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September Photos

Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.

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.

Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.
Photo courtesy of Ann Moss.

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    I don’t understand why Victor was holding him in, when finally Coz broke well, and was in the race early. There isn’t a problem with stamina with Zenyatta or any of her offspring. The problem is getting them in the race early, and now when it was finally working, he was holding him in. At the end, it looked like he had a hard time pulling him up. Another problem; Coz has always cornered wide, and he brought him to the outside just as he had to corner before the stretch; of course he cornered wide, and I think got tired and discouraged at that point. He also had a horse cross right in front of him, when Victor was trying to get him on the outside. I think it was one of the worse rides Victor has ever done. Sometimes he rides beautiful, but other times, you wonder what on earth he is doing. He has done the same thing with Chrome before; he knew that Chrome liked to be with the leaders, no further back then third, even if he had to go wide, he was good enough to do it. Whenever he held him back further, he lost the race, and this was a horse he said was the best horse he had ever ridden. I didn’t like his ride on Ziconic either. TIME FOR A NEW JOCKEY! I feel bad for Coz; it looked like he was ready to do something this time, and I think John had him ready. It’s too bad he had such a bad ride. I really believe a jockey can’t make a horse win, but he or she can get in a horse’s way, and cause a loss; this is what happened in this case!!

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    I was watching the tape of our little filly, what a little instigator she is; she really wanted the other youngster to play, and even kicked out at him or she on the run. It was like she was saying, “Go on run, so I can catch you, just like my mom did”.
    What a firecracker she is! Maybe a good name would be Z’s Firecracker.

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      BIG Congratulations to Mr. Hot Stuff and all connections!
      Wow, that’s impressive. :-) 8 years since the Derby — maybe he just needed some jumps thrown in so he could bloom!

      Thanks for posting, BGG.

      Hugs and Love

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        Wow, what a beauty. Congrats to all. Uncle Willie must be proud, too.
        Thanks for sharing, BGG.
        Marshall- too cute…bloom he did.

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Visited Hudson this morning. She’s doing real well. Gave her a hug and kiss and some treats. Will keep you posted as I visit. Again, thanks for your prayers. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:

    Have a pleasant evening and Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

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

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    I watched the race several times and have to agree.
    Coz broke well and was held back right away. Victor brought him into the middle from the inside and Coz started to take off and looked excited to go-in fifth near the lead four and making more distance between him and the sixth place horse. I could feel him take off . But right at that moment Victor pulled him wide again, it slowed him down and allowed two horses to squeeze in. I wish Victor had let Coz go when he started to make his move, he had no obstruction in the middle. Coz could not run his race when he got pulled wide the final time just as he was excellerating. How frustrating that must have been- was not for lack of trying.There was a moment where he looked beautiful and was making a move, I do believe John had him ready and Coz was willing and wanted to go.

    On a happy note, am so glad to hear Hudson is home and doing well.
    Thanks for the good news Judy.

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      Debbie,
      I agree with you, my brother and I we said the same thing.
      Victor was terrible.
      I hope the next race will be better.
      Hug Ingrid.

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    Heartwarming story about Mr. Hot Stuff winning the Grand National at 11.
    Congratulations to him on a great win, and to his owner and all connections for believing in him so that he could show his stuff. Yahoo.

    Sheena, you must be loving the action at Ascot.
    Congratulations to Cracksman winning the Champion Stakes, making Frankel proud.

    Goodnight beautiful Zenyatta and your gorgeous filly, so much heart, love her play moves. Smile.

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    Dear Judy.Some racing today Found’s brother James Cook broke his maiden on the 2nd time of asking giving Galileo his 20th juvenile winner of the campaign,So glad Hudson is better.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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    Just finished watching Coz’s race,…painful to watch….the use of the whip from the 4/8 mile point hurts. Horse and Jockey sure have no camaraderie…..if you believe you have to start using a whip to that extent that early when he was moving forward so easily. Don’t know why John doesn’t give Gary Stevens a 2nd go, He seemed to have the most rapport with Coz and with Ziconic. Neither colt appears to be the mental type to be muscled to run, I interpret both to be more of “finesse” horses that shut down if you start muscling them or beating on them. But what do I know . . . .

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    I have said from Coz and Ziconics first race that Victor is the wrong jockey for both horses. First he tries to ride them like Zenyatta liked to run with Mike but they are not Zenyatta. He is will find his own style but I would like to see Mike or Gary work those horses and develope a relationship and then race them! I believe they both have what it takes to win and with a different rider!!

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    I agree Victor is not a good fit for Coz and Ziconic. I cringed when he used the whip so early…that’s not going to help with either horse. Being jerked around doesn’t help either.
    Make sure Coz gets lots of rest between races and get Gary or another patient rider.

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    Someone please tell John to get Mike Smith on those horses. Or else i’ll go out to barn 47 at Santa Anita and do it myself. Oh well, i guess I’ll just do that. Wish me luck.Hope he doesn’t get mad at me.Come to think has Mike Smith ridden a Moss horse since he rode Zenny in her last race?Maybe they are mad at Mike?? OK Bon voyage to me.

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      Hi, Marilyn,
      Gary Stevens may be a good fit for Z’s boys as well. He rode Ziconic in one of his first races (I don’t remember which one) and they did well together.
      I also remember that Mike was working Ziconic in the mornings at one point. I think he rode him in one race, too.
      Please let us know what John says when you can tell him that we would like him to try a rider other than Victor. You can tell him that quite a few of us have been hoping that he’d change jockeys for a long time.
      Thank you.

