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Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Happy Wednesday!

Alys took these great photos of Zenyatta playing in her paddock. We think she looks especially beautiful set against the snowy Lane’s End landscape.

Team Z and the staff at Lane’s End are getting ready for the arrival of this year’s foals. Accordingly, we’d like to invite the next round of questions for our “Ask The Experts” column. Questions related to the foaling process will be considered first, but all questions are welcome.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Edit: We have receieved so many great questions from all of you! Submissions are now closed for the time being. If you didn’t get a chance to ask your question, don’t worry, there will be more opportunities in the future.

Some of you have recently asked about the Zenyatta Shop. Our apologies, the Shop is closed at this time. If you have any outstanding orders or inquiries, please contact us by emailing info@zenyatta.com.

-Team Z

Photo courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
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      KY Tbred Assoc. tweet Best of luck to all the owners, breeders, buyers, and consignors participating at today’s @FasigTiptonCo Mixed Sale! #FTFeb

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    Fasig-Tipton‏ tweet Hip 299, Canadian champ SEALY HILL, delivered a beautiful chestnut Distorted Humor filly this morning at F-T

    Mark Taylor‏ also tweeted Champion and HOTY SEALY HILL foaled a beautiful Distorted Humor filly at Fasig Tipton last night!! She is a beauty!!

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      hi all
      how does this work….
      do they still sell them as one?
      or do they have to sell them separately?
      anyone know?

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        They’re sold as one, just as if the mare was still carrying the foal. It has never been the practice of any sale to separate a ‘suckling’ from his or her dam for a sale.

        In fact you will read occasionally where an owner will purchase the mare, because they really want the foal. That happened last year I believe.

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        andrea,
        I just read on Twitter that the foal was in the ring
        According to the writer, sometimes they buy the mare, but they really
        want the foal.
        I understand this is business-but doesn’t make me happy
        Hugs,
        Keta

        • It would be more traumatizing for the mare and foal to be separated, even for the couple of minutes it would take them to sell.

          Baby goes where Mom goes and so long as she’s there, the foal will be fine. These people are experienced at handling mares with young foals at their side.

          And yes, it is a fact of the business that often the mare is bought when it is the foal that the new owner truly wants but this is the case whether the foal is at the mare’s side or unborn.

        • Fasig-Tipton February: Canadian champion Sealy Hill to Regis Farm for $590K
          By Joe Nevills and Nicole Russo Daily Racing Form 02/11/2013 6:44PM
          As she kept a watchful eye on her newborn Distorted Humor filly, Canadian Horse of the Year Sealy Hill brought the hammer down at $590,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky winter mixed sale Monday evening, selling to newcomer Nat Rea’s Regis Farm.
          The 9-year-old Point Given mare, who delivered her filly on the sale grounds the night before she sold, was consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, as agent for Eugene Melnyk’s Winding Oaks Farm. Multiple Sovereign Award-winning owner-breeder Melnyk, who plans to exit the breeding business and concentrate on maintaining a quality racing string, is selling the majority of his remaining broodmares at Fasig-Tipton.
          Rea, who made headlines when he purchased the sale-topping $1.45 Street Sense yearling filly at the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale, declined comment following the purchase.
          http://www.drf.com/news/fasig-tipton-february-canadian-champion-sealy-hill-regis-farm-590k
          Keta Note: There is a photo of Mom & filly in the article

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      I actually saw her being sold and she was bought by a farm in Canada owned by a Mr. Rea. He has just started in the breeding business and really loves his horses. So pleased that they both went to a good home here in NA. The filly was in the ring with her as well and was treated with much loving care by her own handler. And Sealy was such a lady. She seemed to trust the man handling her newborn implicitly.

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    Mike Welsch‏ Daily Racing Form tweet
    MUCHO MACHO MAN has first work back since Sunshine Millions,
    3/8’s in :37.60 with Edgar Prado up

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        Forgot to ask about Edgar in the irons. Think this means a jockey change? I know Mike is very much in demand. Edgar, as you all remember, rode the great and tragic Barbaro. He deserves some good things to happen for him on the track.

