Crisp fall air always means change for mares and foals at Lane’s End. Zenyatta’s Medaglia d’Oro filly has recently been weaned. As 17Z and her herd playfully enter a new stage in life, Zenyatta enjoys some quiet time with her fellow mares.
Ann visited the farm in late September to spend some time with Zenyatta and her filly. We’re happy to share these photos from her trip. Scroll all the way to the bottom for videos too! Next week we’ll post a recent photo update from Alys.
sheena.davies(wales)
Churchill is running in the QEII and Ulysses is to miss the Champion stakes and travel to the US for the Breeders Cup instead.It is already raining at Ascot.
Bev Airehart
That baby looks so much like Zenyatta. Only 1 more white leg.
Abigail1849
IMPORTANTLY!
On SWITCHING LEADS tonight (blog talk radio) — DOTTIE HAS BREAKING NEWS ABOUT ZENNY!!! 8 pm ET/Free. Hosts are Dina Alborado, Steve Haskin + Jonathon Stettin.
WHAT COULD ZENNY’S NEWS BE?????
Here’s the link:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/switchingleadshorseracingshow
Sue
Thank you for the link. I tried twice to listen and both times it stops in the same spot about 30 min in. Dottie’s was speaking about Zenyatta memories. I did not get to hear the rest ?. Any updates?
It was quite enjoyable, I will listen to it live.
Thank you
Sue
Abigail1849
FYI: Broadcast band only comes up @ 8 pm.
sheena.davies(wales)
Such sad news about Effinex.He suffered a ruptured pulmonary artery last night and died about 9pm.Sending much sympathy to his connections.Gone way too soon.RIP
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
I’m so sad at this news. Loved this beautiful boy. More tears. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena and Judy B.,
I share your sorrow at this news of Effinex. So tragic and so young.
Condolences to all who mourn his loss. RIP Effinex, beautiful boy.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
So sad about Effinex. He was a very good race horse who gave me a laugh every time I saw his name. His owner put one over on the Jockey Club! During his life, he was well loved and cared for and did not suffer a long terrible illness. Hopefully, some of his babies will look and act like dad and bring happy memories to all of his team.
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Our beautiful Hudson is having surgery at Tufts in Boston tomorrow afternoon to correct the pain from the condition she has called Kissing Spine. Please keep her in your prayers. Thanks. Love and Hugs, JB
Darlene Daniels
Hudson is definitely in my prayers Judy. Love and hugz, Darlene
judy berube
My Dear Darlene:
Thank you so much. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
Rest assured Hudson Township is in my thoughts and prayers. Keep watch over her, St. Francis. Praying for successful surgery and complete healing, beautiful girl.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
My Dear Marshall:
Thank you so much. Love and Hugs, JB
pam homeier
Prayers for Hudson.
judy berube
Dear Pam:
Thank you so much. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Celeste/Massachusetts
So sad about Effinex. RIP…
Darlene Daniels
No, not Effinex! This is just too sad. I cant get my head wrapped around this one! RIP beautiful boy. Thank you for all the awesome memories.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.I hope Hudson’s surgery is successful tomorrow and I keep her in my thoughts Dr Russell Cohen rushed to the stables when he got the news Effinex had been quietly eating hay and he just collapsed.So sad.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Darlene Daniels
Dear Cozmic One,
Cozmic One, Race 1, Post position 1, at 1:00pm. Come on Coz, this race has your name written all over it. I love you. You will be in my heart, soul, prayers and good thoughts. Go get em sweetheart! Love from your, #1 Aunt Darlene
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Darlene.
When he is going to run today or tomorrow?
thanks.
Darlene Daniels
Ingrid, His race is on Friday at Santa Anita, Hugz Darlene
Z13Rulz
8th of 9
judy berube
Dear Z13Rulz:
Oh, I have to watch the replay. Love and Hugs, JB
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Darlene,
Thank you, did you saw his race?
He lost…So sad.
Big hugs Ingrid.
Bluegrass Girl
Effinex dies at age 7
Joe Nevills , 2017-10-19 – DRF Breeding
Effinex, a Grade 1 winner and young New York stallion, died Wednesday in his stall of a pulmonary aneurysm at McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. He was 7.
The son of Mineshaft had recently relocated to McMahon of Saratoga after standing his first season at Questroyal North in Stillwater, N.Y. this spring for an advertised fee of $10,000.
Effinex raced as a homebred for Dr. Russell Cohen of Tri-Bone Stables, and he was trained by Jimmy Jerkens.
http://live.drf.com/nuggets/39212-effinex-dies-at-age-7
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
Thanks for posting this link. This is really so sad, but apparently, at least it was very quick and I hope not painful for him. Condolences to all his connections.