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        Huge Santa Ana threat to environment here starting earlier today. Cannot get to Santa Anita ’til at least Thurs. due to winds up here and an important medical appointment for my cardiac daughter. Will go to barn 47 ASAP. Will report back.

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    A tribute to Inside Information, Effinex & Irap
    This Week in Racing: In memoriam of a Grade 1 trio
    Zipse At The Track HorseRacingNation ‎October ‎23, ‎2017
    I much prefer to write about the action on the track, such as the impending first-ever edition of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, but there are times in this game when sadness reigns. The past week or more was such a time.
    https://www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/zatt/This_Week_in_Racing_In_Memorium_of_a_Trio_of_Grade_1_Horses_123#

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:

    Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB

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

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      Judy, I noticed your horse is at Tufts. What a great hospital. I bring my dogs there. Do you live in Massachusetts? I live in Western Mass!!

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        Dear Celeste:

        Hudson Township is not my horse. She is a horse that the rescue group I belong to rescued from Suffolk Downs. We rescued Papa Charlie from the same trainer and Hudson came to live at the farm in Cranston, RI where Charlie is, 15 minutes from where I live.

        She has since been adopted by a mother and daughter and is now at a barn about 35 minutes away from me in Scituate, RI. The group keeps tabs on the horses they rescue, so I get to visit them often.

        Yes, Tufts is the best veterinary hospital in New England I think. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Hi Judy! What a nice group you belong to…lucky horses! It’s so cool that we live so close to each other. Perhaps some day we will meet. I love reading your posts!

        • Dear Celeste:

          The group was brought together by love of Zenyatta. All Z’sters and wonderful ladies from all over the Country. We’re not involved in physical rescues as we once were, but we follow horses we’ve rescued in the past and help others as we can when they are in need. If it wasn’t for the group, I mever would have neen able to rescue Charlie.

          Would be so great to be able to meet you some day. Enjoy your posts too. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Judy.Arrogate and Gun Runner had good workouts today at SA in readiness for the Breeders Cup.Our Mark Johnson became only the 3rd trainer to get 4000 winners and add 5 if you count his jump victories.Hope Hudson is doing great.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear BGG,

      Thanks for posting this article. I really enjoyed learning more about Mr. Hot Stuff!
      So glad he had some people, including Sean Clancy, who would not give up on him — he certainly brought it home this time! Hip, Hip, Mr. Hot Stuff!! Very well done.

      Hugs and Cheers

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      It is a great story. Mr. Clancy is one classy guy in planting that seed w/out being negative with another man’s horse.
      Thanks, BGG. Really enjoyed reading it.

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      Thanks for the article on Mr. Hot Stuff! I’ve followed him since his flat racing days and Sean Clancy is a great writer as well.

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      Dear Sheena,

      What a stunning photo! Gorgeous girl with beautiful morning sky as backdrop.
      All the very best to Winx — safe and sound always.

      Thanks for sharing, Sheena.
      Hugs and Love

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      Dear BGG:

      Thank you for the wonderful article on Chrome. Love him

      Also thanks for sharing the slideshow on MdO’s little filly. Love the unique star on her pretty face. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear BGG,

      Thanks for the great posts! Always love California Chrome, and that is a wonderful slideshow from Sagamore Farms — beautiful filly.

      Hugs and Love

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    Cracksman has officially been rated the best racehorse in Europe after his scintillating performance in the Champion Stakes last Saturday.At 130 he is rated 2lbs higher than his Arc winning stablemate Enable.Like father like son heh?

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    Bonjour Zenyatta,

    Such lovely photos of you and Ann. I hope you are not missing
    your girl. I don’t know much about horses so maybe this is a
    natural thing but my heart tells me no.

    Does anyone have the link to Coz’s race?

    I can’t find it.

    Love to you, Zenyatta!

    Lise from Maine

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      Hi Lisa!

      Judy posted the link for Coz’s race on page 6 of this blog toward the bottom of the page…..I agree with everyone’s thoughts that a change of jockey is needed… to me Victor doesn’t seem to be the right fit for Coz & Zi, they are both talented and capable and just need the right ‘pilot’ to guide them.

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        Hi LoriW,

        I found the link on page 6.

        Cozmic One was doing well for a while in that race.

        Why did Victor bring Coz to the “far outside” coming home is beyond
        my comprehension.

        This is crazy for an experienced jockey.

        Does Coz need a new jockey?

        I would say so.

        Thank you so much regarding the link.

        Lise from Maine

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    I agree with all of you who think Coz and Ziconic need a new jockey. I wish I could go with Marilyn to speak to John. Do you think a petition would help our cause? My goodness if we can see what the issues are why can’t John?

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    I have always loved Chrome. What a race horse! I hope he does good at stud, and I hope they take care of him; he deserves it!

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    Judy,
    I posted a prayer for Hudson’s recover a few days ago. For some reason it never came up along with one other. Cannot think of anything I said that could be offensive. But do hope this gets to you. Continued Prayers for Hudson.

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      Dear Shirlee,

      Thank you so much for your prayers for Hudson. She has a long rehab ahead and prayers are so appreciated.

      My posts have been held for moderation at times too. . Must be random thing.

      So upset over Effinex; know you loved him too. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Celeste:

      Wow, thank you so much for sharing this replay. RRR was one determined boy. I have to check his pedigree. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Celeste,

      Amazing! Congrats to Run Rhino Run and all connections.

      Thanks for sharing this with us, Celeste.

      Hugs and Love

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