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Zenyatta’s Boys, Back in CA

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Happy Friday!

If you’ve been waiting for an update about Zenyatta’s boys, this post is for you. Brothers Cozmic One and Ziconic spent the last few months with John Shirreffs at Belmont Park. They are pictured above eating some of their favorite treats, sweet potato for Ziconic and carrot juice for Coz.

This month, John and Dottie moved the horses back to Santa Anita for the winter. We’ll let you know how they’re settling in next week.

Here are a few photos from Ziconic’s November 25 workout at Belmont Park and a couple of Coz breezing as well. Photos courtesy of Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs.

Enjoy!
Team Z

Ziconic striding out... getting close to the finish line.
Ziconic striding out… getting close to the finish line.


Galloping out past the wire. Pretty stride and such focus!
Galloping out past the wire. Pretty stride and such focus!


Continues to gallop out.
Ziconic continues to gallop out.


This is well past the finish line and still going strong.
This is well past the finish line and still going strong.


Coz breezing at Belmont on November 27
Coz breezing at Belmont on November 27


Coz gallops out after his breeze.
Coz gallops out after his breeze.

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      Dear Judy,

      This was SUPER cute! Thanks so much, Judy! I love watching the gorillas at the zoo! I always wonder what they are thinking of us…

      Love and hugs, Kathy

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      Dear Judy.Great news about Effie.They had a documentary on about London Zoo a few years ago.The guy who cares for them used to have a job in the city but left because of the stress and he loves caring for them.Congratulations Effie!Love and hugs SheenaX

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        Dear Kathy, Sheena, Tiz and Mary Margaret:

        Beautiful bond between this Mom and baby. Beautiful. Love and Hugs, JB

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    December 16 Cherokee Devotional

    Like anything else, if one is prepared to meet winter rather than cower at the thought, it is an excellent time to be happy and alive.
    When we are warm on the inside and we have no excessive fears, we can lean into the wind and pace ourselves to breathe the cold air and taste the snow without absorbing it. We were created to take dominion over these things and it is time we proved it.
    But as long as there is one other person who is not warm, who does not see beauty, we can’t be too comfortable nor immune to winter.

    I will ask him [the white man] to understand his ways, then I will prepare the way for my children.
    Many Horses
    Oglala Sioux
    1890

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    Dear Kathy.Gosh,it’s really something when we have higher overnight temps than CA!!Another damp mild day over here but there is some snow in Scotland.Such sad news about Coneygree slab fractures of the hocks.Most likely out for the season and Flamenco Lad has died in the first at Ludlow.RIP.But good news about Balthazar King he’s back!!!I heard on the grapevine the wives will kill the owners if he runs in the GN again he may stick to XC.Don Cossack is favourite for the King George.I sent you the tribute Janice Coyle wrote for her beloved Dessie back in 2006.I was chatting with her last night she belongs to one of my groups.Everyone adored Dessie and he loved us back.Mr Fibbs was busy making cupcakes last night and going to eat most of them I fink!Zoe is going to visit Mr Al this Friday again.Mango and Mattie got their Christmas outfits in readiness for their trip to Ohio.Only they are travelling with Judy and Nay.Judy was up until 4am getting all the packages ready for the posty.The auction for Lady Thatcher’s belongings exceeded all expectations.The majority goes to charity.The V&A will be sorry one day!Have a great day.Love and hugs to you,kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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    Dear Sheena,

    That’s crazy that your temps are warmer than CA’s. Same holds true here, the east coast is usually a lot colder than the west coast. Right now it’s reversed! I was sad to read of Coneygree’s injuries. Also the loss of Flamenco Lad, may he rest in peace. Thumbs up for Balthazar King! Thank you for sending me the tribute for Dessie. I could go for a cupcake right now…sadly I have no rats to bake one for me! Mr. Al sure is lucky to get weekly visits from Zoe! I would love to meet her just once. Bon voyage to Mango, Mattie, Judy and Nay. Good to hear the auction for Lady Thatcher’s belongings went so well. Just a heads up, we will leave a week from today and we’ll be at Steve’s dad’s in Pacific Grove for Christmas. We will probably be home again on the 28th. I will post the Devotionals for the days we will be gone.Have a great Hump Day. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar.

