Happy Tuesday!
It has been a beautiful spring in Kentucky for Zenyatta and her paddock mate, Vixana. Alys Emson often stops by their paddock with her camera, and she took the following photos in May and June.
Enjoy!
Team Z
Queen of Racing
Happy Tuesday!
It has been a beautiful spring in Kentucky for Zenyatta and her paddock mate, Vixana. Alys Emson often stops by their paddock with her camera, and she took the following photos in May and June.
Enjoy!
Team Z
Cheryl in Bellflower, CA
LOL That pic of Mario and Zi is just great :-)
Dee in the Hudson Valley
Alys Emson has a gift for catching snaps of Zenny that capture her kindness, goofiness and wit. Thank you, Alys, for taking the time to share these with all of us.
Jo in CO
Beautiful! Hope Zenyatta is happy and healthy, and has a great summer with Vixana!
Anne from Paramount CA
Nice run by R Sunday Surprise—good effort to come in third! :) Sure like to see those come from behind efforts, right Queen Z?
And just as others have said, the photo of Zi and Mario made me giggle also. Thanks, Judy B.
Of course great photos of Z and V. –as usual. :-) :-)
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Anne:
Me to. These beautiful, beloved horses lift us up. Love and Hugs, JB
Sophia Gates
Kiss to Queen Z and all her subjects!
R Sunday Surprise third in her debut, looked to me as if she had a challenging trip, came closing fast.
Yay.
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
So sorry about the British MP. RIP and prayers for her young family. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Z, COZ, ZI and DC:
You’re all a bright light in this often dark world. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
You said it exactly right — definitely a bright light. This world needs all the brightness it can get!
Goodnight and sweet dreams to Z and family, and also to you, JB, Lola Mae, Charlie and all the Sweeties.
Hugs and Love
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Marshall:
Love and Hugs, JB
Anne from Paramount CA
Judy B., I like that “bright light.” So true and thanks.
As an aside, a press release email just came through from Santa Anita for this Sunday: Adjusted Post time: “Due to forecasts of unusually high temperatures, first post on Sunday June 19th is 12:00 Noon. Gates open at 10:30.” The forecast is for triple digits on Sunday, especially out in valley areas which would include Santa Anita. Set your racing clocks accordingly.
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Anne:
Love and Hugs, JB
Lynn Martin
Its going to be really hot up here in the northern part of California. They may adjust the start times at Pleasanton (Alameda County Fair races). have not yet heard.
Sally Blank (cherishes Z and her foals)
Thank you Alys for these great photos of the one and only Zenyatta!
Goodnight lovely momma Z. I love that you have a special friend. It is not too early to eat well, rest and exercise with Vixana. It is just me, once an Auntie always an Auntie.
Love you with kisses and to all your colts
Z princess and my dear Sir
Auntie Sally B
sheena.davies(wales)
Hovis has had quite an exciting week especially with Monty riding him and having a visit from a “stand in”CNSM (Daniel is in Israel).Mother man handled his Hovis sausage and he wanted to kick her in the head!!He is teasing us about the BIG news.We have to wait for an announcement!!!Safe trips to all horses and jockeys both sides of the pond.Sheena.
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-i
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Thank you for our Hovis update! “…a dieting woman grabbing a bacon baguette” LOL! Very much looking forward to the BIG news, and so glad Hovis got to do some jumping. TGIF and safe trips to all horses and jockeys everywhere.
Kathy
June 17 Cherokee Devotional
Most of us would be slow to answer if we were suddenly asked, “What is your deepest desire right now?” Even if we have a vague idea about what we want, we probably would not have a clear-cut picture in our minds. A whole series of questions would probably run through our minds: What could possibly happen that would fulfill my desires? Am I afraid to answer because I might miss out on something bigger?
Why is it that we possess many material “things,” but don’t know our own heart’s desire? Not knowing our heart’s desire explains why we sometimes pray and our prayer goes nowhere. It goes nowhere because we cannot be specific. We fumble and change our minds and though we work hard, we accomplish nothing. But when a dream-a heart’s desire-is shaped and colored and surrounded with joy, it happens. It happens when we know exactly what we want.
The answer you brought us is not according to what we expected.
