Happy Thursday!
A team from The Blood-Horse was recently in Kentucky filming a feature about Zenyatta that will run as a Breeders’ Cup longform at Bloodhorse.com. 
The piece will tell the story of Zenyatta’s career and connections, her charisma, and the fan following she maintains to this day. The Bloodhorse team went to Lane’s End to collect video footage to include in this special online feature and visited with Ziconic as well as 14Z. Meanwhile, their photographer in New York collected images of Cozmic One in training with John Shirreffs, which will also be included in the piece.
Here you can see a few photos of the team in action. Pictured above right is Multimedia Producer Scott Tracy and Online Features Editor Claire Novak in the paddock with Z Princess. Take a look at some of the behind-the-scenes footage below.
This piece is set to run on October 27, and we’ll remind everyone when it is released. We can’t wait to see it!
You can check out another recent longform feature they did on Arlington’s Richard Duchossois and the upcoming Arlington Million here.
Enjoy!
-Team Z
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
Godencents just won the Pat O’Brien. So happy for him. Set a new track record too. Congrats Beautiful Boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Marilu Villanueva
Yes, what a great race for him. So Happy for him and his team.!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Marilu:
Yes, he ran a great race. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Nice race for Goldencents, wow. Congrats!
Ingrid Arnone
Yes, dear Judy he was my pick, he did great.
I am so glad for, he is a great horse.
Hugs Ingrid.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Ingrid:
He really was impressive. Great win. Love and Hugs, JB
Ingrid Arnone
Yes dear he was.
Hugs Ingrid.
Marshall (NC Broad)
YAY! Good for Goldencents! He really owned that track. Congratulations to him and his connections. Well done.
Hugs
Marilu Villanueva
Pacific Classic will start soon. I wish all the horses good luck and safe race. I pray for Game On Dude as he faces another challenge in his 7 years. Good Luck Game On Dude. No matter what we are so proud of you!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena, Max and Z Fans:
Toast is at 7 to 1 odds right now; the third choice in the Classic. They’ve just been Called to Post. Ten minutes to go. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Good luck cappers!
65-1…Ice Cream Truck!
Max
Ann NC. I should have studied the card better. I’ve never met an ice cream truck that I did not like.
Free the Moose!
Ann NC
LOL!
Love those, too, Max and JB.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Ann:
Love that name. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
Ann NC and JudyB. Ice Cream Truck has a pretty nice pedigree. His mom is Coconut Popsicle. Sounds good to me. And Mr Prospector and Affirmed are in there too. I’m going to watch this one.
Free the Moose!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Thanks for this info on Ice Cream Truck. Very good Pedigree. Love that name and Coconut Popsicle; TOO CUTE. We have to keep track of him. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Little Cap Hercules and all the Sweeties.Will have to see the result of the classic in the morning although it is morning here already!!Rail Link won the Arc in 2006.Love and hugs SheenaX
Max
Sheena. Somehow I see the Epsom Derby as something truly special. It is the true test of turf champions.
Free the Moose!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Wow, Bee Brave did her Daddy proud. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc and all the Sweeties
Max
JudyB. Considering that Rail Link never raced outside of France, Bee Brave is something of a world traveller. Ebby’s daddy has an outstanding race record himself on dirt, which I hope can be bettered by his son Coz.
Free the Moose!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
I share your hopes for COZ. I love Bernie, as you know. COZ has a double advantage for success, as his Mama is the Queen. Imperative, the horse that finished third in the Classic is another of Bernie’s sons. Toast ran a very good second to Shared Belief. He should be proud of himself. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. Bernie is also the father of Stay Thirsty. He was always in Mo’s shadow because Mo got most if not all of Repole’s attention. Stay Thirsty however won the Jim Dandy, the Travers and the Cigar Mile. Love Thirsty.
As to Toast, I am not certain that the English racing critics will be as gracious as you. Some have said that Toast only won in Dubai against weak competition. He did not do well in the Belmont Derby and had passed on all of the major races in the UK. The Brits also tend to see turf as the only true racing surface. We’ll see.
