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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

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      Thanks,Kathy R. You’re the best.
      The story just gets better and better.
      My hats off to,Lauren for staying strong and to carry on.
      Two fabulous fillies that seem to communicate very well w/ each other and that is part of the game.
      Go get em girls!….. I can’t wait….Oh,it isn’t organization,rather just dreaming!HA.Hugs!

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      Kathy R
      Love your Skysportsradio reports.
      Andrew only tweets snippets–what else can you do in 140 characters.
      Hugs, Keta

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        Between,Kathy,Bensley’s mate,Keta or Keta’s mate,Bensley, to all of you….keep it coming.
        This is very exciting! Best round up of news in town!

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      Dear Kathy R,

      Wonderful to be continued story.
      Thanks for keeping us up to date.
      Am waiting in anticipation.

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      Dear Kathy R,

      Love this news of Black Caviar, she looks like she is ready to go.
      Thanks for the great updates.

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    dear kathy thanks for all the news about black caviar she looks stunning there were some beautiful pics of her on her twitter page how is the weather with you now still cold over here am sure you’d prefer it think andy murray is doing quite well in the aussie open and coping with the heat take care hugs sheena

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      Dear Sheena: Still waiting for that rain you promised (no pressure!). We’re still hot, but it is summer after all, and it seems that the fires won’t be out until we get really soaking rain. The losses for wildlife and stock is horrendous – in the many, many thousands. Loss of human life is thank God very low. Hope the temps. improve for you. Understand from my nephew in London that it’s very, very icy there! Hugs, Kathy R.

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        Dear Kathy R,

        So sorry to hear that the fires are still going.
        The loss of the innocent animals is sad,
        so glad humans for the most part have been
        spared.

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    One thing really stands out in the pictures of little Prince is his love for life and that playful personality…from tormenting his buddies to rolling and pawing at the ground like his momma. What a handful he must be. Glad to see him so happy. Wish they’d give us an update on Zenny anf her precious cargo.

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    These pictures are really something. Thank you so much. Z12is really enjoying himself. with rolling around in the dirt. He is probably thinking if you want me to have fun then I have to get dirty.

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    Thanks dear Trina – Your efforts are so appreciated. E gosh – 68 years – Wow, time does fly. Happy to report feeling good and enjoying the day. Hope all is well in Zennyland and thanks to all for the pictures of all the horses and the articles of late. Very much enjoy reading all of them. ( Should be on a treadmill though, while I’m reading)!!!
    Thanks to everyone for the nice birthday wishes.

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      WHOO HOOO Delrene,

      68 years young, that is wonderful.
      And there is so much wisdom and knowledge that
      comes with those years.

      HAPPY HAPPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY,

      Wonderful poem Trina.

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    Will “rewind” soon to read past couple of pages, but for now a Dumpling Rightful Image Alert:
    Good and (potentially) bad news: He is running in Thursday’s 6th at S.A. That’s the good part; the bad part is it is a $25,000 Claimer! :-( :-( :-( When I got Rod’s message at work, I screamed “Claiming!”: into the phone. Surprised no one in adjacent offices wondered what I was screaming about. Phooey! He is doing well, why go back to claiming?? Well, I am not the trainer, that’s for sure, and our opinion was not sought. (We’re the “Et Al” of a semi large group.) I did put in for the half day vacation as soon as I heard, so we hope to be there.

    Our very first partnership horse, Smokin Vigor got claimed–after two years and 24 races. Soon after that she went to KY to become a broodmare. That was a special time, those two years. She won four (!) times–we were so delighted.
    Enough nostalgia for now.

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    Oh Thank You so much for the Beautiful pictures. he looks great and Zenyatta you have the Most Beautiful face. I LOVE YOU ZENNY. Forever, Shari XXXOOO
    PS I will show the children : )

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    That’s our Boy. Those baby pictures may come back to haunt him. lol And magnetic Zenyatta still draws us in. Thanks, Lane’s End!!

