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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
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Photo Courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
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Photo Courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
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Photo Courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
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Photo Courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
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Photo Courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
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Photo Courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
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Photo Courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
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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
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Photo Courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
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Photo Courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
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    Kathy R- congrats Hugs, Keta Peter Twomey‏ tweet
    AUS-bred mare BETTER LIFE (by Smarty Jones) crowned
    2012 Singapore Champion Miler. #BuyAustralian
    Su-Ann Khaw‏ with more info
    2012 Singapore Champion Miler and Stayer: Better Life – dam Quiet Life (Sunday Silence) is out of @BreedersCup Juv Fillies winner Storm Song

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    BLOODHORSE: SHARES OF BIG BROWN SOLD –
    (example of how “parts” of a horse are sold)

    IEAH Sells Its Shares in Big Brown
    By David Schmitz, @BH_DSchmitz
    Updated: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 10:05 PM
    Posted: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 1:18 PM

    Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
    Big Brown
    International Equine Acquisitions Holdings has sold all 11 of its shares in champion and dual classic winner Big Brown to a group that includes Robert N. Clay’s Three Chimneys Farm. Eight-year-old Big Brown stands at Three Chimneys near Midway, Ky.

    “IEAH was in a position where they wanted to make a sale, and Three Chimneys and shareholders thought it was an opportunity to increase their position in the stallion because he has been doing so well,” said Jamie LaMonica, who brokered the deal in the name of The Stallion Company. “The deal gives Three Chimneys and partners a little more control over the syndicate and the direction they want the horse to follow.”

    Big Brown (Boundary—Mien, by Nureyev) enjoyed a solid season in 2012 as a first-crop sire. He was represented by 17 winners and the earners of more than $700,000. The group included stakes winner Brown Almighty, who was graded stakes-placed at Keeneland, and additional stakes-placed runner Brown Laddie.

    IEAH acquired an interest in Big Brown after he made his first start. Big Brown ended up with a career record of seven wins from eight starts, including scores in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), Preakness Stakes (gr. I), and two other grade I stakes.

    Big Brown’s 2013 fee is $35,000.

    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75774/ieah-sells-its-shares-in-big-brown#ixzz2Its7LFxh

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    Cheltenham Updates
    Racing Post‏ tweet
    Simonsig, Arvika Ligeonniere, Captain Conan and Overturn among 33 entries
    for the Racing Post Arkle Chase at Cheltenham on March 12

    Sprinter Sacre, Kumbeshwar, William’s Wishes, Somersby and Sanctuaire among
    nine declarations for Victor Chandler Chase at Cheltenham.

    Mark Popham‏ tweets
    Great entries for the 4 novice chases staged at The Festival, Tuesday, March 12, to Friday, March 15, are revealed by Cheltenham Racecourse

    The Racing Post Arkle Chase promises to be one of the races of The Festival with Simonsig & Overturn among 33 entries

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    Andrew Bensley‏ tweets
    Interesting release from Racing Victoria on the different testing of horses.
    Apologised to Danny O’Brien and owners for perceptions last Sat

    Racing Vic say there were discrepancies between pre race and laboratory results. Further discussions going on with Racing Analytical

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    RACING POST: WEATHER FOR RACING IN BRITAN AND IRELAND

    Weather prospects in Britain and Ireland

    Thursday, January 24

    FAKENHAM – Abandoned
    Snow on the track.

    KEMPTON
    Standard to slow.

    LINGFIELD
    Standard.

    WARWICK – Abandoned
    Snow covered and frozen in places.

    GOWRAN PARK
    Heavy.

    Friday, January 25

    DONCASTER – Abandoned
    Further snow falling.

    HUNTINGDON – Abandoned
    No chance of snow thawing.

    KEMPTON
    Standard to slow. Additional jumpers’ bumpers card.

    LINGFIELD
    Standard.

    WOLVERHAMPTON
    Standard.

    DUNDALK
    Standard.

    Saturday, January 26

    CHELTENHAM – 8am inspection Friday.
    Soft (not frozen under covers). Only an inch of snow fell on Tuesday night. Officials more optimistic racing will go ahead as planned.

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      Saturday, January 26

      CHELTENHAM – 8am inspection Friday.
      Soft (not frozen under covers). Only an inch of snow fell on Tuesday night. Officials more optimistic racing will go ahead as planned.

      DONCASTER – Inspection 2pm Thursday
      Good to soft, soft in places. Three inches of snow covering course.

      LINGFIELD
      Standard.

      UTTOXETER – abandoned
      Snow covering track with hard frost forecast

      WOLVERHAMPTON

      Standard.

      LEOPARDSTOWN
      Soft, soft to heavy in places on the outer hurdle track. Chase course is soft to heavy, heavy in places.

