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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 Sheena,

    I wrote back but now it’s gone!!! I’ll try again. Yes, we certainly need some of your rain. Glad to hear of Fubu’s good results. Marty was so cute all tucked in bed. I think he probably has it better than any other rat on the planet. Good to know Dolly Diva and Sissy are alright, Loved the prayer on RFay’s page. TGhat sounds just like our 3! Boo has posted about “naked Wednesday” many times. He has a very risque side! I love doves. So sad they’re slaughtered in Malta. Hope you have a great Friday and a very enjoyable weekend. Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy

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    Just now catching up on posts. Glad Mikey has Belmont mounts but can’t root for him this time. Go Chrome Go. Even nonracing folks in my small town are talking Chrome. I am carried back to that glorious feeling in 2009 when the Queen reigned supreme in the Breeders Cup. A combination of anxiety and exaltation. Great horse, great connections and really great feeling!

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      Agree. Reilly, hope you are feeling better. Same for Marshall as trips to the hospital at 2 am are tough going. Power up Reilly.

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    My friend posted this — thanks for the clear perspective.

    Before you fire up that bbq grill, load the car to hit the road, head out to that party or picnic or parade.. please reflect on 4 simple words;
    Honor, Duty, Courage, & Sacrifice.
    Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend and remember those who gave their lives and
    pray that no more have to.

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    What wonderful photos of Zenny and her beautiful Z Princess!!! ;) Thanks to Alys for
    taking these awesome pics, all at Lane’s End, but especially to Jerry & Ann Moss and
    all of Team Z for being the Very Best!!! God bless you all in the Land of Zen and have
    a safe Memorial Day weekend!

    Peace & Love,
    Kathy from SoCal xoxoxoxo

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      God bless you too, Kathy, and everyone here in Zenny’s family. Lovely message you posted. Agree. Hope everyone has a safe Memorial Day and weekend. With love,
      Elizabeth

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    Champion Amazombie Retired
    by Paulick Report Staff | 05.23.2014
    Amazombie, the champion sprinter of 2011, has been retired from racing, the Daily Racing Form reports.
    The 8-year-old gelding had not started since finishing ninth in the 2012 G1 Breeders’ Cup Sprint. Last May, Amazombie was involved in a training mishap at Hollywood Park, when he nearly collided with a pony.
    He returned to training last summer, but had various minor setbacks along the way. Trainer Bill Spawr, who co-owns Amazombie with Tom Sanford, said the decision was then made to retire him. Amazombie will be sent to Judd Morse’s farm in Southern California for his retirement.
    “He’s been so good to us. I didn’t want to go any farther with him,” Spawr said. “He had quite a following. People still ask me about Amazombie.”
    http://www.paulickreport.com/news/bloodstock/champion-amazombie-retired/#.U39ZX1jgLi8.twitter

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      Dear BGG:

      Thanks for this info on Amazombie. So glad he will be going to a caring place. Happy Retirement beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Precious zenyatta

    Your blog is the first thing I check when I tune into the internet and has been for years. Always glad to see new photos thanks to Alys.

    Your babies all have such amazingly long and BEAUTIFUL eyelashes. And Z Princess certainly has your ears. The picture of you two standing side by side looking at Easter goodies is a keeper. Love u.

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      A video of Palladin Bay winning the Selene at Woodbine. She is a very nice filly, and her peeps are so proud. Her blaze is like Z.
      Love Woodbine because it’s been good to Danny. He holds the track record on turf and the race record in the Woodbine Mile. It’s a win and you are in to the Breeders Cup.
      Free the Moose and Power up Danny.

      http://vimeo.com/95765521

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        Dear Max:

        Exciting finish to that one. She’s a beauty too. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Ann NC. I read that Palladin Bay is referred to as “the horse that God loves” at Woodbine. She’s gentle in the barn and around people, especially kids. Will work for apples and mints. Then turns into a warrior on the track. Her owner is a Cree. Might be some magic at work in this story. Got to keep an eye on this filly.

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    hi zsters :)

    God’s Solution for Life’s Problems

    Look through the problem, not at the problem. Problems are the opportunities for God to show His power. The bigger the problem, the greater the revelation of God.

