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Spring Holidays and Celebrations

Mother's Day cake with Zenyatta and her filly. Photo by Ann Moss.
Mother’s Day cake with Zenyatta and her filly. Photo by Ann Moss.

Happy Monday!

We thought we’d share some photos of spring’s special moments. The Mosses celebrated Mother’s Day with an incredibly sweet cake representing Zenyatta and her filly. The Easter filly, who now has a special foal tag inscribed with her nickname “Z Princess,” was recently reacquainted with her Easter Bunny and other birthday spoils. Alys sent us these photos.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Photo by Alys Emson.
Photo by Alys Emson.


Photo by Alys Emson.
Photo by Alys Emson.


Photo by Alys Emson.
Photo by Alys Emson.


The new "Z Princess" foal tag.
The new “Z Princess” foal tag.

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    Dear Kathy.Am running late as usual!Torrential rain in Carmarthen today,does’nt seem to have reached the Dyfi yet.Did you see Marty’s cute little trolley,wish he could have come shopping with me today!Now he has an internashunal bizness license for his own state from the underground ratz!!Poor Betsy wasn’t having much luck with her trolley!Fubu is having trouble with FB again but managed to post the video with his lollipop must have been soothing for his mouth.Pity about one of the ferals losing a kitten I think Kimberly feeds about 13.No messages from Dolly Diva hope they are alright.Poor Miss Ellie was in her mum’s bad books for destroying one of the kitties toys and then nicking some food from mum!she certainly was in the doghouse!!!Have a great day.Hugs to You,Kisses for Holly, Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.

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      Dear Sheena,

      Rain??? What is THAT??? lol We’re dry as a bone here. Wish we could get just a little! Marty and that little shopping cart is cuteness overload! Poor little Fubu. I worry about him all the time. He must get so tired of fighting. I just pray his pain is under control. Prayers for all the trials all those FB furbabies are going through. Valentino, The Mighty Maltese is upset that Mommy has left him all alone. Daddy is there, but I suspect Valentino is definitely a Mama’s Boy. Have a wonderful Friday Eve. Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.

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    @dear Marshall–my heart and prayers are with you and Reilly. I so understand how you feel. I just wish the emergency clinic would let us stay overnight with our pets, but they will not. I understand why, but it makes it harder on both of us. Hugs.

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    Dear Marshall,

    So sorry to read of Reilly’s struggles right now. Our beloved poodle Jacques had a bad heart so I know what you’re going through. Prayers for him and for you, too, as you stand by.

    Hugs, Kathy

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    @sheena-I have become aware that British law states that an Englishman may not sell a horse to a Scotsman.

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    For all of the BLACK ONYX fans: He is scheduled to run this coming Saturday at Belmont. Race 4 (2:53 EDT) on the turf (pp 3). Hope the weather is better this time, and he actually gets to go!

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      Thank you, Sandy. I have been looking for some word about him. The turf might be his thing since he won on polytrac in the Spiral Stakes last year. Hope he does well and has a safe trip.

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    @Judy B-Here is an extremely short horse joke that is one of my daughter’s favorites. It is the type of joke a kid would enjoy. I am still working on some, tweaking here and there so they are suitable for this audience. What goes clip? A one-legged horse.

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    Can someone tell me if they are having a problem with saving these cute pictures to their computer? I have always been able to do it, but all of a sudden I can’t (just nothing happens, no messages). The only thing different, is that I have a new Epson printer, that copies and scans; I don’t know if that is causing the problem. If anyone has experienced the same problem, can you let me know, and what you did about it? These are adorable pictures, and I want to save them!!!

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    Judy,
    Thanks, dear for posting this, tears and bumps, kinda gives me that old feeling ftom a few years ago a certain dark bay lady thrilled us with. I love the people and the trainer involved with CC, just like we loved the Mosses and John. Could lightening strike twice, I sure pray so.

    I suggested to some friends from another blog that we all wear nasal strips on Belmont day to support CC…….anyone can join us……should be lots of fun. love and hugs

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    Belmont Stakes Update Thurs. May 22
    Jay Privman ‏Daily Racing Form tweet
    Mike Smith, who won Belmont last year on Palace Malice,
    to ride longshot Matuszak, per trainer Bill Mott.
    Matuszak 2nd last out in Tesio

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      Matuszak (KY)
      DK B/, C, foaled February 15, 2011
      ( Bernardini – Golden Sonata, by Mr. Prospector)
      Trainer: William I. Mott Owner: George J. Prussin

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      Dear BGG:

      So happy to see Mikey will be riding in the Belmont and on one of Bernie’s kids. Thanks for this info. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Met Mile Update
    Doug O’Neill ‏tweet· May 21
    Goldencents worked this morning with Mike Smith aboard.
    He went 6f in 1:12.00 for the bullet at that distance…

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      BGG, Palace Malice is schedule to go in the Mile. All of them better have on their game faces when he hits the track.

