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New prints available at the Zenyatta Shop
New prints available at the Zenyatta Shop

We’re adding new prints to the Zenyatta Shop this morning. A sunset portrait of 13Z and photo of Cozmic One in a misty wash stall are available here in the 8″ x 10″ and 11″ x 14″ sizes.

This week, the first 20 customers to spend $30 or more at the Zenyatta Shop will also receive the small print “Zenyatta & Colt, April 2, 2013” free of charge.

Promotional print
Zenyatta and 13Z print promotion.

Happy shopping!
-Team Z

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    Dear Barbara This is a truly wonderful tale of how the love of a cat totally changed a person’s life I heard of James and Bob a couple of years ago in your cat magazine and got the book last year He’s written another one now “the World according to Bob”he’s been on a lot of TV programmes over here and is a huge hit on twitter and facebook a must-read!!! hugs Sheena

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    Hi Z fans…..Wow Wise Dan is giving 10-12 lbs to his rivals!! Hope he can hold on at the finish. He is a great champion, if anyone beats him, my sentimental vote would be forJS’s horse, Mr. Commons. He would have to run the best race of his life to do so. Should be a good race.

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      I hate to say it, but Mr. Commons has been a big disappointment. Maybe he will turn things around, but I wouldn’t want the rent money to be riding on him.

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      Wise Dan probably eats way more than 10 lbs a day. He can handle that weight. He’s all beastly muscle. Any horse who can flip a falling jockey back to the saddle while on the gallop can easily carry 10 lbs. You go Dan.
      Have to agree with TC. Commons seems to find ways to lose.

        • TC. Black Caviar is still #1 at 136 as rated by Timeform. Dan is 3rd at 134 behind Cirrus des Aigles. Dan is #1 in the US. If he gets by Saratoga, he’ll head to Woodbine where he can chew up those Euros who come for the Woodbine Mile. His win last year was beautiful. The Woodbine turf course is the biggest in North America. Dan excels on that wide course, and apparently loves the travel to Toronto. May have some horsey friends there.

        • Max-Thanks for the info. This may sound like a stupid question (check my email handle), but why is Black Caviar still being rated?

        • TC. I think it’s because of her relatively recent date of retirement in Australia. I get somewhat mixed up with the reverse racing seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, but it’s because of that. BC will probably lose that top spot by the end of our fall racing season. There are also big European races coming up later this year like the Arc. If not, Timeform will not keep her there after the end of Northern Hemisphere racing, although technically we race basically all year somewhere in North America.

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    hi Zenny
    its hot down here…
    hope you and the boys stay in the shade…
    …
    got the email about this weeks cappin…the FourStarDave….made my choice…not happy with it but who knows///\
    …
    my Cigar stalking is going very poorly….he is getting too good at playing peek-a-boo and in the summer ..lots of leaves on his trees…but I keep checking
    …
    hope all are having great days
    PU St Nic….TCI….CJ….and to all who need it
    love to all

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    Hey cappers, Remember that Saratoga is “the graveyard of favorites”! I love Wise Dan and I think Mr Commons has it in him to do well, Lea is popular. What does that all mean?? The 30-1 shot will win (if there is one)!!!LOL!!
    Made my picks and I’m sticking with it. Good luck to all.

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      Saratoga is indeed a graveyard for favorites but at least it is not as bad as Del Mar. Wise Dan figures to be in the exacta box. It is hard to see him any worse than second.

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        Don’t you all forget Lea. He might not beat Dan but he should be right in the mix. If it were a beauty contest, he would win hands down.

        Safe trip to all. In the long run, a safe trip is the real goal.

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      I’m show betting and hoping one of my “big price” boys get home, so I’m playing show on one of the horses under 10-1. Won’t say who.

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      I think this is a tough one so I will probably take Pati’s route of picking someone to place or show. Hard to see how Wise Dan can lose . . . . and yet . . . . Also hard not to be pulling for John’s horse even though it would be an enormous surprise if he won. Decisions, decisions, decisions – I’m so impressed with those of you who can make one this early and stick with it!

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      carol. Just saw our Cigar. Great thrill to see him.

      As to Dan, he’s like Z. She never lost a race even that one time when she did not finish first. Z fans keep increasing. Poor Blame is the subject of death rumors.

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        Cigar had his winning streak broken at Del Mar. His connections should never have raced him there. A race at Del Mar is the closest Z ever came to losing.

        • TC. His loss there seems to have enraged Paynter. I hope his anger galvanizes into a win his next time out. However, the fact that he’s alive is a victory in itself. Winning is secondary to that.

        • Max-You are so correct. If he was my horse, I would never had run him at Del Mar, with all due respect to Mr. Zayat. However, considering that it was his first distance race off the layoff, and at a strange track at that, his race was super. If he were to run in the Breeders Cup, that would complete a storybook comeback with a movie in the future. I expect him to run huge next time out.

