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The Blood-Horse Visits Lane’s End

Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt

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.

Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt

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

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    For fans of “the brothers”
    Just got notifications on two entries for Margano
    21st at Delaware …allowance optional claimimg
    23rd Parx….Turning for Home Stakes
    ……
    PU to all
    Kisses for all soft noses

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    Dear Sheena
    What a beautiful photo of Glesni this morning! Her instinct to check on her chicks is greater than her instinct to begin her journey.She is such a good Mom. I do wish they could all go to Spain together!
    I wanted to learn more about Northern Dancer yesterday and read so much that he really came to life for me.”The Little Horse That Inspired a Nation.” His wins were inpressive but more impressive is the legacy he has left as a sire.I went to the Northern Dancer Blog and on the front page was a gorgeous photo of your Taghrooda.Below the photo the quote reads,”The classy Taghrooda became first filly in 38 years to win the prestigious King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot yesterday.It was Telescope finishing second and Mukhadram third.All three decendants of Northern Dancer”.Then the blog went over major races this year around the world and the top three horses in each race were descendants of Northern Dancer-so impressive.I think you recommended the blog to me and it is a fantastic read for anyone interested in Northern Dancer.He was a “Little guy with a big heart,trying his best,he never gave up….he was heroic.”

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      Dear debbie s:

      I did leave my email in a post on Page 7, but here is the recipe for the homemade Stud Muffin Treats for you and for whoever else may like to try them for their horse(s).

      Mix Together:

      1 cup of oats (Quick oats are fine)
      1 cup shredded carrots
      1/2 cup Bran flour
      1/2 cup yellow corn meal
      1/4 cup Flax seed
      1 tsp salt
      1 tsp brown sugar
      2 tsp light olive or vegetable oil

      Add:

      3/4 cup molasses and mix well by hand.

      Shape into balls and flatten out on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, checking to make sure edges and bottoms are not burning. Treats should be a bit crunchy on the outside and chewy in the middle. Makes about 30 pieces. They can be broken in half if they are too large. Hope your horse(s) like them as much as Charlie and Hudson do. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Love to see Coz and Jess’ Dream but it’s very hard to tell them apart. Coz has really developed into a very handsome young horse. Well, actually , he is gorgeous.

    Cotton is being very clingy which is not like her at all. I hope she isn’t sick. My beautiful Clarabelle was a black and white cat and she was born with no tail and short legs. Cotton takes after her with the short legs. Someone left Clarabelle at our house one weekend when it was raining in 1998. She was pregnant. I was sick at the time and her company was a Godsend. I had to stay in bed which was just fine with me. I had Cb until 2010.

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      Dear Vicki:

      Like Barb W., do not know what Cb is, but glad you are better. Hoping for the same for Cotton. Please keep us posted. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Marshall and Barb W:

          Marshall, I think you are right. I mistook vicki’s meaning. I think she was referring to Clarabelle, not to her illness. I didn’t see that until your post. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Thanks!
      The horse videos were hilarious, too.
      I loved the one when the water was slurped over the paper work and the horse taking lead on trail, then stopping. Heck, loved them all.

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      Dear Barbara W.,
      Thank you so much for this link!! Corgi puppies are so cute, and they seem to be having such fun with the students, too. There is nothing like a puppy for causing an epidemic of giggles!
      Lots of Hugs

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    I also saw that Margano has been entered in two different races. He is also listed as a GELDING!!! When and why did that happen? Does anyone have any info?

