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Dreams of riding Zenyatta…

Happy Tuesday!

We had a great time at the Breeders’ Cup, and we hope many of you did as well. We’d like to put together a special gallery of fan photos from the event. If you have photos to share, please send them to fans@zenyatta.com.

Photos should:
• Be related to the Zenyatta events in some way
• Include your name (for photo credit)
• Include a caption (who, what, where) if you would like it to be published
• Be under 1 MB in size

Please note that all submissions will be considered, but publication is not guaranteed. We will not reply to emails sent to this address.

We can’t wait to see your photos!
-Team Z

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    SundaySilence0325‏ tweets on King’s Best
    King’s Best stands in Japan in 2013. Darley moves him to far east.
    King’s Best sired 2 Derby winners in 2010. Workforce stunned crowds at Epsom and Eishin Flash blitzed at Tokyo
    Shadai has son of King’s Best, Workforce and bred Eishin Flash. Addly, leading sire King Kamehameha is son of Kingmambo.
    Kingmambo’s line is one of most important key to utilize daughters of Sunday Silence. Japanese breeders are looking for the sire for SS mare

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    Godolphin Racing‏ tweet: Three 2012 Cartier Racing Awards For Godolphin
    Certify also enjoyed an unbeaten first season and her four wins culminated with a stunning victory in the Group One Shadwell Fillies’ Mile. The Mahmood Al Zarooni-trained filly took the Award for Cartier Two-Year-Old Filly.
    Colour Vision, trained by Saeed bin Suroor, was named Cartier Stayer and the pinnacle of his year came when beating another Godolphin horse, Opinion Poll, in a thrilling battle for the Group One Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in June.
    Dawn Approach, trained by Jim Bolger in Ireland, gained the award for Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt following a superb unbeaten juvenile campaign that included a pair of Group One victories for Godolphin in the Goffs Vincent O’Brien Stakes and the Dubai Dewhurst Stakes.
    http://www.godolphin.com/NewsArticle.aspx?id=7130

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    Frankel-Horse of the Year
    Black Caviar-Champion Sprinter
    2012 Cartier Racing Awards
    At The Races ‏ tweet:
    News: Frankel named horse of the year:
    Frankel has been named Cartier Horse Of The Year for the second time
    Black Caviar‏ tweet
    Cartier Awards 2012: Black Caviar named Champion Sprinter.
    Frankel sweeps board and takes top honour for second year

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      Dear Keta and Z Fans:

      Congratulations to Frankel and Black Caviar. What a beautiful match that would be. Hugs, JB

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    dear keta and Z fans hoofray for frankel and for black caviar too for their awards last night pity sir henry was too ill to attend it seems frankie will have a long ban if found guilty sticter rules in france hugs sheena

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      Ah, thank you. :-)

      Seems like drugs are everywhere lately. It’s a sad situation. Such a talented rider.

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      Dear Sheena,
      I wish he would pitch a fit and tear off his stall door and run “home”
      to Sir Henry. Oh well, probably not going to happen. His babies should
      definately be wonderfu. Maybe he can come over for a small book of
      mares in the US since he did not run here?? HA HA HA !!!

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    If anyone has a little extra money this month, and you’re looking for a good place to do some good, please check out http://www.horseandman.com. There is the story of adorable 3-year-old filly, Lucky, who has 2 club feet from birth and was kept in a stall for 3 years! She is getting splints and casts rather than surgery. She is so patient and kind after all she has been through. You will fall in love with her. Any little amount helps. My donations are never large. Hugs to all.

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      Barbara,

      She is a feisty looking little thing. Image doing what she
      has been doing. Donation sent.

      Thanks for posting her story.

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      Dear Barbara W.,
      Thanks for this post! I just made a donation — bless Lucky and may she find good footing and a lifetime of love.
      All the best, always!

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    Thanks for sharing Ebbie’s gallop. She sure is a pretty thing. I’ll be watching her Friday. Hope they all have a safe trip.

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    I Am Lava Man‏ tweet:
    Know More and Goldencents left this morning for Delta Downs,
    they will run against each other this weekend

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    Tim Wilkin tweets on Dale Romans & Shackefford
    2011 Preakness winner Shackleford isn’t retired yet.
    He’ll run in either Cigar Mile at Aqueduct or Clark Handicap at Churchill. 1 more start

    Romans said mile is probably better distance for Shack,
    but if he runs in the Clark, all he has to do is walk out of his stall and run

    Romans: “He had no shot in the (BCup) Mile. I stopped watching the race after five strides.
    I think he was mad. He knows.”