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    Happy Birthday To Me!!!!
    I just gave myself a birthday gift. Of course the actual natal day is Dec. 2, but I have been pondering this purchase since then. So when I saw it was on sale, I gave in and got it!!! The Racing Silks leather tote, Racing Silks leather pouch and Racing Silks key chain! I cant wait for them to arrive!
    Oh yes, it is cold here in Sacramento, California. Even colder up the hill, below zero I have heard. Hopefully next storm will add to the snow pack up there as well as rain down in the valley. I hope El Nino is a drought buster!!!
    Lynn

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      Lynn,
      Happy Birthday a bit late and enjoy your purchases. I say that if no one gets them for you, treat yourself.

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      HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, Lynn!
      Sounds like you got super great presents — good for you.
      Hope you have many more wonderful birthdays to come.
      All the Best

      Hugs and Love

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      Dear Lynn, Happy Birthday! Years ago the day after my birthday, my husband told me the next day that it was still my birthday celebration. He called it my ‘unbirthday’, which he said was to be celebrated ‘after’ my birthday for quite some time. We always have
      ‘unbirthday celebrations’ after our birthdays since then. Wonderful presents you ‘got’! Hope you really enjoy them. God’s many blessings in your ‘new’ year!
      with love, Elizabeth

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      ??????
      Happy un-bday to u ?
      Happy un-bday to u ?
      Happy un-bday dear lynn?
      Happy un-bday to u ?
      Have a greaaaaat day! ??
      HugZ?prayerZ?
      Vamp

      Enjoy your gifts?

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    Am catching up:
    Terrry C, I add my condolences on your loss. There simply are no words, but thoughts and prayers are sent.

    Just love Zenny’s boys, they are so beautiful, and now so darn cute in these photos!
    I can’t smile enough at the sight of our Mike on Ziconic. Here’s hoping he’s the one to do the serious riding when they hit the track for real.

    Hugs to all,
    Annie B in MA

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      Judy,
      Thanks for news about Lady Eli. So often the outcome with laminitis is bad. It is very uplifting to see her recovery. Safe travels and good health to her.

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      Dear Judy B.,
      Thanks for this article. I do so hope that Lady Eli is in the clear and will stay healthy, safe and sound. Also, hoping she can resume her racing since she seems to love doing it.
      Most important is the strong and healthy thing, though. Power Up, Lady E. and Godspeed!
      Hugs and Love

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      Wow, Judy! She’s stunning! So happy for Lady Eli – praying for her to have a successful career and especially stay healthy. I still can’t get over how beautiful she is!
      Will keep her in my prayers. thanks so much for posting. I’m going to go on web tomorrow and look for more photos of her.
      Hope you have a wonderful evening. with love, Elizabeth

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      Dear Judy,
      What a wonderful story – and after all of that – she can hardly wait to get back on the
      track. She is a true champion at heart – hope her feet last for her to win what she so deserves.
      Love and hugs.

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      Here is a tweet Ziconic posted
      Ziconic ‏@Ziconiccolt · 4m4 minutes ago Wed. Dec.16 2015
      5f in 101.4 today with my mom’s jockey, Mike Smith aboard.

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        BGG,
        Noticed there were more than a few unraced two year olds on the work tab with Ziconic. So guess we should not feel so bad that he hasn’t started yet.

        • Dear Shirlee,
          I think there were a few 3 year old that got into the Derby with 2-3 races and enough points. I bet Mike is loving every minute. Would love to hear how much he is like his mom from him to ride. Not sure he is as hot natured as
          Zenyatta. Of course he is not wound very tight yet !!!

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    Dear Sheena and Z Fans:

    Lola Mae is doing great. She has eaten both her meals today and taken her meds easily.

    Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties.