RIP and run free with the angels, Effinex.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Hovis is to have surgery in a couple of weeks.The A-team are preparing to operate on a superstar.Lovely story how he got his new rug.Prayers for the big guy and Karen.Safe trips to all horses and jockeys tomorrow at Ascot.
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-im-grateful-mums-work-colleagues-thinking-sectioned-635216
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Thank you for you prayers for Hudson. Sending prayers for Hovis, Karen and Lily. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Glad to see Hovis hasn’t lost his mischievous, but manly, attitude. Bless him and his mum!
Prayers for successful surgery on our lovable hero. Happy that the A-Team is going to be in charge. :-)
How sweet that these wonderful folks are sending him a new rug! Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.
Thanks for posting the Hovis diary for us, dear friend. We love it so, and of course, Hovis and Karen. ❤️
Hugs and Love
shirleeinindy
Judy,,
Sending up healing prayers for Hudson.
Elizabeth
Hi everyone! Have missed Zenny, her family and everyone here in her fan family so much. Am on my laptop, as main computer went kaput. Look forward to catching up on past few weeks. Hope everyone is doing well. If you think of something I missed that I should know, please post it for me. We have a new baby roadrunner, so when we feed the birds and bunnies every morning and evening, I tell them to ‘run/fly’ if they see him! Love to everyone, Elizabeth
judy berube
Dear Elizabeth:
Welcome back; we missed you.
Beautiful Hudson is having surgery this afternoon for a condition called Kissing Spine. Kind of like slipped disc in humans. Please keep her in your prayers. Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
Dear Elizabeth,
Hello! I’ve missed you, and so many others here on the blog. Awwww…a baby roadrunner. How sweet! I always love hearing about your critters. Enjoy the day and the weekend ahead. I’m currently off work, recovering from Oct. 3rd foot surgery. Love and hugs, Kathy XOXOXOX
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Elizabeth,
We have certainly missed you! Hope you had a lovely vacation, but I know your critters missed you, too. A baby roadrunner, how cute! Thank you for giving us a bit of truly good news today — it was sorely needed.
Look forward to your critter updates and all your posts. :-)
Hugs and Love
Donna Z
Dear Elizabeth,
I am so happy to see a post from you. I really missed you. I bet the baby Roadrunner is adorable.
What kind of rabbits do you have there? We have Eastern Cottontails here and Snowshoe Hares in the Adirondack Mountains. I had a pet rabbit years ago that looked just like a dwarf Eastern Cottontail-he even had the long ears like the wild rabbits. I named him Sunshine & had him for eleven years.
I’m glad that you are back and am looking forward to seeing more posts from you.
Donna
Bluegrass Girl
RIP IRAP
Here is the announcment from Reddam Racing
and Doug O’Neill
https://twitter.com/kyholmarie/status/921412870956601344
Janet Newman
I am just gutted. RIP my handsome Irap
judy berube
Dear BGG and Janet:
OMG, Janet, me too. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Run free and strong in God’s Heaven beautiful Irap. Love you. Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Oh,no I heard a couple of days ago he appeared to be improving.Another gone too.RIP cariad bachX
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
Horrible news, so very sad and unfair, but thanks for posting.
Was so hoping that he was on the road to recovery, but I guess it was not to be.
Rest in Peace, wonderful Irap. We will certainly miss you. Condolences to all connected.
Hugs and Love
Bluegrass Girl
RIP Defrere
Paddock Accident
https://twitter.com/theTDN/status/921103667440291840
judy berube
Dear BGG:
On nooooo! OMG, more sad news. Tears!!!! RIP Beautiful Defrere. Love you. Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
The hits just keep on coming — meaning the punches to the gut. A paddock accident at 25; one is never really safe, I guess.
RIP Defrere, handsome boy. Run free and happy.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
My Dear Z Family:
The girls just texted me these photos of Hudson post surgery. She did great, thank God; coming home tomorrow. Thank you for all your prayers. Now the rehab begins and in time training to see how the surgery helps the problem. Thank you all again. Love You. Hugs, JB
https://www.dropshots.com/littlebigred/date/2017-10-20/16:54:50
https://www.dropshots.com/littlebigred/date/2017-10-20/16:54:28
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.I am so happy to hear Hudson has recovered well from surgery and wish her all the best for the future .Now we have Hovey’s surgery to come.It’s a miserable night here and promises wind and rain for tomorrow’s races.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaXLovely photos!