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      Dear Keta,

      Love Dale Roman’s narrating Shack emotions, I bet he was mad at himself for
      breaking slow and getting behind. He is like GOD, if they are not in front they
      are not happy.

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    HorseRacingAustralia‏ tweet Up to 10 jockeys placed bets: report
    Here is the article
    Up to 10 jockeys face bans because they placed bets through third parties,
    News Limited newspapers say.
    It is believed betting by jockeys, brought to the surface with leading rider Damien Oliver admitting to betting $10,000 on a horse running in the same race in which he was riding, is widespread.
    News Limited says one punter is believed to have co-operated with authorities only after being threatened with a lengthy ban from race tracks.
    “Well-placed sources say he maintains a ledger that records bets of a number of top-flight jockeys,” reports said on Thursday.
    “Industry sources say as many as 10 high-profile jockeys could face sanctions as a result of inquiries under way, further damaging a sport still reeling over the Oliver affair.”
    Read more: http://www.justhorseracing.com.au/news/australian-racing/up-to-10-jockeys-placed-bets-report-2/175510 #ixzz2CE2LSLIE

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      Dear Keta: This is one story I wish we didn’t have to read about – the whole situation is getting nastier by the moment – and not just because of the jockeys involved – Oliver had nine rides for Emirates Stakes Day – with nine different trainers – and most of them top trainers at that. And then racing wonders why people are losing interest.

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        Kathy R
        It must such a sad time for race fans.
        Headlines & news stories are not the kind you want to see.
        Sorry to have to be sharing these stories.
        We have our fair share in the States.
        Hugs,
        Keta

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    @ Sandy in NE Ohio–Of course,you can post any pictures that either Dana or i appear in!! I’d be thrilled! I have not looked at my e-mail for a few days–will check tonight to see if the ones you sent me show up. Thanks for sending them!! That will be a treat to look forward to tonight after work. The past two nights,I’ve had rehearsals after work so didn’t get on the computer.

    I am SO excited for Ebby on Friday—it would be great if she blew everybody away–but,as many have already said,the main thing is that she come home safe and sound. How truly exquisite she is!! I really hope to meet her next year when I hit BC 13!! Wouldn’t it be great if were to be RUNNING in the BC??

    You should see Barnaby’s hair!!! After several snowy,cold and gloomy days,the sun is out today,the sky is blue,with lovely white clouds. He has just been SHOOTING hair out of him,and he looks like a giant plush horse!! I keep telling him I’m going to braid it!! It appears that he will be able to keep himself warm this winter–no matter what!! I think when it started to get cold,he remembered his cold,windy winters on the cattle ranch in Neveada,and thought he’d better get busy!! We had such fun with them last Saturday–it was so cold that we didn’t ride,but groomed them and pulled those awful plants with the burrs. Sue pulled Traveller’s out,but Barnaby did not want tohave me pull the burrs out of his forelock–maybe I already told you,I had to give him a mohawk!! He looks cute with it–now I’m asking him if he wants me to have it dyed blue or green!!! He hasn’t let me know yet!! We all had fun just hanging out. Sue is having the horse chiropractor back again tomorrow and she is bringing a couple of special saddles to try on Traveller. They are adjustable with special pads–so we’ll see what she thinks of those! Have given Sue the ideas many of you sent and she will take one at a time until something works. She is most grateful for everyone’s concern for her baby!

    Love to all–from all the crew here!!!

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      Thanks for sharing all of your stories Sue and hope they can find a saddle for Traveller.
      The one that are adjustable are more reasonably priced and work better with the harder to fit. The custom ones, are much more expensive and are not changeable, other than
      adding more “stuffing”.

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      Dear Sue Noel:

      Thanks for sharing Barnaby and Traveller with us. Sounds like Barnaby has a beautiful, warm coat growing in for Winter. Hope the new saddle(s) make a difference for Traveller.

      I’m so excited for Ebby too. She is so gorgeous. Hugs, JB

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      Sue, hope you see Sandy’s photos tonight!! They are SUPER! (Thanks, Sandy!)
      Hugz to fuzzy Barnaby from Auntie Trina.

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      Thanks for letting me know Sue! Was afraid I was stuck somewhere in your inbox! Hope you find them soon.
      (Thanks, Trina – blush, blush :-)

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    I’m looking forward to seeing the Breeder’s Cup photos. That’s a nice idea to share with those who couldn’t be there. Thanks Judy for posting the video of Ebby. I hope I can watch her race on Friday, of course, I won’t be at the track, but hopefully I’ll be able to watch her on T.V. I agree too that she is a pretty girl. Thanks to all who help in keeping me up on what’s happening in horse racing.