        • Dear Shirleeinindy,

          I absolutely agree with you about Edgar Prado. He was my first favorite jockey and deserves to be riding quality horses. Hope there are great things ahead for Edgar.

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    FRAC DADDY UPDATE KennyMcPeek tweet
    Frac Daddy to miss several days of training.
    He has an ulcer inside his throat that needs time to heel, minor.
    Also has pharangitis.Never easy

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      Dear Keta:

      Thanks for this info on Frac Daddy. Hope he recovers soon and can get back on the Derby trail. Hugs, JB

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    Lane’s End Farms tweet
    Lane’s End is the leading consignor of 2013 graded winners
    and GRAYDAR leads the pack with his impressive victory

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    Max:

    Glad your back and you read and felt our compassionate plea’s for your return! If it weren’t for you I would have never learned about your beloved “Big D” what a horse and what an attitude he had an what a legacy he left behind for all of us diehard horse lovers to enjoy. I would have missed your knowledge and an opportunity to learn about horses I may not know about or had mistakenly forgot about.

    “Thank You” for coming back, I hope I get my wish to see Paytner on the beautiful Saratoga racetrack on a warm sunny day! And if I get my wish I will make sure he knows how we ALL prayed and willed him back to good health, and I will definitely have peppermints!

    Welcome home!
    GirlSaratoga

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      We could get together and go see him together, since I’ll probably on summer break or in college when he makes his way to Saratoga. :-) That would be a fun trip.

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        Pati, I hope you will keep us all up on getting ready for college, starting, moving, all the fun stuff! It brings back memories of my daughters going off for college. I can sort of re-live it through you! You are going to have so much fun.

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    Kathy R -news from “Hoss”
    Andrew Bensley‏ tweets LIGHTNING STAKES aka Black Caviar Lighning Stakes
    Peter Moody will have 3 runners in Lightning Stakes.
    Golden Archer and Moment of Change will also line up
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    Mick Price confirms Samaready will NOT run in Lightning on Saturday.
    Goes to Typhoon Tracy at Moonee Valley. Better suited. She’s ready.

    Black Caviar galloped 800 on Caulfield course proper this morning.
    Ball of muscle. Ready to go Lightning on Saturday.

    Racing Victoria‏ tweet
    Peter Moody confirms that Moment of Change will take his place
    against stablemate Black Caviar in Saturday’s Black Caviar Lightning

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      Dear Keta: Thanks for that: heard Bensley on radio on Sunday discussing this. Think it’s a pity the Caviar races will only be an exhibition gallop though. Cheers.

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        Kathy R
        All I could think was poor Moment of Change.
        This will not be a confidence building race for him.

        Anything new with the Feral Filly?
        Hugs, Keta

        • Dear Keta: Nothing new on our Feral Filly, or her terrific Girl Jockey. On the issue of confidence building, Peter Moody has a great habit of taking his young ones to the country tracks (places like Murtoa, which thrills my husband, since he was born there!) and lets them try their style with reasonable fields. They usually win, but even if placing it gives them a big confidence boost. It’s a trick that the Peter Snowden (Darley) team do as well. Hugs KathyR.

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    Frankel Begins New Stallion Career This Week
    By Blood-Horse Staff Updated: Monday, February 11, 2013 1:47 PM
    Juddmonte Farms released Feb. 11 more details about Frankel’s impressive 2013 book of mares as the champion racehorse begins his new career as a stallion later this week at Juddmonte’s Banstead Manor Stud in Newmarket, England.
    Frankel, who won all 14 of his races, will be visited by an outstanding lineup of mares, including around 60 who have either won a group/grade I race, produced a group/grade I winner, or both.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/76167/frankel-begins-new-stallion-career-this-week#ixzz2KcsAh3HT

    Keta Note: Article lists the mares. Impressive group.

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    Dear Z Family:

    Just got back on line today. Missed all of you. Fortunately, we never lost electricity or heat in our complex; just internet and TV. Very lucky. There are mounds of snow left by the plows in the parking lot 6 feet or higher. Won’t be melting any time soon even though temps have warmed up some.

    Spoke to Angela on and off over the weekend. She had a difficult time for a while tending to the 36 horses by herself. One helper got through to the farm late Saturday and five more came in on Sunday. She has back pain from all the shoveling she did, but overall things are in working order. She never lost her source of water for the horses, which was a concern.

    All of the horses were kicking their stalls wanting to go outside. Angela finally was able to let them out again and Charlie, Gigi and all of them were just jumping and leaping in the snow and having so much fun. Gigi is totally sound now.

    Missed not being able to communicate with all of you. Have to catch up on all the posts. Hope all of you who endured this storm came through OK. Love and Hugs, JB

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      So glad to see you posting again and that you are safe and sound and that Angela has help. Good news all around!

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        Dear Louise:

        Thank you so much. Yes, I’m thankful that Angela’s help got through and things are almost back to normal on the farm. Hugs, JB

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        Dear Sue and Tony:

        Thank you so much. Missed all of you these last few days. I hope Mr. Groundhog is right too. Hugs, JB

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      Judy B
      Glad you are safe.
      Here more troubles are headed your way-rain & possibility of more snow
      So concerned that all that snow turns into flooded areas.

      Bless Angela! Keeping the horses feed, watered, and stalls mucked was quite a job.
      Happy to hear helpers are now able to get in.

      Welcome back!
      Hugs, Keta

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      Judy, glad to hear you are safe & back posting. I don’t know who Angela is, but sounds like she did a good job under the dire circumstances. .

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        Dear Jan, Angela is the wonderful lady (she truly is an angel) who runs the boarding facility where Judy took the off-the-track TB rescues Papa Charlie and Gigi. Angela fell in love with Papa Charlie right off the bat and adopted him to be her own. Angela additionally trains horses and riders, hunter/jumper, I believe (correct me if I’m wrong, Judy).

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        Dear Jan and Trina:

        Jan, Trina explained who Angela is. I was so lucky to find her when I was trying to place Papa Charlie. She had agreed to take him temporarily until we could find a forever home. But when she saw him and lead him off the van, she decided to adopt him and keep him for her own trail horse. He is a pampered, happy horse now.

        Angela and I have become great friends in the shared love we have for Papa Charlie, horses and all animals. Hugs, JB

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      Judy!!
      Thank God you are alive and kicking……we were all so worried. God’s angels and Russ watched over you. And so good to hear all the horses are okay and she is getting help. We had seven horses at one time and when they were kept in a day or so….when lets just say we were picking bushels of apples, I can’t even imagine 36 of them making a mess!! What fun it must have been watching them kick up their heels in the snow. Welcome back dear lady. Love & hugs.

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        Dear Sue:

        How sweet you are.

        Yes, I’m alive and kicking; but not as much as the horses were kicking there stalls. Can you imagine 36 of them all demanding to go outside. Angela called it a nightmare.

        She is a trooper. She just amazes me. Hugs, JB

        • JudyB. With 36 horses, after finally tending to each one, it would be time to start over. It must have been something wild when they all asked to go out. Angela deserves many treats herself for getting through this.

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      JudyB. We were all worried about you, Angela and the horses. Glad to hear that all is well with you and them. Angela deserves a vacation. Wonderful news about Gigi. She must be so happy to get rid of that food pain.

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        JudyB. I meant to say foot pain. While typing that other post, I was thinking at the same time about those stud muffins. Did Gigi get any of them to eat?

        • Dear Max:

          Thank you for your kindness. Missed all of you.

          Angela does deserve a vacation. I told her that.

          Yes, Gigi is totally sound; no trace of lameness at all. When I visited on the day before the storm, she enjoyed all her treats including the Stud Muffins.

          Will be visiting again on Wednesday. Hugs, JB

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      Glad to hear all that, Judy, I was worried about Angela trying to take care of all 36 horses on her own. I know how hard it is, when you have too much of a load to do, all by yourself, and didn’t want to think how scary it could be for her, and for the horses, especially with them cooped up with cabin-fever. Thankfully, it sounds like the worst is over. Glad to see five came to help yesterday. Thanks

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        Dear Vicki B.:

        Thank you for your concern. Yes, Angela is quite a lady. She did a great job all by herself from Friday late afternoon to late Saturday afternoon when one person made it to the farm. Then on Sunday five more helpers came.

        The horses were so happy to be outdoors again jumping and leaping in the snow. Hugs, JB

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      Words of commiseration for Black Caviar’s challengers: “The forecast for the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes is for 31 degrees [87 degrees Fahrenheit], not a day for extreme exercises in utter futility from horses who will do their best to achieve the impossible.” Go, NELLY!

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      Andrew Bensley‏ tweets more info about Lightning
      Daniel Stakehouse gets his chance to ride Golden Archer in Saturdays Lightning.
      Linda Meech to ride stable-mate Moment of Change.

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      “Black Caviar will have two more runs, probably in Sydney, the home of Neil Werrett, the man who bought her and shared her with his friends”
      Wonder who will show up for those?
      Hugs, Keta

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        Dear Keta: Depending on the result Saturday, the retirement lap may become even more of an exhibition gallop. Crowds here are fickle especially with mares. Many think she should have retired after Ascot, and there’s more interest in the potential stallion prospects. The crowd was in fact very poor for her outing recently – the fact she will pay nothing also comes into contention. Just hope nothing goes wrong.

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        Dear Max: Reckon you might have something there! Still have no whispers on Voila Ici – thought he’d be back in training by now, but the Moody camp may have their hands full with other pre Blue Diamond events. I have this little idea that just won’t go away that the connections would like to visit Frankel.

        • Kathy R. Thanks for the status report on the romances of BC. A trip to Ascot might fit in well with a visit later in the summer or fall with Frankel. Presumably her connections would want to race any foal in Australia so that they would pay attention to the official August 1 birthday. BC herself has a great birth date for a Southern Hemisphere horse: August 18.

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      Kathy R
      No question that Nelly deserves this.
      But, surprised that they would do it while she is still racing.
      It would make a spectacular retirement event at one of the major tracks.
      People are going to come just to see her run–the award could be a fan bonus when she is finished.
      Hugs, Keta

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    If you love Zenyatta, you should read this.
    If you love horses & the history of racing, you should read this.
    If you appreciate & study bloodlines, you should read this
    .
    This appeared in Hangin with Haskin by Steve Haskin 20 Dec 2010 1:14 PM
    Here is what Steve had to say in his introduction

    The following essay by retired Quebec English teacher Abigail Anderson was written in response to my last blog on Zenyatta. Although it is quite long, it is so brilliantly written and researched I felt it should be shared it with everyone.

    http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2010/12/20/hangin-with-haskin-a-response-to-i-lied.aspx

    Thank you, Ann Maree for helping us rediscover this amazing article.
    Thank you, Abigail for this walk in history with such love for the great Zenyatta!

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      Keta. This article is a real treat. I loved reading it. I hope that we hear more often from Abigail. She has an incredible knowledge of horses.

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      Keta, this is a must read for any and all Z fans. I remember reading the original and still enjoy reading all the responses. Our Horse of a Lifetime will always be the great Zenyatta.

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      Brought back great memories. As I read through the replies (including mine–lol!), it occurred to me that many of these fans may not even know this blog exists. If they did, they would surely join us. I recognized very few names.

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      Thank you, everyone! When I wrote this I had no idea that Steve would want to post it. And then, the responses were so moving! Which, as Trina rightly points out, was the beginning of The Vault and my taking the huge step to share a lifelong passion for the thoroughbred. But what I should add is this: every writer writes to an “ideal reader.” And in my case, that ideal reader was a collective — all my Dumplings on Zenny’s Diary. It’s the heart of the magic of this site for me. A place of kindness and possibility, a place of friendship and support. A truly beautiful community of people, united by a great mare and her equally splendid Team!

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    dear kathy you are quite right coming to this site and seeing Zenyatta is a godsend with whats going on with us at the moment good that nelly is having an easy race to start her autumn campaign kauto is making his dressage debut at newbury on march 2nd with laura it’s the greatwood charity race day should be a good dayhugs sheena

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    Thanks for posting this article Keta. And thanks Abigail for the very interesting and touching story of our great Zenyatta.

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    dear judy so glad you are back safe and sound the horses must be so happy to be out am so happy gigi is so much better has’nt our boy frankel got a list of “lovelies” to look forward to and his 5th birthday todaylove and hugs sheena

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      Here’s a little more information on Frankel and Henry Cecil. According to the article, Henry Cecil is feeling better and gaining back the weight lost through his illness. He still has two of Frankel’s brothers (Noble Mission, Morpheus) in training and his sister about to go into training. I am not certain if the filly has been named.

      http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/horse-racing/21419331

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      Dear Sheena:

      Thank you so much. Glad to be back in touch with all of you.

      So exciting to know that some of our US mares will be bred to Frankel. Wonderful potential for these future little ones. Hugs, JB

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    Black Caviar/Lightning Stakes news: Andrew Bensley has just reported in from track work this morning. Peter Moody confirmed three starters for the race Saturday – Moment of Change, Golden Archer and Black Caviar. Anticipated number of starters 7-9. In an attempt to make it look like a race, they’re paying down to around 6, so some will go just for the money!

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    If any of you receive the Bloodhorse magazine the most recent ( just came today) inside the most incredible picure of the start of the race won by Revolution. How the rider on Valid stayed and how Valid righted himself and went on ( not to win) but just went on…… and picked up speed. I will have to go and try and find it on the internet. What a start. Photo is heart-stopping. So glad no one ( horse or rider) was hurt….It reminds me of the start of Afleet Alex in the Preakness…. and he went on to win it. Considered one of the greatest moments in sports history and athleticism. Happy Monday and hope for those of you in the snow and the storm, things are improving. What a winter…..eh????
    Zenyatta – As always have enjoyed looking at these pictures often. You look like you still love racing!!!!

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      Derlene, I have the magazine and, like you, think this is an unbelieveable picture. That this did not cause some of the other horses to fall is a blessing. Thank goodness neither jockey nor Valid were seriously injured. Looks like the 1 horse took the worst of it aside from Valid.

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      Dear Delrene:

      I thought the very same thing when I saw Valid almost go down; remembered Afleet Alex and his courageous win in the 2005 Preakness. What heart and agility these beautiful creatures have. Hugs, JB

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    I’m so glad you’re back, Judy Berube! We’ve all been worried about you. So glad you didn’t lose power. God Bless Angela for taking care of the horses.

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      Dear Debbie:

      Thank you. Missed all of you too.

      Angela is just a wonderful, caring person. So lucky to have found her for Charlie and as a friend. Hugs, JB

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      Dear Karen:

      Thank you for this wonderful video. Such a gorgeous gray is Mr. Bossy Pants with a beautiful black mane. Love the photo of Diana at the end. Hugs, JB

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      Great video Karen and thanks for the “heads up” Trina. I had seen the race “live” and thought this was “just” the replay. DUH!! I should have know that Karen would be posting the more spectacular, up-close and personal version :-)

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      Dearest Karen: I LOVE the video of “my boy” Mr. Bossy Pants’ latest win at Santa Anita. You were so sweet to make that for me. He is so gorgeous that I’d love him even if my nickname wasn’t Miz Bossy Pants (still can’t figure that out tee hee). I’m ordering his action photo and winner’s circle photo from Benoit.

      Dearest Zenny: I haven’t talked with you in awhile, but after all these years, photos of you like the ones on this recent blog (thank you LE and Alys!) still take my breath away! You are and will always be THE QUEEN! It’s almost time to start the coffee, sign up for foaling watch shifts, and get the pacing going. I wonder if we can crash the site this year like we did last year? I’m thinking pink and grey. But anything healthy with four feet will be wonderful!

      Dearest Rachel: Congratulations on your new filly. She is so sweet looking. But my oh my, she was huge! Ouch! May you both be very healthy and happy. Congratulations to Our Bernie. Nice job, dude.

      diastu in tempe

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      Sheena. I answered on the previous page and added a link about Silviiano. I also had a question about these polos that Kauto found when he learned to open the fridge. Are they peppermints or some kind of frozen treat? Kauto’s twitter reminds me a lot of Uncle Mo. Mo loved to text Awesome Maria and his cousin, Stay Thirsty.

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      Thank you for that request, Sheena. Could I maybe have a “rain check” for next year? I didn’t see this coming.

