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     13Z, April 2012 / Photo by Tyler Matson

Happy Friday!

Today we are expanding our selection of exclusive Zenyatta.com photographic prints! Add Zenyatta family photos to your collection while supporting an important cause.

Proceeds from the Zenyatta Shop will fund the ongoing maintenance of Zenyatta.com as well as charities that benefit retired and rescued thoroughbreds.

The new prints can be ordered today, and they will begin shipping June 12th.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Photo by Tyler Matson
     Zenyatta & Cozmic One, April 2012 / Photo by Tyler Matson

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    Expensive Mare at Center of Legal Dispute
    By Ron Mitchell The Blood-Horse Updated: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 5:36 PM
    A leading sales agency and three horse owners continue to wrangle with another prominent breeder over the November 2011, $2.1 million sale of the mare Love Me Only, as the purchaser alleges fraud by the consignors.
    At issue is the purchase by Summer Wind Farm of Love Me Only, a half sister to leading sire Giant’s Causeway , from Eaton Sales’ consignment to the 2011 Keeneland November breeding stock sale. Eaton consigned the mare on behalf of Orpendale, Chelston Ireland, and Wynatt. The mare was at Ashford Stud, one of North America’s premier breeding and stallion operations, for six weeks prior to her sale at Keeneland. Also named as a defendant in the suit is Bemak, doing business as Ashford.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/78673/expensive-mare-at-center-of-legal-dispute#ixzz2VI8GFzZj
    Keta Note: Issues are “chronic laminitis.” administration of the Bute, and how many times mare was covered during the 2011 breeding season.

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      Ugh, chronic laminitis. I can only imagine the pain this must cause and to get it back over and over again? Poor poor mare. I hope that her care doesn’t get lost in this court shuffle and the other halalbaloo. I hope we get updates on her condition. I care more for that than the court proceedings to be quite honest. Never cared for court proceedings.

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    Rood and Riddle to Purchase Saratoga Equine
    The Blood-Horse Updated: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 4:37 PM
    Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital of Lexington said June 3 it will purchase Saratoga Springs, N.Y.-based Saratoga Equine Veterinary Service.
    With an increasing number of Kentucky operations opening divisions in New York, Rood and Riddle will provide services to a growing number of clients using training facilities in the Saratoga area. The sale is expected to go through in September.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/78658/rood-and-riddle-to-purchase-saratoga-equine?source=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#ixzz2VI5tHT00

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    June 5, 2013

    Post Position Draw….Belmont Park….10 am

    Bummers I’ll be at work. Can’t wait to find out Who Goes, Who Doesn’t….What Post they draw

    If Vyjack draws the outside again oh Jeez that means my outside jinx is continuing..

    Watch out Orfevre we need this Jinx to stop……..I’m just being silly but, I’ve had a string of my favorites getting the outside lots in the last year.

    OK i’m being positive now. They are going to draw good posts positions for the horse
    Good Luck to everyone.

    And Yeah, I know VyJack really needs a good position…..Lots O Love

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        Dear Judy,

        I do hope he does good. Just love his fiesty antics. Although, I do hope he doesn’t kick a fence again.

        Be sure to watch the post draw in the morning.

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      Last I saw, Vyjack looked spectacular in workouts. Barbara Livingston captured a picture of him that was breath taking! I’ll find it for you and post it.

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      I believe that the Kentucky Derby was the first race Vyjack had run outside of New York. Expect a big turnaround in the Belmont.

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        Dear Terry

        Yeah, I think the derby was the only time he had been out of New York. I checked at about ll this morning for the post position and was so scared to look. I was thinking oh no not at the bottom again. Well, we did a little better this time. I so hope your right about the downgrade . I’m pulling for Him, Unlimited Budget and Revolutionary.. Can’t wait till Saturday.

        • Those are three good ones that all have a chance. They will all have to do some running to defeat Orb. But, As Judy B would say, even when you know, you never know. That;s what we all thought before the Preakness.

