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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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      It’s like he wanted to lose, changed his mind, rethought that decision, chaned his mind again, ran over to talk to the fans, changed his mind again, and then decided to win.

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      Whirlaway, the 1941 Triple Crown winner, used to do this too, and he still won. They had to give him special training and blinkers to stop his wild rides. Whirlaway was grand ole chestnut and was known as Mr. Longtail. He was the pride of Calumet Farms. He’s also a favorite of our TC.

        • JudyB. Whirly was trained by Ben Jones, who also trained Citation. If I recall correctly, to stop him from drifting around the track during races, Jones fitted Whirly with a special blinker which restricted the horse’s vision on the right side. Jones then positioned himself 10 feet from the inner rail so that the horse could see him with his left eye, but could see nothing on right. Jones told the jockey to ride Whirly through that corridor. It worked with training and Whirly went on to win the Triple Crown. Jones also changed his jockey to Eddie Arcaro.

        • The Ole Half-Whit.
          Thanks for sharing ,Max.
          Trainer of this horse could extract some wisdom from this story.

        • Dear Kathy R.:

          I have “wonky knees” as well and I know I couldn’t run like Nelly.

          Wow, Sympathy. That’s too prophetic. How sad.
          So heartbreaking when we lose one. Hugs, JB

        • Dear Max and Ann:

          There’s hope for Spicer Cub. He certainly has the potential. Hugs, JB

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        That was so funny!!! He had to check the side of the gate to make sure it was alright and ohhh, wait, I need to go over there. If he would have stayed straight, he would have won by many lengths. Thank goodness the jockey stayed on.

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      I want to see the amusement in this video but all I can think is thank goodness that jockey was one hell of a rider to stick with that lunatic. :(

      While it’s funny to watch, that is a nightmare scenario for all those jockeys and horses on the track. I honestly hope the stewards bar that horse from running until the trainer can work with him and instill some manners because that is dangerous for his jockey, the other horses, the other riders and also completely unfair to the betting public.

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        I think gelding may be in his future, if he wasn’t already, he will need a lot of work.
        Yes, I can laugh at it now, but he did come very close to crashing into the horse behind him on the second bolt out. I do not think that jockey or any will be wanting on him any time soon.

        • I think, if he’s lucky, a rest on a farm and then a reintroduction to the track to see if they can get his head in the game.

          If they can’t, hopefully a second career, again if he’s lucky.

          That is pure barn sourness right there. I’ve dealt with those sorts across various disciplines and they are hard cases indeed.

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      Vicki
      Here is what the chart says
      Matt Shifman ‏tweet From DRF chart for PIM race 11–
      “Spicer Cub…causing his rider to lose his irons, raced between parked starting gate and the outside rail”
      Keta Note: Thankful jockey & horse are okay!!

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        Say WHAT????
        I saw that gate over there and was hoping hey did not run too close to it and now read, they ran between? BETWEEN?
        OMG,praise the LORD the outcome was a good one.
        That jockey is spectacular. OK, excuse me,but ,the jockey is one hell of a rider.

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      Dear Vicki B and Z Fans:

      Wow! What a wild ride that was. Can you imagine what this horse can do if he learns to stay on path. His sire is Louis Quatorze. Trained by Nick Zito, he won the Preakness Stakes in 1996, so this little Wild Man has the breeding to do well.

      Hope he settles down to business. Very scary; thank God no horse or rider was injured. Hugs, JB

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        I didn’t know that Judy — but Preakness blood makes sense, the way he recovered from his two gallivants to nearly win! He’s in a horse race, way ahead, and it was almost like, “Oh look, there’s a butterfly!” and he’s off!

        • What happened is the backside.

          As he came around that turn, he knows that ‘home’ is off to his right and he was bolting right to go back to the barn. Whether this is because he has a ‘best friend’ he wants to get back too or he just didn’t want to be on the track, that is hard to tell but the basic issue is the same; he’s barn sour.

          His trainer has his work cut out for him getting his mind back on the concept of wanting to run and be competitive. He may have all the physical talent in the world but if all he wants to do is get back ‘home’ then he shouldn’t be on the track.

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      That was a wild ride! Crazy Green, or what!?! He might have won by a length or 2, if he had stayed in a lane! Bet the jock needed a drink after that one!!!

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      In 50 years of watching racing I have never seen anything like that. Of course, thank goodness all horses and jocks are safe. Can’t help but get a laugh out of this even though I am sure the trainer, owner and jockey are not laughing. If they can get this guy straightened out, talk about a runner.

      What happend to Oxbow yesterday?

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      Looked up Spicer Cub. Can you believe the last name of his breeder and owner is Butt? Talk about your jokes. Trainer is a Mary Eppler.

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      I was watching this race live on HRTV. Thankfully, I have instant replay on my TV, as I couldn’t believe what I had seen until I watched it again. So lucky that everyone came out of it in one piece!

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      There is a new photo of 13Z’s nose on the camera and its so cute. Check the link to Instagram above. The twitter link gets there, too. They say we will have more photos this weekend so there’s something to look forward to. I think they have done an awesome job of letting us remain involved in Zenyatta’s world and I am very grateful.

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        I am not sure if he is
        A-kissing
        B-smelling
        C-licking
        D-attempting to eat
        the camera….human babies love to put everything in their mouths…so?

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        Thanks,Sandy for the heads-up and,Keta.
        Isn’t he something else!
        Alys, you have another admirer.
        Kiss,kiss on his little soft nose.

        Patience is a Virtue….especially in the world of horses.

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      I totally agree! This latest out of focus photo is NOT normal! We have not seen ONE current photo of Zenny for 13 days now. Just sayin’…….

      The last time Zenny foaled pictures were being posted almost DAILY. You know by now Zenny and the new colt have been turned out — what GIVES????????????????//

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      It is well in Z nation Land, have faith, everything is perfect. Every thing in its due time, Prince ZT isn’t Prince ZB and what was done for ZB isn’t necessarily what will be done for the former. This is an exercise in patience so we wait patiently and Pray for good tidings. Remain Blessed.

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        Maureen, I lovey our posts and I am feeling better now that the new photo of red prince was posted saying that there will be an update this week-end.
        However, Judy is correct that we have not seen anything of Zenny since 4/2. I’m trying not to be a little worried. Definitely praying for good tidings and trying to be patient.
        I think many Zsters have held their feelings about it but I just needed to get it out.
        Love to all,
        Maryp

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    Dear Judy:

    Have just heard Andrew Bensley talking on Skysportsradio about yesterday’s racing. Hay List is going to be checked out for a likely respiratory infection – made some dreadful noises in the race according to Glyn (jockey). The other nasty news from yesterday (and I’m surprised that no-one from the Moody camp seems to have made much of this) was the death of a two year old colt, So Man Up, who broke his pelvis in the Produce Stakes – made for very, very unpleasant viewing, and again reminds one just how fragile the line is between glory and going home with pain. Hugs KathyR.

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      Andrew Bensley ‏tweets on HAY LIST
      Hay List will undergo tests today on his lungs. Made a loud noise during TJ Smith.
      John McNair says horse has no temperature and is bright.

      Calls for retirement are premature says John McNair. Hay List loves racing,
      McNair saying he’s a bit like Mustard. Knee giving no problems.

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      Dear Kathy:

      Hope it’s nothing serious with Hay List. So very, very sad about the two year old, So Man Up. RIP beautiful boy. Fortunately, I did not see that race. Hugs, JB

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    Zenyatta, Goodnight and sweet dreams to you and 13z. I wish the same for our prince 12z too. I have had so much going on. I think of you every day. I will write more.
    love n kisses on your soft nose, to 12z amd 13z too! Auntie Sally B