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Oh, me too. Now we pray for Hovis. More bad weather. Godspeed all the horses; safe and sound. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Celeste_in_TX
I’m happy to see Hudson’s surgery went well and she will be home soon. Excellent news!
judy berube
Dear Celeste and Z Fans:
The girls just texted me. They’re picking Hudson up at 11:00 AM from Tufts and vanning her home. Will visit with her tomorrow and post an update. Thank you all for your prayers and sweet words. Love and Hugs, JB
Debbie Sutherland
Dear Judy
As you know, could not be happier to hear that Hudson came out of the surgery well.
The photos are so encouraging,love to see her eating and wanting food already.
Hugs to you and Hudson and her people
I loved the Hovis diary ,thanks Sheena,am praying he comes out of his coming surgery well and makes a super recovery. God bless Karen and family and our big boy.
Such sad news about Effinex and Irap, and then Defrere- no words.
RIP and condolences to everyone who loved them and were a part of their lives.
Have loved the photos and video of our Queen and her beautiful filly.Thank-you.
Little Z is so spunky and full of life and clearly loves the camera -so like her momma.
judy berube
Dear Debbie:
Love and Hugs, JB
Celeste/Massachusetts
Such sad news recently with the passing of Effinex, Irap and Defrere. RIP…
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Celeste,
Very sad indeed. I hope we get good news for awhile now, please.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Goodnight all and Happy Dreams. Stay comfy and cozy. COZ, hope you came back well. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
sheena.davies(wales)
A good start for Aidan in the long distance as Order of St George wins.Such a tough horse only ran in the Arc 20 days ago.By the mighty Galileo f course he is now 5yrs old.Torcedor had the race at his mercy but George showed his class in very testing conditions.Congratulations to all connections
sheena.davies(wales)
The Master of Ballydoyle Aidan O’Brien equals the mighty Bobby Frankels record of 25 group one wins in a calendar year as Hydrangea wins the fillies and mares.As always Aidan praises his team.Can he set a new record today?Many congratulations to Aidan and Hydrangea.My God Galileo produces some really tough horses.
sheena.davies(wales)
On what was her final race Persuasive beats the boys in the QEII It wouldn’t be Ascot without the Flying Dismount!Congratulations to all connections.The weather hasn’t been so bad as expected either and Her Majesty is in attendance.
sheena.davies(wales)
Wow Cracksman was sooo impressive in the Champion Stakes.A first group one for our boy Frankel.He reminded me so much of his famous daddy and a first Champion stakes for Frankie.The flying dismount! Now we look forward to Cracksman and Enable next year!!!
Martha
RIP EFFINEX, DEFRERE,and IRAP so sad!! On a lighter note, Hudson;s pictures were very encouraging. Looking good! Loved Hovis’ diary. A lovely, bit of humor in light of all that’s happened lately. I can’t seem to get Coz”s replay, but I know he came in 8th. From the description it appears to me he had a really tough run.
judy berube
Dear Martha:
Yes, I was so happy to see Hudson eating practically right after surgery.
I am posting COZ’s replay below. I watched it over and over again. He broke well on the inside; moved up, looked like he was steadied; was moved to the outside and then the end result. Haven’t read the race notes yet, but looked like a rough trip indeed.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/usa/sa/2017/10/20/1
judy berube
Dear Martha and Z Fans:
Just viewed the race notes on COZ. They read as follows:
pulled, 4 wide into stretch.
Then I looked up in racing lingo, what the term Pull or Pulling means. This is the definition I found.
PULLING
A horse is pulling when he or she is over racing. Firstly, over racing means the horse wants to go faster and is fighting against the restraint imposed by the jockey. Pulling will drain the runner of vital strength required at the end of the race.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.I hope Hudson has arrived home safe and sound.May she continue to recover.Such a fantastic day at Ascot and seeing Cracksman brush the opposition aside.He reminds me so much of his daddy.He has blossomed since the spring Very exciting prospect for next season.Jumps return next week!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
sheena.davies(wales)
Rags to Riches is in foal to Tapit and her 2 daughters are in foal to American Pharoah.
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Wow, thanks for this news on Rags and her girls. Congrats to Cracksman. Thank you for your good wishes for Hudson. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Have a restful evening all and Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. COZ, hope you came back well.
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Donna H
Thanks, Judy, for posting our boys race. I always want to see how he ran besides how it ended. Looked like he just got too far out on the turn. Don’t know what else.
Love to Zenny, Z17, and the boys. Just keep hoping they will come through with a terrific win. Love them no matter.
judy berube
Dear Donna H:
You’re so welcome. Yes, he looked like he was tiring by that move. Hoping next time. Love and Hugs, JB