      Sunday, January 27

      FONTWELL – Inspection 10am Saturday
      Heavy, waterlogged in places

      SEDGEFIELD – Inspection 2pm Thursday
      Course under four inches of snow.

      LEOPARDSTOWN
      Soft, yielding in places on the inner hurdle track. Chase course is soft to heavy, heavy in places.

      Wolverhampton
      Standard to slow. Additional jumpers’ bumpers card

      Monday, January 28

      KEMPTON
      Standard

      PLUMPTON
      Soft. Three to four inches of snow covering the course.

      DEAR SHEENA, HOPE THE WEATHER IMPROVES FOR THIS WEEKEND OF RACING !!

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    dear keta thanks for cheltenham updates am really looking forward to the champion chase with sprinter sacre the gold cup will feel strange this year kauto and denman have dominated it for so many years hope your weather is still warm hugs sheena

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      sheena,
      We are warmer than many of our freezing cities & UK
      It is in the 60’s F today. And raining–wish I could share with Kathy R
      When I saw the Festival entries, thought you’d like to see.
      Yes, there is a void left by these great horses.
      Hugs, Keta

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    I noticed that in pic, the gal is taking a bite of apple before feeding to Z. Couldnt that expose Z to possible illnesses?

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      Someone said Z would never eat an apple unless it was whole when given to her …that was while she was at barn 55…unless she has changed greatly …she is probably just checking this out…and waiting for a whole one….but who knows

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        I have seen a few videos of Mikey giving Z a piece of an apple after he bit into it so she probable liked them both ways. That’s our Queen, always willing to accomodate everyone!

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      Dear Zane,

      Horse illnesses don’t cross over to humans or vice versa for the most part.
      Also, maybe when she had her “game” face on, she only wanted a whole
      apple to herself. As Ann Moss said when she had 12 Z, she is sooo kissy
      lately. Perhaps now she is a mom and no longer has that competitive
      drive and mentality. The eyes tell the story, soft and relaxed. Enjoying
      all of her friends at Lanes End.

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    For Smart Phone Users sharing a Kenny McPeek tweet
    Try Horse Races Now the phone App. Text HORSE to 84700.
    Please retweet please!!!!
    Android will be available within two weeks

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    Tom Hall‏ tweet
    At Meydan, US-bred REYNALDOTHEWIZARD, a 7yo Speightstown (Gone West)
    1/2 to G1SW Seventh Street (Street Cry),
    won the 4th race on card

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    They both look wonderful. That first photo of Z 12 I swear I see a spark of fire in his eyes. He is going to be a pistol, I just know it. Our girl will be a new mommy soon , Can’t wait, I’am hoping for a filly this time. Many Congrats to sis Ebby she looked so good winning, it certainly runs in this family, but no matter how good she gets there will still be only 1 Zenyatta.

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    Thank you so much for the wonderful pictures. Mr Z looks great and is pretty full of himself. Zenyatta looks healthy, can’t wait for the new foal.

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    This is an interesting article about foal naming/ etc. I’m looking forward to the name selected for Mr. Z 12 – as I’m sure is all of the racing world. I know it will be perfect. He will always be Bernie’s baby with Z. BBandZ to me!!! He is getting so big and majestic looking. Mama still so serene and beautiful…… Miss her always.
    http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75805/the-name-game-deadline-set-to-name-for-free?&utm_source=PedigreeNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20130124

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      Great link, Delrene. I like Z’s B Sting (B for Bernardini, Sting for the musician, of course, from whose album Zenyatta got her name).

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      This is very interesting, Delrene, and so much to remember. It would be kind of fun, though.

      I’m sorry I missed sending you birthday wishes. I hope you had a great day. Saying 68 is a bigger shock than being it. I reached it on my last birthday. Try to not think of it as being older, but as being real grown up.

      Very glad your son is back. Marty R.

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      Dear Delrene,

      Really do like the name 12 Z, it has kind of a nice ring.

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      Dear Delrene:

      Thanks for this great link. Love the nickname you have for The Prince. Hugs, JB

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    These newest pictures are fantastic, as always. Thank you so much Alys for sharing them with us Zenny/12Z photo junkies. Seems we can never get enough of them.

    I see “Mr. MIschief” has tape on his halter now as does as his buddy. Those boys, what can you say? Love the rolling in the mud pics. He learned the technique from the greatest.

    Of course, what can be said about Zenyatta…perfection. I especially liked the two with the peppermint. It was going to be hers. I wonder if she’s made the hike to the foaling barn. Probably not quite yet, but soon.

    So much baby excitement in the air.

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    TODAY’s LAUGH
    Someone sent this to me, and I thought those Dumpling colleagues “of a certain age” would enjoy it with me.