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    Peggy (N) South Georgia, (NY, NY, Can’t wait for Saturday & ORFEVRE Fans
    Tweet and Reply on Tues. June 4
    My Tweet: Kate, any news on ORFEVRE? When is his next race?Thanks

    Kate’s Reply: there isn’t much of an update for him. His plans have now changed.
    He runs next in the G1 Takarazuka Kinen on June 23rd

    So, that is the info
    Hugs, Keta

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      Dear Keta,

      Thank You so much for the update. Can’t wait to see him.

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    Belmont Stakes Post Positions & Odds
    horseracinghl ‏(Lexington Herald Leader) tweet
    From rail out: No. 1 Frac Daddy (30-1),
    NO. 2 Freedom Child (8-1),
    No. 3 Overanalyze (12-1),
    No. 4 Giant Finish (30-1),
    No. 5 Orb (3-1)
    N. 6 Incognito (20-1),
    No. 7 Oxbow (5-1),
    No. 8 Midnight Taboo (30-1),
    No.9 Revolutionary (9-2);
    NO. 10 Will Take Charge (20-1)
    No. 11 Vyjack (20-1);
    NO. 12 Palace Malice (15-1),
    No. 13 Unlimited Budget (8-1),
    No. 14 Golden Soul (10-1)

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      Thank you Keta for the info. I am glad to see Orb in the 5th position instead of #1 by the rail as last time.
      If Rosie N is riding Unlimited Budget, Gary Stevens, Oxbow, Orb will, I hope, have a big experienced jockey who knows the track. I had heard Orb was possibly having a different jockey for the Belmont. Any one know who?? I have missed several days here and it is hard to catch up. Thanks

      hugs, Sally B

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        Sally-Rosaio will be the rider and is more than capable. If you saw the Met Mile, you know he can ride at Belmont. I’ll just add this–I’ve never seen a jockey yet who can ride faster than a horse can run.

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        I agree on the Orb points. I was heart broken when he got the rail and then was never moved to the outside, which is obviously where he likes to be. I hope that he gets his ride this time around. No Triple Crown, but I still believe in my Orb!

        • Agree. Orb looks like the winner as the new shooters are not that impressive. Freedom Child is a front running type who will probably use a lot of energy to clear.

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      Oh my, if I could get that close to her she could tear all my hair out and I wouldn’t care a bit, ha, ha. She’s just a lovely girl. hugs

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      Dear Keta and Max:

      Thanks for this. Hugs, JB

      Max, looks like my Charlie is not alone in wanting to be a stylist. Hugs, JB

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        JudyB. Isn’t Charlie more interested in hats? Did not know that he styled hair too. Good for him. It could be another career.

        • Ebby is so sweet.
          PC is quite the ham, cute Max and JB.
          As long as the wigs stay on!

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      Dear Keta, Sue, Peggy and Z Fans:

      Thanks for this link Keta. Rooting for AK. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Judy,

        Me too, rooting for A K just love him…………………………….Praying for a safe trip.

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      Keta

      That just made my day. Just love A.K. He is just gorgeous. Just like his Daddy. Love Ya Leroi………………………………………..

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    Thank you team Z!! The newest print of Zenyatta and Coz is so cute! I just wish I could see Coz’s face though such as the pic of Zenyatta and 13z. Coz looks so much like Zenyatta and I’d love a print depicting that. I apologize for being so picky. I will be selecting soon!!

    Sally B

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    The weater may be nasty for the Belmont. That may give Orb and advantage. Hope Palace Malice wins for Mikey!

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      Win, place, and show for the deer. Glad they escaped the would-be hunters mentioned by the track announcer..

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      Just great. They appeared to have escaped.

      These posts today are just great. Smile, Smile

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    Welcome home, Barbara Wood! I hear you made it safely despite the problematic weather. When you have time, we will be most eager to hear the details of your trip.