    Surrender every negative to God’s eternal power. Set your heart, no matter what, to walk in the grace of God’s solution. God is patient with us. He is right even when we are puzzled. Rest assured that in the end, we will find Him faithful and good.

    Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. Hebrews 12:1-2

    Devotional excerpty by Don Leetch,

    @max – thx for hovis- tea bag doing karate=lol

    hugs/prayers, god bless, vamp

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    Dear Max.That was a lovely tale about Paladin Bay,wishing her much success.Have you seen the guy with the horse’s head on Moose’s twitter?.He said he will definitely be back!So that’s what he was up to on his holiday attacking ladies in Colorado!
    Hovis didn’t need his coat this week,he should have been out naked with his ladies,it was pretty warm in his part of England,cooler now with the thundery rain.Dave, Nick nor Ed had a good day at the polls,have to see what happens on Sunday when the European results come out.Prince Charles has certainly upset the Russians ,gosh, he has much to learn before he becomes King.As you know Her Majesty has never put a foot wrong the same cannot be said for the rest of her family!Have a lovelyMemorial Day weekend.Free the Moose.PU Dan.Sheena.

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      Sheena. I read that story of Palladin Bay and fell in love with her. No Florida winter retreat for her. Training in a field of snow seems to have produced some good results.
      Saw those comments by Moosie. Annie Power may not be interested in any visits with the mysterious chestnut, but I don’t understand this Colorado thing. Is it training at higher elevations? Lots of athletes go there for that reason, but haven’t heard that horses do. Moosie however is unlike other horses.
      Looks like Diana might have been right about Chuck not being suited for “the top job.”
      Is that blanket for Hovis intended to keep off flies?
      Free the Moose and Power up Danny. Happy Birthday mighty Istabraq!

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        In New York, horses often run in races for purse money only with no betting allowed on them. Sounds like a good idea for the Moose until he proves he can run without incident. But, let him run .

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    Dear Judy.Goodnight God bless you,LM PC HT Ruby Diamond Little Cap Hercules and all the Sweeties.Richard III is to be finally interred at Leicester Cathedral,high court decides today.Why not Westminster Abbey,I say,he was a King of England after all and Anne Neville is buried there.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Sheena. Don’t his “relatives” want a burial at York Minister? They lost in court but still could appeal. Both York and Westminster seem more connected to Richard III than Leicester. As I recall, his enemies dragged him there after he was killed.

      Here some news for you. Friend of mine told me today that his great aunt recently died in England. She had no immediate family. She left most of her estate to horse rescue. Apparently we are talking many millions. UK horses will benefit from this wise lady. My friend was very pleased about this as he thought that it was the right thing to do.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Yes, I agree. It’s good he will finally be laid to rest. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Ruby, Diamond and all the Sweeties

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      I had wondered what was going to happen. Having heard anything since they found his body under the parking lot.

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    Dear Max.That’s wonderful news for UK horses,they are in crisis over here especially since the recession.Such a kind lady.Yes,you are right about Richard his naked body was paraded, some say,in a handcart after the Battle of Bosworth.I heard a tomb is ready at Leicester and there have been complaints that it’s far too modern.A controversial figure in life and in death.Free The Moose PU Dan.Sheena.

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      Sheena. I was happy to hear this news too of the good fortune of the UK horses. My friend was really pleased about it and knew that I would agree. That and Hovis started Friday off pretty well.
      I looked up about your elections. Dave lost big time. Euro skeptics are again gaining strength. Being in Europe never really works well for the UK. They eat horses there. You need to stay in tight with your real allies. Dave may have to retrench too for the coming general elections, such as taking his holidays in Wales or Cornwall and forgetting about drinking coffee on the patio of some Euro cafe. Going to Ascot might help too.

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      Dear BGG:

      Thanks for this info and for all the great posts. Congrats Footbridge and Mikey. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Oh my gosh, was so surprised when I read this article on the Track Pony who led CC to the post in the Derby. It was Perfect Drift, one of my favorite boys. This son of Dynaformer ran 3rd in the 2002 Kentucky Derby and for the last five races of his career, was ridden by none other than Victor Espinoza (CC’s jockey). Love and Hugs, JB

    http://offtrackthoroughbreds.com/2014/05/23/chromes-pony-is-hot-stuff-won-4-million-racing/

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      Dear Judy,

      I read this about Perfect Drift too. So good to see him. He’s got a wonderful new job.