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    Sorry if someone has already posted this but, if you want a California Chrome hat or tee shirt, they can be ordered through a link on his facebook page.

    Would you believe he has almost 65,000 likes? Of course, not in the same league as our beloved Queen and her kids.

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    evening zters :)

    God looks into our eyes and whispers to each of us, as loving Father to the apple-of-His-eye-
    Remember,
    I will never leave you or forsake you.
    I love you.
    Keep going.
    I’m right here with you,
    Every step of the way.
    Grab onto the promise that keeps us safe – the promise of God’s presence. No longer alone, we can move ahead.
    -Bonnie Gray, Faith Barista & (in)courage writer

    @marshall- praying for reilly. PU reilly. hugs
    @TC- lol cute. :)

    hugs/prayers, vamp

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    Dear Judy.Glad you enjoyed Nissy ,I put a comment in about Prince Charles ,it’s about the 14th down and Nissy is thinking of becoming Governer-General now!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Ruby Diamond Little Cap Hercules and all the Sweeties.Enjoyed the video of CC.Love and hugs Sheena.X

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      Dear Sheena:

      I think Nissy would be a great Governor-General. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Ruby, Diamond and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Terry & Judy

    Yeah, that was the controversy that CNN was talking about. The Iranian kids redoing Pharrell’s video. (Copy rite issue) I guess. But then they got in big trouble with the Iranian police. I guess they didn’t think it was appropriate. I watched the Iranian version. They were just dancing. The Iranian President came to their defense ( said they were just having fun. I thought that was pretty cool that he came to their defense.
    Pharrell Williams said he had no problem with their doing his song.

    Yeah I guess it is good though i don’t live in Iran. I love the song.
    I think I’m going to be singing it California Chrome wins. Go Chrome.
    Yes, The Happy Song

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      Dear Peggy:

      All that intrigue over just trying to be happy. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Judy

        I’m glad that you just looked at this too. They were teasing me at work I thought that I was the only one that hadn’t heard this song or seen the video. They were telling me he’ld been performing on all the talk shows. I think the video has a million and something views.

        • You weren’t the only one. I had never heard the song nor seen the video before. The only way I knew about it was when the news shows started talking about the kids being arrested.

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    What the heck is going on with Churchill Downs.
    Dear Never Tell Lynda. Rest in Peace Beautiful Giirl
    My heart just sank. They think Lynda spooked because of this new huge sound system or whatever the official name is for that new huge board.
    Why can’t they leave well enough alone. The horses safety comes first. Don’t they get it. We need to look out and take care of these beautiful Creatures.
    Makes me never want to go back to Churchill again.
    All these people that are commenting about Churchills rudeness. Hope it helps. I can say one thing. One of their employees told a group of us that were visiting back when Rachel Alexandra was Racing very rudely told us “We would not get to see Rachel, well guess what “We Did” They do have some very arrogant employees there. Just my opinion. but seems others have seen it too. Big Time……Sad
    So sorry about Ron Turcotte’s experience

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      She went over backwards and hit her head. She was euthanized.
      About too much to take her dying this way.

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI and Z Princess:

    Stay comfy and cozy. Sweet Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB

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    From someone who knows Churchill well, it’s all about revenue for this low income state that depends on racing, tobacco and whiskey. Without horse racing as an income let’s just say Kentucky would greatly suffer economically and see it purely as a tourist or money making opportunity and that’s all. They use the track in the summer for concerts and evening races but unfortunately, the city and it’s officials do not understand the importance and significance of nurturing client relationships. The race track at Lexington KY is more client friendly and supportive. I hope Louisville really listens to CC owners and others whose horses have safety issues. Frankly, I think the track surface is too deep and impossible when wet. Too many injuries. Zenny really struggled in the BC covered in mud. Broke my heart. Enough said.

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      Dear Longtime Z Supporter

      I think your Right. I believe Z struggled too. Just breaks your heart.
      I agree with everything you said.

