Happy Memorial Day weekend!
We’re celebrating by sharing these photos from our recent trip to Lane’s End.
Enjoy!
Team Z
Photos, Photos, and More Photos!
Queen of Racing
Queen of Racing
Happy Memorial Day weekend!
We’re celebrating by sharing these photos from our recent trip to Lane’s End.
Enjoy!
Team Z
Lynn Fugate
Is there something wrong with the new philly’s foot? Someone on here mentioned it twice now. I haven’t seen anyone else comment on it.
Lynn Fugate
Sorry, I meant filly.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Lynn F.,
17Z apparently has a club foot which isn’t uncommon. It can be corrected with proper farrier work and will not affect her racing. Look on page 5 of this blog entry and scroll down to Pam Homeier’s reply to BranWick (about 11 or 12 comments down).
Also, on the previous blog entry entitled “Friday Photos: The Must-See Edition” there is a very good explanation by Z13Rulz on page 16 (maybe 3/4 page down). It seems that Zenyatta had this condition as a baby, too.
Hope this answers your question.
Allen
What a beautiful little girl, and of course her gorgeous mother. Thank You Team Z for sharing these wonderful pictures.
shirleeinindy
Lynn,
I have read that here and on the Forum. I don’t know if it is correct. Some say she has a club foot in the front which can be corrected with certain shoes. Again, I don’t know anything for sure.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Shirlee,
Oops, I didn’t see your post. We were replying at the same time!
Hugs and Love
Lynn Fugate
Thank you for responding. I’ll be hoping & praying for the best. She is a beautiful filly and seems to enjoy running.
Helen Dean
Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful pics!!! I saw Z at Oaklawn …. Beautiful!!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy:Hoping for some good weather for the Epsom meet.The chicks are already stretching their wings and Monty is feeding them well.Aran has deserted Blue 5F now,Boodie must have felt a lot cooler after losing all that floof.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Hope you have a good Epsom meet. Monty is a good Daddy. Boodie’s a Cutie. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Have a pleasant, peaceful evening. Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Donna Z
Thank you so much for the great photos of Mama Z and her beautiful filly. Kyle, I love your photos-they are the best!
Mama Z, your filly is absolutely beautiful & she looks like she is loving life to the fullest, running around the field as fast as she can. I love how she has bonded with Ann, too.
May God continue to bless you & your family & all who care for you as well as all your fans.
Darla Burton
Great pictures….Annie d’ Oro is really growing! ;)
Sue Noel, in Sun Valley ID
I put a lengthy post on page 6 which still says it is in moderation. Don’t know of it actually ever came through or not. Does that usually take more than two days ??Will try it again later if it doesn’t come through.
Sue Noel, in Sun Valley ID
Goodness–now THIS one is in moderation–this has never happened to me before in all of the years I’ve been on the blog. Hmmmmmmmmm.
Terry Crow
I wish to thank all of you who commented on my return to the blog. Believe me, the pleasure is all mine. Like Gene Hackman said in Hoosiers, I love you guys. I am still working on my horse jokes, but I assure you that they will be positive ones and not tales of whoa.
Max
Looking forward to the horse jokes. No whoa. Neigh x10.
sheena.davies(wales)
Good to see you back posting Terry and looking forward to the jokes.Hugs
judy berube
Dear TC GP:
That’s a good one right there! So great to have you back posting. Love and Hugs, JB
Robin LOVES Zenyatta
I agree. Terry, it does feel like the Z family is complete now that you are back. Good humor goes a long way in these tough times. Neigh-ver say whoa!
judy berube
Dear Robin:
Too cute! Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear TC GP,
How sweet it is! You crack me up, dear friend. We have sorely missed your humor. There will be no whoa on the blog now that Terry is back in town. :-)
Looking forward to those jokes, TC.
Hugs and Love
Ann NC
Oh my lands, TC, good to have you here.
Whoa….too funny.
