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Zenyatta: Breeders' Cup Gold by Jamie Corum
Zenyatta: Breeders’ Cup Gold by Jamie Corum

Happy Thursday!

November 7th is particularly special to us, as it’s the anniversary of Zenyatta’s 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic win. In honor of this day we’re re-releasing Jamie Corum’s Zenyatta: Breeders’ Cup Gold in the Zenyatta Shop.

Cozmic One in Ocala, FL. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Cozmic One in Ocala, FL. Photo by Kyle Acebo.

We were at Mayberry Farm in Ocala yesterday visiting Cozmic One. Coz looks great, and Ann, Jerry, and John were thrilled to observe his morning routine.

Today we’re at Lane’s End with Zenyatta, and we told her all about the incredibly successful 2013 Zenyatta.com Celebration. The winners and results will be released once all prizes are claimed, but we want to thank each and every fan who participated. Thanks to you, this weekend was even more fun than we had hoped! The Celebration Sticker and Invitation To Meet Zenyatta were so popular that we decided to draw five winners—Zenyatta can’t wait to meet you!

We’ll update the blog next week with many more photos from this trip!

Update: The five winners of our Invitation To Meet Zenyatta drawing were chosen and notified on Tuesday, November 5.

Ann and Zenyatta. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Ann and Zenyatta. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Ann and Zenyatta. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Ann and Zenyatta. Photo by Kyle Acebo.

In the meantime, don’t forget to watch Zenyatta’s 2009 Breeders’ Cup run today. We love you, Z!

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        JudyB. I once heard one of the Adena Springs staff talk about him. Giacomo is a special horse. He likes Jerry Moss to visit. He listens carefully for Mr. Moss to open up the wrappers on his peppermints and, when he hears this, he comes running for his treats. Giacomo has a very nice temperament.

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      Wonderful news.
      Giacomo, make them get you a big Chesapeake Bay Retriever to sleep outside of your stall.
      Beautiful, beautiful country.
      Thanks for the news, Max. Thanks JB for the video and story.

        • JudyB. That is the video. Sounds like Adena Springs is another good place to live. Heard an interview with a horse trainer who was first hired by Frank Stronach as an apprentice. The interview for the job was held in a barn at Adena Springs Canada while Stronach was cleaning out a horse’s stall by himself. Stronach knows the horse business from the stall up, so that I believe those comments about him by the horse manager in the video about Giacomo.

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        The only ;problem I have with this is that Giacomo’s sons and daughters will now be Maryland breds rather than Cal breds.

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    Dear Max Thanks for pic of Moosie, Nigel got fined £140 by the stewards, seems he used a bell to get our boy moving.Dave one of his owners says it was a step in the right direction!Moosie is lapping up all the adulation.
    Good to hear about Giacomo going back to Northern Dancer’s old home.I wonder when Moosie’s next outing will be??? hugs Sheena

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      Sheena. This is funny. Moosie runs on the jumps from the sound of a bell. Someone should tell him that he will get a bigger lunch if he wins a race. On the other hand, Moosie is just looking out for his own safety and I don’t blame him. You are right that his fan base is increasing. Part of the reason is that he is one very handsome ole chestnut. No doubt he will let us know when he will appear again.
      Mullins says that the Fly will improve as the season rolls on. Apparently the Fly put on some weight during his summer holidays, but he remains as coltish as ever. Did you notice the cotton balls in his ears like Zenyatta? Quevega wears them too.

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    Dear TC GP:

    The only thing I would change is the No. 2 Choice. Taking nothing away from the grit shown by Blame, I would give the 2010 BCC to Zenyatta as well. She ran the race of her life. What a performance. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Sure wish I could be in Lynhartsville, Pa on Nov. 24. They are having Open House at Dana Point Farm. Wiseman’s Ferry will be in the spotlight. What a beautiful horse.

    Sure wish Mr Fink would carry Lisa Danelle to visit him again. I’ll just keep hoping. Sure would like to see another Colt or Filly by these two.

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    November 19 Cherokee Devotional

    Anyone who has ever woven a basket, pieced a quilt, or painted a picture knows how satisfying it is to mix the colors and fibers and textures. One or two shapes of colors may not make a picture, but as more are added each day, more of the design is revealed.
    Events are woven into life the same way. Some of the strands may be weak and some of the fibers seem colorless. There may be no real design, and we may find ourselves working with drab and unattractive pieces. Limited vision discourages us and makes us think we have not done one exciting thing.
    Given time, we find the quiet tones of life, the times that seemed colorless are suddenly important and worth recalling. Excitement is a minor feature on the face of existence and is not the most important part of real living. But if we gather all that we have experienced in life, we will make a serviceable quilt and paint a picture of contentment. In short, we will make a good life.

