, but she’s terribly afraid of people. She was saved by a kind lady and she may be in foal. We don’t know yet, but we hope that this is not the case, as she is in no shape to have a baby.

    To balance out the sad, I have some good baby news from SHERR. One of the Pygmy goats had her baby! He conquered the mountain yesterday.

    Please note, this link is from my phone, so if it doesn’t work, try clicking on it from a phone ( those who use smart phones) and I’ll get the link from my computer up tomorrow for those with no smart phones to see as well.

    http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=VexYcsgG3F0&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DVexYcsgG3F0%26feature%3Dyoutu.be

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        I so agree, Barbara. TLC can work wonders and SHERR is a great place
        for her to start over. All the Best Wishes to this fear-filled girl — lots of love to heal her sad heart. Hugs

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      Dear Pati:

      Wishing and hoping for the best for SHERR’s new sweetie. Hope with the care and love she is given there, she will learn to trust. Couldn’t access the video; will wait for your repost. Hugs, JB

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      Thanks for that video, Pati. At first it didn’t seem to work, but then I saw at the tope of the Youtube page “Mobile | Desktop”, and if you click on “Desktop”, then it works fine. That little goat is a trip-and-a half! Conquer it is the right word!

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        Dear Vicki B and Pati:

        Vicki B. I tried what you suggested and it worked. I got to see the little darling. Cute as a button. Thank you both. Hugs, JB

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        Vicki and Pati–Thanks for that TOO CUTE video, Pati, and for the tip on how to watch it, Vicki! That little one is adorable!

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        Thanks, Vicki! I tried the click on Desktop tip, and it worked great. That little KJ is one BIG little cutie! What a character. This should be bottled and prescribed for chasing away the blues. You cannot watch this little sweetheart without experiencing smiles and giggles.
        Cheers!

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    Southern California Horse Racing

    For all of you who just read my last post, and want Hollywood Park to remain open, voice your opinions to the TOC, Inglewood City Council, and anybody you can think of linked to that project and to horse racing. The track may close at year’s end, but that does not mean we have to keep quiet about it.

    http://www.toconline.com/contact.php

    http://www.hollywoodparktomorrow.com/contact/

    http://www.cityofinglewood.org/city_hall/city_council/

    Contact TOC
    http://www.toconline.com
    Financial StatementsArticles of IncorporationBylawsBoard of DirectorsElection ProcessMeeting MinutesStaff & ConsultantsTOC Accomplishments.

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      Dear Karen:

      Will do.

      Karen, remember that shelter, was it in Alabama, that was being forced to close down due to neighbors complaints. Do you know, did they have to close or were they allowed to stay?

      Hugs, JB

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      Karen- thanks for the info/links to save HP – I would really hate to see this beautiful park with it’s great racing history plus being Z’s home and Barn 55 go down for another mall of which the area has way too much of. I will indeed make my voice heard in favor of saving it and hope others do the same.

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        What I worry about is when (if) Hollywood Park closes, what will happen to the horses if barns can not be found, especially for the claiming horses? I know some will ship out to other states and tracks around the country, but one has to worry. I hope whoever is going to oversee (yeah right, good luck with that one!) this will keep a close eye on all the transition that will be taking place. It will be a nightmare if someone doesn’t! And I suppose we will never know …

        A statement from Southern California Horse Racing blog: “If you want Hollywood Park to remain open, voice your opinions to the TOC, Inglewood City Council, and anybody you can think of linked to that project and to horse racing. The track may close at year’s end, but that does not mean we have to keep quiet about it.” And I agree.

        • Dear Karen:

          That is a very real concern. Hopefully, owners and trainers will contact rescues, Canter and other placement organizations to make sure the horses are safely placed. Absolute cause for concern. Hugs, JB

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        What I don’t understand about people is this: If the casino next door on the Hollywood Park lot can draw a full house almost 24/7, then it can NOT be the neighborhood that has racing fans staying away. I am so weary of some people saying they are ‘scared’ ‘afraid’ to go to HP, yet the parking lot if full most days for the casino gambling!

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      This is such a shame. I hope it can be worked out. HP has so much history and it is a beautiful park. I hope they can get some real money to come in a back it so it will remain open.

      Another thought is, if people are afraid to go to HP because of the surrounding neighborhood, what makes anyone think the area would suitable to build a shopping mall!

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    Good night Queen Zenyatta and the little – big tyke, Hope you two had a wonderful day together. Ask Alys if she can post more pictures of you and Prince ZT. Did you get to see Prince ZB?. It is well.

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    It’s our dear DMCQ’s birthday! She doesn’t post here so often these days because she is busy with her duties as Senior Vice-President for Equi-Army No Days Off (EAN), the horse welfare group that was started by people who first got to know each other on Zenyatta.com back when it was the site of Zenyatta’s Diary.

