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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
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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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      Thanks,Kathy R.
      Wonderful story. She is cute as a button.
      “She’s a filly you just let be comfortable,” she said…..love it! She knows her horse!

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        Dear Ann and Sign: Have found another story on Little Miss Feral in my copy of the Sportsman newspaper: unfortunately they don’t have a web site that covers anything other than the form guide, and it’s a rather long article. Will see if I can shorten it a little, otherwise may have to retype it for you. Hugs, KathyR.

        • Dear Kathy R,

          Wonderful summary of Little Miss Feral below.
          Really hope she wins the big money.

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        Dear Max: She has the brand mark for Gilgai Farm, where she was foaled. Don’t think they have any plans to get a “Girl Power” one for her though!

        • KathyR. It looks like GP only, so that it could stand for Girl Power. In the photo, her groom is leading her. I remember him on tv as the one who told all about the Ms Nelly and Saloon romance at Ascot.

        • Dear Max: I think it depends on the clarity of the photo – the one I checked out in my files has the “F” looking quite clear – maybe it depends on whether she is recently clipped? But the GP logo is quite appropriate. Cheers!

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      Dear Kathy R,

      They use a brand in Australia versus a lip tatoo in the US ?
      Can see Lonhro’s brand as he gallops in this paddock.

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        Dear Sign: Freeze branding is most commonly used here – it seems to vary what is required in each state by way of identification (numbers or letters – Northern Territory has a “T” for example). Some have the stud on the left shoulder, and the year on the right. I don’t know about lip tattoos. Will seek out the up to date information though – ages since I read about the requirements.

        • I had always wondered about that too. It seems that horses from across the pond have some sort of brand on either shoulder or hip. Interesting.

        • Dear Kathy R,

          For some reason we use a “lip tattoo” with a number that is registered
          with the US Jockey club to identify our TB’s. Not sure the reason
          we don’t use “branding”. Seems like neither would not feel good for a
          few moments.

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      Dear Kathy R.:

      Is this the location that my beloved Bernardini goes to when the breeding season is over in Kentucky? I guess Street Cry has been shuttled there too. Hugs, JB

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        Dear Judy: Bernardini will return to Kelvinside, near Aberdeen in the Hunter Valley – it’s a really beautiful property. The Agnes Banks farm shown in the piece is in the Hawkesbury region, near Sydney (about an hour or so drive from the tracks in the city) and is used to relax and train the team. Street Cry will also come back to the Hunter. Darley now has a property in Victoria, and is sending some of their top young fellows there, like Sepoy. I am a real fan of Peter Snowden and his team – they’re just brilliant in the way they maintain and care for their horses, and also are quite particular about just who they let ride them. Hugs, KathyR.

        • Dear Kathy R.:

          Thanks for this info. Won’t worry about him as much now that I know he’s in Mr. Snowden’s care. Hugs, JB

        • Dear Kathy R,

          So the horses are ridden when they come over to stud in
          Australia? Sure hope Street Cry’s “numbers” pick up this
          year. Sounds like a lovely place.

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      KathyR. Very interesting. He is a handsome horse. It seems as if French names for horses has a bit of following in Australia? I like the name Mon Gateau, so much better to the ear than My Cake.

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        Dear Max: It is interesting to think of how his name came about: Kevin Sheedy is a former plumber and trained the Essendon Football Team to premiership victories. I find it hard to think of Kevin being a Francophile – is very much a typical bloke, like Moody. Maybe his wife is the influence? But the Mon Gateau comment is a beauty!!

        • Thanks,Kathy R.
          My plumber arrived one night in a tuxedo. Talk about service. Ya never know?! keep em guessing….
          Wonder if Kevin will celebrate on the 27th?
          Bel Esprit…good job. Very handsome.

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      Dear Kathy R,
      Great piece about BC dad.
      Plumber or sportsman, a blue collar guy,
      Who is a white collar producer.

