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Cozmic One on the track at Mayberry Farm. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Cozmic One on the track at Mayberry Farm. Photo by Kyle Acebo.

Happy Thursday!

As promised, we have some photos of Cozmic One in training at Mayberry Farm. We were in Florida on a chilly March day to witness Coz gallop around the track. He spent the morning grazing and romping around his paddock. Post-workout, he was back in his stall for a video chat with Ann. A photo of Cozmic One as a foal, standing in a Lane’s End paddock with Zenyatta, hangs in his stall.

We didn’t leave without sitting down with the staff of Mayberry Farm. They generously answered questions for our Ask The Experts feature. We’ll share their answers on the blog over the next few weeks.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Photos and video by Kyle Acebo and Tyler Matson.

Coz get a quick morning workout.
Coz get a quick morning workout.

Coz and his rider.
Coz and his rider.

José washes his legs.
José washes his legs.
Coz heads back to his stall.
Coz heads back to his stall.

Reader Interactions

434 Comments

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    Dear Max.Yes,I heard about Battle Group later on Moosie’s twitter.Moose will be left to carry on”not racing” alone!Jamie is a very strong jockey and extremely popular in the weighing room,at least he smiles unlike his brother Ryan.I hope we can get to see SDG on April 26th at Sandown but ground has to be soft.Free the Moose.Sheena.

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      Sheena. Moosie has company. In his last race, they mentioned others who seek the same path of enlightenment as our Moose.
      Checked on Kind. She had her 2013 foal on February 7, 2013. I do not know when she visited Galileo. Could be any day now for the new one. Hope all is well. Let us know.
      As for Z, if her peeps are at Lane’s End, it must be time soon. Let’s pray for a quick and easy birth.
      Free the Moose! Neigh!

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    The Internet just lit up at the news that Zenyatta’s Team arrived at Lane’s End. We are all watching, waiting and listening for any news. Her fans are still as faithful as ever and the base grows every year.

    We’re all so excited!!!

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    WTC survives double inquiry…..
    PACE…PACE…PACE….
    Roxy had good day….she will make a liar out of her vet….I hope …
    PACE…PACE…PACE….

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      Sheena. My foal date is wrong yet again. Kind delivered on February 2, 2013, full brother to Frankel. He has that Sadler’s Wells blaze. Maybe she is not in foal and it was an off year? Or the foaling date may be late because she had to travel to Ireland? I hope all is well with her. She is a lovely horse. They call her Kind in name and kind in nature.
      I may not be sleeping much tonight. 14Z, many many thousands await your arrival.
      Free the Moose! Neigh!

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        Dear Max and Sheena:

        Max, thinking of you. Doubt I will be getting much sleep either.

        Hope Kind is OK too. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Sue Fredrick:

      Angela showed me this video last Saturday. The little voice is so cute. I wish the horses could complain about being hit with the whip. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Mary Rampellini ‏Daily Racing Form Sat. April 12 2014
    Danza wins the #ArkansasDerby at 40-1.
    Danza wins #ArkansasDerby over Ride On Curlin in second, and Bayern in third.
    Churchill Downs PR ‏tweet
    Arkansas Derby order (points):
    1: 1-Danza (100)
    2: 4-Ride On Curlin (40)
    3: 8-Bayern (20)
    4: 3-Tapiture (10)
    #KyDerby

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      Congratulations to Joe Bravo & Todd Pletcher!