-Joseph Brant, Mohawk
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.So many desire the “material”things in life these days and ha.ve forgotten what is important.We are still reeling over the brutal murder of Jo Cox.Life,of course,goes on but has changed somehow.At first we heard she had intervened in a fight between 2 men but she was singled out intentionally.Kicked and punched to the ground,stabbed and then shot 3 times.A 77yr old tried to help but was injured.It seems the attacker had mental health problems and was a loner.The last British Politician to die over here was Ian Gow who was blown up by the IRA in July 1990 and there was the Brighton bomb in 1984 also Mrs Thatcher’s close friend Airey Neave who died in 1979 but this young woman was just going to attend her regular surgery.It’s all so sad.
Her Majesty is all in coral today and Sarah Duchess of York is there but NOT in the procession.Frankel’s daughter is in the first race we shall see what happens can she emulate her dad?My PC was off hours last night there were storms in Wales oh,the options one has to go through to get through to your ISP.The chicks are growing rapidly now and stretching their wings at least it’s dry there now.The Queen is not used to someone behaving naturally with their children as Will and Kate do.Her photos always used to look so formal.I love Marty’s little messages from Heaben.Oh.Hovis is naughty to tease us about his BIG news.Some thought they have bought a pony for mini-mother but this is his big news.Zoe needn’t worry about Gizmo and the ladies.Such a sad story about the little dog in the heat.Wow,the temps are expected to reach 118F!!I heard about the fires in NM.I can’t understand Mango on 10 miles away from home but still camping!Queen Kindly ran very well to be 3rd but Brave Anna held on to win for Aidan.Have a lovely day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
I thought of you right away when I read about the assassination yesterday, knew you would be so shocked and upset along with all your countrymen. So very sad, and her poor young children deprived of their mother. RIP Jo Cox…I’ve been really enjoying all the pics you’ve been sharing of RA. Sarah was really not thinking things through when she alienated herself from the Royal family. Talk about cold receptions! Very best wishes for Frankel’s daughter! Good to know the chicks are doing so great. Hooray for the dry weather! The Queen expects certain protocol to be followed at all times. Formal, indeed! That’s wonderful that Marty can still get through even from heaben. Wish I had some communication from Holly. Perhaps Marty can teach her! Although I have to say, I’m not sure that my Holly would become friends with a rat! lol We’ll just have to stay tuned to find out Hovis’ BIG news. None of the beauty contestants can hold a candle to our Zoe! As you say, no worries. It was heartbreaking to hear about that puppy out in the heat. Praying that the idiot owner comes to his senses. 118 is really hot! Mango camping 10 miles from home seems kind of silly. Good job, Queen Kindly, and congratulations to Brave Anne! You have a lovely day as well. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO
Sophia Gates
I am so sorry and so utterly shocked by all this violence. Jo Cox had two children!
Oh thank heaven for the beautiful creatures of this world, for the kind people who love them, for trees and for flowers.
sheena.davies(wales)
RIP Guy Fawkes who broke down and fell at Ascot yesterday.He belonged to Her Majesty.Sheena.
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Extremely sad. My condolences to all who loved this horse.
sheena.davies(wales)
Former jump jockey Dougie Costello wins the Commonwealth cup on board Quiet Reflection.She has many owners!!Dougie is in tears lots of hugging and kissing going on.Another great win for Frankie and one of STS’S boys Across the Stars in the King EdwardVII stakes.Congratulations all around.Sheena
sheena.davies(wales)
A lot of criticism about Pat Smullen’s appalling behaviour at Ascot when Guy Fawkes broke down yesterday.Poor GF was trying to walk on 3 legs and Pat walked away with hardly a backward glance GF was euthanised.A horse loving jockey I think not!!!
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
I saw that too. At first I thought maybe the horse was OK, but the camera stayed on just long enough to see that he wasn’t!! Not a very caring jockey :-(
Marshall (NC Broad)
How awful! Poor Guy Fawkes, RIP brave one. :-(
That jockey should be ashamed — how cold-hearted.
Condolences to Her Majesty on the sad loss of her horse.