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    At what point does LE determines, Z is ready for retirement from the life as a Broodmare? Are there any telling points? Do you think the Mosses will let Z rest this year, and bring her back in 14?

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      I may be wrong but Z is boarded at LE…..the Mosses own her….so decisions about her breeding would be made by them…that being said….I am absolutely sure that the Mosses have all the best expert advice available and nothing will happen that is not in the best interests of our beautiful Zenny…..breeding every year is normal for healthy mares……but if they do need a break then the pregnancy does not “catch”….
      I think this is correct…but many folks here have much more experience and hopefully will let us know if I am wrong

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      Dear Abigail:

      Thank you so much for this list of mares to be bred to Frankel. Some exciting names stand out for me; Balance (Z’s half sis), Danedream, Dynaforce (Daughter of Dynaformer), Hurry Home Hilary (Dam to Bellamy Road) and Oatsee (Shacks Dam).

      It’s just wonderful and exciting to realize the potential these beautiful future babies will have with the bloodlines of Frankel and these outstanding mares. Hugs, JB

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    Cheltenham Gold Cup loses two attractions
    Posted by: AAP Filled in: Australian Horse Racing | 12/2/2013 at 12:45pm
    The Cheltenham Festival has been dealt a blow with Flemenstar suffering a lung infection and Sizing Europe scratched from the Gold Cup.
    Trainer Peter Casey said Flemenstar was “very unlikely” to run at Cheltenham next month after the diagnosis on Monday following his second to Sir Des Champs at Leopardstown.
    “He’ll be out for two to three weeks,” Casey told the Press Association.
    “It’s a bad lung infection.
    “He’s going to be all right in the long term, but I would say Cheltenham is very unlikely now
    Read more: http://www.justhorseracing.com.au/news/australian-racing/cheltenham-gold-cup-loses-two-attractions/188456 #ixzz2KeFAu7Ta

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    Michelle Kinane‏ tweet
    Galileo. Frankel. Sea The Stars. and Redoute’s Choice will be bred
    to some serious mares this coming year
    Redoute’s Choice is very exciting

    Keta Note: Another stallion to keep track of

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    Racing Victoria‏ tweet
    Racing returns to Yarra Valley after 26 month lay-off…
    RT @YVRacing: “First Race on Sunday 17 February at 1.20pm & last is at 5.34pm”
    Keta Note: Here is some background info
    After the devastating floods of 2010, the Club has now completed almost $4.1 million in improvements – including a major redevelopment of the course proper, flood mitigation works and a number of improvements to customer facilities to enhance the overall comfort and amenities for patrons. The Club is confident that these improvements will provide patrons with an even greater raceday experience than ever before.
    We are looking forward to all our usual Harness Meetings including the iconic Melbourne Cup Day, our relatively new and exciting Oaks Day (especially for the Ladies) and don’t forget to book early for your Christmas Party at our Harness Pacing Cup Meeting on Friday 14th December.
    Our first Thoroughbred meeting for the season will be held on Sunday 17 February 2013 followed by the St Patricks Day – Yarra Valley Cup on 17 March 2013. We were aiming to be back racing in early December, however, after several unforseen delays during construction the Board has chosen to delay the return to racing to ensure that the track has time to consolidate and that turf has extra time to establish.
    This delay will ensure that our return to racing runs smoothly.
    Located in the heart of the Yarra Valley and less than one hours drive from the Melbourne CBD – Yarra Valley Racing will continue to showcase all the wonderful things the region has to offer. Whether it is a relaxed day out with family or friends, or a work function with colleagues or clients – Yarra Valley Racing has a range of package options available to suit all your requirements.

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    Dear Judy,

    So So glad your back safe and sound. Glad everyone is safe. God bless Angela for everything she has done for the horses. I checked on Gabby and nothing on her since the middle of January. I am getting a little worried. Hope she is OK. Hope no news is good news. Pray your safe Gabby.
    Judy stay safe

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      Dear Peggy:

      Thank you so much for your kindness. Yes, Angela is a very special person. I like and admire her so much.

      I am wondering about Gabby too. Maybe they will work her again the middle of this month.

      It’s so good to be able to be back in touch. Love and Hugs, JB

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