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    Dear Judy
    I did email you but perhaps I forgot to wear my glasses and it went into cyber space.
    I didn’t want to bother you as so much is going on with Hudson -so waited for the recipee.Well,here it is-thank-you very much!! I will share it with my horse friends.
    I hope you get good news from the vet today and pray that Hudson continues to improve and feels like herself again soon.
    With thanks
    Debbie

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      Dear debbie s:

      You are so welcome. My email service provider has been very, very slow as of late and I never received your email. Hope Ash and friends like the treats. Thank you for your concern and good wishes for Hudson. Will know more once I hear from Deb. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Debbie.Glesni is certainly keeping us guessing as to when she will leave!Deri and Gwynant were certainly squawking today,he had taken her fish down to the perch by the dyfi and boy she was cross with him!
    Taghrooda is running in the Yorkshire Oaks on Thursday I am really looking forward to seeing her again.Australia our Derby winner is running tomorrow,he’s had a mid-season break.Joesph has starved himself to do the weight of 8st 12lb,very difficult for a lad 6ft tall.If you remember Northern Dancer was the sire of our last Triple Crown Nijinsky.His legacy will live on.Hope you have had a lovely day with Ash and Tulliy.Love and hugs Sheena.

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Deb just emailed me with an update on Hudson. The vet came to the farm this AM; examined H and took x rays of both front legs. No arthritis or damage. No stone bruise, abscess or tendon issues. She does have very mild lameness (on a scale of 0 to 5) the vet said 0.5, in her left leg with a small accumulation of fluid. Vet thinks could be caused by tweaking it in the field or in the trailer last weekend, or could even be a result of racing. He did give H a cortisone injection in the left leg above the foot and expects a full recovery. She will be in the round pen for the next few days, back in the paddock on Saturday and Deb and Amanda will begin riding on Monday and training again by Wednesday. So looks like she is on her way. I’m thinking that this might be something Hudson may aggravate from time to time and Deb and Amanda will make sure she’s rested when needed. Hoping she will learn to relax and ride easier in the trailer, because with all the kicking and fussing, that’s when she might have bumped her leg. Hard to know for sure.

    Thank you all for your concern and prayers. Such a relief to know it’s nothing more serious. Will be visiting her and bringing her treats while she’s in the round pen. Will tell her all of you are thinking of her. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Judy B,
      Thank God, such good news, some horses never act good in the trailer. love and hugs

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        Dear Judy:

        What a relief to get a good vet report: I’ve had another thought – one of the trainers here always travels one of his horses with a goat, another has a dog, that keep the horse calm while in the float (as we call it). But the best medicine will be some of those treats! Hugs KathyR

        • Dear Kathy R:

          Thank you. I’ll relay that thought to Deb and Amanda. Some horses do become very attached to companion animals. It could help H. I did give Deb some treats to freeze and give to Hudson when they’re loading her for the show. Love and Hugs, JB

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      So glad to hear the good news Judy. Hopefully this was just a fluke, and she will be fine in short order. Hugs, Sandy

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      Dear Judy B.,
      That is great news about HT!! So glad that nothing awful showed up on the x-ray. I know she will enjoy seeing you AND getting treats, too! Take care, Hudson T.!
      Hugs and Love

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        Dear Max:

        Thank you for your kind concern for H. She will miss her buds because she’s going to be by herself in the round pen for a few days. So, Deb, Amanda and I will be visiting every day and bring her treats. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Thanks, Judy B.!
          I am sure that getting visits and treats from the three of you will make the separation from her buds much easier! Especially your special homemade Stud Muffins — Yum!
          Have a good sleep and sweet dreams. Lots of Hugs and Love

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    Dear Max.All set for Australia tomorrow.Hope the starvation diet has worked for Joe.Sprinter Sacre is back in training am hoping all goes well with him.Jamie Spencer isn’t able to ride Toast on sunday I haven’t heard yet who the jockey will be.Maybe Glesni is waiting for Moosie’s call!Free the Moose!Niss4Senate.Sheena.

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      Sheena. Good luck to Australia. He might be better off with Ryan Moore. Moore, I think, is eating three square meals, albeit small ones. Heard about Sprinter being back in training. Hope things go well for him. Also for Tagi later this week. Is Toast at Del Mar?
      I’m pulling for Glesni to forget a long flight to Africa. Staying with Moosie will do them both good. Moosie can say that he’s got a bird of prey in residence. Very impressive. If Glesni stays with Moosie, I wonder how she would look with chestnut feathers? Might be attractive?
      Free the Moose!