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    Mizdirection Keeps Winning in Las Cienegas
    By Jack Shinar The Blood-Horse Updated: Saturday, April 13, 2013 9:13 PM
    Odds-on pick Mizdirection, prepping for bigger things to come, posted her fifth consecutive win on the hillside turf course at Santa Anita Park when she captured the $100,000 Las Cienegas Stakes (gr. IIIT) April 13 (VIDEO).
    Last year’s Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (gr. I) winner over males, Mizdirection defeated her Mike Puype stablemate Schiaparelli by a half-length. Mizdirection, ridden by David Flores subbing for Mike Smith, completed the about 6 1/2-furlong distance in 1:12.61 over firm ground.
    VIDEO REPLAY
    http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/USA/sa/2013/4/13/8/las-cienegas-s

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      Thanks Keta – I knew there was one more race that I wanted to watch (somewhere) yesterday. Got too caught up in the earlier ones and the Masters :-)

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      Dear Kathy:

      Great read. Thank you for posting. So much for “wonky knees”. Black Caviar’s brother is a knockout looking colt. Hugs, JB

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        Dear Judy:

        I’ve got “wonky knees” too – but doubt very much that I’ll ever achieve what Nelly has! Hugs KathyR.

        (PS: So Man Up, who died on Saturday – his dam was called Sympathy. Quite amazing given what has happened). Hugs again!

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      Thanks,Kathy R.
      Judy B., yes a wonderful read. Very enjoyable and that’s what makes racing fun,all the characters behind these horses.
      Nelly, we love you wonky knees and all.
      I thought I saw a bit of a paddle there?

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    I am responding, again, to:
    Helen Button
    April 13, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    When are we going to see more and newer photos of Z!3? There is talk that something is wrong with no new photos and no videos. Please reassure the fans.

    *********************************

    Why doesn’t anyone else (besides Helen and I) think it is ODD that we haven’t seen ANY photos since day two (maybe day three) of Zenny and her new colt????? I am in no way trying to “stir the pot” BUT today all we get is an out of focus photo of Z13 obviously taken outside????? Where is Zenny? Why aren’t the Moss’ releasing photos like mad as they did with the birth of Z12??

    And yesterday during the broadcast of the Apple Blossom — did anyone else find it odd that there was no mention/photos/WHATEVER of “past Apple Blossom winner Zenyatta” giving birth to her second colt by Tapit?

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      Hi Judy in South Carolina — Like anyone else here, I always love seeing more and new photos of Z, 12Z, and now 13Z. While I’m a little surprised we haven’t seen more of 13Z yet, because we did see videos & photos of 12Z quickly, I can’t say that I think it is “odd”, and I am not worried or afraid about it.

      I just assume the people involved are busy, and have other things they need to do first. The Twitter post today of 13Z’s muzzle-pic also said, “Check http://Zenyatta.com for an update this weekend!”, so that made me think there would likely be more sometime on Sunday.

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      Judy, I am sure all is well with Zenyatta and baby boy. Let’s face it. In today’s world nothing is kept secret. With all the employees and people at Lanes End, Rood and Riddle and other similar facilites, if all was not well, we would have heard about it.

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      Plus, it’s a big farm with a lot of other mares. All the staff is probably “all hands on deck” right now. Besides, we were probably given Z12 pictures by the mass because he was her first, and everyone was expecting a lot. Now that we have seen the gorgeous yearling he has become, they might not feel the need to post pictures and videos of Z13 every three days because we know Z is a good mom and that both her boys are spectacular.

      I think it’s nice they posted a picture of Z13’s nose. I guess he wanted a very close “close-up”. It’s a cute nose and he’s outside already, so he’s healthy. If something was wrong, Team Z and Lanes End would have told us by now, and I don’t think Z13 would have been let outside if it something was wrong with him.

      Try not to worry. It’s anxious waiting for pictures and videos but we won’t always get them immediately because LE is just busy between mares giving birth and stallions being booked for the next breeding season. Crying foul will only stir up blood and pointlessly panic people. I prefer to look at it as “No News is Good News”.

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        Pati,

        So well said. I think you hit it all right on the nose.
        I don’t think anyone needs to worry. I know we think so much about the mare’s and foal this time of year.
        We must remember the great Stallions this is Breeding time of year and will be until probably June. I am sure they are really busy.