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      Dear Kathy R.:

      Wonderful piece on Mr. Sheedy and Bel Esprit. Thank you. Quite a good investment Mr. S made. Hugs, JB

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      Denise,
      Here is the link to the Dottie & John visit Lane’s End
      It was posted on the Blog on Sept. 25, 2012.
      Happy Wednesday!
      While recently in Kentucky for the Keeneland Yearling sales, Dottie and John went by the farm to say hello to Zenyatta and to meet “Baby Z”. John was tickled when Zenyatta came right over to say hello, and watching baby 12Z running in the paddock with his friends was pure delight! It was great time for all.
      Enjoy the photos from their visit!
      -Team Z
      Z12 has grown quite a bit since this.

      https://staging.zenyatta.com/news/dottie-john-visit-lanes-end

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    Thanks Marty and all the good wishes from the Z family. You are right Marty, we are extremely grown up!!!! Definitely need to take some time to delve into some of the links….. Everyone has so many interesting things to look at, but tonight is birthday dinner at a restaurant in Oceanside called 333. Heard good things about it from friends. Everyone have a wonderful evening and sleep well Mama Z & 12Z. He does have that little devilish look in his eye. Bet he won’t stand still in the starting gate!

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      Dear Barbara,

      Equibase says he was pulled up at the 8 th pole and vanned off.
      Don’t think he was claimed. hope he is ok.

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        Dear Sign:

        No note on his Equibase Chart that he was claimed out of that race. Just hope he is OK. He was in contention pretty much from the start, then something happened and JT eased him. Hoping he’s OK too. Hugs, JB

        • Dear Judy B,

          Glad you read the Equibase chart like I did.
          Glad he was not claimed. Hope he is OK.

          Hard for owners, to “stay out of the way”
          as Ann said.

        • Dear Sign:

          Waiting to hear from Anne on Rightful. Hoping he is OK too.

          Find Equibase a great source of info. Hugs, JB

        • Dear Judy B,

          Yes, equibase is great as it give you the exact thing that happens and when in happened in the race.

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      Anne says Rightful’s leg was wrapped and he walked into the van. She and Rod didn’t go back to the barn afterwards because they felt they would only be in the way. She guesses Rightful was taken to the track hospital. We’re all praying for Rightful, Anne and Rod!

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        You’re right, Carol, that’s a she, not a he. Here’s another link found by Skip Ean that identifies her:
        “Friesian horse Mariska has the Houdini touch” by Horsetalk.co.nz on Jan 24, 2013 in Featured, Focus http://horsetalk.co.nz/

        • Trina. Thanks for this link. Great story. She is a very intelligent horse. And Barbara was right. Mariska bypassed the stall of her mother, who is the dominant mare. No sense getting any time out call from mom.

        • Dear Max:

          That explains why she walked by the first stall. Wow, horses are incredible. Hugs, JB

        • JudyB. You are right. Horses are noble and magical, forever fascinating one and all. Zenyatta however is now the most wonderful of God’s own creatures. Never forget the 2010 BCC where this was plain for everyone to see.

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      Dear Trina, Carol, Marshall, Max, Janet and Z Fans:

      That is an amazing horse and so beautiful. Trina, thanks for sharing. Hugs, JB

      Max, so funny how he just walked by the first stall. Hugs, JB

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      What a hoot! And it wasn’t just one type of door either! I thought he was doing a “Lava Man impersonation” with something that looked like a food bin, but once he got that one open, he didn’t seem to be chowing down. Thanks Trina.

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        Trina,
        So funny. Nothing is safe not even a food locker.

        Sandy, first thing I thought was Don’t Show this to Lava Man!
        Just think of the fun he could have.
        I guess a time-out in the paddock didn’t work either.
        Hugs,
        Keta

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        Wow. When you come late to the party, it’s hard to know which reply button to push.
        Thanks, Trina, for sharing this video. What a smart horse. I wonder how they actually keep her in. Very cute and a smile maker.

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    Zenny and 12Z, stay warm during these cold nights. Zenny, soon you’ll have a new foal at your side and the magic begins all over again.