      Here is what happened pre-race to Mike Smith’s horse
      Zoe Cadman ‏ tweet Commissioners bridle somehow has come off in the outside paddock. Outrider is trying to get bridle on
      Mary Rampellini ‏Daily Racing Form
      A very dangerous situation with Commissioner avoided by keen handling by outriders and Walden; Commissioner back to paddock.
      Ray Paulick ‏tweet Commissioner throwing something of a tantrum during infield saddling for Arkansas Derby at @OaklawnRacing

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      Dear BGG:

      Thanks for this info. I hadn’t checked yet to see who won the Arkansas Derby. Wow, Danza is a grandson of Street Cry. He paid $84.60 to win. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Mary Rampellini Daily Racing Form Sat. Aug. 12 2014
    The complete Oaklawn Handicap order of finish:
    Will Take Charge,
    Revolutionary,
    Carve,
    Prayer for Relief,
    Golden Lad and
    Right to Vote.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Will be checking in during the wee hours. Pace, pace. Had a great day with the family, thank you. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc and all the Sweeties

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    Congratulations to all the winners today… and you know? I am completely enamoured with Ride on Curlin. There are so many photos of him on his FB page where he’s got his tongue out lol…. he has such a bright eye on him and he is always trying his heart out (like his daddy!)

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=613111902103906&set=pb.613004988781264.-2207520000.1397351017.&type=3&theater

    There are some beautiful pics in his FB…. and it is backed up by the fact he’s faced many of the top horses in his division; Honor Code, Havana, Tapiture, Strong Mandate (he did not have a good day, I hope he’s okay), Hoppertunity,

    Danza’s a beautiful horse, too… Pletcher’s got two solid competitors in Danza and Constitution.

    Ride on Curlin!!! I love Chrome too! It’s getting really, REALLY hard to pick JUST one…

    also, I saw on FB too that Zenyatta’s officially under foal watch…. stay safe and healthy baby girl… have a healthy and safe foaling and cannot wait to see the next little prince or princess! Prayers!
    https://www.facebook.com/ZenyattaOfficial/photos/a.146789092014683.33884.142579315768994/866675633359355/?type=1&theater

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    the waiting is too much lol…. know it may not be for another day or two, but am getting shifty and restless waiting for the birth announcement lol…

    Prayers Z…. love you so much!

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    Dear Zenyatta,
    It must be close to “crunch time” since your folks have arrived. Take care, dear girl, and have a smooth delivery. All of this on Your time, of course! Soon you will have your new little one beside you. May you both stay safe and well. Lots of Love and Hugs

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, Little Big Red and Baby Z:

    Z, so glad your Mom and Dad are with you. Safe foaling and healthy baby. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

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    Whilst we wait, hopefully not for much longer, I must say that there were many good races today, but Cowtown’s was NOT amongst them. He threw in a clunker–sigh! We spoke with the jockey afterwards (he seems a very nice young man) who said things seemed “perfect” race wise, that is, until he crossed the dirt, then he just “stopped.” It was good (in a way) to have my own (amateur) observations confirmed by the man on his back, since that is what it seemed to me. So many people seemed to think this shorter distance was what would do the trick–so he was the favorite. This was the first time we did not have a chance to scream for him coming down the stretch–felt odd. We saw him gallop back and he looked okay. Oh well. Will let you know what we learn.

    Now back to waiting and pacing. Hey, today I wore my Zenyatta cap! Had a feeling. :-)

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      Dear Anne, I watched his race on TVG. He looked so handsome, and then I was worried for him when he “stopped.” I’m glad to hear he seems to be OK–I hope that is indeed the case. HugZ, Trina

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    COZ looks amazing!!! God bless Zenyatta and baby for a safe delivery. Thank you Team Z for all you do for the fans!!!

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    Queen Z…April 13th is my son’s birthday and I’m sure he would be glad to share the day with your daughter! Easy delivery and healthy filly for you Momma Z.

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        Dear quarterhossgal:

        Please don’t my me. It’s late and I’m slap happy and I have “girl” on my mind. Happy Birthday to your BOY. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Well my dear Zenyayya, after a very very busy weekend, and checking numerous times on the blog for your foaling, I realize I was wrong in my quess for your foaling. Praying for a safe and easy foaling my love. I keep looking at that moon and thinking it has got to be soon. Love you forever my angel. Be safe and God Bless you and your little one.