    I am the man that makes it rain.
    -Lone Wolf, Kiowa

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    You all please remember my daughter and her father in your prayers. He is ill with lung and brain cancer and she is trying to take care of all that entails. She lives out of state so it is really stressful. I am helping all I can, but it is really a problem since we are looking at radiation and chemo. I won’t be on much for a week or so.

    But—Bless Muchie!

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    Dear Kathy I think Lone Wolf must live in Wales, with all the rain we get!that said it’s sunny and cold today.Poor Boo he didn’t get an extra cookie,who could look at that face and not give him a treat!Ray is up! Love and hugs to you Holly,Sugar and Nikko Sheena

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      Dear Sheena,

      That’s funny! I certainly wouldn’t be able to deny Boo anything with those beautiful pleading eyes and that adorable face. Will go look in on Ray. Another sweetie!

      Have a great day. Hugs from me, kisses from The Pack.

      Kathy

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      I found Boo on Facebook but I can’t find Ray anywhere. Can you folks give me a hint? Sounds like a place I’d like to visit :-)

        • Aaaaah! Finally found it – thanks Kathy. I see he also has a website with lots of merchandise. Think Hovis needs to look into this – wouldn’t it be cool to have a Hovis mug or something?

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    Thank you Sheena. I’ve had a great bday weekend and week so far. Cindy’s been surprising me left and right and tonight, she’s taking me out for dinner. :)

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    Hey Zenny
    What a nice surprise you had to see your mom Ann. Coz looks great. Can you tell us about when we can expect him to enter his first race. I am thinking maybe this time next year.

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    Megan Surprised with her long lost horse Published on Nov 19, 2013
    Megan has been searching for this horse, last tribute, for 4 years. He was claimed from the barn she worked from and has been bouncing around bush league tracks ever since. He changed hands, owner and trainer, and was passed around like a bad joke.
    Yesterday she thought we were waiting around the track for a horse for me to train to ship. But I had a surprise for her!
    After 4 years, they’re finally reunited!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg5tKFi8Unw&feature=youtu.be

    Mike Mehak gave his GF Megan an early Christmas present.
    Megan had been the groom for this horse as a 3 year old.
    Then he moved from trainer to trainer until Mike tracked him down.
    Here is how he describes himself on Twitter
    real Mike Mehak. Broke down, fat ex-jock, learning farrier trade. Views expressed are for comedic purposes only. They may/may not represent my actual feelings.
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Merry Christmas Megan!

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    Sheena, Ann, JudyB, Kathy and all Moosie fans. This is another video version of Moosie’s race with great shots of the beginning with our Moosie standing still. Nigel was really urging on the reluctant Moose. However you can also see that the Moose has excellent form when he decides to race and may just need more real estate in which to show his stuff. He was running very well at the end. Maybe needs 3 miles or to start on cue?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRDkPwikzRA

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      Dear Max:

      Thanks for this great video, although I watch the jump races through my fingers covering my eyes. Can’t bear it when they go down. I wonder what it is that Moosie’s thinking at the start, when he just stands still. Gotta love him. Hugs, JB

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      Thanks, Max. Moosie makes me shake my head — no wonder his trainer chased him down the course, to get him going! Seems like “racing” almost makes no sense to him. Have they tried a carrot on a stick yet, out in front of him?

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      Thanks Max – it was easier to see him in this version (and he DID seem to be getting it together there toward the end so more real estate to work with might actually work!).

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        After you all have spoken about Moosie, I had to bite. That was too funny. He was just standing there like, yah, and you want me to do what?? Seeing his trainer chase him was funny.

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      We have always loved this guy, too. He always ran like a champ and we will never forget him almost falling to his knees and regrouping to win a big one!

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        Dear Sue and Tony:

        That was a heart stopping moment. What an athlete to right himself and go on to win the Preakness. Kudos to jockey, Jeremy Rose, for staying in the saddle too. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Max Very much doubt whether Moose would have run were it not for the bell and Nigel! Simonsig tweeted today he had to lay down(the shock)of Moosie getting more mentions than him!!Hurricane Fly and Quevega are in the running for Irish horse of the year, she only runs twice a year!! Have you voted in the Vox Populi I gave my vote to Wise Dan, think it’ll be between him and MMM. I just cant help loving the Moose and his quirkiness Hugs Sheena

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      Sheena. Moose is now the king of social media. The fans love him. Watch out Kauto. Maybe Moosie has the message now from Nigel that he needs to run on the track and not just stand there. At the very least, he jumped well and kept going. Progress!
      Hoping that the Fly or Quevega wins as Irish HOY. Quevega may run only twice a year but she always wins. There are however some mighty fine horses in that contest.
      I voted for Danny in the Vox as I cannot ever go against Dan. Who can resist a chestnut these days? Speaking of which, Willie Mullins has Annie Power entered at Ascot. She is a very big chestnut filly who is unbeaten in her 7 races. Mullins thinks that she has the scope to do anything. Hope that he is right.