Free the Moose!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Another of Bernie’s sons that I also love. You’re right, he was in Mo’s shadow, but he certainly came into his own. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Peggy and Z Fans:
Your Boy did it. It’s Official in the Classic, Shared Belief, Toast, Imperative and Game On Dude. Dude gave it his all. Congrats to all of them. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. Mike was riding?
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Yes, his fourth winner of the day. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. Looks like Mike made the right decision. Still have a soft spot for the Dude. Another day, another race.
Free the Moose!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Absolutely, me too. He always gives it his all. Love and Hugs, JB
Janet Newman
Had to hold my breath during the inquiry, Nice ride, Game on Dude gave it his all.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Judy,
Yes, I’m over the moon. Wow, Yippee……………………………………………………
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Peggy:
He’s something else. Love and Hugs, JB
Ingrid Arnone
Him and Share B, they were my picks.
I love both.
Love Ingrid.
Ingrid Arnone
Ooops! the D…..
Ha-ha.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Ingrid:
I thought they would complete the Exacta too, so I picked a long shot to show. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
Congrats to Shared Belief and connections on winning the Pacific Classic.
Game on Dude ran hard, but alas, back-to-back wins were not in the cards. Get some rest, Dude, and race another day! Hugs
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Marshall:
Yes, Dude gave it his all. Love him. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
Mikey’s having quite a day. Shared Belief was his fourth winner today. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Congrats to Shared Belief. What a horse!
JB, yippee on your bet!
I had Toast for show, so I finally hit the boards as he placed.
Great racing!
Good night Z fans.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Ann:
Thanks. Great cappin’ on Toast. Yes, Shared Belief is FOR REAL. Peggy will be thrilled. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Just soooooooooooo thrilled. He is so for real. The Real Deal.
So hope he stays healthy and is around for a long time. Know Mike really likes him. Heard an interview with Art Sheman and he picked him to win too. He sounded like he really liked him too.
Ingrid Arnone
Mike his doing so good.
Congratulations, to Mike…
Ingrid.
Janet Newman
Old pic tweeted I found when. Jim Rome paid a visit to Mizdirection in France.
Think she is entertaining on taking a bite out of him. He always said she
was not a nice horse. Called her his equine gangsta. She looks good though.
https://twitter.com/jimrome/status/501024297365012482/photo/1
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Janet:
Thanks for this. Mr. Rome seems like a man who really loves horses as we do. Wish Mizdirection a long and happy life. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Yah……………………………………………………….So Happy
Congrats Shared Belief and Mike Smith.
What a Super Star
And what a beautiful horse OMG, What a weekend.
They said Shared Belief said Where’s California Chrome……………………Too Cute
Max
Peggy . Glad for you. If he stays healthy, as a gelding, Shared Belief will have many more years to race. Too many horses retire to stud too young when they could be racing. Racing is what it is all about. Enjoy this.
Free the Moose!
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Max,
Yes sure hope he stays healthy. Sure hope we see Danny around for longer too.
Max
Peggy. Frankly my nerves are a little frayed over Dan. I love that horse. I want him to stay healthy. The Beast and Dan. Those are my guys. Add in baby Coz when he starts his career. And the Moosester. But I don’t have to worry about the Moose getting a racing injury.
Free the Moose!
Ann NC
Max, thanks for the tale about, Beast. He must keep that barn hopping! Never a dull moment with horses, but with the likes of Beasty Boy, yikes! That pony must get special treats. JB, maybe we should mail some muffins to that barn!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Ann:
Beastie’s pony could use some treats; he needs to keep up his strength. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Peggy:
That will have to be my Exacta Box or a Dead Heat. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Judy, and Max
Oh My Gosh, The Breeders Cup. If California Chrome and Shared Belief go in it. Oh Gosh, just two wonderful horses. Who would win? One Million Dollor question
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Peggy:
What a Classic that will be. Love and Hugs, JB
debbie s.
I am new at this but had a feeling Shared Belief would win. I felt for Game on Dude when Mike chose Shared Belief but understand Mike’s call with so many years ahead for SB Game on Dude gave it his all. Congratulations to Shared Belief and Mike, what a great day Mike had!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear debbie s:
Game On Dude is a wonderful horse. Hope he stays fit and he’ll be back. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. Totally agree. The Dude will rise again.
