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

Happy Monday!

Alys sent us some photos over the weekend. She caught 12Z having a good roll and Zenyatta spending some time (and sharing apples) with Donna.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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

Reader Interactions

1,386 Comments

  1. / Reply

    Miracles of Life (Feral Little Filly) WON BRILLIANTLY!!

    Absolutely blitzed the field – about 4 lengths in front at the finish – haven’t seen a race like that since I first saw Black Caviar run. Just wonderful to see!!

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    Hi all
    Saw I Am Miss Brown win on opening day….she won big that day too…impressive
    …..
    Congrats to Miracles of Life….if I remember correctly …Lady’s Secret was not large…and then there was Megahertz….sometimes very good things come in small packages
    ……
    Back improving slowly….hoping to get out tomorrow
    ……
    Zenny …hope you had the best day
    BigZMan…keep building that muscle
    Kisses for all soft noses

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    I had to come to the defense of Curlin. He is a Big Horse. Big Boned and very muscular. His stature is large. His weight looked well proportioned to me. Not a Porker. I saw him only a few years back. He commands your attention and is a beautiful large horse. Liked visiting with you at his stall door. I was kind of picking at him and I think he liked that. Think he liked the attention.

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        Dear Judy

        He is Gorgeous and that’s a beautiful picture of him. I liked him. He didn’t ignore you at all. He kept trying to poke his nose through at you.
        I think Jess Jackson was real proud of him and Rachel.. Isn’t it exciting about these offspring coming along.
        Can’t wait to see Rachel and Bernie’s little one.

        • What a treat, Peggy to meet Mr. Curlin.
          He has produced some great horses and that little Chili will be fun to watch.
          Curlin has the sweetest face. I enjoyed your cute story,thanks.
          Thanks,JB for his handsome photo.

        • is not Taco’s friend Chili by Curlin too….mom is Hot Dixie Chick…I think…HDC and RA are/were pasture pals

        • Dear Peggy, Ann and Z Fans:

          I’m looking forward to seeing RA’s Bernie Baby too. Hugs, JB

          Ann, you’re so welcome. Hugs, JB

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      Dear Peggy N,

      Curlin is definately not a “porker”. He is a huge massively muscular horse,
      very strong and powerful. Did someone really say that? Sad.

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        Sign,

        They did say that on previous page. Sad.
        He is Not, Not, Not a Porker.
        Beautiful Sound horse and I think would be a great great match to mare’s that needed more strength.

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    I believe Lane’s End manages their horses beautfully and I believe they would keep all of their weights in check. I believe Curlin would probably only be about nine. You could probably call him in his prime.

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      Hey guys, I did not say Curlin was a “porker.” I was talking about Jess’s
      Dream looking a bit pudgy in his picture on Stonestreet’s facebook. Stonestreet says that it was just the angle of the photo and that he is not heavy for his age.

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        Dear Shirleeinindy:

        Jess’s Dream does look well rounded in that photo. He’s a real cutie. Hugs, JB

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        Dear Shirlee

        I would always defend my friend Curlin From that sentence that you posted on the previous page
        The sentence started off with Taco and ended with Curlin
        I am glad you here clarified what you meant.

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      Dear Judy B, Peggy N and Ann NC,

      This is going to be a great race. Frac Daddy’s trainer is saying
      “he wants to see if he can run with Shanghai Bobby”. Hope Bobby
      can carry his two year old talent as three and be another Super Saver.

      Thanks for posting.

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    Dear Sheena and Sign: Thanks so much for the RAIN! We had a full on severe thunderstorm here in Canberra (somewhat messed up the Australia Day festivities), but gave the place a really good drenching We’re really, really grateful for all your efforts in this regard. The Queenslanders are thinking they have had a bit too much, but they”re always complaining. So thanks again. Hugs, KathyR.