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        Dear Peggy:

        You’re so welcome. As soon as I find the updated version with morning line odds and jockeys, I will post it.

        I like Point of Entry with the Irish bred, Speaking of Which, in the Manhatten on Saturday. SOW is making his 4th start in the States. Trainer Christophe Clement took over as his trainer one race ago (5/4/13). Hugs, JB

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      Thanks, Judy. I keep expecting Will Take Charge to run a decent race. Maybe Saturday is the day. After looking at the PP’s, what the heck is Midnight Taboo doing in this race? He has only won at the maiden level.

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        I loved his challenge w/ Orb in the Derby and hope he can give us another exciting race. I like him too,TC. Poor Verrazano paid for being his roadblock, I think w/ a leg wound?
        We know they don’t mind mud and I hope they will have a clean run. Go away, TS Andrea, I will take the rain for you NY in order to have a nice Belmont w/ clear skies!

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        Dear TC GP:

        I know; he’s trained by Pletcher and he has a second at Belmont. Hugs, JB

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    Dear Max,

    Where Are You.

    Don’t forget the Manhatten Saturday Race l0. Point of Entry

    OOps did I see pp 1. Oh no, what do you think?

    I don’t know, They do say he’s training great.

    Go Point of Entry…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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    OOps Max,

    I just saw a post from you above. Missed it

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    Good night Zenny….kiss the boys for me…
    …….
    I am so torn…..GIRL POWER vs “O”…..so I will cheer for both….and probably the other 12 too….cant make up my mind…
    …..
    Have a great night everyone

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        Dear Carol:

        I haven’t made my choices for the Belmont yet either. Go Margano. Hugs, JB

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        Thanks,Carol. I wish him well. Hi-Ho Pimlico!…that’s their old motto,don’t think they use it any more. Sure stuck in my head.
        Go Margano,go!!!!

        • I had not heard that before. The only nickname that I was familiar with for Pimlico was old Hilltop. It is a fact that the Belmont is the oldest of the triple crown races with the Preakness being second.

        • TC, yes,Old Hilltop is the name for, Pimlico. Hi- Ho was used as a catchy little phrase/jingle to attract fans. Sorry, I used the wrong word, not motto.
          Hi-Ho was printed on buttons,bumper stickers and such. If the phone rang and someone said, Hi-Ho, that meant, let’s go to the races!

        • Ann-Thanks for this bit of info. Sounds a little like the motto Go Baby Go that racing was using a while back. HI-Ho, everybody.

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      Go Margano………………………………………….

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    Dear Friends, here’s a birthday poem for Stacy Ferris, who has posted only a little here, but who will post more in the future, I hope. (PS. Equi-Army members got a slightly longer version (if you can believe it!) of the poem.

    A Birthday Poem for Stacy Ferris
    (June 6, 2013)