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        Dear Shirlee and Celeste:

        Great to know he is happy and enjoying life. Love and Hugs, JB

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      It’s just so cool to see Perfect Drift doing so well in his new role. I remember when he was retired at first to his owner’s Kansas farm, but he must have been bored with farm life. If memory serves me, which it often does not, it seems like soon he was living at the Kentucky Derby Museum as their resident retiree, or something to that effect. He is such a cool guy, it looks like he has finally found what job he wanted to do. Love him!

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      JudyB. Perfect Drift is a special son of Big D. He does a great job as a pony and looks very handsome. Glad that he has a new career that he likes. However I cannot see Big D allowing anyone to braid his mane let alone to put flowers and ribbons in it. LOL!

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        Max, you made my day! So cute!
        Thanks, JB. Love my track ponies.
        Last time we went to the track, the riders were introducing the kids and new fans to their horses. It was great. So neat watching a child touch a horse for the first time.
        Good boy, PD.

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    Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Z Princess:

    Goodnight. Sweet Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

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    A zillion thanks to all Z’sters who have sent prayers and good wishes to Reilly and me. I will not name you for fear of leaving someone out, but all of you are the BEST!

    I brought Reilly home last evening, and he was plum tuckered out — not too tired to eat a good supper, though. He now has three more meds to take, and I am getting good at hiding the pill in a cheese cube or a small chunk of chicken. He is definitely breathing much better. Went for a walk this evening — he seemed to enjoy sniffing, tagging and generally observing what was happening around us. We will just take it a day at a time, and each day is precious.
    Love and Hugs to all!

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      Dear Marshall:

      Thank you for this update on Reilly. Very encouraging. Power Up beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Marshall,
      Such good news for you and Reilly……..I always say “each day is a blessing”, with these old guys, hope you two have many mores. PUR hugs and a kiss on the nose for dear Reilly.

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      Marshall, So glad Reilly is back home with you where he belongs. Enjoy the gift of each day with him.

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    Dear Marshall

    So glad to hear this, Power Up Reilly. I’ve had him in my prayers and will keep him there.

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    Read a nice quote from Dale Romans concerning “Never Tell Lynda” He was expressing his condolenses for her loss to her trainer and connections.
    He basically said that although we couldn’t bring her back.we could try and fix the things that are wrong. I so hope they do. So sorry we lost this beautiful girl.
    May God have her with him now.

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      There has been talk that Never Tell Lynda’s accident might have been caused by Churchill Downs playing loud music while the horses were in the starting gate. Anybody else hear this?

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        Yes, and it wasn’t just music – there were ads for Churchill including a starting bell!! They think that’s what startled her.

        • Terry & Sandy

          Yes its so sad because she was going over there to be schooled. She heard that bell and her trainer said she though she was to take off and she lunged and lost her balance and went over and hit her head.

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        Peggy-Sorry I missed you original post on this. You were on track from the beginning. In my mind, Churchill has a lot to answer for.

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    May 24 Cherokee Devotional

    A thick layer of doubt like fog across the hilltops, can shut out the light. Without light, we are depleted of energy and vitality-and eventually hope. An elderly Cherokee woman said, “It is true that the Cherokee suffered when their houses and gardens and very way of like were taken from them. We loved the land and trees and treated them as family. It was not the Great Holy Spirit that caused it. It was the a s ga na (wickedness) of the world.” It seems that no good time exists when we can despair. The Cherokees still dance-not pagan dances as the world once supposed-but to the Great Spirit in gratitude, the way David danced before the Lord. And it is high time we shout and clap our hands right in the face of trouble.

    You have said to me…that I could send out a voice four times…and you could hear me. Today I send a voice for a people in despair.
    Black Elk

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      Dear Kathy:

      Sad quote by Black Elk. Unfortunately, still happening in some parts of the world and like the Cherokee, people continue to fight for justice. Love and Hugs, JB

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    So IHA had Lava Man…..and CC had Perfect Drift in the Derby (would be cool if they were together always)….now wonder if Amazombie will get bored and want to be a pony…..if so ….wonder if he would get along with Coz

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    Dear Sheena,

    I work today, so will say hello early. The FB furbabies are doing great. Marty has a bizness license for Las Vegas. He stays in only the nicest places. He’s at The Bellagio! I’ve only walked through, never stayed there. Nothing too good for that rat! Check out the funny video of the horse and the wading pool on The Mighty Maltese’s page. Nice little background story on Valentino. Have a marvelous day. Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.