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    For Feral Filly fans:

    “Nothing short of an impressive win at Caulfield on Saturday will entice trainer Daniel Clarken to part with the $55,000 late entry fee for unbeaten filly Miracles of Life to contest the Blue Diamond. Already the clear favourite for next month’s $1 million feature, Clarken said Miracles of Life will only get the one shot at proving she’s up with the best two-year olds. “We have until the 18th of February to pay the late entry fee so we can get a guide on this race and a guide on the colts,” Clarken said. “She has to win pretty comfortably and pull up well from it too to suggest we will go further. I think we will race her sparingly and go straight into the Diamond”. Clarken elected not to change rider despite plenty of interest from Melbourne’s jockey ranks. “Lauren looks big on top of her but by changing jockeys they can have different balances, she know the horse so we’re happy to keep the combination together.” The filly who didn’t go through the sale ring because of her lack of size has won her two starts untroubled and by a combined margin of 14 and a half lengths.”

    This is from the Sportsman, our best racing newspaper, and the article was by Ray Hickson. It was quite long, so I’ve summarised it to give you the main storyline. As I indicated elsewhere, Sportsman only has an online edition with the form guide for all Aussie racing. Anyway – I just hope the winning streak continues, and that they have a safe journey. Hugs, KathyR.

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      Dear Kathy R,

      Wonderful mare, Ortensia. Will be an interesting match up with Black Caviar.

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    Back Flip’s pictures are posted on the forum side under the thread..2013 foals…Rachel found them and posted them….one is her running when younger and the other is her now as a yearling..

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    Dear Zenny fans, Dumplings and All,

    Thank you God for gracing us with the ability
    to renew and refresh our lives and the people
    both friends and family in it.
    We call upon the storehouse of vigor and
    stamina that comes from deep within
    to make these changes or keep things
    the same as life evolves.

    HAVE A BLESSED AND WONDERFUL DAY !!!!

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      good morning Sign….lovely thought …as usual…
      threw my back out a couple days ago…45 yrs as nurse and saved my back and
      now sneezed and viola….
      will rest and heat and relax….back to Oaklawn by weekend
      Zenny..my love… keep up the usual outstanding job…rest eat sleep exercise..and keep all of those spa appts….
      ZMan….run play….school soon?.. does anyone know how old they are when they go to the training centers?
      kisses for all soft noses….carrots peppermints apples pears…favorite treats for all
      now back to my heating pad…
      have great day all

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        Oooh, Carol, good luck with the back. Hope you heal quickly. I know what you mean by being a nurse and back issues.

        Public service announcement: The next time anyone thinks about reaching for that second serving, that second twinkie, etc.: Think: some day someone may have to lift me.

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        Dear Carol,

        Sorry to hear about your back, amazing that we can make it through
        these careers and then one small thing. Not sure how I preserved mine,
        but have been a Nurse Practitioner for the last number of years so no
        more lifting and pulling etc…

        Hope it feels better soon. Can hardly wait to hear of your adventures
        in Oaklawn this week end.

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        Dear Carol:

        Been there. Sometimes that’s all it takes as we get older. Hope you feel better soon. Hugs, JB

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    Dear Kathy R and Zenny Fans,

    Victoria Azarenak winner of a semi final over Sloane Stephens is accused of
    gamesmanship after calling for a 9 minute medical time out. After the game
    she told TV interviewers, ” I had to take a little time to calm myself”. Not a reason for
    a medical time out. Seems their should be some intervention here.

    A little manipulative, I would say.

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9823684/Australian-Open-2013-Victoria-Azarenka-accused-of-gamesmanship-after-beating-Sloane-Stephens-in-semi-final.html

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    BLOODHORSE: JOCKEY CLUB CALLING FOR BREEDSER AND OWNERS
    TO NAME THEIR 2011 BY FEBRUARY 1, 2013 TO AVOID A $100 FEE, ALSO
    RULES BELOW

    The Name Game: Deadline Set to Name for Free
    By Blood-Horse Staff
    Updated: Thursday, January 24, 2013 3:27 PM
    Posted: Thursday, January 24, 2013 10:31 AM

    Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
    The Jockey Club has issued a reminder to owners and breeders that a valid attempt to name foals of 2011 must be made by Feb. 1 to avoid a $100 late fee.

    Names selections can be submitted to The Jockey Club from the registry website or can be submitted via mobile applications developed for the iOS and Android platforms. The “Naming Application” to reserve, change, or claim a name Thoroughbred is available to be downloaded free.