    Home once was Ontario,
    Beyond the Great Lakes,
    But needing herself to extricate
    From love-life strife,
    Stacy for sanity’s sake
    The decision did make
    To sally forth
    From the North
    And south to go
    To try out life
    In the States.
    Her new career arc
    Would take her to Delaware Park
    And other race tracks
    A life with horses to start.
    From early childhood,
    Such a life had been her dream,
    But she’d been sadly plagued
    By a debilitating allergy—
    What a horrid malady!
    Contact with horses she’d never withstood
    Without getting asthma attacks,
    So her dream had been delayed.
    Those days lay now all in the past–
    At last at the track
    And no longer allergic,
    Stacy with horses was wondrously synergic
    As energy from them to her and back
    In a magical circuit did flow,
    And she did know
    A bond of deep fondness.
    ’Twas at Belmont she first could be found
    Cooling hot horses down.
    From there rapidly her career did progress,
    Till now, as manager of a thirty-acre racing farm,
    Stacy knows both the charm
    And also the stress
    Of living her dream
    On the Thoroughbred scene.
    For a short time in between
    She was able
    In partnership to start
    Her own Full Heart Racing Stable,
    Her silks, milky white
    With a brilliant red heart
    Right in the center,
    As you may have guessed.
    When that partnership split apart,
    Her career a new phase did enter
    At the Iwinski Stable there in Delaware.
    Stacy felt especially blessed
    When the good Lord thither sent her
    The talented filly, then mare,
    MyHeartSezYes,
    Who seemed by her very name
    For Stacy ordained.
    In the barn she went by Saucey,
    For she could be kind of bossy
    And had a ’tude
    Which was at times just a bit rude.
    But in Stacy’s care
    The filly did flourish
    For Stacy her with the best did nourish
    And she Saucey’s coat did burnish
    Till it was brilliantly glossy
    And shone so bright in the sun
    That Stacy with her frequently won
    Awards for Groom of the Week.
    Saucey was a bit brash,
    It’s true,
    But she sure had what it does take
    A winning sprinter to make.
    In six allowance races
    Saucey did thrash
    All who dared her to face
    And she was game enough at five the same to do
    In the Late Bloomer Stakes.
    She had, as I’ve heard,
    An eight-race streak
    Where she finished second or first or (once) third.
    She was quite the bomb,
    Zooming along strong
    Over six furlongs!
    And Stacy felt herself most lucky
    For Saucey lent her life a special luster,
    As did too her spunky lead pony, Buster.
    Then came the dark day
    When Saucey was sent away,
    Trailered off to Kentucky
    A new career as a mom
    In Adena Springs to start.
    When Saucey did depart,
    ’Twas like a dagger
    In Stacy’s heart.
    Stacy’s spirits under the blow
    Did stagger
    And she didn’t quite know
    How she onward would go.
    She began to feel more composed
    When she did arrange
    Her employment to change
    And up the ladder rose
    As assistant to Robert Siravo.
    Indeed Stacy’s mind
    Felt far less addled
    When she in a couple months’ time,
    Though a beginner,
    In the paddock saddled
    The eventual winner,
    Scooby Dooby Do–
    In the winner’s circle photo
    Stacy sure doesn’t look blue!
    Also seeing her through,
    Was her minpin Maxine,
    Who always could Stacy beguile
    And make her smile
    Since the moment Maxine
    First was by Stacy seen–
    It happened like this:
    Stacy did not intend
    A dog to acquire,
    She was just accompanying her friend,
    Margaret Kiss,
    Who was going to pick from a litter.
    But Stacy spied one small pup,
    Tan and black,
    Who hung back
    And by herself in the corner huddled.
    In a moment inspired
    By the Divine,
    Stacy picked the little one up
    For a cuddle,
    And as they snuggled,
    Joy within Stacy bubbled.
    Their spirits commenced to intertwine
    In a sacred love knot,
    And Stacy knew on the spot
    She would buy her.
    ’Twas thus that Fate
    Stepped in
    Back in 1998
    To partner Stacy up