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        I will…hoped to get out today…but not going to be possible…just takes time…a little better each day…dang it all….
        Zenny .. my love…. as usual … I want you to eat sleep exercise rest and keep all spa appts….in fact…I will make a trip next week down to bathhouse row for “the works”…in your honor … of course…
        I can not stand it any more….PACE PACE PACE….its good for us both in moderation….
        was posted here that you and your mom are both due about the same day…
        and you are going to have a full sibling from V…just so exciting…PACE…
        thanks to all those who wished me well…I really appreciate it…the hubby is taking excellent care of me….
        love to all

        • Dear Carol,

          Hope your back gets better soon and you and hubby make it to Oaklawn.

          “V’s” mate is still not confirmed by Darley or Coolmore,
          hope there is no additional drama regarding this issue.

          Darley and Coolmore are not sending e-mails to those not
          in the buisness at all and there was no official annoucement
          of “V” being pregnant.

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    dear Z family our sprinter sacre was just superb at cheltenham today won by 14 lengths the ground staff worked so hard to clear all the snow to give us a great day’s racing roll on the festival!!hugs sheena

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      Dear Sheena,

      Whoo Hooo, and the ground did thaw. Thanks goodness.

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      Dear Sheena:

      I saw the video of Sacre’s race as Sign posted it below. She’s just wonderful and beautiful. Hugs, JB

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        Dear Sheena, Sign and Z Fans:

        I realize I have been incorrectly referring to Sacre as “she”. My apologies. He is, indeed, a very beautiful and talented boy. Hugs, JB

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      Sheena, Good story. ‘Frankel of the jumps’ is quite a compliment. Hugs, Keta
      Sacre Sprinter still unbeaten over fences
      Posted by: AAP Filled in: International Horse Racing | 27/1/2013 at 11:45am
      Sprinter Sacre has shown once again why he is dubbed the ‘Frankel of the jumps’ as he completed a seventh win over fences with a majestic display in the Victor Chandler Chase at Cheltenham.
      He dominates betting for the Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March with 2-5 the best price available.
      Not for the first time, Nicky Henderson’s superstar was electric at his fences, taking the lead on the run to the sixth last jump after Mad Moose had opened a sizeable early advantage on the field.
      Read more: http://www.justhorseracing.com.au/news/international-racing/sacre-sprinter-still-unbeaten-over-fences/185603 #ixzz2J8ObSZ16

  14. / Reply

    As we await the arrival of our new baby, it is good to think back on all the good things that have come from the diary, this blog and the forum. All because of a loving spirit named Zenyatta. I think that the good owners and trainers appreciate the interest shown for their horses and the not so good ones are somewhat worried that a Zenyatta Dumpling will be watching them. Hopefully, Zenyatta has made life better for many of her brothers and sisters. What a legacy.

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      Dear Shirleeinindy:

      So true. Our beautiful Z and her Z Team, LE Team and legions of fans have brought the beauty and intelligence of the horse into the main stream. Those two segments on Sixty Minutes prove just how beloved she is. She has made people aware, too, that horses need to be cared for after their racing careers are over. She is the horse of my lifetime. Hugs, JB

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        Dear Shirleeinindy and Judy B,

        So very true about Z, she is a Queen and is treated royally and lives
        is a royal place. So happy that she is so happy.

        • Dear Shirleeinindy, Judy B and Sign: Absolutely agree with these comments. Zenyatta is the best! Hugs KathyR.

  15. / Reply

    Dear Kathy R and Zenny fans,

    Just read in the Mail online, “Victoria Azarenka retains her win.
    As she states she was having “rib pain” with each serve. Maybe a
    rule change no time outs before opponents serve”.
    Her challenger, Stephens, is a real up and coming so maybe
    next year”.

    Did not realize in women’s tennis this is common, taking time outs.

    Of course we have Lance Armstrong which is another story !!!

    Hope the fires are subsiding, and the smoke is clearing in time
    for great racing.

