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Z, this week. Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End
Z, this week. Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Happy Friday!

We want to finish off the week with a few videos showing parts of Zenyatta’s daily routine. Alys’ footage shows her in the paddock, in her stall, and eating supper: the simple moments that make up the life of a happy and healthy horse!

Enjoy!
-Team Z

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Just found this really cute photo of Black Caviar. Hugs, JB

    http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2012/06/08/1226389/502737-black-caviar.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.news.com.au/world-old/champ-black-caviar-pokes-tongue-out-at-pommy-rivals/story-e6frfkz9-1226389583521&h=366&w=650&sz=47&tbnid=-EhKfMSqKsVdWM:&tbnh=60&tbnw=106&zoom=1&usg=__ctMAZP_-WYmZ6IgIWpcJcwaj3d0=&docid=5qaGXW3ktQq5FM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=96hGUceYK5Dy2gXZt4CQDQ&sqi=2&ved=0CD8Q9QEwBQ&dur=40

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    Healing Prayers for you Ann Maree, may the healing hands of Our Lord be upon you now and always. It is well.

    Hi Queen Zenyatta, hope your day was Blessed and found you happy and healthy. Did the princess indicate when might grace this world with her presence? I never did ask, is Prince happy he will soon be a big brother or is he still busy holding court with all the pretty fillies on the farm?. I love him much though.

    Have a good night and sweet dreams.

    Good night to all and God Bless.

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    Great photo of caviar with tongue sticking out will be seeing her in the flesh friday 22nd march
    Your beautiful zenyatta is looking good

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      Dear Max, VIcki B, Ann, Keta, Debbie and Z Fans:

      Beautiful BC, in that photo, might be thinking any or all of the things you mentioned.

      Debbie, lucky you getting to see BC on the 22nd. Please wave to the Aussie Queen for all of us. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Debbie, that’s wonderful that you’ll be there in person to cheer Nelly home as she goes for 24 in 24! High hoof, and give her all the best from us statesiders!

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      Wow, Debbie, I had no idea you’re going to Melbourne, that’s fantastic! How long will you be in Australia, and will you travel around?

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    Any baby news? Hope our girl is inside and warm as the weather forecast for Central Kentucky was cool and damp.

    Can’t believe our Wildcats did not get an NCAA bid. No way are there 63 teams in the country better than they are. Oh well, next year we’ll show ‘um all.

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      Dear Sheena:

      What a spectacular baby that would be. Let’s hope it happens. Love and Hugs, JB

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    POWER UP ANN MAREE, sending hugs and prayers for a speedy recovery!!

    Good luck to the beautiful Black Caviar, safe journey.

    Boy that Orfevre is a handsome guy, should have named him “Pretty Boy Floyd”, hope he does well this year.

    Mr Besilu had another workout: Balance/Indy
    workout
    Payson Park
    3/17/13
    Dirt
    4 Furlongs Breezing
    0:49:00
    Hope he hits the tracks soon.

    Love and kisses to big Mama Z and EARnie Auntie Sue

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      Dear Sue Fredrick:

      Love your comment about Orfevre. Thanks for the info on Mr. B. Should be going for his Maiden race soon. Hugs, JB

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    JAKKALBERRY UPDATE Brian Malloy‏ tweet
    Disappointing Jakkalberry won’t compete in @DWC_Meydan after suffering setback following G2 City of Gold win. Own a half-sister to his sire.

    Stephen Molyneux‏ tweet
    Jakkalberry already back in Britain and will miss Dubai World Cup night

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    Three Chimneys Farm‏ tweet
    The connections of Big Brown’s GROUND TRANSPORT are Derby dreamin’ after the colt turned in a solid work to prep

    Ground Transport Works Swiftly for LA Derby
    By Blood-Horse Staff Updated: Sunday, March 17, 2013 4:12 PM
    Ground Transport, one of the locally-based sophomores preparing for the upcoming $1 million Louisiana Derby (gr. II), is attracting some attention after posting consecutive bullet moves at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
    The latest for the 3-year-old son of 2008 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Big Brown covered five furlongs in :59 2/5 March 16. It followed a half-mile breeze in :47 flat a week earlier as he approaches a date in the 100th renewal of the Louisiana Derby March 30.
    “It was a very nice work for him,” said trainer Mike Stidham on the morning of March 17. “He did it well. He broke three lengths behind another horse named Trend that has been graded stakes placed here and had almost caught him by the time the work finished. I got what I wanted from him in the work.”
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/76919/ground-transport-works-swiftly-for-la-derby#ixzz2NuOBIUuq

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      Thanks Keta for the information on Big Brown’s 3 year old son Ground Transport. I love Big Brown dearly and always interested in what his off springs are doing. I’m Praying for good health for GT and a successful trip to the Derby.

