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Zenyatta with her filly by Medaglia d’Oro. Photo by Kyle Acebo

Happy Memorial Day weekend!

We’re celebrating by sharing these photos from our recent trip to Lane’s End.

Enjoy!
Team Z

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    Judy,
    What a little doll. So glad she is doing well. Mom is a pretty girl too.

    Okay friend. What am I going to do for the Belmont? Patch, Lee and Irish War Cry??? Love all 3 of them Guess all I can do is wish all a safe trip and may the best man win. Sure hope Patch gets an inside post.

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      Dear Shirlee:

      This Belmont could be a great chance for a fresh long shot I think. I love Patch and JV, Lee always tries and IWC is a huge threat. I would play them all in Exotics with a true long shot. I’m wondering how much the first two legs of the TC took out of Classic Empire and Lee. We’ll know soon. Some of the long shots going have not competed in this class company before, but even when you know, you never know. Godspeed and safe and sound all.

      Did you know that Yorkiepoo Princess had a rough trip in her last race on 5/19. She was mid pack out of 11 when she was steadied and finished next to last. Three works since then, so hopefully she’s no worse for the wear. Love her. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Judy,
        Thanks for the info on Yorkiepoo Princess. I did not know that. I knew she did not have a good race but was not aware of all her trouble.

        I feel pretty good about Patch since he has Johnny V up. Pletcher has 2 horses in the race and Uncle Johnny is on Patch!

        We have wonderful weather here in Indy for 2 days. Low 60s right now and a nice breeze. Then horrible and hot again.

        • Dear Shirlee:

          I feel good about Patch too and Uncle Johnny is one of my favorites. Still deciding on my long shot.

          We have had rain and cool temps for a few days now, sure the heat and humidity is on its way soon.

          Good luck in the Belmont. Godspeed and safe and sound to all horses and riders. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Judy;Cute photos of Figi and her mum.We held another minute’s silence
    today for the innocent victims of the terrorist attack.
    It has been particularly cool today after the rain.I haven’t seen Bobby Bach he must be cwtching under mum.Glaslyn was closed due to floods.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow Figi and all the sweeties.Love and hugs Sheenax

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    10 Years Ago-Rags to Riches – 2007 Belmont Stakes
    The New York Racing Association, Inc Uploaded on May 14, 2011
    It was a battle of the sexes, as the filly Rags to Riches gamely took on eventual Horse of the Year Curlin in the stretch and fought to the wire, emerging with a head victory and becoming the first of her sex to win the Belmont in 102 years.
    Both Rags to Riches and her half-brother Jazil had the same mother — Better Than Honour.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xhrOk7jjTI

    Final time: 2:28.74
    Owner: Michael Tabor
    Trainer: Todd Pletcher
    Jockey: John Velazquez

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    Dear Zenny and Z Fan Family,
    Haven’t had a chance to check in until tonight. We’re in a huge rain/hail storm . . .
    so exciting as long as all of the animal family are snug in their ‘homes’. Will catch up tomorrow hopefully. Been a busy last few weeks. God’s blessings
    and love to you all,
    Elizabeth

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    Just saw on Bloodhorse.com that Classic Empire is out of the Belmont. Foot Abscess. Makes IWC look pretty good. CE has had such bad luck this year. Hope he heals up and gets a chance to show how good he is.

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      I just saw this also…..this guy can not catch a break….needs rest to finally get that abscess cleared up for good. Thought he was the best in first to legs althought he won neither….got absolutely mugged in derby and came charging back for fourth. Was impressed with his Preakness run. Kind of throws the whole thing up for grabs….so I guess I will jeer for Sunday’s grandboy

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      Dear Shirlee:

      Peggy just text me about CE. Poor baby; hope he heals well and soon. Since my Dubai, abscesses scar the wits out of me. But of course, he wasn’t as lucky as CE to have a caring trainer who will do what’s absolutely best for him. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Sheena:

    Hope the rain has stopped at the Dyfi. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT. Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:

    Have a cozy, comfy night and Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

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

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    Poor Patch. Gate 12. At least he will only have 11 inside instead of 19. He is a closer so hopefully it won’t be too bad. With Johnny V up, he should be able to stay out of trouble.