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      Dear Sign: Azarenka is not flavour of the month with tennis fans down here – in fact a number of the tennis journalists were hoping she’d lose! The fires still go on – we’ve got to wait until autumn (fall) and hopefully really good soaking rain to put the filthy things out. Queensland is now getting the sort of drenching they don’t really want. But we had some wonderful rain here in Canberra overnight. So many thanks for all the prayers, those dancers of yours and of course to Sheena for pushing some of her wet stuff our way. Hugs KathyR.

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    Dear Zenny Fans,

    There is NOT any written published information regarding “V’s” being pregnant
    at all this year and no mention of a sire if she is pregnant. THIS INFORMATION IS HEARSAY and Coolmore/ Darley respond by e-mail only TO those they do business with.

        • Trina. I think that this may be the racing newspaper which The Queen, the one in England, not Zenyatta, reads every day first thing at breakfast. It is somewhat unlikely that they would get this fact wrong and that it would go unchallenged by Coolmore if the reporter had indeed made an error. We will see shortly what happens with V. Best wishes to Z’s mom.

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        Dear Maxm /Trina, Sign and Z Fans:

        Max, thanks for this article. It’s dated November of last year, so if V was bred to Street Cry last Spring, she could be due around the same time as Z. How exciting. Hugs,JB

        • JudyB. Do not forget that Kind is in foal again to Galileo. There are many exciting things to look forward to with the new foals. It will not be long before we all start the pacing for 13Z.

        • Dear Max:

          That’s right, another full sibling to Frankel. Wow, what a Spring this is going to be.

          Yes, Max, getting anxious already. Hugs, JB

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    Doug O’Neill‏ tweet We are very pleased to share this collection of photos of
    I’ll Have Another and Lava Man by Barbara Livingston

    I’ll Have Another – a photo album
    By Barbara Livingston Daily Racing Form Blog 01/24/2013 11:27PM
    When I’ll Have Another powered his way into the national spotlight at Churchill Downs May 5, 2012, he also powered his way into my – and countless other – hearts. The Preakness cemented the deal.
    Count me among those ‘wowed’ by the red-coated colt with the bright eyes and forward attitude. Adding to his story were his ever-amiable trainer and sometimes-cranky superstar stable pony.
    Photographers are not always treated with respect and, no doubt, some trainers just consider us a necessary evil. Yet if Doug O’Neill felt that way last spring, he never showed it. He went above-and-beyond, being kind to those who reached out to him and trying to accommodate each request.
    http://www.drf.com/blogs/ill-have-another-photo-album

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      Dear Keta:

      Thanks for this link. Great photo tribute to IHA by BL. He’s a beautiful boy. Hugs, JB

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    dear kathy so glad you enjoyed the rain I sent it should have got there sooner guess it took the scenic route!!have just been watching a wonderful documentary about a real life crocodile dundee think he was called brolga lives in a shack in the middle of the australian bush raising orphaned kangaroos(he’s their mum)I had never seen a joey that small before looked like an alien one daisy is pretty badly injured now so have to wait until next episode to find out if she survives wondered if you’d heard of him hope the rain was a help to the livestock and the wildlife that have suffered so much with the heat and fires going to enjoy the tennis tomorrow hugs sheena

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      Dear Sheena: Very grateful for your rain – don’t mean to sound ungrateful, but Victoria didn’t get any – the fires down there will just keep on burning unfortunately. Those joeys are pretty damn cute all right – love the way they are raised in pillowcases to substitute for a pouch. Good luck to your bloke Andy in the tennis! Hugs KathyR.

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    Holy Bull Race–Track Record Ray Paulick‏ tweets
    ITSMYLUCKYDAY (Lawyer Ron) presses Shanghai Bobby 3-wide thruout,
    overtakes champ to win G3 Holy Bull @Gulfstreampark for Edward Plesa.