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    Royal Delta (5-Year-Old Mare) Workout
    Date: March 17, 2013
    Track: PAYSON PARK TRAINING CENTER
    Distance: Five Furlongs
    Time: 1.00:20 Breezing
    Track Condition: Fast
    Surface: Dirt
    Rank: 1/12

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      Lets see if Mikey has his pick for the Classic (praying that both are in great shape and racing) do you think he would ride RD or GOD? or another?
      Sue

        • Sue FL CHPRC
          Mike Smith can and probably will ride both.
          The only question would be whether or not Mucho Macho Man will run in the Breeders Cup Clasic again. MMM ran against Game on Dude in the
          2012 Classic.
          Royal Delta ran in the Ladies Classic, That is the race she is most likely to run in.
          Here are the 2012 Recaps of both races.
          Hugs, Keta
          2012 Breeders Cup Races
          Game on Dude ran in the Classic which was won by Fort Larned
          2012 Classic
          Fort Larned led every step in the Classic, shadowed by a tenacious Mucho Macho Man in the stretch. The two finished half a length apart, with Fort Larned claiming victory at odds of 9-1 after traveling along the inside path. For jockey Brian Hernandez, celebrating his 27th birthday, the win was the biggest of his career. It was also the first Breeders’ Cup win for trainer Ian Wilkes. Mucho Macho Man was a game challenger, but couldn’t best the winner. Flat Out finished third, and favored Game on Dude ran seventh
          2012 Ladies’ Classic
          Royal Delta ruled the Ladies’ Classic, taking command from the first jump. She crossed the wire 1 1/2 lengths ahead of My Miss Aurelia, a game second. Include Me Out followed 1 1/4 lengths behind in third. For Royal Delta, the win was her second straight Ladies’ Classic victory. For jockey Mike Smith, it was a record-setting ride. With the 2012 Ladies’ Classic, he became the winningest rider in Breeders’ Cup history, surpassing the previous record of 15 wins held by retired Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey

        • Keta. We have to pay more attention to Fort Larned too this racing season. He has already proved that he can cross the finish line first with or without a jockey. Fort is really an amazing horse.

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    lighting candles for Ann-Maree…
    all hopes and prayers headed her way
    …
    Zenny ….keep up the good work…and if possible…get little Z13 on the ground/hay soon
    …but not matter what we love you and Z12 and him/her-to-be
    …
    cigars camera totally has had infarct…..hope it will be fixed soon….they are probably getting the thunderstorms that have passing thru here…
    ….
    love to all
    kisses to all soft noses
    …
    PACE…PACE…PACE…

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    Feel sorry time for Black Caviar owners????

    http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/superracing/stress-keeps-building-for-black-caviar-owners-as-the-great-mare-chases-win-no24/story-fn67lu29-1226600086155

    Now this will sound unkind, but I think this is all about the publicity. This bloke needs to have a little think about the majority of owners who are just delighted when their horse runs a place – or if it has been carrying injury just gets to the track. Maybe he needs to get away from the champagne and oysters and spend some time with John McNair and the Hay List connections. Or better still, check out Mr and Mrs Moss and learn some class. Very disappointing.

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      Kathy R. I may have missed something significant here because I do not know the whole story of Nelly’s owners, but I can understand how this guy feels. I’m stressed too thinking about BC running this week because I really want her to win, and come home safely. Nothing is ever certain in racing except that she looks quite magnificent in that photo. Like Zenyatta, she seems to improve over time.