Free the Moose!
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Judy and Max
I thought the Dude did wonderful. I bet Bob Baffert will keep him racing. At least for a while longer. I hope so.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Peggy, Max and Z Fans:
The Dude always tries. Hope he came out of the race OK. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Z Princess:
Goodnight. Sweet Dreams to all of you. Love You. Hugs, JB
debbie s.
Dear Judy
I just read an article when I looked up Eblouissante and I think you would like it if you haven’t read it yet. It is on the internet under-Eblouissante- and the name of the article is Eblouissante Benefits from Dressage Training by Leslie Kauf (-BloodHorse)
It says a lot about Ebby,her history and the close bond she has with her exercise rider Jaqueline Kandalaft-Gomez from the UK. She and John both love Ebby and I am sure they will do right by her.
Goodnight,sweet dreams,
Debbie
Bluegrass Girl
From Equibase
Eblouissante finished 7th beaten by 25 3/4 lengths, on August 24, 2014,
at DEL MAR in Race 2.
Sigh……..She could be an incredible dressage horse. Time for career change. BGG
Ann NC
That would be a beautiful sight.
Hopefully, Ebby got rid of the gate demons and no matter what happens, that was a huge step for her. A confidence builder no matter where she goes next in her career.
Love her.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Ann:
Me too. What you say is true. This race could have helped build her confidence. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear debbie s:
Thanks for this info. Will look for the article. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Oh Gosh, I just read on the previous page Princess of Sylmar had some issues. If anyone hears anymore please post. Just love her. Sure hope she is OK.
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Peggy,
She had a case of the “Thumps” which I found out is an electrolyte imbalance and could have affected her performance. She’ll be fine after they correct that. hugs
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Hey Sue, And thanks, Worried about her. Think she has a wonderful owner so they will surely take very good care of her.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Peggy, Sue Fredrick and Z Fans:
Wishing Princess Sylmar a quick recovery. Certainly explains her performance in the Personal Ensign. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Peggy, Sue and Judy, The Princess has been hanging around with Palace Malice too much. Also, he worked out with My Miss Aurelia one day last week and look what happened to her. Think that bad boy is not a good influence on the girls.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Shirlee:
Could be. Wishing both these girls excellent health and look forward to their next races. Just read that PM will skip the Woodward and go for the Jockey Cup Gold. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Shirlee
You might just be on to something. Hope these girls get better.
Terry Crow
To all my friends on the blog–I have been dealing with some personal problems. I am fine physically and hope to be back soon, but I don’t know exactly when. Thank you all for caring.
Max
TC. You are missed. Take care and return when you can. Neigh x 9.
Free the Moose!
carol in arkansas
We will leave the light on for you….
Return when you can
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Nicely said Carol
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear TC,
You certainly are missed. Life does have its problems from time to time, but hope things clear up soon.
I like what Carol in Ark said — we will definitely leave the light on for you!
Take care! Lots of Hugs
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear TC:
We’ll be looking forward to your return. Miss your knowledge of horses and your great jokes. Love and Hugs, JB
KathyR
Dear Terry:
Good to hear from you – best thoughts from Downunder. Hugs KathyR
Rosemary McCauley
Terry. I am sorry to hear of your problems and hope everything smooths out for you soon.
Ann NC
Sending you some smiles from across the miles and hope things get better soon.
Miss you here on the blog.
shirleeinindy
Terry,
We miss you and hope that things turn for the better soon. Take care and do what is good for you. We will be here when you come back.
Abigail_1849
Terry: Thinking of you and sending you hugs and positive thoughts from a steamy Montreal!
pamhomeier
Glad to hear from you. Come back soon! Miss you.
Bluegrass Girl
Terry
Miss you & look forward to your return.
Sending a hug, BGG
Maryp NY
Miss you Terry. Take care and come back soon. Hoping nothing but the best for you.
Hugs,
Maryp
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Terry
Yes, as Carol said. We will leave the light on for you.