    Itsmyluckyday final time in Holy Bull 1:41.81
    after fractions of :23.34, :46.68, 1:10.69, 1:35.11.
    Elvis Trujillo up for Triology Stable

    Kyle C. Leach‏ tweet fastest Holy Bull since Go for Gin (1:41.62) in 1994. #kyderby
    Stephen Alicknovic‏ tweet
    #Itsmyluckyday ran the one mile and one sixteenth in 1:41.81.
    That is a new Gulfstream Park Track Record for this distance. #TrackRecord

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      Dear Keta:

      Thanks for this info. I guess it was a Lucky Day for It’s My Lucky Day. Congrats. Hugs, JB

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        Judy B
        Sorry to see Shanghai Bobby & Rosie come in second.
        Now it is a whole new KY Derby picture.
        Someone had a good eye and made quite a deal for Itsmyluckyday
        Ray Paulick‏ tweet
        ITSMYLUCKYDAY bred by Liberation Farm/Brandywine Farm.
        $47K @keeneland Sept, pinhooked by @EisamanEquine for $110K
        @OBSSales March 2yo
        Hugs, Keta

        • Dear Keta:

          Just checked on IMLD’s pedigree. He’s a son of Lawyer Ron and Grandson of Langfuhr. Lawyer Ron Ran For The Roses in 2006 (the year Barbaro won).

          This colt has 9 starts; 5 wins, 1 second and 1 third. Not too shabby.

          Will be interesting to see how it goes if SB and IMLD face off again. Hugs, JB

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    Max, here is another pedigree puzzler for you. Hugs, Keta
    KY Tbred Assoc. tweet
    More #PedigreeFunFacts in @Gulfstreampark R6:
    SISTER STATE(KY) is closely related to Bernardini–
    she’s by AP Indy o/o a full to Berni’s dam

    Bernardini is a son of AP Indy so SISTER SLATE has similar pedigree pattern
    as Paynter and Oxbow–same sire and out of full sisters

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    KY Tbred Assoc. tweet
    FIFTYSHADESOFHAY (KY) wins G3 Santa Ysabel S.
    The 3yoF is by Pulpit o/o the Real Quiet mare Quiet Kim.
    Real Quiet line good on muddy tracks

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      J.J. Hysell‏ tweet Pletcher said the major long-term goals for Kauai Katie will be
      the Prioress and Test.
      “She’ll freshen up a little for now,” he said

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    Obviously I’m coming late to the game on this one, but why is Miracles of Life called the Feral Filly?

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      Dear Especially horses: The term was coined by her trainer, because she can act a bit feral on occasions. Didn’t see any of that sort of behaviour on Saturday – she was just one together little lady in the parade ring. Cheers, KathyR.

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      Dear Kathy R.:

      Thanks for this great article and photo of MOL. Love that Shack like Blaze. She’s beautiful. Hugs, JB

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    Kathy R MIRACLES OF LIFE Updates Andrew Bensley‏ tweets
    Miracles of Life heads back to Adelaide tonight.

    Daniel Clarken joined @RacingRetro panel.
    Filly ate up everything. Great signs for Diamond.

    No final decision with Lauren Stojakovic and Blue Diamond ride on Miracles of Life
    but Daniel Clarken basically said we won’t be changing.

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      Dear Keta: Andrew said this morning that he thought Miracles fans would tear down the stable if Daniel replaces Lauren on the filly! Think that’s probably true. Hugs, KathyR.

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    Jockey Dominguez is out of intensive care
    The Associated Press – 1 hour 27 minutes ago Sat. January 26 2013
    NEW YORK (AP) — Jockey Ramon Dominguez has made enough progress in the recovery from a fractured skull that he was transferred out of intensive care.
    Dominguez was injured when his mount Convocation stumbled and fell in a race Jan. 18 at Aqueduct, pitching the rider onto the winterized inner track.
    He was moved on Thursday from the neurological ICU at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center to a medical step-down unit, an intermediate location between the ICU and a regular inpatient room.
    ”Ramon’s doctors say he is recovering well, and we’re beginning to discuss his rehab options,” wife Sharon said in a statement.
    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jockey-dominguez-intensive-care-000055411–rah.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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