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    RIVA RIDGE

    Happy Birthday
    April 13

    Love Ya dear boy and remembering you so fondly on the date of your birth. You Saved The Farm. Wanted to lift you up on this day. Love talking about you because I know you got slighted a little. Your just wonderful and I know your up in heaven running this day. I remember Mrs Chenery talking about you so fondly, It really sounded like she loved you dearly

    I got to see a desendent of yours recently in Florida. I looked him up especially at the sale. He looked a lot like you. Just beautiful. He sure did want out of his stall, He was really making a fuss in his stall, and he kept on and on fiddling with the stall latch trying to get out. I was about worried that he was going to kick the barn down. But you know when I saw him later in the ring he was very behaved.

    Riva I love you dearly. Remembering you and hope to see you one day.

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      Dear Peggy:

      Riva lived in the shadow of Big Red. Great horse. Happy Birthday RR; Rest In Peace. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Zenyatta, I’m pace pace pacing. Praying so hard for a safe and healthy delivery.

    Maybe a Filly. You think……………………………………..I hope so, but will love a Filly or Colt.

    Love You dearly. Your in my prayers.

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    This coming Friday April l8th is Cigar’s Birthday.
    Sure Would like to see him. What are we going to do. …………………………….
    Sure wish the Kentucky Horse Park would fix the camera.
    I think we all need to call them.
    I think he will be about 24.

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    Pace, pace, pace, pace…….foal watch is on…..so exciting……Ann is there with her…..hope it’s not too long……prayers for all to go well.

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    April 13 Cherokee Devotional

    The quiet companionship of a comforting person is like balm to the soul. Like Mother Earth, she absorbs the shock of pain and erases the wounds, and even the scars, with time. These kindred spirits seem to be able to take our hand and walk with us through the difficult places they have already traveled. They keep us from the loneliness that pervades our experiences, waiting for a word that we have passed through safely. And best of all, they never bring it up again but let the past take care of the past. Their eyes are on tomorrow, their hands on the present time so that we never hear empty echoes and are never reminded that we were unhappy. And then, we, in quiet ways, can reach back and take someone else’s hand.

    I take you by the hand with all my heart…you have spoken comfort to us.
    Little Beaver’s Wife

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    Hi everyone
    Good morning
    I have not been posting much or really at all for a few months.
    I thought since we are in the Waiting Room I could take some time to catch up my friends here with some news.
    Mom update
    My Mom had her first checkup a few weeks ago to see if the cancer in her breast was gone. Praise the Lord it is! My Mom was so happy she was on could 9. Mom called all of the family and her friends telling everyone the good news. Her goal now is to gain strength back. All of the chemo, the operation and radiation really took it out of her.
    Unfortunately my other Mom Brian’s Mom is under hospice care now. Ruth has been in a nursing home for several years. She has many complications that all are just too much now and at age 84 she is just worn out. The home moved her to hospice cars in March. I am not sure when she will go to heaven but I am praying that she does not have to suffer here too long. I plan to go home for the service but have to see if Angel will be ok with the pet sitter.
    Angel fell down and hurt her other leg in December. Now she has a replace left knee TTA implant and a right ankle injury. Most likely the tendon on the outside and the vet also mentioned the hip itself took a hard whack too. It has been 4 months and she seems like the ankle is coming along but I have to keep her from falling. The first 2 months she kept falling and it would start the healing process all over each time. Angel is my baby and I don’t want her hurt anymore so it’s hard to leave her with the sitter but I want to go home for Ruth and Brian’s family. I love them too.
    Larry my new kitty and Jelly my older kitty still don’t like each other. Larry has turned out to be a very cool kitty. I am glad he came to live in my trees. Larry and Angle are such good buddies. Thanks for Larry God you always send the best ones.
    I have been working hard on getting things updated at my house. That has taken up so much of my time. I have plans to get the house all in order and list is on the market. I am getting older and this is just too much work for one person. I have to find a place to move and that has not happened yet either. I have been looking for a year and a half so far. The perfect home has not come up yet. I am sure when it is supposed to happen it will. Gods timing is always right we just have to wait and we don’t always understand it at all. When you think about it we are always waiting for something!
    Wow check out this Full Moon update.
    Full moon and Full lunar eclipse on 4-15-14
    April 15 – Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 07:42 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Pink Moon because it marked the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox, which is one of the first spring flowers. This moon has also been known as the Sprouting Grass Moon and the Growing Moon.
    April 15 – Total Lunar Eclipse. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes completely through the Earth’s dark shadow, or umbra. During this type of eclipse, the Moon will gradually get darker and then take on a rusty or blood red color. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of North America, South America, and Australia.
    http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/LEplot/LEplot2001/LE2014Apr15T.pdf
    Now that is something to think about a Pink Moon could that be a baby girl coming? We sure can come up with some names for Z14 now.
    I think I have taken enough space sorry it’s so big. I just am waiting with you all in the Waiting Room.
    Love to everyone
    COZ I CAN 2015
    PS I had the best time ever meeting my new friend Sandy from NE Ohio last month. That visit is one of my favorite memories and I will always cherish it. Let’s do it again Sandy and meet at the same place it is perfect.