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      Looks like another good read…..
      They called Assault “the club footed comet”…..TC winner 1946
      Always limped while he walked….still out ran them all when racing ….he had a deformed hoof from a paddock incident as a youngster…
      …this is a whole different thing

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      Thanks,Karen.
      Will keep it on bookmark. I have a birthday girl coming up and she would LOVE to add it to her collection.

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      Thanks KG,

      Another wonderful story to read, on my wish and read list.

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    Thanks for sharing the pictures. I especially like the one of Zenyatta in her classic pose of her head turned to where she is looking almost straight back somewhere off into the distance. It makes her look as if she reflecting over the past yet contemplating what joys the future has to bring.

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    On one of my many visits to Barn 55, Steve shared this little tidbit on Zenny. Seeing her with Donna and the apple brought it all back. I don’t recall what brought it up, but somehow it got around to apples. Steve told me that it was a funny thing with Zenny, that she would NOT eat an apple that someone had bitten into – it had to be a fresh, whole apple! I wonder if that has changed for her now?

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      Karen. Thanks for this news. The present photos do not show Z eating the apple, just examining it, so that maybe she still likes only a whole apple. Good for her. You are right. She is the Queen.

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      Dear KG,

      Wonderful comment by Steve and Zenny’s habits.
      And rightfully so the QUEEN had her apples
      she is now sharing. Life and habits change.

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    Breaking News from The Blood-Horse
    Groupie Doll to Rest, Target Fall Campaign
    By Frank Angst, The Blood-Horse Updated: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 7:23 PM
    Champion female sprinter Groupie Doll will be turned out with plans to target a fall racing campaign after trainer William “Buff” Bradley thought she appeared to be off her game in recent days at Gulfstream Park.
    Bradley hopes to return the 5-year-old daughter of Bowman’s Band to training in early May at Churchill Downs with plans to race in the fall. A recent veterinary exam of Groupie Doll found no injury or illness, but Bradley doesn’t like what he sees in the mornings on the Gulfstream Park track from the three-time grade I winner.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75761/groupie-doll-to-rest-target-fall-campaign#ixzz2IlPnWLfN

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    Here is Tessa. Why does she look like this? I quote her previous owner,” Didn’t need or ride her any more.” As hard as this is to believe, Tessa actually looks better here than she did when they found her. You can only imagine how she must have looked like when the Animal Cruelty investigators first found her. Now, this beauty, this fine older lady, is suffering and could die because she wasn’t “needed” and apparently didn’t exist for the months she suffered either. It’s heartbreaking, it really is. How low certain humans can go…sad.

    I feel hopeless, and I feel like I am failing her, because I can’t save her. I want to give her more than love. I want her to feel good again, and to prance around like the queen of the pasture. But I can’t, and that, feels like a failure.

    pic.twitter.com/GKvOC3b8

    -Pati

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        If you look up their Facebook page, she’s on there. Gin probably has been too busy to get it up yet. That woman does everything, she is truly bionic woman.

        Here is another link, in case the one posted above isn’t working.

        http://t.co/GKvOC3b8

        She has the most beautiful face.

        • She is a beautiful girl!
          I just do not understand how callous people can be with their animals.
          If you cannot take care of them, find another home, but no, it is easier to neglect them.
          I agree with Judy Berube, you are not a failure.
          Tessa I know feels loved and cared for. If she does not pull through at least she’ll have known some days of wonderful from very loving individuals.

        • Pati. I am just sick about this. It is awful to hear about such cruelty to a creature of God. You and the other rescuers however are bright lights, doing wonderful and positive things for this mare. Keep on praying that she will recover. Power up Tessa.

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      Dear Pati:

      You’re not a failure and none of the people at SHERR are either. Tessa didn’t get help soon enough because of neglect by her owner not by you or SHERR. I will keep praying for her and all of you. You are doing all that is possible now to keep her comfortable. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Pati: Sending prayers to you and Tessa: she’s beautiful. Come on St. Francis, it’s time to get Tessa well. Hugs, Kathy R.