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    Groupie Doll Could Face Boys in Cigar Mile
    By Claire Novak, @BH_CNovak
    Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:47 PM
    Posted: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:34 PM
    Email

    SHACK BETTER OPT FOR THE CLARK HANDICAP, IF GROUPIE DOLL GOES TO THE MILE !!!! WOULD LOVE TO SEE HER RUN AGAINST THE BOYS, SHE IS SOO TALENTED.

    Groupie Doll

    Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) winner Groupie Doll was scheduled to go to trainer Buff Bradley’s farm in Frankfort, Ky. earlier this week, but plans have changed and the 4-year-old filly remains at Churchill Downs to prepare for a possible start against the boys in the Nov. 24 Cigar Mile (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack.

    “She’s so good right now,” Bradley said. “It wouldn’t be an easy race, but with as good as she is right now, we’re thinking about it.”

    Groupie Doll originally was meant to leave for the farm just days after returning to Louisville following her Breeders’ Cup triumph at Santa Anita Park, but Bradley kept her at Churchill to participate in the Breeders’ Cup Parade of Champions, which was held at the Louisville track Nov. 11.

    “When we took her over for the parade she was dragging them around,” Bradley said.

    Bradley, who co-owns the filly with his father, Fred, and Carl Hurst and Brent Burns, said Groupie Doll’s assigned weight will be the deciding factor on whether to run in the Cigar. Weights are scheduled to be announced Nov. 18.

    “We’ll check the weights and see,” Bradley said. “I want to make sure the weights are fair and, if they look all right, we’ll probably go.”

    Groupie Doll, a homebred daughter of Bowman’s Band bred in Kentucky out of the Silver Deputy mare Deputy Doll, has won five of eight starts this year with one second and two thirds. Her other victories in 2012 include the Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes (gr. II), the Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes (gr. II), the Humana Distaff (gr. I), and the Vinery Madison (gr. I).

    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/74469/groupie-doll-could-face-boys-in-cigar-mile#ixzz2CFfkqMM7

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    Dear Judy Berube

    I will send you a picture of the Gorgeous and Fiesty (Quiet American)
    I hope he’s with us for a long time more. I know he’s 26.
    Bernie and Ebby should be proud of him. What a beauty.
    The day I took the picture you should have seen him Just a prancing around his stall, actually looked like he was pacing. Wanted out of there I think.

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      Dear Peggy N.:

      I sent you an e-mail thanking you. Can’t wait to see the photo of QA. Also, I sent you two photos of Papa Charlie.

      Don’t know if you checked on Gabbiano recently. She is entered in the 10th Race at Calder, $25,000 Maiden Claiming, on Saturday the 17th. Go Gabby. Hugs, JB

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      Thanks for the video of Man O War. He looked awfully good for 22.

      I remember visiting Faraway Farm as a little girl and seeing his statue and meeting one of his sons, War Admiral I think. He was in a box stall in the barn with a groom in attendance. I was too young to realize who he was. Very gentle, but must have been pretty old at the time.

      So glad the statue has been moved to the Horse Park so many people can see him. If I remember correctly, it is life sized. Very impressive.

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        shirleeinindy
        Great share! Man O’War has always held a special place in my heart.
        My Dad is a graduate of UK. When he was a student in the early 1930’s, he used to go visit MOW fairly often,
        As I was growing up he would tell me about visiting Big Red and his groom Will. That was the start of my love for horses.
        Keta

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        The Man O’War statue, by Herbert Haseltine, is bigger than life size (about 1.25X, IIRC). It’s a little over 8 feet tall. It is very impressive. Man O’War’s casket was moved along with the statue and he is interred beneath it. The graves of War Admiral and War Relic are at the base of the statue, and the graves of several other horses, including Brushup the dam of War Admiral, are located in a garden along the walkway that circles the statue. There is also the grave of one human, the great jockey Isaac Burns Murphy.

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    Andrew Bensley‏ tweets
    Adelaide trained Conservatorium is also heading to Perth. Runs in Winterbottom. Owned out of WA. Playing God also on flight tomorrow

    Eastern state horses head to Perth now tomorrow morning. Yosei, Fat Al, Hallowell Belle, Upon this Rock, Pinwheel, Academus, Spirit of Boom.

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    Andrew Bensley‏ tweets about Craig Williams
    This Saturday is the last Melbourne appearance of Craig Williams until 2013.
    Goes to Japan and Hong Kong until Xmas eve. Rides Happy Valley

    Craig Williams will be riding in Hong Kong in the International Jockeys series at Happy Valley then the International card, December 9.