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      Dear Sue:

      Great new about your Mom. Continued good health. Prayers for Brian’s Mom and all of you. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Sue, Great news about your Mom. Tell her we’re joining in the celebration. Sounds like a difficult time for Brian’s Mom and the rest of her family. I hope you are able to find a trustworthy pet sitter when you need to go home. I know how hard that is – especially when one of the pets isn’t 100%. I could tell many stories about strangers trying to administer a pill to a cat :-(. I had a great time too Sue and hope to do it again next year.

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    Dear Kathy.Glesni has begun the fightback!But that “other woman” is a vicious bird am praying Glesni can eventually reclaim her home.Lady laid her egg at about 12.47am today,the 50th anniversary of the Scottish Wildlife Trust,the old girl couldn’t have timed it better.All the staff are thrilled to bits!
    Poor Fubu was “home alone” yesterday but Momma bought him a new toy she does spoil him so!Marty has got to get back to his internashunal bizness think he’s been concentrating on his food too much recently!Joey is raising money for a cat sanctuary it will be called Joey’s room he’s such a good boy.It really upsets me so many cats and kittens are euthanized every day.It’s a harsh World.Have a restful Sabbath.Hugs to You Kisses for Holly Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.

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      Dear Sheena,

      So glad Glesni is fighting back! I hope she’ll be the victor. Congrats to Lady and the staff on Lady’s perfect timing. Can’t wait to see Fubu’s new toy. Hopefully he wasn’t too lonely when his mom was gone. If he’s anything like my kids he slept while she was away. I think Marty definitely needs to slim down a little. Maybe a few less treats would do the trick. Joey’s cause is very worthwhile. Wonderful that his fame can help these needy kitties. Cute video of Boo following Buddy around. Such cuties! It won’t be long now with Ann back in KY with her beloved Zenny. Can’t wait to see Z14! Have a beautiful Sabbath. Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Sugar and Nikko. Kathy

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    @Sandy…..I have been checking Cigar’s camera everyday….now the web page is gone too….do not even get the “dark screen”…boo….
    …..
    Roxy continues to defy the odds …..her vet is amazed….he called yesterday to check on her….I think he thought she would have crossed by now…she is eating, drinking, peeing and pooping…and taking all of her meds…PURoxy…many thanks for all of your
    prayers and good wishes…
    ….
    I know I have missed birthdays and other special days….I wish you all the happiest of days….PU to everyone (whatever species) who are “fighting the good fight”
    ….
    Zenny my love….take all the time you need….stay healthy and well…my best to
    you and your human mom and dad…and all at LE that are keeping you well…
    I wonder if your boys are pacing too?
    …
    kisses for all soft noses….have a great day

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