    With that little minpin pup.
    From then on, for nearly fourteen years,
    The two joined lives led
    From morning till bed.
    Our Stacy, for whom life had been muddled
    And from time to time still was troubled,
    For Maxine’s sake
    Found the will to shape up
    And better decisions to make,
    Including in the end
    That most difficult one,
    Which always brings tears,
    When the loved pet’s life is done.
    ……………………………………………………………
    As part of her current farm life,
    Stacy has been midwife
    To fifty-some Thoroughbred foals,
    Fulfilling her lifelong goals,
    And living her dream, it would seem,
    Though managing a Thoroughbred farm
    Is often a most grueling regime.
    She teaches deportment to each young’un–
    Though they’re all full of charm,
    A “bad ’un” can do you harm!–
    And she follows their careers
    As off they go to run.
    Clear over here
    We can hear
    Her loud cheers
    When they come in number one!
    Yes, our dear Stace’
    Their careers does trace
    And should they any trouble face
    When their time
    On the track is done,
    She remains for them a lifeline,
    And for some,
    She is their only one.
    Take Hot Under Pressure:
    Stacy her “Hoot” did treasure
    From day one;
    She’d been present
    At his birth
    And him did bless
    With a soft caress
    In his first minutes on Earth.
    His dam, Stolen Command,
    Did not it at all resent
    As Hoot his head bent
    Toward Stacy’s chest
    And next to her did rest.
    Stacy, wasn’t it all so grand
    Extending that welcoming hand?
    But at the end of the second year
    Of Hoot’s racing career,
    While he was still just three,
    You began to fear
    That a horrible fate for him was near,
    So you marshaled the forces
    Of EquiArmy
    To change the future course
    Of this beloved horse
    For the better
    And him to unfetter
    From his stint
    With owner/trainer Sipp,
    That known miscreant.
    We hustled to ransom
    Hoot the Handsome,
    Who now with renewed pride
    Takes the good life in stride
    With our dear Diana by his side.
    Diana looks forward to the date
    When she Hoot
    Can ride astride,
    And I bet he too,
    Confident in his good fate,
    Does those rides
    Happily anticipate.
    And it’s not only Hoot,
    But others, like Saucey, to boot,
    For whom Stacy’s been there
    When life’s wear and tear
    Has meant
    They were in need of retirement.
    Yes, Saucey too,
    Her broodmare years most likely through,
    Now with Stacy’s aid
    The transition has made
    To a forever home in Tucson.
    There Sauce’ has grown quite mellow,
    ’Specially when the sun
    Burns hot and yellow,
    Promoting her reform.
    No more does Saucey perform
    Her brilliant race dash
    To win cold cash
    For those who did on her gamble.
    Now she does comfortably amble–
    At a slower pace,
    There’s no reason to hurry,
    This isn’t a race–
    To the water trough
    For a refreshing face splash
    And then competes in a friendly splash-off
    With her companion Surrey.
    ……………………………………………………….…..
    Now our dear Stacy too finds life good–
    She knows the joys
    And the occasional strife
    Of motherhood.
    She has two lovely girls, Jordyn and Amanda,
    And is gramma
    To Madison and four boys,
    Whom she loves to the moon and back,
    And is only sad
    She them not more often can see.
    With her adored dad,
    She fortunately
    Has found
    They can keep in touch via text.
    And next,
    She’s glad
    To have left the track
    And yet to be
    With horses and dogs all around.
    Dear Stace,
    We do you and your affinity
    For four-footed creatures
    Warmly embrace.
    Dearest Stacy, you’re the best!
    Among your many valued features,
    Kindness and zest
    Rank at the top.
    We you do love and esteem
    And hope you’ll never stop
    Holding fast to each dream—
    And may they all for you come true!
    And last, to finish,
    Today we especially do wish
    For you a blast
    With a sweet treat:
    An extra large dish
    Of Publix ice cream
    (Make it your favorite, Chocolate Trinity,
    The one yummy enough for the Divinity!)