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      Dear Pati,
      You definitely are not a failure! I tried to post last night, but my computer was having problems. I did access the gratefulness.org/candles site and lit some candles for Tessa on the Zenny page. I sure hope this helps.
      I am so sorry that this sweet creature has had to endure this awful treatment. I am totally ashamed of our human species for committing such abuse as this owner has done. Thanks to SHERR for giving Tessa the care and love that she so richly deserves. Prayers and positive thoughts sent in abundance to Tessa and her caregivers.
      Z’sters, please light some candles and send donations to SHERR.
      Pati, thank you for all you do. Hugs!

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    Kathy R–Good news! Hugs, Keta
    No systemic racing corruption: Vic inquiry
    Posted by: AAP Filled in: Australian Horse Racing | 23/1/2013 at 11:15am
    A six-month inquiry into Victoria’s racing industry has found no evidence of systemic corruption.
    Racing Integrity Commissioner Sal Perna said his investigations led to a number of inquiries, but only one has resulted in a prosecution.
    “Based on current evidence, race fixing is not a systemic issue in Victoria,” Mr Perna said.
    The inquiry, which had no powers to compel anyone to give evidence, relied on information offered voluntarily.
    Mr Perna said he received 61 “information reports” from the time the investigation was instigated last August.
    Despite his conclusion that Victorian racing is free of endemic race-fixing, Mr Perna made 11 recommendations in his report released on Wednesday, mostly relating to the need for the industry to have greater coercive powers and for the introduction of legislation to enable police to share information with racing authorities.
    Read more: http://www.justhorseracing.com.au/news/australian-racing/no-systemic-racing-corruption-vic-inquiry/184997 #ixzz2IlXjbhbf

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      Dear Keta: Heard your mate talking about this issue this morning – it’s also been discussed elsewhere in racing circles (obviously). I don’t think anyone down here seriously thought it was systemic – but it’s been worrying just how many ratbags have popped up recently. Probably mainly due to more thorough investigation by authorities, but it’s still disheartening when it’s a horse/s you have followed. Thanks very much for the post! Hugs, KathyR.

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    Dominguez moved to NYC hospital
    NBC Sports Horse Racing Associated Press Sports
    updated 7:33 p.m. ET Jan. 22, 2013
    NEW YORK (AP) – Jockey Ramon Dominguez has been transferred to a Manhattan hospital as he recovers from a skull fracture suffered in a spill at Aqueduct last week.
    Dominguez was moved on Tuesday from Jamaica Hospital in Queens, where he was in the intensive care unit, to the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
    “Ramon is doing really well and resting comfortably,” his wife Sharon said in a statement.
    “I can’t thank the doctors and staff enough at Jamaica Hospital for the superb care they provided to Ramon. With an injury like this, we thought it was important to seek a second opinion, which is why we decided to change hospitals.”
    There is no timetable for when he will be released from the hospital, or when he might resume riding.
    http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/50555538/ns/sports-horse_racing/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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      THIS IS SUPERB NEWS! He has been moved to the best hospital in Manhattan (not my opinion–this hospital is always highly rated). Whew–now i can breathe easier about him. Jamaica Hospital is only good for triage and first aid, believe me. It’s an overburdened public hospital–way overburdened. I know that because i lived in the next town for many years and heard and read all the bad reports. I am so happy he is in a better place…he deserves the best.

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        Skip Ean
        i am with you on this.
        Lived in Manhattan. Agree that Ramon is in one of the best hospitals.
        I had bi-lateral hip surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery next door
        Did/do you ever listen to 1010 WINS-all news?
        Bob was morning anchor there. And, was on the now gone WNEW for years.
        Hugs, Keta

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        Dear Sign: Glad to see you post – heard on the news here about a shooting in Texas and was concerned! Hugs, Kathy R.

        • Dear Kathy R,

          Had a really busy day yesterday, “hit the ground running” as we
          say here after a morning conference call that really puts a damper on
          the progress of your day. Then Teddy, my Vizla, had class.
          He did a rally pre-novice course like a champ, amazing he is so
          unfocused. Have been taking him for underwater treadmill, balance
          and gait work and it seems to really help. Maybe he will be ready
          for competition soon ????