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    Dear Judy in South Carolina and Helen:

    Please try not to worry – I understand how keen you are to see new photos and be assured all is well with the magical Zenyatta and her little one – but as Maureen phi-llips would say, trust in the Lord – from w-a-y Downunder that’s what I’m doing you’ll just make yourselves sick with worry otherwise. Hugs KathyR.

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      Dear Kathy R,

      Thanks for the vote of confidence, much love from me. On a serious note, I agree completely with what you said, and couldn’t have said it any better myself. So, we trust in the Lord that all is well and wait patiently. Have you a blissfully restful night.

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    Good night everyone, good night Queen of Z nation and her adorable Princes, it is well, and tomorrow will bring us all good tidings of a new day dawning.

    Dear Skip, Katherine and Jericho, hope the day was spent in joyful bliss and Jericho continued his journey to recovery and complete healing. Good night Jericho, I hope you could feel my kiss on your soft nose.

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    Good morning to all my Z nation family, let me be the first to wish everyone a happy and Blessed sunday. May the Lord look down with favor on everyone.

    Good morning Queen Zenyatta, hope the night was restful and that today will be the best day yet with the young Prince. A big kiss on his lovely soft nose. Say hi to Prince ZB if he happens to come by. I still think there should be a family picture of the 3 of you. LOL.

    Good luck to all racing tomorrow, most importantly, have a safe ride. Winning is good, but safety comes first.

    To Jericho, have a fun filled day with your family and new friends, power up like my Z nation family would say.

    I sure hope I am the first to post. Haha. LoL to all, it is well.

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    We just saw the latest pic of 13Z with that soft, kissable nose! Yipeeeee for the upcoming update…we can’t wait to see more!

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    Good Morning Zenny…its going to be a glorious day…
    I know that we are all spoiled rotten by the way we are allowed to share in your life..
    but we all do love you so…and it lifts our spirits to see you and your boys doing well..
    that’s why I go with “no news is good news” and check for updates frequently…
    I and others here are truly delighted when they appear…but one has been promised soon…
    …
    so 4 more boys now have the points for the derby…Oxbow will end up on the bubble..
    but he could still be in ….and poor Revolutionary is still jockeyless…ah well…
    …
    kisses the little red one for us all
    hugs around

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      According to the updated points list, Oxbow just snuck in at place 17, give or take a spot. He has 36 points. There is talk about who will replace someone in case of a defection. Right now, there is a five way tie for 20th position, all with 20 points. It’s going to be interesting.

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        Hi Pati…..there are still more points available next weekend….the Lexington and the Derby Trial are “wildcards”…each worth 20 pts to the winner…this could move some horses past O ….

        • That’s true. I wonder how many trainers will take that route. For Oxbow’s sake, I hope it isn’t any of the ones tied for 20th place.

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    I hope 13Z stays that beautiful chestnut color. Here’s to good health for all, including Zenyatta and babies (including 12Z), Rachel Alexandra’s continued healing, and hearty congratulations to Black Caviar and her black racing magic. Hope there are more photos of the Queen and baby soon!

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    It was a great day at Oaklawn yesterday….and in spite of the 66+ thousand plus in attendance …Cheryl and I managed to connect…its part of the magic of Zenyatta…
    we seem to find each other

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    Good morning all…………..in reference to my posting from yesterday, I appreciate all the replies.

    I actually should have been more clear that I found it odd that there has been nothing surfacing from the Moss camp with regard to current photos, etc. of Zenny and Z13. Yes, absolutely, Lanes End is busy with other mares, their stallions and all of the day to day operations of such a huge farm. But the Moss’ (Ann in particular) are like grandparents with a new human baby where Zenny and her offspring are concerned and Ann is a “shutterbug”. I guess what gave me pause was that THEY have not posted anything current.

    I am hoping that those of you who replied to my post are correct and there WILL be some “news” today.

    P.S. Unfortunately, I am agnostic so “trusting in the Lord” doesn’t work for me. I do, however, respect the fact that it does for others…………………………….