Thanks for the giggles.
shirleeinindy
All of you Rivers Run Deep fans! He is entered in the 9th at Churchill on the 3rd. Odds 4/1! Good luck and safe trip to this hard trying boy. $65,000 purse.
judy berube
Dear Shirlee:
Thanks for this news on Rivers. Godspeed Beautiful Boy; safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Shirlee,
Lots of good wishes to Rivers Run Deep at Churchill on the 3rd! Safe and sound racing and Godspeed, Rivers.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
The “Bobs” at the Dyfi are growing fast and some sibling rivalry too,Blue5F fished for herself today and left the eggs unattended.Glaslyn think there is only one egg left now.
http://www.facebook.com/dyfiospreyproject/
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Glad to hear the Bobs are doing well. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Stay comfy and cozy. Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy:Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Before the day has completely passed by, join me in wishing the happiest of birthdays to . . . . . “OUR JOHN!” (I’m sure that Zenny would understand our attachment to her wonderful trainer and prince of a man). Sending him best wishes for today and always ♥♥
judy berube
Dear Sandy:
Thanks for reminding us.
Wishing JS a Very Happy Birthday. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sandy,
Thanks for the heads-up!
All the very Best of Birthday Wishes to Mr. John Shirreffs!
As Sandy said, “for today and always”!
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Wishing John a Very Happy Birthday.Hope you day was as special as you.Love and hugs.
Ann NC
Happy Birthday, Mr. John!
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Look who’s featured in Audi’s new commercial. Ever a Legend! Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/221863/new-audi-commercial-features-secretariat
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
The Legend Lives!! (not referring to the car) :-)
Thanks for the link. Big Red — ahhh, what a ride.
Hugs and Love
Elizabeth in NM
Dear Judy,
Such a wonder ~ Secretariat. Thanks so much for posting the link. A glorious memory! Hope you have a wonderful day today. with love, Elizabeth
shirleeinindy
Judy,
Thanks for the post. So glad they are introducing a new generation to the unforgettable Big Red. Gotta quarrel a little with calling him the greatest who ever was. Gotta remember the other Big Red.
sheena.davies(wales)
There are so many greats for us to celebrate.Never just one.
Max
Many greats but Secretariat is in a class alone. He is the one.
Max
Nothing compares to that Belmont win.
sheena.davies(wales)
I have many favourites especially in the NH world.As you know I never compare champions.
judy berube
Dear Marshall, Elizabeth, Shirlee, Sheena, Max and Z Fans:
Shirlee, yes it was Man O’War’s groom, Will Harbut, who tagged MOW, “the mostest horse that ever was”.
Secretariat, though is unique, both in the size of his great heart, his temperament and his talent. Max, I agree, there will never be a Belmont to equal Big Red’s. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
Sheena. You are so right not to compare Secretariat to other champions. He is beyond compare.
Max
The stats between the two Big Reds. Secretariat is first in every category.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ0jnHuqsX4
Denise in STL
Happy Birthday John!!! :)
Thanks Sandy!
Donna Z
Happy Birthday & many more to John Sheriffs! God bless a wonderful trainer & person.
Elizabeth in NM
Dear John and Dottie,
Happy Birthday, John! Hope you and Dottie have a wonderful ‘new’ year.
with love, Elizabeth
sheena.davies(wales)
At last the Ballydoyle horses have arrived safe and sound at Epsom.A tough journey for them flight delayed at Shannon airport then diverted to Farnborough after which they had to tackle the M25 on a Friday afternoon!Aidan insists the horses travel on raceday.He remains as cool as a cucumber.Coronation cup up next.
sheena.davies(wales)
Yet another group one for Aidan and the globe-trotting Highland Reel in the Coronation Cup.A very tough genuine horse he had only arrived at Epsom about an hour and a half before the race.A massive run from Frontiersman to be 2nd.His mum will be proud.The clouds look threatening and the umbrellas are up.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Bravo to Highland Reel!!! So excited to see such a great win (and under trying circumstances). After the Breeder’s Cup last November, some of us were in a gift shop on the Malibu Pier, and the clerk asked us if we had ever heard of him (duh!) Turns out his owners had at least a part interest in the shop :-)
judy berube
Congrats Highland Reel. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Godspeed to all of the horses this weekend. Especially Stellar Wind, Union Jackson and Rivers!