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      Dear Keta: Told you you’re better than Bensley (you broke this bit of news days ago) but I think Andrew was feeling very pleased with himself because he talked with Francesca Cumani on his programme this morning! And, again, Go Craig!

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    Hollywood Park: Smith replaces Bejarano on Executiveprivilege
    By Steve Andersen Daily Racing Form 11/14/2012 4:01PM
    Mike Smith will ride Executiveprivilege when she starts in the $500,000 Hollywood Starlet Stakes on Dec. 8, replacing regular rider Rafael Bejarano.

    Trainer Bob Baffert said on Wednesday that some leading mounts in his stable will be spread around to other riders. In recent months, Baffert has extensively used Bejarano. In the Breeders’ Cup races at Santa Anita on Nov. 2-3, Baffert and Bejarano were winless in four races as a team, including with two favorites.

    Executiveprivilege finished second as the favorite to Beholder in the BC Juvenile Fillies on Nov. 2. The following day, Game On Dude was seventh as the 6-5 favorite in the BC Classic, losing any chance for a Horse of the Year title.

    Baffert said that Game On Dude will start in the $250,000 Native Diver Stakes at Hollywood Park on Dec. 1, but was not sure who would ride the 5-year-old gelding.
    “Rafael is still our go-to guy,” Baffert said. “We use Martin [Garcia], too. There will be changes but not in a dramatic way.”

    Earlier this year, Garcia and Baffert had a falling out after a successful run in the early months of the year. Garcia did not ride for Baffert from mid-May until mid-July. Friday at Hollywood Park,
    Garcia rides Baffert’s lone runner, Saturday Nite Ride in the race against Eblouissante.

    http://www.drf.com/news/hollywood-park-smith-replaces-bejarano-executiveprivilege

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      Very interesting,

      Bob Baffert did an interview last weekend about his weekend at the races on HRTV,
      and then commented that there would be some “commiticising” regarding GOD
      performance in the BCC. Getting everyone together to talk about what happened I guess. I guess trying different riders is the plan.

      GOD is a very hard horse to ride. Chantal used him up and had nothing to finish with in most of her races last year, got him buried in the Dubai World Cup.
      Raphael did great in his first race with him this year, but got him buried in the BCC, which he hates. He is sooo very one dimensional that one wrong move and he is done.
      Really does not seem to be a rider issue, horse has a lot to do with it. Maybe Mike Smith will be riding him ????

      Interesting that he is riding Executive Privilege, she is a horse that you have to let run her own race or she “gets angry” and quits running. Raphael took her back in training and she quit and his ride seemed to be OK in the BC, just not he best horse.

      Will have to see what all the changes will be in the Baffert barn.

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    Four remaining overseas contenders, including Arc winner Solemia, arrive for Japan Cup
    Horse Racing in Japan November 15, 2012
    The remaining four horses from abroad arrived safely in Japan ahead of the Nov. 25 Japan Cup. Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe champion Solemia from France, and a trio of British horses coming off the Melbourne Cup and directly to Japan – Jakkalberry, Red Cadeaux and Mount Athos – all landed at Narita International Airport outside Tokyo on Wednesday, Nov. 14. The four represented the remaining participants coming from abroad for the international gala and fall racing festival at Tokyo Racecourse. They joined Britain’s Sri Putra, who had arrived earlier in the week, at the quarantine facilities located at the JRA Horseracing School.

    France’s Solemia headed the billing, though her name in Japan is associated perhaps less with fame and more with infamy after the gutsy filly, under Olivier Peslier, snatched the Prix de l’Arc Triomphe last month from under the neck of Japan’s Orfevre just when he looked set to become Japan’s first Arc victor.

    http://japanracing.jp/_news2012/121115.html?utm_source=japanracing&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

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      Dear Kathy R,

      Jakkalberry is quite the world traveler. Arlington park in the US,
      Carnival in Australia and now the Japan Cup. He sure must
      be laid back to tolerate such international travelling and amount
      that would get our clocks in the US up in arms.

      Will “O” get his revenge, hope so Peggy N.

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    What’s a girl to do??? I’ve got GREAT pics of the Zenyatta party, but I am NOT going to be able to submit them for your gallery because the smallest is 1.5 MB, and the largest is 3.0 MB. Is is possible to modify the requirements? I will look and see if I can shrink, or crop, or desaturate my pics to get them under 1.0 MG, but I am not optimistic that it can be done.

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      If you can’t find a way to shrink them, I can always post them on my blog under a new category and post a link for every to look at them. That way, they can keep the original quality and size, and everyone still gets to see them.

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