    A Birthday Poem for Doris McQuiddy
    (April 8, 2013)

    Our dearest Doris
    Is a horse advocate most glorious,
    And I my cap to her doff!
    She early on did enlist
    In the officer corps
    Of Equi-Army No Days Off
    To promote equine welfare
    On the track and everywhere
    And especially to insist
    That horses no more
    Go to slaughter.
    With her EAN cohorts,
    Doris the BLM does resist
    And supports
    Demands in state and federal courts
    That the BLM desist
    From doing what it shouldn’t oughta,
    For the BLM has long committed
    Inhumane actions, by law not permitted.
    Determination does course
    Through her veins
    When Doris takes up the reins
    In an advocacy campaign
    Like this for the mustang,
    With the goal to see
    That the few who still remain,
    Like the famed stallion Cloud,
    Be by the BLM allowed
    To live in their dwindling herds,
    Wild and free.
    With the powerful force
    Of her eloquent words,
    Doris speaks up for the horse
    In many an e-mail and letter,
    Always fighting to make
    Horses’ lives better
    And save them from a cruel fate.
    Dearest Doris,
    Whatever of you is asked,
    You willingly take on the task,
    Though it be truly laborious,
    And I know you’ll not stop
    Till we are victorious.
    Now, dearest Doris,
    We raise
    Our voices in your praise,
    And for you sing
    A rousing
    Happy Birthday chorus!

    Happy birthday, Doris, and many, many more!

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      Happy Birth day Doris, may today be Joyous and Blessed! Thank you for all that you do with your friends. You are truly an unsung Hero. May God’s Blessings and Favor be with you now and always.

      Thanks Trina for the lovely Birthday Poem for Doris. Have a wonderful day and may the rest of your week be Blessed.

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      Happy Birthday Doris, and many, many more to come. You are a saint for all the hard work you do for the rescued horses.

      Trina, another beautiful poem.

      Will vote to save Hollywood Park and Zenny’s shrine where she lived all her racing years.

      Congrats to all winners this weekend and so sorry to hear of the beautiful Flashbacks injury, it may have cost him the race. Heal fast handsome.

      Sad to see another Sherr starved mare but glad she was rescued. Check out SKIP OVER TROUBLE’S site to see how the pinto mare FAITH and my namesake FREDRICK is doing. If you click on pictures you’ll see them. He is such a darling colt and is growing so fast. Mama is doing much better. God bless these rescue people they have such pure hearts.

      Hugs

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        Dear Sue Fredrick:

        Fredrick looks so good and I know Faith has a long way to go, but she is getting everything she needs and hopefully she will heal. God Bless these rescue groups who save these beautiful horses. Love and Hugs, JB

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        High hoof to mama FAITH and her little FREDRICK and their rescuers at Skip Over Trouble.

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      A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Doris!!
      Thank you for your devotion and hard work to save horses!
      Many more wonderful years are wished for you!
      Cheers and hugs

      Another great poetic effort, Trina. No surprise there, though; you rock!
      Thanks bunches!

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      Thank you, Maureen, Sue Fredrick, Keta, Judy Berube, Barbara Wood, Marshall, and Heidi for your kind words—they are very much appreciated!

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        It’s hard to think about living up to Trina’s description! I thank you all for your very kind remarks and especially to Trina whose poems I adore. It was a very special day and I believe all the more so because of everyone’s good wishes.

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        Dear Keta: Greetings to you! I think (aside from risk of injury) the biggest threat to Nelly coming up is the weather – but the forecast for Sydney on Saturday is fine and dry, which will please Peter. Hugs KathyR.

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    Dearest Birthday Girl, Doris– You are the best, and we wish you a glorious birthday. it will be easy for me to remember always, because it was my aunt’s too. Hope your day is filled with surprises of the good kind and some relaxing time with Tucker. You are, as our Kari would say, PURE JOY to work with!

    @Trina–hear, hear! You’ve done it again in your salute to our go-to girl, working hard to spare the mustangs and all equines. Thanbk you so much for highlighting this wonderful worker in the army.

    BTW, all: our army needs more soldiers. If any would like to enlist, visit our FB page, Equi-Army-NDO.

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      Dear Barb W.:

      I echo your comments about our Doris. She is one special lady. Happy Birthday Doris. Hugs, JB

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    Just saw on Bloodhorse.com that Flashback has a bone chip and won’t be able to run in the Derby. Johnny V has a cracked rib and a bone chip in his wrist and won’t know until later in the week when he can ride again.

    I am so sorry for Gary and Mary West with Flashback. Don’t know if any of you all remember a horse they had a few years ago name Dollar Bill. He had a facebook page before there even was Facebook. Died very young after retirement.