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    Great night for seeing tennis legends!
    Australian Open‏ tweet
    Our Arena’s namesake, Rod Laver, is in the stands
    watching #Serena take on #Stephens today
    along with fellow #AusOpen legend Ken Rosewall

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      Dear Keta: Sorry, but Serena has dropped out – I think she lost the match – has developed a back problem. (You can tell by this post that I know absolutely nothing about tennis, except that it’s played by crazy people who don’t seem to understand that you get very hot in that sport, and sensible people try and stay cool when it’s over 30 degrees!!)

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        Kathy R
        Serena did finish the match. But, you are right, she did get injured.
        Sloane Stephens a 19 year old American beat Serena Williams who is now 31.
        I call it the changing of the guard.
        Andy Murray is playing great tennis. He is now in the semi-finals.
        I was lucky enough to attend several US Opens when I lived in New York City.
        Also saw Lindsey Davenport win the gold in Atlanta in the 1996 Summer Olympics. They were held Jul 19 – Aug 4,
        Crazy people were only playing in the heat.
        They were sitting in the heat.
        Hugs, Keta

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    Magic Millions‏ tweet
    CASUAL CHOICE (Choisir-Lackadaisical), a $75,000 GC Yearling Sale buy
    for Supreme Syndications, debut winner at Kembla for @cwallerracing

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    Magic Millions tweet
    PHANTOM CALLER (Greenwood Lake-Mystery Call), a $5,000 QTIS Yearling Sale buy, wins at Doomben for Kelvin Wharton and Peter Balzen!

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    Zenny’s beauty has not dimmed. The wisdom and serenity within her still shines through. I look at her and feel peaceful and I am still filled with wonder at who she is, what she has done, and what she has meant to millions of people. This is the horse of the ages. Still young, yet her legend grows…constantly grows. Millions of us are in love with this horse–spiritually and gratefully drawn to her and to her beauty. These photos bring it all back to me in an instant.

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    Judy B. and Janet Newman, thanks for your positive thoughts about Rightful Image! :-)
    Kathy R: does Terry Crow know about your National Anthem? Wow.
    Keta: thanks for that link on a Weekend to Remember–enjoyable reading!
    Delrene: happy, happy birthday to you. And, thanks again Trina!
    For those speaking of gray horses, does anyone else remember a few years ago Calder had a Gray Pride Day? It was in the summer because we watched on a monitor at Del Mar. We were fascinated–at least Fifty Shades of Grey (sorry, couldn’t resist.)

    So so sorry about Tessa. Oh my.

    And, pleased to learn of Ramon D. getting a second opinion and let’s hope to a better place of care.

    Sweet dreams, Zenny, our QUEEN.

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      Dear Anne: Our National Anthem is actually called “Advance Australia Fair” which is a shocker. The song I referred to is called “Waltzing Matilda” and a large number of people think it should be the National Anthem. Given that one of the greatest “heroes” in the country is a character called Ned Kelly who stole horses and shot policemen, maybe that should have been the case! PS: Love the Gray Pride Day comment! Hugs, KathyR.

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        Dear Kathy R.:

        Always loved the song “Waltzing Matilda”. Never knew the story behind it. I heard it in sound tracks of many movies. Hugs,JB

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      Dear Anne from Paramount,

      Thanks for the update on Gray Pride day at Del Mar.
      And of the books trilogy Fifty Shades of Gray.
      Very great series.

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    Zenyatta, 12 Z, Beautiful pictures. Zenyatta hang in there, and 12 Z you be good. Love Ya both very much.

    Groupie Doll, Glad your going home. Take care and get a lot of rest. Know you’ll be glad to get back home and see Brass Hat. Love Ya very much and Tell Brass Hat love him very much too. I think it is a wise idea to wait a couple of weeks, hear the weather is a little harsh in Ky. Spring want be too far away.
    Sweet Dreams To All.

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    Oh Zenyatta, I hope you got a big bite of that apple. I love apples too. Have a recipe for a frest apple nut cake that is just delicious. OK Zenyatta your tempting me to get off my diet. You eat lots we want a very healthy little one. Times ticking down……………………..Love Ya. Good Night.

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