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Montey:

    Goodnight. Stay comfy and cozy in your stalls. Love You. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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    Dear Max.Willie is confident Faugheen will be back to his best in the Christmas hurdle.He just couldn’t explain his loss in the Morgiana but said he was very tired after the race.Lovely pics of him with Vautour and Faugheen on the Fly’s page.Missing him this season.Hugs Sheena

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      I saw those comments. Mullins is seldom wrong. Mullins also has high hopes for Don Poli. I’d love to see all of them do well. Too bad about CDA in Japan. He might still come back. Very little rattles him.

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    For any other Texas Red fans out there. There is a video of him back in California on his Facebook page. He is looking very good and has the most wonderful long luxurious black tail. He is groomed as if he is going to the Derby.

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      Thank you, Sheena, for giving us an update about Sue. Keeping her in my prayers. And you too. with love, Elizabeth

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      Thanks, Sheena. Hope they get Sue’s blood pressure under control quickly and successfully. Prayers for quick recovery for Vamp.

      Hugs and Love

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    Dear Judy.I am so happy to hear Lola is doing so well.It’s always a relief to see our furbabies recover.Sending hugs and kisses to her.Goodnight God bless you,LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Thank you for your sweet concern for my Lola. She’s doing really well.

      Will keep Vamp Sue in my prayers. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Important Breaking News from Japan
    Kate Hunter ‏@KeibaKate · on Thursday Dec. 17 2015
    After 47yrs Hidaka Stallion Station in Urakawa will be closing its shed doors.
    Stallions will be transferred to other stud farms in the area

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    December 17 Cherokee Devotional

    Something very special happens in a Christmas sky. The heavens are deeper, bluer, and even the stars glitter electricity and energy. The sky is alive and set apart from earthly activity-reflecting so much that we know in our hearts.
    But doubt and pain would steal this tranquil vision if we were to allow it. To stand and look into a Christmas sky tells us something about a Power far beyond our most vivid imagination. It removes us from competition, takes us out of pettiness and drains away the bitterness.
    Listen, this is no common phenomenon, this is all life, this is all peace, this is joy unspeakable!

    But if the vision was true and mighty, it is true and mighty yet.
    Black Elk
    Lakota

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    Dear Kathy.I wish we had more clear skies in Wales at the moment very wet morning again but it’s still warm!At least it’s given us plenty to talk about!We have no hope of a white Christmas.AP McCoy is to be presented with the lifetime achievement award at the BBC sports personality on sunday hopefully a knighthood soon!!Prince George’s hair is getting quite curly.All the royals were visiting Buckingham Palace yesterday.I enjoyed the dressage at Olympia last night with Carl winning!The puissance is on tonight.Socks the moon walking pony is back!I hadn’t been on his FB for a while and he’s a granddad!!!!I posted the pics on my timeline.Her name is Pia and she was born on my dad’s birthday april 24th.Mr fibbs has made the cupcakes and did you see where Wimbley and Milo were while he was slaving over a hot oven!Poor little Lucky the pom on Zoe’s page hasn’t raised much towards her vet’s bills.Mango and Judy,Mattie and Nay will be travelling to Ohio today.I will enjoy your devotionals while you are away.I hope you all have a lovely time.Have a great day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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    Hi Zsters?
    Thank u Sheena for posting here for me?
    I really appreciate the prayers.
    Much love to u all. God bless u my Z family❤

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    Today’s devo:
    Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:9–11)

    Christmas was God’s most successful setback. He has always delighted to show his power through apparent defeat. He makes tactical retreats in order to win strategic victories.

    Joseph was promised glory and power in his dream (Genesis 37:5–11). But to achieve that victory he had to become a slave in Egypt. And as if that were not enough, when his conditions improved because of his integrity, he was made worse than a slave — a prisoner.

    But it was all planned. For there in prison he met Pharaoh’s butler, who eventually brought him to Pharaoh who put him over Egypt. What an unlikely route to glory!

    But that is God’s way — even for his Son. He emptied himself and took the form of a slave. Worse than a slave — a prisoner — and was executed. But like Joseph, he kept his integrity. “Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow” (Philippians 2:9–10).