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    Dear Judy.So happy to hear the good news about Hudson.A lot of horses have slight injuries from their racing days.Plenty of rest and TLC.Lots of Love and hugs for her and to you,I know how you worry.Sheena.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Thank you so much for your kind words. I can’t help worrying about them. So many things can go wrong so quickly. Hudson should be just fine by next week and fit to compete in the show too. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Barb:

      Froze some from the batch I made on Saturday and took them out of the freezer today to bring to the horses tomorrow. They are fine. I hope Money likes them. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Sheena:

    Thanks for Sparkle’s Blog and the news on Boa Boa. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI and Z Princess:

    Goodnight. Sweet Dreams to all of you. Love Ya. Hugs, JB

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    Dear Max.Somehow I can’t imagine Glesni with chestnut feathers!!Be something for the Moose to report to the BHA he had a bird of prey living with him though!Nissy had rocky the racoon outside his office window last night O’l peepers had to go out and have a look,she brings the plumies indoors for the night now and the racoon is annoyed!She then forgot the filter thingey for her coffee and had a pot of boiling water to drink!!Looking forward to the races this week.Free the Moose!Niss4Senate.Sheena.

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    Dear Judy
    I am so happy to hear that Hudson is going to be fine and does not have a serious injury. What a relief for you! Sending love to Hudson and you.
    Hugs,
    Debbie
    ps Ash will love your treats and I will share the recipee.Yum.
    .

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    Dear Sheena
    Good luck to Australia running tomorrow-I can’t imagine a 6 ft.jockey! Also,look forward to Taghrooda running on Thurs. and hope she has a great race.They are both descendants of Northern Dancer and as you said his legacy lives on.The daughter of ,E.P. Taylor said about Northern Dancer: “He lives.His spirit lives.He runs in all of them.”
    I will have to look up Nijinsky.This week I fell in love with Northern Dancer and Phar Lap, Bernborough’s story is another great one and so many more I want to learn about.
    I giggled when I read about Deri giving her brother heck for taking her fish,only because Gwynant has been so patient always letting her eat first.I guess that is a good sign for his survival. Yesterday Deri flew straight at the camera and I think she may have perched on it.Love their sounds in my house,love your updates.Thank-you.
    Hugs and love,
    Debbiel

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        Dear Kathy R, Sheena, Sandy and Z fans:

        What a beautiful baby girl. Thanks Kathy for sharing. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Big Three Clash in Rich Travers Stakes
    By Steve Haskin The Blood-Horse August 19, 2014
    Although, on paper, the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course appears to be a three-horse race among the runaway Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Bayern, Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Tonalist, and Twinspires.com Wood Memorial (gr. I) and Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) winner Wicked Strong, there are several improving 3-year-olds who could be potential upsetters.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/86873/big-three-clash-in-rich-travers-stakes#ixzz3AtVXmAAS

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      David Grening ‏Daily Racing Form Tues. Aug. 19 2014
      Travers Post Positions
      Travers 1 commanding Curve 2 Bayern 3 Charge Now 4 VE Day 5 Viva Majorca
      6 Tonalist 7 Wicked Strong 8 Kid Cruz 9 Ulanbator 10 Mr Speaker

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      New York Racing Association
      The Travers highlights a 13-race card that kicks off with a special first-race post time of 11:35 a.m. and also features
      the Grade 1, $500,000 Ketel One King’s Bishop for 3-year-old sprinters,
      the Grade 1, $500,000 Ballerina for female sprinters, and
      the Grade 2, $250,000 Ballston Spa for females turf horses.
      Live coverage of the Ballerina and Travers will be part of NBC Sports Network’s national telecast from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
      The Travers has a scheduled post time of 5:46 p.m.
      http://www.nyra.com/saratoga/-tonalist-wicked-strong-tangle-again-in-grade-1-125-million-travers

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        Dear BGG:

        Thanks for all the info on the Travers and other Stakes races at Saratoga this Saturday. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Kathy R
    I was happy to see a new photo of More Joyous and her beautiful Frankel filly.
    She is going to be a busy momma and wish her all the best. Can’t wait to follow her filly.
    Thanks,
    Debbie

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    Dear Judy:

    Do feel for Hudson getting that cortisone injection – had one in my knee many years back! Great idea to take some muffins to cheer the patient up! Hugs KathyR

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      Dear Kathy R:

      Yes, poor baby. Having some muffins and carrots should perk her up. Love and Hugs to you and Little Thurzel, JB

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    August 20 Cherokee Devotional

    We have taken many paths we would not have chosen, and we have done many jobs we did not want to do. We have carried burdens we did not want to carry and dealt with impossible people we did not like. It is strange that the road we did not want to take is the one that brought us more quickly to the place we wanted to be. At times, the way was hostile, but when we needed a hand there was one. When we needed courage, it was there. What we call problems and unjust circumstances have a way of teaching us integrity and how to be peaceful. It makes us wonder how many other rewards we have missed because we resisted something that looked like too much responsibility.

    I was going around the world with the clouds when God spoke to my thought and told me to…be at peace with all.
    Cochise

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    Dear Kathy.If only we could all live in peace with one another such sad news about the US journalist beheaded and the murderer has a British accent.Barbaric!Our PM Dave has had to cut short his holiday to chair a cobra meeting.These people are not human!
    On a much lighter note I can access the FB videos again,saw Joey in his garden.Fubu had to visit his doc again and has lost 5ozs but doc isn’t too concerned he was getting a visit to Petco then!I heard about the flash floods in Phoenix last night on ABC and wild fires in California,Zoe had her paws crossed for everyone bless her.
    There was another intruder on the nest today a Scottish male they think.Very autumnal on the Dyfi earlier,no signs of Glesni,I think she must have left now on her long journey south.I doubt they will say for definite yet!!!Marty was helping his dad with bizness last night!And enjoying his nanner plus telling jokes!Am waiting for the big race over here it’s a nice day there.Ground is good so no excuses!!Have a great day.Hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.

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      Sheena. Saw this guy’s parents on TV. Terrible loss for them and another warning for us all that our way of life and the cause of freedom is always under attack. Mercy for those who are still held captive. Let them go free.

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    Dear Sheena,

    Yes, the news is horrifying. Thank God we have this idyllic blog to turn to, and all our friends here. So glad you can access the FB videos. Joey loves his garden. Fubu still hanging in there. I hold my breath every time he stops eating and has to go to the doctor. He has a STELLAR vet to be able to keep him going like this! Zoe is so precious. Praying for her fellow Arizonians. It’s wonderful keeping track of all the ospreys. Safe travels to all of them! Marty was so cute helping his dad. He’s quite the entertainer. Enjoy the race. Have a lovely day. Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.

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        Dear Max, Sheena and Z Fans:

        Max, thanks for posting the replay. Wow, another impressive win by Aussie and he did it in the style of our Z. Prince of the Chestnuts! Gray Gatsby ran a great race too. Love and Hugs, JB

        • JudyB. Aussie was deliberately kept at the not too distant back of the pack by young Joe to assess the pace. Otherwise Aussie would have been only too keen to move ahead. It looked like his stablemate was a pacemaker. Z was always a lot farther back and had no help from any pacemaker. She did everything herself. As you know, they often referred to her as dead last as in impossible to catch up. That was her trademark and few other horses could or can match her ability to overtake front runners who are that far ahead, hence the use of the appropriate term unbelievable in reference to her. Z remains still in a league of her own.
          Free the Moose! Get the fish dinner ready if Glesni’s on her way, Moosie.

        • Dear Max:

          Oh yes, Z is remarkable and unique in the amount of lengths she could make up and win. No “rabbit” for her. I thought Gatsby made up a lot of ground too and raced very well. Love and Hugs, JB

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        I was thinking Zenyatta, too, when I saw the race, but didn’t realize that Aussie had a pacemaker (so much to learn yet!!). Sometimes I still can’t believe that she won some of those races when I watch the DVD. Thanks for the replay video, Max, and the great photo, Ann.