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      Dear Shirlee:

      Yes, better than the No. 20 spot. Godspeed; praying Uncle Johnny can navigate well and keep them both safe. Love this courageous boy. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Thanks for the great new photos of Zenyatta and her new filly. She is so precious glad all is well. sure am hoping she learns how to dance from momma. Our hearts are full that she had a girl. Not sure if there will be more at zenyatta’s age, but she is a tough cookie! who knows. all our love to the connections, Team z, Lanes end,etc. It has been a wonderful ride. We love you all,

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    Dear Judy and Rosemary,

    Yes, thanks so much for the great memories. And yes, she is the QUEEN. Such a thrill to watch in each of her races. Perfection!

    Hugs, Kathy

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    Does anyone know how Rivers did last weekend? I did not see anything posted here.
    I hope he won, but even if he didn’t, I just want him to be safe & healthy.

    Also, did Ziconic race last weekend, or is his next race still coming up?

    Good luck to Gormley in the Belmont! Wish I could be there to see him.

    I’m still praying for you Royal Mo. Hope that you are healing quickly & will soon begin to start your retirement.

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      Dear Donna Z:

      Rivers finished 7th out of 8. Equibase notes said …well placed, swung six path and weakened. Hope he’s OK. He’s got a terrific record 34 Starts: 17 wins, 8 seconds and 4 thirds.

      ZI raced on 5/27/17 and finished 9th of 12. Notes said he broke in and a bit slowly. Poor baby; hope he came back OK. No works since that race. Love our Chestnut Prince.

      Found these notes on Royal Mo from Horse Racing Nation Blog. Don’t know how official they are.

      Royal Mo continues to do well after his surgery. The inside sesamoid on his right front was completely shattered.
      He is still at New Bolton and the bandages from the surgery have been removed.

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      amino998 SSilence86 • 4 days ago

      Royal Mo update : still at New Bolton, doing “good for the situation” — per Shirreffs

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      SSilence86 amino998 • 4 days ago

      Will be moved to KY when the staff feel he’s good to do so.

      Sending healing prayers to this beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Judy, Diane and Kathy, I’m glad you enjoyed looking back at Queen Z’s impressive background. She has been retired for almost seven years now and her story is as exciting now as when it was actually happening.

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      Dear Rosemary:

      Our beautiful Queen is one of a kind. She’s given us so much joy and we’ve shared her sadness too; hope she knows how loved she is. Thank you for sharing the memories. It’s so uplifting to go back and watch her racing videos. Still brings me to tears to see how magnificent she was on the track and still is as a Mama. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Per Bloodhorse.com, Epicharis has problem with foot or leg. Don’t think he is out yet, but it might be good for them to take him out.

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      saw somewhere that Epi got bute this am and did not go to the track to train…walked around only

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        Dear Shirlee and Carol:

        Peggy and I were talking about this today. Both of us are hoping they scratch him. Worried about him. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Sheena:

      Thank you so much for info on DC. Please post a video replay if you can. Love and Hugs, JB

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    RIP Holy Bull. Age 26. Thanks for all the thrills and chills. You were one of the best. Tears are flowing.

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      Was on a very short KY visit the past couple of days and just saw Holy Bull on Monday! We watched him come out of his stall and go for a bath. I just can’t believe this!!

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        Dear Sandy;

        Oh, how unpredictable life can be. Must be a shock for you.

        Same thing happened with our Peggy and her beautiful Quiet American. He passed within days after she visited him.

        It’s a blessing, though, that you got to see him and I know; as Peggy said, he and Quiet are running the fences in Heaven. RIP beautiful boys. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Donna A., Sheena, Sandy and Judy B.,

          I am saddened by this news. RIP Holy Bull, beautiful boy. Condolences to all connections.

          Sandy, my sincere sympathy to you, too. As JB said, it is a blessing that you saw him before his last day on earth. I know it comforted Peggy that she got to see QA before he left us. Bless both of these remarkable stallions — now in the company of angels. :-(

          Hugs and Love

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      Run free and happy Holy Bull. Grandsire of my sweet Muchie. You sure “done” good with him. How nice that he spent his whole stud career and beyond at one farm!

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    Enable the impressive Oaks winner is to race in The Irish Version.According to John Gosden she came out of the race really well.Cracksman will take on Wings of Eagles in the Irish Derby.Wesley Ward’s 9 strong team have arrived in Newmarket in readiness for Royal Ascot.Todd Pletcher also runs American Patriot in the Queen Anne.He said it is such an honour for his horse to run at RA

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      Dear Sheena:

      Godspeed to Enable, Cracksman, Wings of Eagles, WD’s charges, American Patriot and all
      the horses and riders at RA; safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB

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    This little filly is beautiful and she looks lively!
    Would you consider Uncle Mo as the sire of the next one?