    As an aid in selecting a desired name, in December The Jockey Club published a list of approximately 46,000 names released from active use. A majority of the released names are from horses more than 10 years old that have not raced or been used for breeding during the preceding five years. Names selected from the list for re-use are subject to approval by The Jockey Club.

    “The Jockey Club’s online and mobile resources offer owners and breeders an efficient, convenient method to research and decide on names for their Thoroughbreds,” said Matt Iuliano, The Jockey Club’s executive vice president and executive director. “The list of recently released names can be reviewed for suggestions and the Online Names Book is an invaluable tool to compare potential choices to currently in-use names.”

    The list of recently released names and the Online Names Book are updated daily as names are claimed. More information is available at registry.jockeyclub.com or Registry mobile at mobile.registry.jockeyclub.com.

    The Jockey Club release said the Interactive Registration is the most efficient means to submit name applications to the registry. TJC said applications submitted through Interactive Registration are preliminarily screened to eliminate direct matches with names unavailable for use and that owners who name their Thoroughbreds through Interactive Registration receive their first choice approximately 75% of the time.

    There are a set of rules that are to be followed in naming a Thoroughbred. Some of the most important guidelines pertaining to names not eligible for use can be found under Section “F” within the Naming section of The Jockey Club rules.

    They include:
    F. The following classes of names are not eligible for use:
    1. Names consisting of more than 18 letters (spaces and punctuation marks count as letters);
    2. Names consisting entirely of initials such as C.O.D., F.O.B., etc.;
    3. Names ending in “filly,” “colt,” “stud,” “mare,” “stallion,” or any similar horse-related term;
    4. Names consisting entirely of numbers. Numbers above thirty may be used if they are spelled out;
    5. Names ending with a numerical designation such as “2nd” or “3rd,” whether or not such a designation is spelled out;
    6. Names of living persons unless written permission to use their name is on file with The Jockey Club;
    7. Names of persons no longer living unless approval is granted by The Jockey Club based upon a satisfactory written explanation submitted to the Registrar;
    8. Names of racetracks or graded stakes races;
    9. Names clearly having commercial, artistic or creative significance;
    10. Names that are suggestive or have a vulgar or obscene meaning; names considered in poor taste; or names that may be offensive to religious, political or ethnic groups;
    11. Names that appear to be designed to harass, humiliate or disparage a specific individual, group of individuals or entity;
    12. Names that are currently active either in racing or breeding (see Rule6(E));
    13. Names of winners in the past 25 years of grade one stakes races;
    14. Permanent names. The list of criteria to establish a permanent name is as follows:
    a. Horses in racing’s Hall of Fame;
    b. Horses that have been voted Horse of the Year;
    c. Horses that have won an Eclipse Award;
    d. Horses that have won a Sovereign Award (Canadian Champions);
    e. Annual leading sire and broodmare sire by progeny earnings;
    f. Cumulative money winners of $2 million or more;
    g. Horses that have won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont Stakes, The Jockey Club Gold Cup, the Breeders’ Cup Classic or the Breeders’ Cup Turf; and
    h. Horses included in the International List of Protected Names.
    15. Names similar in spelling or pronunciation to the classes of names listed in Rule 6(F) 6 – 14 above.
    16. Names of horses previously recorded in The American Stud Book by the same sire or out of the same dam as the foal for which the attempt is made.
    17. Names of horses appearing within the first five generations of the pedigree of the foal for which the attempt is made.

    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75805/the-name-game-deadline-set-to-name-for-free#ixzz2IzkMSah8

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      Dear Sign: Now that is the reason I prefer the national anthems of most other countries to the Australian one.! Most people here dislike it and prefer what they call the national song (mentioned previously – the one about the sheep stealing suicide bloke). Australian Day is an excuse for all sorts of crazies to emerge – the folk who call it Invasion Day, the ones who complain about the Union Jack in the corner of the flag and the need to change it, etc. etc. Think is just falls at the end of a very, very long holiday break for a lot of folk and they have the sulks about returning to work or school.!

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        Dear Kathy R,

        Too funny, a time to complain and and grumble.
        Guess will have to find the video of the national song,
        want to hear about the sheep stealing suicide bloke.