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Amen to that Shirlee!
sheena.davies(wales)
A thrilling finish to our Oaks as Enable wins with Frankie on board.By Nathaniel she is trained by John Gosden and Juddmonte owned..A dramatic race with thunder and lightning plus driving rain.Daddy’s lil Darling was withdrawn as she ran blindly down the course heading for the rails Olivier Peslier had to jump off.Both horse and rider are safe and sound.Maybe she missed her pony but we got the flying dismount and a first classic winner for Nathaniel.
Ann NC
Congrats! Always great seeing the flying dismount.
How about that Soloman’s Bay!!!! What a sight and determined win for that big blazed horse. Loved it!!!
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Congrats to Enable and Frankie. Thank God Darling and her jock were not injured. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
Watched her toss the jockey off. She is a beautiful filly.
judy berube
Dear Max:
Yes, she is. She’s another one our Peggy loves and brought to my attention. Love and Hugs, JB
carolinarkansas
Rooting for Rivers on Saturday….he is getting really close to a million in earnings and is just as handsome as always…
Godspeed Rivers Run Deep…
…..
in the same race is another runner I am following named Vici…..also, tall dark and handsome…best to him too!
judy berube
Dear Carol:
Good to see a post from you. Godspeed to your Rivers. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Carol,
I echo what Judy posted. Great to hear from you!
Good Luck and safe, sound racing to Rivers.
Hugs and Love
Max
Willie Mullins is sending both Wicklow Brave and Clondow Warrior to Belmont next week to race in the Belmont Gold Cup. This should be interesting. Frankie Dettori or Ryan Moore usually ride for Mullins in the flat races.
sheena.davies(wales)
Thank you for sharing this news.Hope all goes well for them and they enjoy the trip.
Max
Mullins was quoted as saying that he hopes that there are not too many stayers in the US. We’ll see. Mullins deserves a good win. Shaneshill is going back to France.
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Godspeed to Wicklow Brave and Clondow Warrior; safe travels. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Oops: Above post meant for you Max. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Very exciting. Good luck, Willie and watch your backside.
Would LOVE to see him saddling his horses and Frankie in action.
Frankie’s young son was recently in the Shetland races…honing his dismount skills.
Max
Looks like Mullens is going with US jockeys. He has retained Javier Castellano for Wicklow Brave. No word yet on who will ride Clondaw. Agree that whoever rides will have to watch out for the teeth of both of them.
Christine Klass
Thank you Judy for posting the Audi commercial. New generations will come to know & appreciate the magnificent one & only Secretariat.
And Happy Birthday to John Sheriffs. A wonderful & caring man, & a true friend to all his horses. Have many more wonderful days, Mr. Sheriffs, love, Christine
judy berube
Dear Christine:
One in a Million. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy:Great to see the Bobs enjoying the early evening sunshine with mum looking on proudly.It has freshened up since the storms this afternoon.It was thought the thunder upset Daddy’s Lil Darling.It was good to have 2 great jockeys fighting it out at the end.Tomorrow sees the running of our 238th Epsom Derby Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh will be in attendance,
Poldark is back on the 11th June!!!That’s my sunday evenings sorted for the next couple of months.Hovis is going to be a rapper again.Same treatment as before.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Glad the Bobs are enjoying some good weather. Poor baby, Daddy’s Lil Darling; she must have been frightened. Godspeed to all the horses tomorrow. We probably won’t get Poldark until the Autumn. Healing prayers for Hovis. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties