Dear Friends,
I’m so excited and could not wait to share the news with you! MY DEAR ZELLDA had a beautiful colt by JUSTIFY on April 19th at 6:10 pm. Per Todd, “he is chestnut in color, leggy and weighed in at 107 pounds.”
I’m delighted to let you know both Mom and Foal are doing very well. From all reports, Zellda is an excellent Mother!
I must say, I adore watching newborn foals running and playing outside with their Moms! They are TOO CUTE as they learn to romp about, stretch their bodies and discover the ‘exciting’ places their legs can take them. After a few hours of playtime, it seems like a light bulb goes on and they suddenly realize how ‘quickly’ they can travel to all parts of the paddock. Oh Zellda, have fun! Looks like he loves to run and play!
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Something to lift our spirits. A really wonderful interview with our Mikey from two years ago by American Racing.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sp4gGSmed0
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for posting this interview! Sweet reminiscences and good memories from our Mike Smith. Very nice. What a guy!!
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Mike is, indeed, a great guy. Love hearing him talk fondly about the horses. He truly loves them like we do.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Love and Hugs, JB🏇🏻❤️🏇🏻❤️🏇🏻❤️🏇🏻❤️🏇🏻
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Thinking of you and sending Love and Hugs, JB🏇🏻❤️🌺🏇🏻❤️🌺🏇🏻❤️🌺
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Nice video from BloodHorse with Trainer, Cherie DeVaux (David Ingordo’s wife) and beautiful filly, Vahva.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/videos/279120/trainer-cherie-devaux-on-vahva
Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
Dear Judy,
Thanks so much for sharing! Vahva really is a gorgeous creature!
Hugs, Kathy
judy berube
Dear Kathy and Marshall:
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for the video! Cherie DeVaux has really come into her own — she is a very good trainer. Vahva is a lovely girl!
Hugs and Love ❤️
Rebecca
Zellda’s 2023 Twirling Candy colt has been named….. SHUGGY. Well okay then. Shuggy and Just Sayin.
Zilkha is somehow still at Santa Anita even though she hasn’t worked since July 8. I hope they put a stop to training her before next year rolls around and she is a maiden 5yo in training.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Rebecca,
Thanks for the news about Zellda’s (2023 Twirling Candy) colt’s name!
Wonder if Shuggy rhymes with “buggy” or “boogie”? Maybe the more sugary of the pronunciations?
Hugs and Love
moshok
With Twirling Candy as his daddy and Candy Ride as his granddaddy, the more sugary pronunciation seem most likely to me.
Marshall (NC Broad)
That’s what I was thinking, too! 🍭
Cheers❣️
Kathy
Dear Marshall,
I’m thinking it rhymes with “boogie.”
Hugs, Kathy
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Kathy,
Yes, me too. It sounds sweeter❣️
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Rebecca:
Thanks for all the news you give us on Z’s Family. I tried to thank you in an earlier post, but for some reason my post didn’t come thru.
Agree with Marshall and Moshok; Shuggy (for the Candys). Too cute.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Rebecca, Marshall, Moshok and Z Fans:
Yes, SHUGGY (for sugar) fits with the Candys. Too cute.
Rebecca, thanks for the info you bring to the Blog all the time. It’s great to have news on Z and the family.
I’m wondering too if ZILKA will race. Maybe we’ll hear soon. Love and Hugs to all of you, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Thinking of all of you and sending Love and Big Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
We’ve lost another Beautiful Boy to colic. Al Khali, son of Medaglia d’Oro passed away on 9/10/24. He was 18.
Run free in God’s Heaven Champ😓
Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/279624/al-khali-dies-due-to-colic-at-18
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thank you for honoring Al Khali by giving us this update. Sad news indeed to learn of his passing. Colic and laminitis are two killers that I wish could be eliminated.
RIP beautiful Al Khali, gone too soon. Running among the angels now. 😔
Condolences to all who mourn his loss.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Love and Hugs, JB❤️😓❤️
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Love and Hugs, JB❤️😓❤️😓❤️
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
It continues to happen. Thank God for this former race course vet putting a spotlight on it. If the allegations prove true, I pray the HSIA gets involved and puts an end to this abuse.
https://paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/former-hawthorne-veterinarian-files-lawsuit-alleging-multiple-unfit-horses-allowed-to-race
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear JB,
I do hope they investigate this thoroughly and without bias.
As you say, if allegations are proven true HSIA should do whatever is necessary to put a stop to abuse.
Thanks for the article.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Article by Natalie Voss from Paulick Report on the death of Laoban. He was only 8 years old. Tragic abuse. 😓
https://paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/federal-judge-rules-in-favor-of-insurance-company-in-laoban-death-case
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
This is so tragic. Poor Laoban — why not simply give him time off from stud duties to rest instead of filling him with overdoses of vitamins plus testosterone? I know, greed. More competent care is needed. Horses aren’t machines.
RIP Laoban, you deserved better. 😢
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
So well said! Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Love and Big Hugs to all of you, JB🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Thinking of Nymue and ZELLDA’s boy, Shuggy. Wondering if they’re off to FL for training yet.
Wondering too if ZILKHA will be racing at all. She will be 5 years old next year.
Also, thinking of Winx and wishing her a safe foaling and healthy baby. She should be due late this month or sometime in October I think. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
I was wondering about Zilkha, also. Hard to believe she hasn’t been in any races as yet. Hope she is okay.
Best wishes to Nymue and Shuggy in their training whenever they start.
Hope Winx has a safe delivery and a strong healthy foal. 🤞
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
I echo your thoughts. Love Ya. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Goodnight. Stay comfy and cozy. Love and Hugs, JB
Sally Blank
Hi everyone! It has been forever since I have come to this site!! Zellda, it is wonderful to know you had a precious and goodlooking colt!!
Time seems to fly by so quickly the older I get!! I have followed the Queen Zenyatta on facebook; I can’t seem to break away from FB.
I have always loved the blog!! I still want to see our Zenyatta!!
Hope all of you are doing terrific.
Love you Z and all your foals,
Kisses and hugs,
Auntie Sally B
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sally B.,
Great to see a post from you! Yes, what I remember adults saying when I was a youngster really is true — the older you get, the faster the time goes by! Now I understand what that meant. I can’t believe we are almost in October, and I am closing in on another year (in Feb.) at warp speed! How strange it is to feel the same inside until you see the reflection in the mirror or a store window. Shocking!!
Hope you and yours are doing well. Glad we still have this blog to stay in touch with Queen Z. So thankful that she is safely retired and enjoying just being a horse who is much loved, forever and always!
Hugs and Love ❤️
judy berube
Dear Sally and Marshall:
Oh, yes, I can relate to the “stranger” in the mirror.
Sally, so nice to see a post from you on the Blog. Hope all is well with you and yours.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Thinking of you and sending Love and Hugs, JB🥰🥰🥰
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Hope you’re all having a great day.
Love You. Big Hugs, JB❤️🌺❤️🌺❤️🌺❤️🌺❤️
Marshall (NC Broad)
Happy October Z, Z-family and Z-friends,
Hope all is well with you, Z. Lots of storms with horrible destruction recently. The ground is so saturated now. Sending thoughts and prayers to all those affected by Helene. Unbelievable damage occurred in the NC mountains with torrential rain and flooding. Will be sending a donation tomorrow to help out; although, it will be a long time before things return to normal. Such sadness.
Hugs and Love ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Z13Rulz
Cozmic One has been retired from his second career and relocated to Old Friends
Rebecca
Here’s the BloodHorse link
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/280106/old-friends-welcomes-zenyattas-son-cozmic-one
Marshall (NC Broad)
Z13Rulz and Rebecca,
Thanks for the news about Cozmic One and for the Bloodhorse article.
Happy that he will be safe and loved at Old Friends for his retirement.
He looks great, and I am glad that Ann Holbrook was there to welcome him to his new home.
Happy Retirement and good health, CoZ❣️
Hugs and Love always!
Allen
Coz, Hope you enjoy your retirement at Old Friends. Now everyone can come visit you.
judy berube
Dear Z13RULZ, Rebecca And Z Fans:
As our Marshall said, thank you for the info and article on COZ’s retirement to Old Friends.
Wishing Z’s gorgeous First Prince a long, healthy and happy life in that wonderful place.
Love and Hugs, JB❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB🏇🏻❤️🏇🏻❤️🏇🏻❤️🏇🏻❤️🏇🏻❤️🏇🏻
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
❤️ 🐎 ❤️ 🐎 ❤️
HugZ and Love
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Hope you’re all having a wonderful day. Love You. Hugs, JB🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Zenyatta,
Sandy just sent me a lovely photo of your baby girl, Nymue, and your dear Ann Holbrook. The word “Spectacular” has been used to describe it very accurately indeed. Such happiness and beauty captured against the gorgeous October-blue sky!!
Z, she sure looks a lot like you❣️
HugZ and Love always, 🥰
MP
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Yes, NYM sure does look like Mama; gorgeous girl. Will try to link the photo Sandy sent of her and Ann below for Z’sters in case they haven’t seen it. Hope it works.
https://share.icloud.com/photos/049LLWOWCcXyWlRzn2EAySxag
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Looks as though the link worked!! Thanks!
Wow, it really is a beautiful photo!
Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Friends,
Please keep our friends in Florida in your thoughts and prayers.
Hoping all in the path of Milton will be safe and well. 🙏
Hugs and Love ❤️
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Echoing your thoughts for the safety of our Florida Z’sters and all in the path of this storm.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much, JB❤️🌺❤️🌺❤️🌺❤️🌺❤️
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Just looking at that photo of NYMUE; she is so beautiful. She won’t be two years old officially until June of next year. She looks to be a big girl just like Mama and though it’s difficult to see the whole of her in that photo, seems to have all the great traits of a true racing conformation, dapples and all.
All the best wishes for a long, healthy life for her and success in her training whenever that may be. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Let’s pray for all the horses in Ocala, FL. and the people that care for them. Looks like the hurricane is headed their way. Hoping it moves through quickly and they all stay safe. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Yes, Amen to that.
Hope all the horses and their people will be safe and unharmed.
Hugs and Love 💖