    Happy birthday, Stacy, and many, many more!

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        Trina,

        Liddy is going to be a yearling on June the 17th, five days after my birthday, and would it be too much to ask for you to do a little poem for her too? She likes listening to things being read and told to her.

        About this poem: perfect. Hoof stamp of approval!

        • Perhaps Liddy could call Trina like Barnaby does. Pati-Let me be the first to wish a happy birthday to a remarkable young woman. I have to do it this way as I do not have Trina’s ability with the written word.

        • @Terry

          One has not a need for a way with words to make another’s day if one remembers about the day to begin with.

          Everyone’s birthday/well wishes mean a lot to me. I don’t need a poem or a big paragraph if someone isn’t an artist like our Trina, or any of the other word artists we have here. I also don’t want a present if one cannot be afforded; just remembering about the day is good enough for me. Just a piece of cake and a good time with friends is fine by me. :-)

        • Pati-You are a remarkably grounded person. I wish I lived nearer to you so that I could celebrate with you. In my mind, I will be.

        • @Trina

          Alrighty!

          @Terry

          Thank you again. You are too kind! I’ll eat a piece of cake in your honor. ;-)

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      Wow, great poem Trina. I love learning so much about people from your poems. Happy Birthday Stacy! Have a wonderful day!

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      Murrheh Wickerr [“Dear Mom Stacy”]

      Whee-heeh-hee! [“Happy Birthday!”] Uh-huh-huh-uh-huh-whee murr huh hee [“I’m sending you nuzzles and kisses”] weehee-hee-wee-murff-ee! [“and carrots!”] Murrffee-uh-hee-huh whee [“Come visit me”]

      Kah-snorth burhh [“Love, Hoot”]

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        Hoot, you are too cute! Stacy will love your birthday greetings. She still shows everybody your baby pictures, you know!

        • Hoot you were always a HOOT I love you very much Tell Mamma Diana to give you kisses and hugs from me. I hope to visit you one day.
          Love Mamma Stacey

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      Dear Stacy,
      A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!
      Thank you for your loving heart and all that you do for our creatures great and small.
      Hope you have a lovely day and many more happy years ahead! Hugs

      Dear Trina,
      Thank you again for a poem well done! You are wonderful.
      Hugs

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    Dear Trina,
    I should post here more often I love Z and all here. Thank you so very much this poem is very dear to my heart and I will cherish it forever
    Love Stacey

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      Happy birthday, Stacy! You’re most welcome. I’m so glad you like the poem. I hope the weather doesn’t give you too much trouble –Sue in FL warned tornado weather is forecast today for mid- and northern-Florida. I hope you’ll all stay safe. Hugz and love in Dumplinghood, Trina

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      Dear Stacy:

      Happy Birthday. Love and Hugs, JB

      Dear Trina:

      Beautiful poem for Stacy. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Mike E. Smith Entries June 8 – Belmont Park
    Comandante Wgt-117 Race 1 Allowance Optional Claiming $14,000
    Death Star Wgt-122 Race 2 Allowance Optional Claiming $25,000
    Ah Gaga Wgt-119 Race 3 Maiden Special Weight
    Mizdirection Wgt-123 Race 8 Longines Just a Game S.
    Palace Malice Wgt-126 Race 11 Belmont S.

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    Teresa Genaro ‏@BklynBckstretch tweet WEATHER FORECAST for BELMONT
    Says Channel 4: “Most of daylight hours Saturday & Sunday rain-free, with some sun.”
    Keta Note: Channel 4 is the local NBC station in NYC. Hope they are right!!

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        More on Belmont Stakes Weather Lane Gold ‏tweet
        Good news for the #Belmont forecast
        the heavy rain from #Andrea will move out by Saturday AM.
        Should be Partly Sunny for the race.
        Tim Wilkin ‏ tweet
        Meteorologist for NWS in New York tells me there will be heavy rain
        at Belmont Park starting Thursday night. 3-4 inches of rain are expected
        Keta Note: Message seems to be storm is moving in, will rain, and move out.
        Real question: What will be the condition of the track/turf courses after rain?

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    Have a wonderful happy birthday, Stacy, and many more to come! hugs

    Trina…….fabulous!!

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    Happy Birthday to Stacy Ferris. I wish you all the best as you have given of yourself for the horses and dogs for many years. You followed your dream. Also you may wish to try a many flavored yogurt shop ,that have started up all over, on your Birthday. (yum,yum) hugs, Sally B

    Trina, thank you for Stacy’s poem. I feel I have gotten to really know Stacy! What a wonderful person.
    hugs, Sally B

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      Thank you, Sally. And yes, Stacy is a big-hearted Wonder Woman. I ran out of time to time to mention ALL of her rescue efforts. High hoof to you, Stacy!

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        Trina-If Reader’s Digest still had that feature about the most remarkable person you have ever met, you would win the prize for a story about Stacy. She is, indeed, remarkable.

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