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      Dear Max: I did say my comments would sound unkind. I think the Nelly connections have heard the cheers and are now panicking as to how they will live without them – Mr Wilkie is the usual front runner in this. Neil Werrett, the principal owner, is not often in the spotlight, and owns a string of good horses. But I find it silly to want sympathy for owning the best sprinter in the world. I have a lot of time for Peter Moody and Luke Nolan, but these owners just leave me cold. And they’re forgetting the real issue is that discounting injury, it is highly unlikely that we will see a real race this Friday night. And that certainly did not happen with Zenyatta, or our forgotten Champion mare, Makbye Diva (and I know she raced over different distances). This will sound really unkind, but as far as I’m concerned, it will be on their heads if the worst happens over the coming weeks.

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    RACHEL ALEXANDRA UPDATE MARCH 18 2013–“Feisty”
    Rachel Continues Recovery at Rood & Riddle
    March 18, 2013: Lexington, KY
    Veterinarians monitoring Rachel Alexandra’s recovery at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital report the abscess drained on March 7th, continues to respond well to treatment.
    Rachel’s appetite is strong and the Rood & Riddle team noted an increase in “feisty” behavior during her walks last week.
    Look for the next update on Tuesday, March 26th barring any change in her condition.
    http://www.stonestreetfarms.com/info/?page_id=144

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      ALL TOO HARD Andrew Bensley‏ tweets
      All Too Hard will stay in Melbourne until close to the race and will barrier trial at least once into the race. Royal Ascot is a goer

      If All Too Hard pleased the entire team, he certainly would head to Royal Ascot to contest the Group Queen Anne over 1600 metres.
      Exciting!

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        ALL TOO HARD–BREAKING NEWS
        Andrew Bensley‏ tweet
        After a meeting a short time ago, @HawkesRacing and @Peter_Vinery have decided to target All Aged with All Too Hard on April 27, Randwick.

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      KathyR. I have never seen a photo of Hay List before now. That mask which he’s wearing in the photo looks something like the red cross on white of the Knights Templar.

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      Dear Kathy R.:

      Thanks for the neat photo of Hay List. I agree with Max his hood does look like the Knights of Templar cross. Hugs, JB

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    black caviar and rachel alexandra i think about you, let your difficults come to me and you can have a little rest from sad things

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    A name for Z12–Every Breath You Take?? The Police song. Seeing as how all of the Zsters are watching every breath he takes.

    Be safe through the night Zenyatta and baby. How about an Easter baby?

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      Good one, Shirlee! Or from the same song, how about “Watching You”? That could work both ways–he’s watching US and we (and that includes Zenny) are watching HIM.

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      April Fools Day is not a bad one. April Fool on all of us if it is a colt when we are all thinking filly.

      Hope your mother has a joyous day surrounded with loving family and friends.

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    Dear Z fans,
    Thank you for all the great links.
    Big hug to all of you. Ingrid.

    Pace…..Pace…..Paceeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!

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      Dear Sheena:

      Thanks for the Dam’s name of the 150 lb. colt by Kittens Joy. Will check her out. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Sheena:

        Sandra’s Rose is a granddaughter of AP Indy. So she is very well bred. Will be fun to see how her big boy does as he grows. Hope we can learn his name and follow him. Will keep checking Pedigree Query to see if he’s listed over time. Hugs, JB

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    Hi!

    It is so nice to see the videos of Zenyatta but it would also be nice if they
    were longer.

    I love to see for myself that she is doing fine.

    I love her so much and enjoy watching those videos.

    I am eager to read that she has delivered her baby and to see the baby, too.

    Thank you so much!

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    Z is one thrifty eater…not dropping a grain, chewing, keeping lips tight. Looks like her belly is dropping. Is she waxing yet?

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      Black Caviar trackwork ahead of William Reid Stakes (VIDEO)
      racingvictoria
      Published on Mar 18, 2013
      It might have been under the cover of darkness but our cameras were at Caulfield this morning to catch champion mare Black Caviar work ahead of Friday night’s Group 1 William Reid Stakes.
      Hear from trainer Peter Moody about the work and Black Caviar’s plans post-Friday. We also caught up with Rick Hore-Lacy, trainer of fellow William Reid contender Good Ba Ba.

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    Yes have our tickets for mooney valley have had them for around a
    week now the valley for us is about 20min drive :))

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