        • Sandy. Nothing can take away from the decisiveness of Aussie’s win. However, I thought that The Grey Gatsby did really well too. He was boxed in a bit, but he ran well when he got going. He’s a very nice horse. Handsome gray, Like his coat and white socks.
          Free the Moose!

        • Sandy, Max and Ann,
          Great race! Thanks, Max, for the video of the race, and thanks to Ann for the photo of the nice kiss, too.
          Congratulations to Australia and his connections! Also, congrats to the Grey Gatsby for a wonderful race — he covered a lot of ground to make a very impressive second! A gorgeous chestnut and a gorgeous grey; it just doesn’t get much better, huh?
          Hugs to all

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      Dear Sheena:

      Congrats to Australia and Joe. Chestnuts rule forever. Loose The Moose! Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Sheena,Max,Judy and Z fans
    Yippee!!!!! Congratulations to Australia! I watched the race twice and could have caught a fly. Australia comes from behind like Zenny and when he made his move to the outside that was it-he was off. Such great close ups of the beautiful horses racing and so happy for Australia and Joe. Yes,hope Joe has a good meal to celebrate.
    Cheers,
    Debbie.

    ps Deri and Gwyant are in the nest and Gwynant is doing his usual- patiently waiting while Deri feasts .Mind you Deri’s tail feathers are all he sees and there is no way he is going to get this fish.Seems like a nice day,perhaps Glesni is off. Those darn Scots,hope there are no more intruders.

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    Dear Debbie,Max and Judy.It was a great race.I know you don’t care for pacemakers,Max, but coolmore use them a lot.I think they used 3 the year Frankel won!I am looking forward to see Taghrooda tomorrow.They haven’t said for definite but I think Glesni has left now winging her way to see Moose!Gosh,Deri certainly makes herself heard across the valley.There’s a lovely video of her.I’ll post the link it’s on FB it should come up.Love and hugs Sheena.
    http://www.facebook.com/dyfiospreyproject

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      Sheena. Ballydoyle might have been using pacemakers when Frankel won, but Cecil was also using Bullet Train as Frankel’s pacemaker. When Z won, it was all on her. Same for Dan and other US horses. They are flying solo.
      Free the Moose! Moosie, get dinner ready. Cheltenham is not that far from Wales.

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      Dear Max and Sheena:

      Max. what you say is so very true. I never liked the idea of “a rabbit” as they call the horse doomed to fail in the US. Frankel could have done it all on his own too, I think.

      Sheena, thank you for this wonderful video. Deri and Gwynant are able to feed themselves and will be ready for their flight. Pray St. Francis guides Glesni and all of them on their journey.

      Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Max.I am ashamed that a British citizen, a country of which you know I am very proud,has carried out such a barbaric act.How pathetic of the murderer to hide his face!!My deepest sympathy goes to the victim’s family and friends.RIPJames Foley.Sheena

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      Dear Sheena:

      You don’t need to apologise for the evil this individual did: you may be aware that we have an Australian born doing the same thing in Syria, and then using his 7 year old son as a prop (I won’t say more). We all know that the decent, civilised and caring people of the USA, the United Kingdom and Australia far outweigh these barbaric individuals. Hugs KathyR

      PS: For true bravery, look no further than our Osprey family!

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      Sheena. KathyR is right. This murderer does not represent your country, and you have no need to apologize. Heard that accent and it didn’t sound British to me. Just weird and sick.
      Free the Moose! The Moose is what Britain is all about, decent, independent and forever free!

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      Sheena, Don’t be ashamed. There are bad people of every race, creed and country. It is a shame that human beings behave this way. So perhaps we all should be ashamed of the human race.

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      Dear Sheena:

      He is one very disturbed person; he is not Britain or it’s people. You are representative of the people of Wales and Britain. Rest In Peace James Foley. Love and Hugs, JB

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