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Ziconic Departs for Mayberry Farm

Ziconic walks to the van. Photo courtesy of Lane's End Farm.
Ziconic walks to the van. Photo courtesy of Lane’s End Farm.

Happy Friday!

It’s the time of year when kids go back to school and Ziconic is no exception. This week, he was among a group of yearlings that left Lane’s End to begin their training in Ocala, FL.

Ziconic has settled in at Mayberry Farm, where he’ll soon learn basics like how to carry a rider. We hear from Jeanne that he’s in Coz’s old stall at the end of the row, and he’s even made friends with Daisy the cat.

Last year we introduced you to Jeanne, April, and Jackie from Mayberry Farm and shared quite a bit about Coz’s early training. If you missed it and would like to read more before our next Ziconic update, start here and here.

Scroll down for more photos and a video of Ziconic’s departure from Lane’s End.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Ziconic leaves his barn. Photo courtesy of Lane's End Farm.
Ziconic leaves his barn. Photo courtesy of Lane’s End Farm.


On the way to Florida! Photo courtesy of Lane's End Farm.
On the way to Florida! Photo courtesy of Lane’s End Farm.

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    Dear Barbara,
    Ditto.Thank goodness both horses are OK,really feel for them.
    Glad Mike is OK and wish Rajiv a good recovery..

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    Thank you Team Z for the photos and video. Ziconic was leading the charge to the van to take them all off to school. Good luck to all of them!

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    Jockey Rajiv Maragh has surgery on broken arm
    AP – Sports Sunday Sept. 28 2014
    NEW YORK (AP) — Jockey Rajiv Maragh has had surgery to repair a broken right arm sustained when he was unseated from his mount Wicked Strong in the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Club at Belmont Park.
    Maragh’s agent, Tony Micallef, says the jockey had surgery Sunday to install plates and screws in his arm. Micallef says he doesn’t know how long the rider will be sidelined.
    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jockey-rajiv-maragh-surgery-broken-arm-191214696–rah.html?

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      Rajiv Maragh tweet on Sunday Sept. 28 2014
      Surgery went better than I could have hoped for. Everything was ideal.
      It’s a great start to today for me.

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        Thanks BGG for the update on Rajiv. What a scary spill! He was very lucky. And then to watch Mike go down….very unsettling afternoon. Glad to hear everyone ok. PS – Happy BIRTHDAY Terry!

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      BGG,
      Saw that spill on TV and is was very scary. So glad Rajiv was not critically injured and Wicked Strong is okay.

      Then a little while later, down went Mike and his horse. Another scary moment. Thank goodness he and the horse are okay.

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    TVGFeatures ‏on Sunday Sept. 28 2014
    If you missed Shard Belief’s gutty win in the Awesome Again Stakes watch it now.

    Shared Belief Remains Undefeated Following Win in Awesome Again Stake
    September 27 – Shared Belief was forced wide every step of the way, the heavy favorite Shared remained unbeaten in his seven starts with the toughest and closest win of his career over a game Fed Biz in the $300,000 Awesome Again Stakes at Santa Anita Park. Next up the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) Nov. 1 at Santa Anita. Shared Belief will be the favorite and his celebrity owner Jim Rome will be there to
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFRCCGt0NIs&feature=youtu.be

    BGG Note: The jockey on Sky Kingdom who forces Shared Belief wide is Victor Espinoza. Pundits refer to this type of action as “race riding”. Mike Smith was very classy in post-race interviews.

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      Trakus ‏‏Saturday Sept. 27 2014
      Shared Belief remained unbeaten, covering 66ft more than Fed Biz, winning the Awesome Again.
      That = abt 7.75 lengths of extra ground

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        Jim Rome ‏ Sunday Sept. 28 2014
        Have never been more proud of Shared Belief!
        Pushed wide, he grinds out a win in the Awesome Again.
        Awesome Heart.

        • Dear BGG:

          Mr. Rome is right. That race was a real test for Shared Belief and he passed with flying colors. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Jay Privman ‏Daily Racing Form on Sunday Sept. 28 2014
    Victor Espinoza ordered to meet with stewards this morning to explain his actions
    in Awesome Again, per steward Tom Ward. #santaanita

    Bob Ike ‏on Sunday Sept. 28 2014
    7-day suspension for @EspinozasVictor over yesterday’s ride on Sky Kingdom in Awesome Again.

    Harris D. Auerbach ‏on Sunday Sept. 28 2014
    @LosPonies He blatantly rode against Shared Belief with no concern for his own mount.
    That’s why the harsh suspension

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      BGG,
      Good. I like Victor but such actions cannot be tolerated. Not fair in any way especially to the horse, his team and the people who laid their money down on him.

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    Espinoza suspended seven days for Awesome Again ride
    By Steve Andersen Daily Racing Form 09/28/2014 5:07PM
    ARCADIA, Calif. – Jockey Victor Espinoza was suspended seven days by Santa Anita stewards Sunday for causing interference aboard Sky Kingdom in Saturday’s Grade 1 Awesome Again Stakes.
    Espinoza was sanctioned for allowing Sky Kingdom to drift wide on the first turn, carrying the 1-5 favorite Shared Belief four wide. The incident was the subject of widespread discussion after the race, which was won by Shared Belief.
    Stewards Scott Chaney, Kim Sawyer, and Tom Ward issued a suspension Sunday, citing Espinoza for violation of two rules – jockeys riding “carelessly, or willfully, so as to permit their mount to interfere with or impede any other horse” and a rule pertaining to unsatisfactory rides.
    Brian Beach, Espinoza’s agent, said Sunday afternoon that Espinoza may appeal the decision and that the rider would seek legal advice in the next few days.
    http://www.drf.com/news/espinoza-suspended-seven-days-awesome-again-ride

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    Dear Red Prince,
    Be safe and learn well at Mayberry. Thanks to your team for the photos and video. You are certainly one of the most beautiful horses I have ever seen! Keep in touch with all of your aunties out here.

    Did anyone else see American Pharoah’s race? Only a 2 year old but boy can he fly! So glad for Mr. Zayat that he has a good one. Have been pulling for him ever since he was so gracious about being second in all the Triple Crown races and his care for Paynter.

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      American Pharoah delivers as FrontRunner favorite RACE REPLAY
      By Steve Andersen Daily Racing Form Sat. Sept. 27 2014
      ARCADIA, Calif. – American Pharoah led throughout the Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity over seven furlongs on Sept. 3 to record his first career win. He used the same tactics to win Saturday’s $300,750 FrontRunner Stakes over 1 1/16 miles at Santa Anita, a victory expected to make him the favorite for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile here on Nov. 1.
      http://www.drf.com/news/american-pharoah-delivers-frontrunner-favorite

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    Dear Judy.I was so happy for Sparkle winning a Petties award.Her legacy lives on.Nissy wasn’t lucky though,I had voted for them both every night!If you go on you tube you can see Tiggy-Wiggy’s win.It’s the Cheveley park Stakes.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Little Cap TD Hercules Frank and all the Sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      So happy for Sparkle too. Surprised that Nissy did not win. Will check out Tiggy’s race. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Dubai, Boo and all the Sweeties

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      Thanks, Max.
      Congratulations to, The Moose Men on their successful mission. What a wonderful gift they gave by joining in the events.
      Thank you for your service, brave Moose Men.

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    Dear Max
    Happy to hear Vera is home and that the tour was a success for both planes.
    Very appreciative for the cheque from the U.K. to our Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum.

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      Debbie s. It’s really incredible that this Lancaster flew all of the way to the UK and returned safely. I looked up some info about the first commander, Moose Fulton. He trained at Boeing in California before heading to Britain. Apparently he had red hair. Another chestnut.
      Free the Moose! Let the Moose out.

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    Oh my, baby #2 is off to training ALREADY. Wasn’t he just born a few weeks ago???? sigh. Be blessed little Zenariat aka Ziconic. xoxo.
    Thx TeamZ for update. I always love and appreciate the vids most of all. Lanes End, you rock!!!

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    Hi!

    The video ended so abruptly.

    Why is that? I want more as I love watching them.

    Ziconic looked nervous entering the van. I hope he is all right.

    He is absolutely gorgeous, and I am eager to watch him race.

    Lots of love to Ziconic!

    Thank you!

    Lise from Maine

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    Glad that Victor was suspended-that cannot be tolerated.
    The rider for Moreno-Junior …- created a hazard as well and had no regard for his mount,Wicked Strong or Rajiv.Rajiv has screws and a plate in his arm,Wicked Strong escaped injury through a miracle. Think of the other horses and riders that could have been hurt too!!
    I want stricter enforcement of rules and better rules if they need them.

    Dear Barbara
    On a happy note ,the ride of the wee girl barrel racing on her pony was fantastic.I can’t believe a litte gal can ride so well and the pony is all heart and sooo speedy. I am still smiling,thank-you!

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      In the heat of the moment, things can happen. Rajiv himself was suspended for 7 days for careless riding in the Belmont Stakes in 2011. Uncle Johnny thought at the time that Maragh’s riding had cost Animal Kingdom a win in that race.

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        Dear Max:

        He took MMM out of that race too. Luckily there were no serious injuries to horses or riders. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Whenever I hear that guy’s name, I think of that race, and what might have been. Ramon Dominguez was riding MMM on that day. Ritvo and the owners had removed Rajiv from the mount as I recall. He was riding another horse, who finished well back. At least Stay Thirsty and Javier got a second. Good result for Bernie.

        • Dear Max:

          Yes, RM was replaced on Muchie by Ramon D. It was determined that RM deliberately slammed into Muchie who then bumped into Animal Kingdom, taking both of them out of any chance in the race. So lucky no one was severely injured; horses or riders. Was a good result for Stay Thirsty and Bernie, though.

          The winner of the 2011 Belmont was Ruler On Ice; he paid $51.50 to win and went on to earn $1M+ in his career. He never won another Grade I race. He last raced in May of this year. He’s been retired to owner’s, George and Lori Hill’s, farm in Versailles, KY. He’s a beautiful Chestnut Gelding. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Max,
        Once again the stars aligned and that “dratted” Johnny V rode one of my favorites, Stephanies Kitten to victory on Saturday. Good job Johnny!

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      Junior meets with the stewards on Wednesday. After Victor’s punishment from Santa Anita stewards, it will be interesting to see what they have to say in Belmont.

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    Hi!

    How is Coz doing?

    We don’t hear from about him lately. How is his training
    coming along?

    Would love to see some videos and photos of him.

    I am eager to watch him race.

    Thank you!

    Lise from Maine

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      Dear Lise:

      COZ has had two official works so far. Love and Hugs, JB

      Belmont Park 9/24/2014 Dirt 4F 50.76 Breezing 18/23

      Belmont Park 9/12/2014 Dirt 4F 49.50 Breezing 16/28

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        Judy,
        Thanks for workout news.

        So happy that they are taking their time with Coz and Taco (Jess’s Dream.) Many of the 2 year olds already have had several races. They are just babies and I think they start them too young.

        Safety for all of the young horses.

        • Dear Shirlee:

          Yes, JS will let COZ tell him when he’s ready. The thing is, JS and the Moss’ will probably want to see if COZ might be ready for a race in the Fall and then, depending on how he goes, determine if he is ready to compete in a Derby Prep. It would be good if COZ can get a Maiden win in at two before the serious Derby Prep races begin in February 2015. Some of the two year old horses in his Crop will be going in the BC Juvenile. JS will not push him and if he’s ready to go soon, let the adventure begin. Godspeed COZ; safe and sound always. Love and Hugs, JB

          PS: Here’s the list of the Prep Races for the 2015 Season and the Kentucky Derby Champion Series Preps.

          http://www.drf.com/events/road-kentucky-derby-churchill-downs

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    Mary Ellet on Sunday Sept. 28 2014
    Kent Desormeaux broke a rib. Very lucky all things considered.

    Steve Andersen ‏Daily Racing Form on Sunday Sept. 28 2014
    Kent Desormeaux was taken to nearby Arcadia Methodist for treatment
    after being kicked by his mount in Sunday’s 8th race parade. #santaanita

    Santa Anita Press Release
    http://www.santaanita.com/press-releases/jockey-kent-desormeaux-kicked-horse-transported-nearby-arcadia-methodist-hospital-examination/#.VCjHi3l0ztQ

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    Dear Max
    I don’t know the jockeys or their historys,I just hope that things improve(safety) for jockeys and racehorses in general. The sport is already full of risk,I would like to see it minimized as much as possible.