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Thanks for letting us know, Terry. Take care.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Thanks for the update TC. Hang in there, OK?
Bluegrass Girl
Del Mar – Pacific Classic Stakes – August 24th 2014 VIDEO
TVG Published on Aug 24, 2014
DEL MAR
RACE 10
PACIFIC CLASSIC STAKES
GRADE I
AUGUST 24th 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8MF5ODh6RQ&feature=youtu.be
Bluegrass Girl
Americas Best Racing Aug 24, 2014
Jim Rome will be back at the Breeders Cup after his horse
Shared Belief won the Pacific Classic!
Bluegrass Girl
Pacific Classic: Get to Know Shared Belief
Breeders Cup Challenge VIDEO HRTV
How good is Shared Belief?
We’ll know more after he faces older horses in the Pacific Classic
http://challenge.breederscup.com/pacific-classic-feature-shared-belief?utm_source=BC&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=GeneralSocial&utm_campaign=General
Ann NC
Great race. Thanks, BGG.
JB, your horse, Imperative did a jaw dropping, babg up job of making up ground. Did not watch full race until now and made sure to watch him. Unbelievable. Hope he came homesafe and sound. Keep an eye on him for sure. Wow!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Ann:
A Son of Bernardini. Maybe a little glimpse of things to come? Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
RAW: Jamie Osborne comments after the Pacific Classic
TVG Published on Aug 24, 2014 INTERVIEW
Jamie Osborne was proud of his horse Toast of New York and
talks about how impressed he was with Shared Belief’s win in the Pacific Classic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GtCJPzxYaE&feature=youtu.be
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
It’s well he should be proud of Toast. Raced very well, indeed. Love and Hugs, JB
debbie s.
Dear BGG
I think Eblouissante would make an amazing dressage horse too!
Debbie
Barbara Wood
Debbie, I agree, but I bet it will never happen. Would be something to see. She is gorgeous.
debbie s.
Wow is all I can say after watching the race.Shared Belief is amazing , his stride is beautiful to watch and his surge at the end was so powerful! I have a lot of respect for his team pulling him at the derby due to the abcess and as Mom use to say-Everything in it’s time.Well,today was his time.Thanks BGG for the 3 videos, I am a believer.
Rose Edwards(Quarterhossgal)
Lots of news today. Great race Pacific Classic. Impressive win by Shared Belief. Was hoping Dude could hang in there and win again. He is a gallant horse, always gives everything. It is hard when you run best in front and there is always a rabbit in the big races to challenge you. Dude has such a great personality I hope he is around for quite awhile. And then retired either to Kenucky Horse Park or Old Friends so his fans can come to see him.
Sounds like Ebby maybe reaching the end of her race career. Either ready to be a broodmare or a show career. In the right hands she would do well either way.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Rose:
Good to see a post from you. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Great to hear from you, Quarterhossgal!
Hope things are going well for you. Take care!
Lots of Hugs
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Terry.Good to see a post from you.Take your time.We all get problems from time to time.Love and hugs Sheena.
Kathy
August 25 Cherokee Devotional
We have a flair for convincing ourselves that there is nothing we can do about certain things-when it is more likely we don’t want to do anything about them. As long as we still care enough, we go on looking for solutions and hoping for miracles. But every day that goes by distances us from so much that no longer stirs us. Gradually, those things we thought so important fade and slip out of our daily thought. It is called gv ge wi s di in Cherokee, and means neglect in anybody’s language. It is one thing to let something go when it means nothing, and another to think we still have control and find the urgent need to retrieve it. What is important? It is vital to know what we want and need-if we are ever to have it.
I was very sorry when I found out that your intentions were good and entirely different from what I supposed they were.
Sitting Bull
Kathy
Terry Crow,
We’re all anxious to see you again on a very regular basis!
sheena.davies(wales)
A tremendous effort by Toast.We are all proud of you.Congratulations to a superb winner Shared Belief and our Mike!Free the Moose!Sheena
Ann NC
Very proud of, Toast! Hopefully we will get to see more from this eager beaver. Smart horse.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena and Ann:
Toast ran a great race. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
A new post on the Dyfi blog all about our beloved Glesni and her eventful season.Hugs Sheena.
http://www.facebook.com/dyfiospreyproject
Barbara Wood
@TC, GP–thanks for checking in. You are missed by all when you are absent from us.