    Ever walk into a room with some purpose in mind, only to completely forget what that purpose was?
    Turns out, doors themselves are to blame for these strange memory lapses.
    Psychologists at the University of Notre Dame have discovered that passing through a doorway triggers what’s known as an event boundary in the mind, separating one set of thoughts and memories from the next. Your brain files away the thoughts you had in the previous room and prepares a blank slate for the new locale.
    Thank goodness for studies like this. It’s not our age, it’s that darn door!

    Did I post this already? (LOL)

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      Thanks, Sandy. I’m so happy to know it’s not me. Only thing is, I didn’t even reach “that certain age” before I noticed this happening. This is a good laugh.

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      Dear Sandy:

      OMG, you just described me. Ha, ha. Now I have an excuse. Love the “Did I post this already”. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Sandy,
      LOL and very loudly, too! I can relate.
      Thanks for the funny. I will think differently about doors now!
      Take care and hugs!

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      Sandy… Too funny. Blank Slate= Tabla La Rosa (sp?). In psychological terms: “Blank Slate, pertaining to re-conditioning the mind with Environmental Stimuli etc. Very interesting.

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    Team Valor‏ tweet
    Joel Rosario has picked up the mount on ANIMAL KINGDOM
    for the @Gulfstreampark Turf H., in place of injured Ramon Dominguez

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    Fair Grounds: Daisy Devine Makes Season Debut
    By Claire Novak, The Blood-Horse Updated: Thursday, January 24, 2013 2:34 PM
    James Miller’s Daisy Devine will make her 2013 debut in the $75,000 Marie G. Krantz Memorial Handicap at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Jan. 26, one week after the
    1 1/16-mile turf event was originally scheduled to be held.
    The Marie Krantz, carded as race 3 with an approximate post time of 1:57 p.m. EST, was postponed in order to allow the grass course to dry out after heavy rains drenched the South Louisiana area mid-month.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75816/fair-grounds-daisy-devine-makes-season-debut#ixzz2IvqvwKJe

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    Love the new pics. BabyZ is such a scruffy boy and a bounder! What a mischevious look he has :) I know he’s going to grow into a gorgeous big stud in another couple years…. Zenyatta looks beautiful as always. I’m thinking her baby will arrive in March, a little earlier than the last one if I remember the details of the last foaling and breeding correctly…. So exciting to follow the ‘family’ as it grows…. Always keeping an eye on Eblouissante as well.

    Thanks for the pictures, keep them coming!

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    50,000th Mount Alert: Tomorrow Russell A. Baze is scheduled to ride in six races at Golden Gate Fields—that will give him his 50,000th career mount! High hoof, Russell Baze!

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      Trina
      From Twitter today Friday Jan 25
      Americas Best Racing‏ tweet
      Jockey Russell Baze will ride his 50,000th horse today
      at @GGFracing with Finish Rich in NYC in the 6th race
      (post time 3:15 p.m. Pacific)
      GGFracing is Golden Gate Fields
      Hugs, Keta

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    Dear Trina,

    So glad that you are on Facebook, opens lots of doors.

    Trina Nagele in SoCalPermalink | Reply
    January 23, 2013 at 9:32 pm
    It opened for me, probably because I’m on fb. Cute cartoon, Janet! Thanks for posting.

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    Steve Andersen‏ DRF tweet
    The stewards inquired into Public Interest’s refusal to start,
    but said his gate opened on time and no refunds would be issued. #santaanita

    Backside 55‏ tweet earlier in day
    PUBLIC INTEREST is entered on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at SANTA ANITA PARK.
    Race: 4 – 2:33 PM MAIDEN SPECIAL…

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    Oh my goodness, John Shirreffs’ Public Interest just stood there when the gates opened for race four at SA. Didn’t leave the gate.

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        Max & Trina
        Yes, it was a Maiden.
        Market Quote hesitated but did race.
        Public Interest stayed in the gate.
        Are they training at Hollywood Park? If yes, wonder if there is some gate
        difference between the two tracks. A noise when the gate opens.
        A different color. This is so unusual to have both have gate issues
        in their Maidens.
        Just wondering.
        Hugs, Keta

        • Keta. Thanks for this. I guess that PI went on strike and decided that today was a no go. PI has the illustrious Storm Cat in his pedigree. He and Market probably both just need more time with schooling at the gate. Quite a day for John. Horse races are never dull.

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      Dear Trina, Max, Keta and Z Fans:

      Being a Maiden, I guess he needs more gate time practice. Poor baby. Hugs, JB

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        Dear Judy B,
        Stewards investigated Public Interest’s gate issue and said ” he was the cause
        Of his own problem”. Just decided he did not want to run!!

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      Anne and Rod from Paramount shared this about Public Interest:
      Trevor [Denman]’s explanation (after the inquiry) was funny: said PI “refused” to leave the gate! We later heard John say (he was on track close to where we were sitting), “I had a feeling…”

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    Anne from Paramount’s horse Rightful Image is the one to beat, they are saying on TV, but he is getting a little warm.

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