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    @Sandy–How wonderful that you got to see him ! It seems like I remember someone on the blog getting to see Cigar, just before his passing.

    I put a lengthy blog about Barnaby and Traveller’s new and dashing “pirate” fly masks, as well as a few other topics, back on Page 6 which stayed in moderation for several days and then just disappeared. Dom’t know what happened–was just the usual “horsey” stuff.

    Love, LOVE the photos of our new Princess—isn’t she just absolutely gorgeous???? Wow!! And, Zenny has never looked more beautiful—and looks so happy with her new little girl.

    So excited for Gormley in the Belmont–hope he runs his best race ever!! May all do their best and run safely.

    @Terry Crow–so glad to have you back. Still hope to connect with you one of these years at the BC ! Am planning to pass this year, due to my other vacation plans—unless Zi is running in the BC, in which case I’ll buy a general admission ticket and somehow worm my way to the rail to watch him win !!!! So love that redheaded boy==know he’s going to do great things. Just hope GS gets to climb aboard again !!

    Boss Mare Sue is at the Ashland Shakespeare Festival, in Oregon, until mid-next week and I am watching her kitty for her. After she gets back, it will be my turn and she will watch my bevy of felines until my return. This weekend, I will just go down to the farm and visit Barnaby and Traveller and let them have some time in the grass turnouts and give them their treats, as there will be no one to ride with me. With Traveller’s aversion to being tied, and the fact that they are so bonded that they have to do everything together, it’s too much of a hassle for me to try to ride him unless Sue is there. She can ride Travekker alone, as Barnaby will happily stand, tied up at the hitching rail, and watch them work—-good boy that he is !

    Peaceful night to all in Z Land—and—GO, GORMLEY, GO!!!!!!!!!

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      Dear Sue Noel,

      Always a joy to see a post from you! Glad Barnaby and Traveller are doing well — would like to see them modeling their fly masks. :-)

      Hope you have a lovely vacation! I know your felines and “Mr. B” will miss you.

      Hugs and Love ?

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    Dear Judy:Exciting night over here seems there is not likely to be an outright winner.Thank goodness it has been a dry night for the chicks and big Bob had Bobby bach in an armlock!It was good to see Blue 5F back she had needed some “me” time I think.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow Figi and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Well, guess you’ll know soon. Wow, the Bobs need a referee. Hope they scratch Epicharis. Worried about him. Have a good night. 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, BBG and DC:

    Have a lovely, cozy night. Love You. Hugs, JB

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

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    Peggy (and everyone else) My most recent “knowledge” is that Faversham is going to race next Friday. However, please don’t take my word for it. I do not have my ear to Art Sherman’s barn. :) (Don’t I wish…) Just be on the look out, or as they say on TV, BOLO.

    Sandy, wow what an eerie experience regarding Holy Bull. That would have been very shocking indeed! At least you got to see him, though.

    Zenyatta and beautiful baby girl, you both have a great weekend!! Frolic in the sun!!!

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      Dear Anne:

      Thanks for the info on Faversham. Will keep a lookout for the entry and for Cowtown too. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Power Up, Royal Mo!
    Healing thoughts and prayers are still being sent for your restored health. Bless you.

    Hugs and Love

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    Finally, success.
    That little “s” caused all my trouble — http://, not https://

    Sorry to have taken up so much space, but Holy Bull was worth the time. I am sure Mike Smith is very sad about HB’s passing. He really loved him. Condolences to Mike, too.

    Hugs and Love

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      Dear Marshall:

      Just read this tribute to HB by Steve H in Bloodhorse. Just wonderful. Thanks for posting it. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy B.,

      Thanks for this post. That mural will be amazing, 30’x30′ ! A nice tribute to “the mostest horse there ever was” for sure.

      Note to self: I must devise a plan to go to the Kentucky Horse Park soon. :-)

      Hugs and Love

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        By the way, I see that Breyer will be offering a Man O’ War model in the Classics scale to celebrate/commemorate the year of his birth. ?

        I am way past childhood and adolescence, but I still find myself buying a Breyer horse every once in awhile. Guess my inner child is still alive and well!

        Hugs and Love

        • Marshall,
          I still collect Breyers as well. I sent a request asking them to do a model of Chrome right after he retired, but never received an answer, so I don’t know if they will.

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