Congrats to an amazing win by Shared Belief. Looks like Mikey made the right choice, but we all love them both.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.A typical Bank holiday Monday over here very wet!Am so glad you escaped the earthquake in Riverside County.There was a lot of damage.As they often say you are all waiting “the big one”!!Had to laugh at Marty cancelling Monday and he’s won another award!The caretakers aren’t doing a very good job in looking after Joey’s page while momma/agent is away,they will have to get the sack!Mango and her sissys are going to Indiana today,mom is taking her Harley there and an Uncle is driving with the dogs so she can return with them. No morning conversation today!Glad to see Fubu so alert and happy is preparing for his party this week.Great video of Miss Kitty’s brother Miiko and the bunny!Boo is on a cookie hunt with his little booties on!Great races last night.Have a wonderful week.Hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Happy Bank Holiday to you. I was very glad to not feel any shaking here. We always have “the big one” in the back of our mind, however. I’ve been through lots of earthquakes. Never one where I couldn’t stand up. That would be a whole other matter! I guess I can just stay home today since Marty cancelled Monday. That’s a great excuse if I ever heard one! There will be a lot for us to catch up on with Joey when momma/agent get s back. I hope Mango and her sissies have a great time on their trip. Always good news when Fubu feels good. Loved the video of Miiko and Fletcher. Fletcher is such a beautiful rabbit! Hope Boo finds lots of cookies. Love his little shoes! Glad you enjoyed the races. Always such a day-brightener! Have a great day. Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Kathy:
Glad you and yours are safe. Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
Thank you so much, Judy!
Love and hugs back, Kathy
debbie s.
Dear Sheena
Good morning.Toast ran well yesterday and my boy Game on Dude didn’t hold on but had a gallant effort..I am impressed with Shared Belief,what a race!
Thanks for the posting about Glesni-I could never have imagined the fight for the nest with Blue 24 until I saw it.. I knew Glesni was brave and determined but that goes beyond brave-heroic is what she is.Knocked right out of the nest twice,Blue landing on her with talons in her back,and then the fights in the sky and she still persevered.I have nothing but respect for her and love the shot of her flying with some nesting material. God speed Glesni.
Gwynant is enoying a big fish in the nest now. Hope you are having a good day.
Love and hugs,Debbie
debbie s.
ps Sheena, I should say” Good afternoon” to you-it is4:30ish your time
debbie s.
Dear Kathy
I am glad that you are safe after the earthquake and pray for everyone touched by it.
Thank-you for posting the Cherokee Devotionals
So many times they speak to me and I would love to go back and read them again.
Do they come from a book that I could purchase and if so would like to know the title/author?.The one about painting the picture of our own life was very beautiful.
With appreciation,Debbie
Kathy
Dear Debbie S.,
Thank you so much. Yes, praying for everyone who was affected up in the Bay area.
It’s my pleasure to post the Cherokee Devotionals. They are in three volumes. The title is A Cherokee Feast of Days. The Author is Joyce Sequichie Hifler.
Thanks so much for your very kind words!
Hugs,Kathy.
Bluegrass Girl
Mike Smith Results (Equibase)
Saturday August 24 – Del Mar
Conquest Panthera finished 1st by 1 1/4 lengths Race 1
Yahilwa finished 2nd beaten 3/4 length Race 2
Make the Sun Shine finished 2nd beaten 2 3/4 lengths Race 3
Kirov finished 2nd beaten 3/4 length Race 4
Tom’s Tribute finished 1st by 1 length Race 5
Into Oblivion finished 1st by 2 1/2 lengths Race 6
Burns Turn finished 9th beaten 6 1/2 lengths Race 8
Shared Belief finished 1st by 2 3/4 lengths Race 10
Not a bad day’s work! 4 wins, 3 seconds, and 1 out of the money.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
What a day for our Mikey. Congrats to him. Love and Hugs, JB