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        Sheena, Max, & Judy,

        Even though I bet Debbie G. will go for Groupie Doll, I had to vote for Wise Dan in the Vox Populi, as he helped win me my Exacta in the BC., which I will never forget.

        • Dear Vicki B:

          So many deserving horses, but I just had to go with Dan. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Terry Crow
    Wow! Don’t think I have add this is basketball
    John Clay tweet on Tues. Nov. 19
    Final: Kentucky 105, Texas-Arlington 76

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    Brian Zipse ‏@Zipseatthetrack tweet Tues. Nov. 19
    I do not expect to see Royal Delta in the Cigar Mile field …
    waiting for the official retirement announcement.

    So, be on the lookout for an announcement!

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      Just realized there is a photo of Secret Compass and Paynter. She is the baby that was euthanized. Heartbreaking. Hugs, JB

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        Judy,

        Nothing beats the highs in TB horse racing and conversely nothing can compare to the heartbreak whenever one of these beloved creatures is lost way before its time.

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        Thanks for sharing, JB. It is sad but glad BL captured that great moment!
        Love, love, love them all! What a great BC! The jockeys , Stevens and Smith made it extra special!

        • Dear Ann and Sandy:

          In one way it’s good that BL captured Secret Compass and Paynter in such an adorable pose. We can remember her happy and well.

          Sandy your photos of BC day were beautiful and made me feel I was there. The one of Z’s statue was a gift; almost as good as seeing it up close. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Stunning photos – thanks Judy. Barbara Livingston was there when a lot of us were still in bed, and seeing these close-ups is simply amazing (my view was a bit more “wide angle” – ha!).

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    Team Zenyatta @TeamZenyatta
    Celebration Stickers are shipping today! #zenyattaparty2013

    FYI-This is a tweet posted on the right side.of the Blog & of course on Twitter
    Wanted to make sure that everyone would see it.

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    November 20 Cherokee Devotional

    Curious, I watched a bird perched in the top of an oak tree that has only a smattering of leaves remaining. The bird sat very still. It seemed to turn its head so that its beak showed plainly. It should have moved more than it did because only an owl would sit that still, and it was too small to be an owl. I watched at intervals but nothing changed. A large number of blackbirds flew over and some of them landed in the tree. Was it a blue jay? Any other bird would have flown, but it did not. After awhile, I realized it was not a bird at all, no matter how much it had looked to be.
    How many times have we judged something to be a certain way? Very often, things are not as they appear. We can be so sure and insist on what we think is real, and it isn’t real at all. Our sight and our insight are tangled and we make a judgment that has no substance. How can any of us have accurate vision without the Spirit to guide us?

    When I make peace, it is a long and lasting one-there is no end to it.
    -Satanta, Kiowa

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    Dear Kathy A beautiful post,am learning so much about the Native Americans and their way of life.Wish we had some Californian sunshine is so cold and wet over here!Ray looked so cute helping Momma wive the weaves!!!Hugs to you and the puppy pack Sheena

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      Dear Sheena,

      It’s supposed to rain here the next few days. Even thunder is expected tomorrow. The Pack will be terrified. Ray is just adorable. I also loved the shot of him at dusk.

      Happy Wednesday!

      Hugs from me, kisses from The Pack.

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    Champion Royal Delta retired from racing
    By David Grening Daily Racing Form 11/20/2013 12:14PM
    Royal Delta, a 10-time graded stakes winner and two-time Eclipse Award champion, has been retired from racing, her connections announced Wednesday.
    Breeding plans for Royal Delta were not yet finalized as of Wednesday morning. On Tuesday, Royal Delta was vanned from Payson Park to owner Benjamin Leon’s Besilu Farm in Ocala, Fla
    http://www.drf.com/news/champion-royal-delta-retired-racing

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      Daily Racing Form ‏@DRFInsidePost tweet
      Trainer Bill Mott: “I never retired a horse that looked as good as she does.
      You could probably lead her over there tomorrow.” #RoyalDelta

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    Jay Privman ‏DRF tweets on Wed. Nov. 20 2013 UPDATE
    Centralinteligence, who suffered fracture in BC Dirt Mile & had surgery, doing well,
    may even race again late next year, per trainer Ellis.

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