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      Debbie,
      There seemed to be an awful lot of falls and injuries to the jocks this weekend. Thank goodness none appear to be seriously injured.

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    September 29 Cherokee Devotional

    Excuses rob us. If an idea is a good idea, it deserves a second look. If the need for a quick profit is more important than long-term success, then an idea that costs money and takes time to develop is probably not a good idea. The world doesn’t want to wait. The fast dollar, the quick thrill, the big wind. It all falls down. The best idea of all is that if we want to do something and do it well, we shouldn’t let the world know. We should keep our di ni s go li (heads) down, the a ho li (mouth) shut, and everything else in high gear. Where we put our faith makes all the difference.

    I looked for the benefits, which would last forever, and my face shines with joy…
    Ten Bears

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    Ziconic is one good looking young man!!! If he can run as good as he looks, he will be a force to be reconed with. Thanks for the pictures and video Team Z.

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    Dear Kathy.The dreaded day has come around again,we must all hide with Marty!!I loved the video of that dog on Zoe’s page having difficulty getting up in the morning, a doggy version of me!!Mango escaped a bath yesterday mommy was washing her bike so she’s thinking of hiding today.Shelby is much better she has pancreatitis so gets attacks from time to time.Mango had mail again lots of new onesies and a toy she has to change about 3 or 4 times a day.I love her morning chats with Judy.
    Ray had a good day at the Dirty Doodle yesterday but was tired out last night.I hope Dolly and family are keeping safe in Tripoli.Lovely cats looking for homes on Joey’s page,one very much like him.Joey will send one in his own good time.Fubu is getting ready for Halloween dressed as the devil!Poor cat!Boo is getting near to 16 million is it possible to have that many friends??Hope Steve has returned safe and sound.Have a good day.Hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.

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    Dear Sheena,

    Yes, Marty has the right idea to just hide on Mondays and not participate. That dog was so cute. His dad just needed to leave him alone. So glad the other furbabies are doing well. Steve got home on Friday and was able to rest over the weekend. Back to the grind today. I know what you mean about Boo’s popularity. His numbers are just astounding. Have a good day even if it is the dreaded “M” day. And may this be a good week for you. Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.

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    Dear Shirleeinindy
    Thank-goodness is right.
    Happy John is going slowly too-knew he would take good care of Coz.
    I look forward to hearing about how Coz is doing and wish Ziconic all the best.

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      Dear Ann:

      Thank you for this wonderful photo of COZ. He’s paying attention; look at those ears. What a gorgeous boy. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Many thanks. Doesn’t seem possible that he is so grown up. Still see him as that little newborn standing under Zenyatta for protection. He’s darn impressive and handsome now.

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        Glad everyone enjoyed seeing, Coz. It was a lucky stumble upon for me.
        Max, Coz under Zenny is a favorite memory,precious! Z Princess on the other hand was way too tall to ever do that.

        • Ann NC. Think that it was the same for Zi. He was a really big baby too. Looks like Coz is now bordering on tiny like his mother. Name really suits him. He’s ethereal.
          Moose, high tail it to freedom.

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      Ooh! Our baby boy! Doesn’t he look just terrific? Thanks so much Ann. Paddock schooling must mean that he is inching closer to a race?

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      Thanks, Ann! Loved this photo of Coz!
      He really does seem to be paying attention.
      Always enjoy your posts. Thanks for the giggles, too!
      Hugs and Love

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    Dear Ann
    Thank-you for the photo of Coz,good to see him again. I remember him playing with Zenyatta when he was a young foal, his curiosity,playfulness and love for the camera, and of course his ball. He was so aware and connected with people over the fence and from his stall, just loving the interaction.Coz did well with his first bath and his first time being shod,he is a good boy and trying his best. I think he will be settling into life at the track with John,know it was a difficult transition. Simply put,I adore him. Hugs,Debbie

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