Hugs and Love
Judy B from Rhode Island
RIP GF. Love and Hugs, JB
NancyStamp
Dear Sheena, Just wanted to thank you for a “bright spot” in my days for introducing me to Cirrus des Aigles and his trainer. What a delight to hear of her great love for a great horse. Great interviews from Racing UK and Cirrus facebook. Thank you again.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Nancy.Corinne and Cirrus have such a special relationship.I love his FB and hope he settles down well with Christophe.It’s truly a joy to watch him with his maman!Hugs Sheena
Quarterhossgal
Have been vacationing and wondered if Ziconic raced on Sunday and if so what were the results? Hope it was successful.
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Quarterhossgal:
Here’s ZI’s race replay from Sunday, June 5th, Santa Anita, Race 2. (Scroll down and click “Watch Video”).
Also posted (again) an adorable photo of ZI and Mario from that morning. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/race-results?startDate=6%2F5%2F2016&endDate=6%2F5%2F2016&trackLookupId=1663&type=MaidenSpecial&statesBred=&searchStateBredPlacers=false
https://twitter.com/Joyfull_teacher/status/739829676852420610/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Sophia Gates
Zi is so adorable and apparently has a sense of humor:) Which we all need!
Judy Wucherer
Z has such a eise and wonderful face, so calm and beautiful. I love her ears…
Judy Wucherer
Of course I meant a Wise face!!! Sorry for the typo…
shirlee cook
Thanks to Alys for the pictures of Zenyatta. Bless her heart, she does love the camera. Glad she and her best bud are doing well and are happy together.
Safe trip to all the horses tomorrow but especially the beautiful Songbird and Untapable.
Good fortune to Gary and all of his mounts at Churchill.
Been out of town so just catching up on my reading. Did miss talking to all the Zsters.
Bluegrass Girl
Coronation Stakes Results Ascot Racecourse on Friday June 17 2016
Ascot 4.20: 1st Qemah (IRE) 6/1,
2nd Nemoralia (USA) 4/1,
3rd Alice Springs (IRE) 8/1,
4th Now Or Never (IRE) 16/1. 13 Ran.
Bluegrass Girl
Irish Bloodstock on Friday June 17 2016
Duke of Edinburgh Stakes Results #RoyalAscot
1st Kinema (IRE), by @coolmorestud Galileo (IRE)
2nd Elite Army
3rd Kings Fete
4th First Sitting
*S Enquiry
PA Racing on Friday June 17 2016
Stewards’ inquiry into Duke of Edinburgh result #RoyalAscot after apparent interference suffered by third Kings Fete.
Ascot Racecourse on Friday June 17 2016
After a Stewards Enquiry, KINEMA wins the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes for Ralph Beckett
Bluegrass Girl
Sid Fernando + Obser tweets on Friday June 17 2016
When a Kentucky sire gets foreign interest, it can be dramatic.
Did you know that only 4 of Kingmambo’s 24 G1 winners were in US?
I’d hazard a guess that there’s been only one sire in history of sport that’s sired winners of Derbys in KY, England, Ireland, France
And he stood in KY. Nijinsky
Bluegrass Girl
War Front’s Brave Anna Oh So Game in the Albany
TDN Friday, June 17, 2016 (RACE REPLAY ViDEO)
http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/war-fronts-brave-anna-oh-so-game-in-the-albany/
Racing Post on Friday June 17 2016
Brave Anna wins the Albany Stakes for trainer Aidan O’Brien.
Bletchley claimed second, with Frankel’s daughter Queen Kindly a fine third
Bluegrass Girl
Racing Post on Friday June 17 2016
Seamie Heffernan has been suspended for nine days and fined £1250
for excessive use of the whip when winning the Albany Stakes earlier
Oisin Murphy, who rode runner-up Bletchley, was also banned for excessive whip use, picking up a four-day ban.
Bluegrass Girl
Frances J Karon on Friday, June 17, 2016
G3 Albany 1st Brave Anna sis to Hit It a Bomb-G1 & is 4th War Front/Sadler’s Wells-line SW. Bodes well for all the Galileo mares bred to WF
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
Thanks for the link! Brave Anna ran well after a little hitch out of the gate and held on to win. Well done, Brave Anna!! Congratulations!
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Whip bans were harsh because horses were only 2 year olds and inexperienced.Hefferman hit Brave Anna 12 times and Oisin Murphy hit Bletchley 10 times.Just no need to hit the young ones.