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      The Team Z tweets are usually spot on. It might be post at about 2, so that our friends on the other side of the country get to see it at a lunchish hour and not 7 or 8 in the morning. I barely got up at 9 today. ^^

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    Godspeed to Judy In Disguise and Mike today at Keeneland also to Rosie and Magical Moon. Safe trip to all.

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    ROSIE NAPRAVNIK ILL horseracinghl ‏tweets Sunday April 14 2013
    Rosie Napravnik off her mounts today @keeneland reportedly due to illness.
    J. Graham now on No. 8 in R2,
    A. Garcia on No. 3 in R4
    B. Hernandez on No. 8 in R6,
    Prado on No. 8 in R7, and
    B Hernandez on No. 6 in R8, the G2 Beaumont.

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    Churchill Downs PR ‏tweet Workout Sunday April 14 2013
    MYLUTE 6F in 1:12.20. Started 7-8 lengths back of set, finished 7 ahead.
    12.60, 24.80, 36.60, 48.40, 1:00.20. Out 1:25 & 1:39.

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    Churchill Downs PR ‏tweet Workout Sunday April 14 2013
    DREAMING OF JULIA 4F in :49. Splits: 12.80, 24.40, 36.60.
    Out 5F in 1:02.20. #KyOaks

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    Keta Note: This is an article that goes with the Pimlico wild-ride video from yesterday
    .
    ‘Do You Believe in Miracles?’ Maiden Runner Takes Harrowing Route to Nose Defeat
    by Natalie Voss The Paulick Report | 04.14.2013 | 9:55am
    Maiden claiming contender Spicer Cub took a rather unconventional route to the finish line on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course: after bolting at the 5/16 pole and again at the 3/16 pole, the 4-year-old gelding swung so wide that he veered between the parked starting gate and the outside rail.
    “I saw him heading right for the starting gate and it was horrible. Absolutely horrible,” said trainer Mary Eppler. “I just couldn’t believe what he was doing. I have such a horrible headache from watching that happen yesterday.”
    http://www.paulickreport.com/news/thoroughbred-racing/do-you-believe-in-miracles-maiden-runner-takes-harrowing-route-to-second/
    Keta Note: Kudos to Jockey Xavier Perez who lost his irons & kept his seat!!

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    CONGRATS to Frac Daddy and all his connections yesterday on his 2nd place finish!

    LOVE< LOVE< LOVE this guy! He is from my one of my all time favorites Skip Away, so since Shanghai Bobby is out Frac Daddy is my Derby Pick! Not sure about his jockey, he waged a complaint against Overanaylized that had no basis.

    As I understand Mike, Rosie, Gary, and Calvin have no Derby mounts as of today? Here's hoping all 4 get a mount, the Derby wouldn't be the same without these 4 superstars!

    OMG! The video of Spicer Cub was wild, what a jockey to stay on and guide his horse home to finish second! (Maybe he should get a Derby mount for traffic purposes alone!) Thankfully all came home safe and sound, if he wasn't wearing blinkers, maybe that would be an option for owner, trainer, jockey, and horse! I can't help thinking this may have been an isolated incident, because I can not imagine a trainer sending a horse on the track with these issues, or a jockey agreeing to ride him? (This is only my opinion!) I have seen this happen at Saratoga, and it is amazing that everyone comes out safe and sound! I think it says alot for all jockey's and horses in the race.

    3 Weeks to the most exciting 2 mins in sports!
    GirlSaratoga

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    After that wild ride by Spicer Cub at Pimlico yesterday, there was talk on FB of “Broad Brush”, who did something similar, although not with as much waffling. Barbara Livingston found & posted the link to Broad Brush’s 1986 run in the Pennsylvania Derby:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmg5pOSBEEE

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    And in a comment to the Broad Brush post, one of B.L.’s friends posted about “Sir Ray”: “…SIR RAY, a fan favorite wherever he raced, with the imperturbable Manny Cruz aboard. You can’t see it in the video, but Manny actually waved off an outrider…”

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xse2FasMvdY

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