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      Dear Shirlee:

      Only four Saturdays to the Derby. Was hoping JV was just bruised, but this is definitely more than that. Wishing JV all the best and a speedy recovery. Wow, things can really change in a heart beat can’t they! Going from having to choose between two very good colts to wondering if he will be able to ride at all in the Derby. Hugs, JB

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      Sheena, Sorry to hear about Ms. Thatcher. She was an inspiration to all women. Wish we here in the US could be as forward thinking as you guys. Don’t know when, if ever, we can elect a woman president.

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      Sheena,
      I echo the RIP for the great Mrs Thatcher. What a great woman she was, truly an “iron Lady” and a great friend to the U.S. There isn’t and never will be anyone like her. Love her quote” If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman” Loved her. hugs

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    Good Morning Zenyatta and 13Z…. I hope to soon see more pictures of you. Even though you’re baby #2, we are all still very much interested in both of you and wondering how your first days on this earth have been. Such a gorgeous big boy (even bigger than 12Z! by 10 lbs). I hope the people at Lane’s End let us know soon how things are going with both mom and baby.
    Getting excited for the Derby and kinda wishing Dreaming of Julia could be in it, too. Verrazano looked awesome, but look out for Normany Invasion! He was closing fast.
    I hope everyone here has a wonderful Monday and week!

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    Please let us know that all is okay. Have had no news or photos of Z and new baby boy since the pics of her in the stall with baby. I myself am starting to worry a bit…….. Would love an update.. thanks

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      I don’t think there’s athg wrong, Lane’s End is a busy place, Madame Z was not the only pregnant mare there, food for thought.

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      wyominggrandma
      Same concerns that I have been thinking.
      Team Zenyatta controls the photos/videos that are released.
      Nothing to fans and more important nothing to the media-other than first day or two.
      Trying hard to not overthink this
      It is quite different than the foaling of 12Z and the photos/videos afterward.
      Keta

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        Dear Keta and wyominggrandma:

        Agree with both of you – and Keta’s comment “trying hard to not overthink this”. Think I might just send a very tiny message to St Francis to keep watch over them both. Hugs KathyR.

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    Good Morning Zenny
    kiss the little Red one for me….then eat and get plenty of rest
    …ZPrinze…run and play…lessons soon
    …RIP Mrs Thatcher….Girl Power
    kisses for all soft noses worldwide….
    …Flashback out…there goes another one off my list…the list is getting very short…
    got the 2 V boys…also, got 2 O’s..and a very few more
    love to all

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      Carol, I am in there with your picks. Do have to add R to the list. Love the 2 possibly 3 Os pedigrees.

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      Carol in arkansas, My 3rd O really has a B in his name but just could not refer to that beautiful animal as BO!

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    Mucho Macho Man just posted a new photo on his facebook page. If a beautiful shiny coat and rippling muscles are the indications of a fit healthy horse, then he sure is one. Absolute beauiful.

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    Good morning Queen Z, hope the night was restful and peaceful. Here is wishing you a wonderful day outside with your young Prince. I hope its not as cold and windy as it is here in California.

    Goodmorning to all my Z nation family, hope to day is Blessed and Joyful. Here is wishing everyone who has a Birthday today a Wonderful and Joyous Birthday with God’s Blessings and favor today and always.

    To Prince ZB, have a great day with your friends and be happy.

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    Beautiful Boy! Have been waiting for this one! The Son of Tapit and Zenyatta! Could we have just witnessed History being made? Very excited about this and 12Z!

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    Jockey Changes – John Velazquez
    Marty McGee ‏DRF tweet 2012 HOY WISE DAN to be ridden Fri. in Makers46
    by J.Lezcano; replaces injured JVelqz. Lezcano rode Wise Dan to win Shadwell last fall
    horseracinghl ‏tweet
    Lezcano previous rode Wise Dan to victory in G1 Shadwell Turf Mile @keeneland last fall when Velazquez had prior commitment

    Jay Privman DRF tweet
    Rafael Bejarano will replace injured John Velazquez on OVERANALYZE
    in Ark Derby on Saturday, according to Pletcher

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    Mizdirection Ready to Run in Las Cienegas
    4/7/2013 6:17 PM | horseracingnation.com
    Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint winner Mizdirection worked five furlongs on Santa Anita’s firm turf course Sunday in a bullet 1:01.20 for next Saturday’s Grade III Las Cienegas Stakes at about 6 ½ furlongs on turf.
    She was ridden by David Flores, who has the riding assignment Saturday in place of Mike Smith, who rides War Academy Saturday in the Arkansas Derby.
    http://www.horseracingnation.com/news/Mizdirection_Ready_to_Run_in_Las_Cienegas_123

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