    And this is God’s way for us too. We are promised glory — if we will suffer with him (Romans 8:17). The way up is down. The way forward is backward. The way to success is through divinely appointed setbacks. They will always look and feel like failure.

    But if Joseph and Jesus teach us anything this Christmas it is this: “God meant it for good!” (Genesis 50:20).

    You fearful saints fresh courage take
    The clouds you so much dread
    Are big with mercy and will break
    In blessings on your head.

    HugZ❤ prayerZ, vamp

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    Dear Sheena,

    I’m running behind schedule so can’t chat for long. Enjoy all the special holiday events going on right now, racing, the Royals, all the furbabies, etc., etc. The FB furbabies are doing quite well. Too bad that little pom hasn’t raised much. She is adorable. Milo and Wimbley were lucky that Fibbs stayed behind and made those yummy cupcakes! Safe travels to all who will be out and about soon. I will miss saying hi every day. Have a lovely Friday Eve. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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    So happy to see Zenyatta’s boys back in California!! I think both of them will love the track at Santa Anita.

    I wonder if they’ve seen the majestic statue of their mother? I’m sure it would inspire them! :)

    Love to the Queen, her boys, and baby to come!

    Stel

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      Dear Judy.Yes,I read this earlier on one of the racing groups.I accept it is a difficult decision for Corinne she adores Cirrus but I would hate him to lose his life as Red Cadeaux did and also Persian Punch in 2004.It’s always wise to leave the stage with the audience wanting more,We shall see what they decide.I had to laugh at him shouting for his food!! Hugs Sheena

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        Dear Sheena:

        Yes, I hope they do what is in his best interest. Too funny; he’s telling them to hurry it up. Love and Hugs, JB

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        He also said that he’s getting smarter as he gets older. His trainer clearly adores him. CDA loves her too. She will do what is best for him.

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        Dear Sheena,
        CDA has Corrine wrapped around his little hoof and he knows it.
        He is such a great horse; loved those races when he was beating Treve
        before her first Arc win.

        He was such a monster and that great race with Frankel; love that one,
        watch that one over and over, Frankel had a big challenge when he
        had a little too much tea in the stall for that race.

        Love and hugs

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      Dear Judy,
      It is ashame he is having so many loses and not going out on top; always blaming
      the ground. Training well and just not interested anymore. Trainer just needs to
      let go and let him enjoy retirement and a second career. He is an awesome horse.
      I am sure it is very hard for her as it is for all trainers who have trained champions.
      I just hate to see him run so poorly when he was such a great horse.
      Love and hugs

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        Dear Sheena, Max and Tiz:

        Yes, you can see the love his trainer has for CDA. Wishing him all the very best.

        Sheena, I read that MD sang her fiance’s favorite song at the funeral. So young; so sad. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Judy.I forgot to tell you Michelle Dockery sang at her fiancé’s funeral.Remember that famous Peggy Lee song”The folks that live on the hill”?Love and kisses for Lola.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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    Dear Sheena:

    Goodnight. New photos of Prince George in the DM yesterday. His hair is growing longer and curly. Too cute. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Montey:

    Goodnight. Happy Dreams. Sweet Baby Dreams Z. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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    happy birthday Lynn :-) , Vamp Sue smile graphic picture of dark bay horse with grey nose :-) , Lady Eli breeze carefully not long time better on sloppy course, have good long rest after breeze, Coz and Zi dont breeze often in changing weather, better breeze on sloppy course safe for legs of horses, Coz and Zi sleep in deep soft straw, drink clean not cold water, eat green light hay oats sweet potato carrot juice apples pears, walk on air with groom, give good long rest to your back and legs after breeze, say to mates too, beautyfull Zenny do all quietly and not quickly, walk on air with mates, eat apples, care of your health, beautyfull Zenny Zi Coz and mates stay comfy and cozy, eat apples, kiss your soft noses, lil 14z filly Dubai im remembering you

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