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    Belmont Park – Stakes Schedule June 6-7
    Fri., Jun. 6 Belmont Gold Cup Invitational $200,000 4&UP 2 Miles (Turf)
    Fri., Jun. 6 True North II $250,000 4&UP 6 Furlongs (Dirt)
    Sat., Jun. 7 Woody Stephens II $500,000 3YO 7 Furlongs (Dirt)
    Sat., Jun. 7 Easy Goer $150,000 3YO 1 1/16 (Dirt)
    Sat., Jun. 7 Belmont Stakes I $1,500,000 3YO 1 1/2 (Dirt)
    Sat., Jun. 7 TVG Acorn I $750,000 F3YO 1 Mile (Dirt)
    Sat., Jun. 7 Brooklyn Invitational II $500,000 4&UP 1 1/2 (Dirt)
    Sat., Jun. 7 Knob Creek Manhattan I $1,000,000 4&UP 1 1/4 (Turf)
    Sat., Jun. 7 Metropolitan Handicap I $1,250,000 3&UP 1 Mile (Dirt)
    Sat., Jun. 7 Jaipur Invitational III $300,000 4&UP 6 Furlongs (Turf)
    Sat., Jun. 7 Longines Just a Game I $750,000 F&M 4&UP 1 Mile (Turf)
    Sat., Jun. 7 Ogden Phipps I $1,000,000 F&M 4&UP 1 1/16 (Dirt)

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      Dear Max,

      Thanks for Hovis…”equine bottom kisser” Ha ha! Your mum certainly has a lot of different looks she tries out on you. Poor Hovis! I’m not seeing tea bag, but definitely beekeeper. Best of luck as you try to endure all the people surrounding. you who just don’t understand. Have a good Memorial Day weekend everyone. Free the Moose, Power Up Danny , Go California Chrome!

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      As always Max, Thanks for starting our weekend off with a laugh. Love my Friday morning does of Hovis.

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      A new all-time record for descriptive words. However does Hovis think these all up? You should see the picture of him in full regalia including the mask :-) Stop by his Facebook fan page if you can. Thanks, as always, to Sheena via Max for our Friday treat!

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      Dear Max:

      Thank you for this edition of Hovis’ Diary. Hovis does not look happy in this photo, but he is his usual funny self. The “small one” sounds adorable. Love and Hugs, JB

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    beautyfull Zenny you look fine, care of your health and beautyfull filly, eat pears apples and potatoes fries, California Chrome have rest on green grass, three heavy races is much, Black Onyx safe trip for you and horses, spare Blowing Wind, thank to groom and Blowing Wind team, spare Never Tell Linda, Zenny lil 14z zi Coz kiss your soft noses

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        I love Black Onyx…..may he fly home on wings…
        ..
        I am a sucker for those tall dark and handsome guys

        • I’m with you Carol on tall dark and handsome but have to admit being even more of a push over the red heads! Lordy Day, I do love the chestnuts.

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    May 23 Cherokee Devotional

    Pride so often makes it hard for us to ask forgiveness. Instead of saying we are sorry for a mistake, it is easier on the pride to pretend it did not happen and quickly change our behavior. Words are important in love and forgiveness-and courage. It is good to hear them-better to speak them. Forgiveness is not just to make someone else feel better about us but to help us think better of ourselves. To make amends, set things straight, is go tlv hi so di, to change-not just outwardly for effect but inwardly for good reason. When we forgive someone we stop resenting them. It takes a little while longer to forget-and even longer to forgive ourselves for having been so foolish.

    We want to keep peace. Will you help us?
    Chief Red Cloud 1870

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    We have gotten tons of rain here, as well and hail and tornados. We sure need the moisture,but it can get really nasty.

    The pictures are just too cute.

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    @Max–poor Hovis. He doesn’t know it, but he has a kindred spirit in Texas (aka Money N Jewels) who had to do a bit of poncing last night. Life is so very hard.

    @Peggy N–that is just awful about Never Tell Lynda. I remember thinking the same thing about that huge screen, because it wouldn’t be on during their daytime exercise/workouts. So sad.

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    Dear Kathy.Still grey and damp here wish I could send some of it over to bone-dry S. California!It’s why we are a green and pleasant land!!Fubu had good results from his blood work and he’s waiting his shower!!Did you see Marty tucked up in bed that rat is too cute for his own good!!And he gets on well with the cats!Dolly Diva is quite safe also Sissy arrived back from England.Little Cakee’s is holding her 1st online auction to help her anipals!Did you see that wonderful dog’s prayer on Ray’s page could have applied to my Katie too! As for Boo sleeping in the nude shades of Marilyn Monroe.There was a turtle-dove spotted on the Dyfi yesterday very rare sight these days they are brutally slaughtered in Malta mostly while migrating don’t ask what I think of these monstrous peeps!!!Hope you have a great Friday.Hugs to You,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena

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