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    Dear Zenny Fans,

    Lovely photo album of I’ll Have Another, by Barbara Livingston.
    Not sure if it has been posted, but definatley worth another look.
    The interaction of IHA and Lava Man on Preakness day is priceless.
    They look like two “prize fighters” encouraging each other. Love the
    photo of IHA day after the Derby with Doug O Neill. Looks like he might
    take a chunk out of his hand.

    ENJOY !!!

    http://www.drf.com/blogs/ill-have-another-photo-album

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      Dear Sign and Z Fans:

      Thanks for this link to BL’s wonderful tribute to beuatiful I’ll Have Another. Love her work; she’s the best.

      Just love this Boy. Will always wonder what could have been had he stayed sound. Hugs, JB

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    2carolinarkansas–I am so sorry to hear about your back. As a sufferer from many orthopedic woes, which have drastically limited my ability to exercise, I feel your pain. Praying for you to heal quickly. Thank goodness for water aerobics.

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      Janet,
      The caption on this great!
      Oh baby, baby . . . first foal by our Grade 1 wnr Twirling Candy!
      The historic Calumet Farm is home to this little gal out of the
      A.P. Indy mare Silent Moccasins. She is bred and owned by Bluegrass Hall LLC.
      Hugs,
      Keta

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      Dear Janet,

      She is a cute, ears pricked and looking at the camera.
      Maybe a champion. Dell Hancock says that she
      can tell a champion for the moment they are foaled,
      they know and act like they are something special.

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    Here is a picture of two of SHERR’s older gentlemen, Gus and Bing. Liddy wanted to be in the picture too. A relaxing day at SHERR.

    http://t.co/saMDCcOu

    No news on Tessa yet, but updates seem to come every two days, so maybe tomorrow, SHERR will post news. Tessa’s foster mom is amazing! She is doing so much, and I also pray that she stays strong in this trying time. People can be terrible, but they can be wonderful too-like Tessa’s foster mom.

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    Thank you Alys for the wonderful pictures of our favorite two horses. Looks like 12Z is having a grand ole time. He is a very handsome young man. He will be a beaute when he is full grown.
    Just look at Zenyatta the Gorgeous. She has got to be the sweetest TB on the face of the earth, waiting so patiently for a piece of apple. Soooo sweet. Love that girl. She is the best of the rest.
    Thank you Team Zenyatta for keeping us in the loop and taking such good care of her and our boy. We miss her so much.

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      Wonderful video Karen!! We’ve all seen videos of the race itself, but all your “behind the scenes” action is absolutely terrific!! Who knew folks could see the workings of the saddling barn? And however do you get from one spot to another fast enough not to miss anything? On a non-horse note, the mountains were SO clear! Didn’t realize just how hazy they apparently were in November. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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    SHANGHAI BOBBY Tim Wilkin‏ tweets
    Rosie Napravnik, who will ride undefeated Shanghai Bobby in Holy Bull:
    “He is definitely the most talented horse I have ever ridden.”
    more Rosie on Bobby: “He is sound, athletic, fast, versatile. Every time he has run, I have felt we have not seen the best of him.”

    Dale Romans, trainer of Holy Bull runner Dewey Square (12-1) says fields in early Derby preps will be stronger because of new points system
    Dale: “You can’t sit back waiting for that 1 big (purse) race. Even if Shanghai Bobby wins (Holy Bull) he probably won’t have enough points

    Holy Bull winner gets 10 points towards the Derby. Shanghai Bobby has 20 right now. “The playoffs are starting this weekend,” Romans said

    Shanghai Bobby is 4-5 on ML and will start from rail in 10-horse field in 1 1/16 mile race. Post time is 5:05 Saturday. Can watch it on HRTV

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        Ann,
        LOL!! You are TOO funny! Sure do wish this could have been a nice soft snow instead of ice — maybe we will have another chance before it’s all over. I really would like to sing “It’s a Marshmallow World in the winter…” and have it be true!
        I enjoy the Dean Martin rendition of this song — truly one of my favorites!
        Stay warm and keep those pipes open!

        • Marshall,we must set a singing engagement for you at the DPAC.
          Hope you stayed safe. Nothing like less than 1/2 in to shut an area down!
          Now I have to find hubby….get that blow torch out,we need water. Yikes!

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