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    Dear Kathy.Very wet in parts of the UK again,tipping it down at Haydock lots of tired horses,not too bad with me just dampish but very wet on the Dyfi.Great news they reached their target for the Live Streaming but someone stole some binoculars from the observatory yesterday!Blue 24 was around yesterday again! Have just heard of a shooting in Santa Barbara,seems there was trouble there last month with students and police.So sad.
    Marty is off to Las Vegas!he’s got an internashunal bizness license for Nevada!he’s one lucky rat!Fubu has got a lovely cover photo for his birthday,going to have a party at Miss Dixie’s.Dolly Diva got some lovely bows and dresses from Sissy she looked so cute!Boo has reached 13million wow!!!make fluffy not war!!Have a wonderful weekend.Hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.

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    Dear Max.Great win for Kingman in the Irish 2000,he really is a splendid horse and the going was soft/heavy.I am definitely looking forward to seeing him at RA, he should have won our guineas really.Joyeuse also won at Haydock she remembered she was Frankel’s sister Ryan Moore on board,was a drop back in a trip for her.Lady Jane is thrilled to bits.Now for Noble Mission tomorrow!Free The Moose.PU Dan.Sheena.

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      Sheena. Great news to start off the weekend. 2000 was a strange race, and the results were strange too. Very happy for Kingman that he is starting to fulfill his promise. Same for Joyeuse. She is lovely like her mother. Glad that she recalled her brothers. Lady Cecil is on a roll. Hope that it continues with Mission.
      The Moose must be free! Power up Danny.

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        Dear Max and Sheena:

        Read War Command (War Front) was scratched from the 2000 due to soft track. Congrats to Kingman and Joyeuse. Rooting for NM tomorrow. Love and Hugs, JB

        • JudyB. There are 3 War Fronts in the Poker Stakes on Memorial Day. One, Peace and Justice, is trained by John Shirreffs. Za Approval is in it too. Love that gray. All grays remind me of Tasty. Tasty, how are you doing?
          The Moose must be free! Power up Danny.

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    Horse Racing Results ‏ Haydock 15:10 tweet Sat. May 24 2014
    1st Joyeuse 3/1f
    2nd Gathering Power 8/1
    3rd Perfect Blessings 11/2
    10 Ran SF £27.42

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      Brian Malloy ‏ tweet Sat. May 24 2014
      JOYERUSE, three-year-old half-sister to Frankel and @BulletTrainStud, easily wins “Betfred Mind Blowing Scoop6 Today EBF Stallions Stakes.”
      Champions Series tweet with PHOTO
      Great shot of JOYEUSE in full flow winning at Haydock under Ryan Moore!
      https://twitter.com/ChampionsSeries/status/470212426563354624/photo/1

      Channel 4 Racing ‏tweets
      Lovely smile from Lady Cecil as she gets a hug and a kiss from assistant George Scott in the stands
      Lady Cecil on JOYEUSE: “They worked really hard on her at home to get her to settle and she did the job really well

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    Channel 4 Racing tweet Sat. May 24 2014
    3.20 Curragh (Irish 2,000 Guineas) Full result
    1st 7 Kingman 4/5f
    2nd 13 Shifting Power 7/1
    3rd 10 Mustajeeb 4/1
    Brian Zipse ‏tweet
    Too much Kingman for the rest of them in the Irish 2,000 Guineas.
    He looks like a star miler in the making.

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      Michael O Rourke ‏ tweet Sat. May 24 2014 PHOTO
      KINGMAN superb in #IrishGuineas . First Classic success for jockey James Doyle
      https://twitter.com/Ruairc/status/470209769421426688/photo/1

      Champions Series ‏ tweets
      Big broad grin from James Doyle after the English jockey drives John Gosden’s colt powerfully into an unstoppable lead
      James Doyle has every reason to have that cheeky smile on his face after passing post to land his first ever Classic aboard Kingman!

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