Nigel Twiston-Davies thinks he’s a champion sire because Willy won at Ascot and Sam had a double at Ffos Las.He says he’s the new Galileo.He forgets he was once the Moose’s “daddy”!!Sheena
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Sorry I missed the goodnight message last night my computer was off from 8pm until this morning.Bad weather across Wales.I am puzzled as to what Hovis’s big news is.Parliament is to be recalled Monday because of Jo Cox’s murder.President Obama spoke to her husband tonight I believe.
Frankie is having a great Ascot and Aidan too.The 5 days have flown.Lady Aurelia may go to Deauville next.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs.SheenaX
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
My email server has been very slow too. Great Ascot for Frankie, Aidan O and Lady Aurelia and The Queen. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Kathy
June 18 Cherokee Devotional
It’s comforting sometimes to hear the cicadas and locusts buzzing in the trees. Early in the season they only sang in the evening, but as the days grew warmer they began to fill the woods with their primitive sounds all day long. Sounds of nature have a perfect rhythm that slows our own frenetic pace and gives us rest. Just sitting outside for a few minutes can change a whole outlook. Don’t have time to sit outside? You must make the time-it is worth all the effort, and the blessing is so great it lasts into the days that follow.
The earth is the mother of all people and all people should have equal right upon it.
-Chief Joseph, Nez Perce
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.Oh,I love the sounds of nature.They are medicine for the soul.Later today I went up the cemetery earlier for Father’s day and my mum’s birthday on Tuesday.i have just seen the procession Her majesty is all in blue today.Lots of excited Aussies there and the American team are trying to encourage Bob Baffert to send a horse over.Frankel has 2 of his boys in the first race but Churchill (by Galileo out of a Storm Cat mare)is the big favourite.Ryan is riding.Lizzie is there again she has Dolce and Gabbana shoes on.It’s much cooler there today and in Wales too.They are asking us to guess the sex of the “bobs) I have put 1 girl and a boy.I was correct last year can’t wait for the names.Has’nt the week gone quickly?Life still feels strange after the murder over here and the Attacker appeared in court today and just said when asked his name said”Death to the traitors Freedom for Britain”I know there has been much controversy about the immigrant crisis but to murder someone???
Cunco ran well to be 3rd he expended a lot of energy pre-race as usual but ran on very well Churchill won but was very green.Marty is rebibing his Deer Marty column I doubt even the best scientists can’t work out how he habs internet connection from Heaben.so if you hab lub problems or anyfing you can email him!Great video of Fubu’s birthday party.He really is a miracle cat.I feel it would best to leave Cunco have his head and run like his dad instead of holding him up.Uncle Johnny is riding Undrafted this year.So good luck to them.Big crowd there today.Sent you some stories.Have a great Saturday.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO
sheena.davies(wales)
Wow,Ryan and Aidan are on fire today Sir Isaac Newton just wins at Royal Ascot.Unlike Dougie Costello yesterday Ryan sheds no tears!!Sheena
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Gosh, RA really takes over life. You must feel a huge empty hole when it’s all over. I’ve loved seeing all the pics! Best wishes for all the horses and jockeys. So heartbreaking when there’s a breakdown. Lots to look forward to with the “bobs.” I imagine everyone is still numb after the murder. One always asks what could have been done to prevent it. Shouldn’t there have been signs that people could have picked up on. Etc., etc., etc. Good to see we will have Deer Marty again. Haven’t seen Fubu’s birthday video yet. Will check it out. I’ll look for my stories. Thank you! You have a great Saturday as well. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO
Ann NC
Great racing this week and we finally saw Frankie and his Flying Dismount! That station must have heard us!
Chromie left his influence at RA. Race 1 had a wild man backing onto the course. Remember Chromie backing off the trailer? Anyway, what a sight! Love watching all of those beauties entering the track..oh my gosh….whoosh, gorgeous horses.
Love to all.
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Ann:
Love Frankie. Yes, remember gorgeous CC backing out of the trailer. Beautiful beings, all! Love and Hugs, JB
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Ann and Z Fans:
Found the video of gorgeous CC backing out of the van at Churchill Downs. Love the whinny and the sound of his hooves on the ramp. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrkpmt43Vf4