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      Max and Carol,
      My sweet young friends gave Cigar some special attention yesterday. They also delivered a message from us ……Smile for the Camera Champ.
      It was reported, he enjoyed the pats on his nose and whinnied when it was time for good byes.

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, Red Prince and Baby Z:

    Goodnight. Sweet Dreams. Love you all so much. Hugs, JB

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    Good night beautiful Zenyatta, nuzzle that red prince for us and blow Coz a kiss across the farm to where he sleeps. Loving you more and more.

    Hugs to all dumplings and good night.
    Maryp

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        Dear Ann:

        Glad to know Moose and her baby are doing well. Give them both a hug from me. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Ann NC. I’ve missed out on something important here. Moose now has a baby? When did this happy event take place? How is Goose doing? I am not really so surprised by missing out on this news. For months I thought that Lola Mae was JudyB’s sister.

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        Max, so cute about our, JB and her Lola Mae.
        JB, thanks. Hugs will be delivered.
        Moosie had a baby girl end of July. The baby calf is the spitting image of, Moose w/ a big white triangle face marking….moo,mooooo.
        Goose spends most days in he farm pond and remains stubborn!

        • Ann NC. Thanks for this interesting news of the new arrival. I’m going to have to pay more attention. I’ve always liked Moose and Goose. Goose might be taking on a Big D personality?

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        Dear Max:

        That is too funny. For the record, my sister is Allee; my baby girl is Lola Mae. Love and Hugs, JB

        • JudyB. I only finally got it when you posted Lola Mae’s picture. Hope she’s still doing well since the dentist.

        • Dear Max:

          Thank you so much for your good wishes for LM. She is doing so very well. She’s eating and playing like her old self. It will be two weeks Tuesday since she had her dental extractions. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Max, I think he looked very fine in his braids. Thank you for keeping us updated on the happenings in Hovis land.

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      Thanks as always to Sheena via Max for our Friday treat. Wish he would come over here and meet his fans. The subject of Burghley came up on his “We Love Hovis . . . ” FB page. His Mum (thanks Karen!) provided the following clarification:

      “Burghley is a very famous three day event here. William Fox Pitt is a rather talented eventer regularly on the British eventing team. A three day event is dressage, cross country and show jumping. It’s amazing to watch and the horses and riders have to master three disciplines. Like the Kentucky rolex in the states.”

      Apparently Hovis has been pestering Mr. Fox Pitt to take him to this event :-)

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      Not ever having had any, I can see that it might be difficult dealing with fans. Hovis is paying for being a celebrity.

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        TC. I beg to differ. You have plenty of fans right here. I’m one. I’m still laughing at the horse ventriloquist. Whenever I think of that joke, I laugh.

        • Max-You are too kind. Now that my email is straightened out I will be working on some more jokes. Never realized what a hassle trying to get a new address could be.

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      Dear Max:

      Thank you so much. Really enjoyed Hovis back to his old, very funny self. Love and Hugs, JB

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      I certainly agree! Hovis looks quite stunningly handsome in his lovely plaited mane-hair!
      Always enjoy and look forward to Hovis’ diary postings!
      Cheers and a good week, too!

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    Hovis, you crack me up…”mane-training is going about as well as Mum’s diet”! Ha ha ha! We all LOVE you. Thanks so much Max. Hi Sheena and all Hovis fans.

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    If you all get a chance, check on Curlin’s facebook page. They do a horse of the day along with a photo and he has some great “Good Morning” photos of himself.

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    @Randy-I left a reply to you on the last page. If someone directs a comment to me, I always try to answer it. I know a few things about Kurt through my friend Cathy who has told me a lot of stuff. I especially like him because he knows what it is like to be down. Of course, I will emphasize that it is Cathy that knows him, not I.

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    Dear Pati:

    Just picked up the mail and found your sweet note. You’re so welcome. Wish I could help more. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Wow! Wonderful picture of our little red. Thanks Judy – for some reason I never think to look at his FB page (just assuming that the photos will show up here I guess). This just went up today (I think) and already has 1600+ “likes.” It seems like a whole different community of folks who post over there – recognized only Louise in the comments.

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        Dear Louise, Sandy, Sheena, Barb W and Shirlee:

        You’re all so welcome.

        Louise, thank you for referencing the photo. As Sandy said, I don’t think of checking on Z’s Facebook for photos and I would have missed it. Hugs, JB

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    St Nicholas Abbey Remains in Good Form
    By Claire Novak, The Blood-Horse Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013 3:20 PM
    Multiple group/grade I winner St Nicholas Abbey remains in good form at Fethard Equine Hospital and recently had his fiberglass cast replaced, the latest update from owner Coolmore Stud said Aug. 9.
    The 6-year-old son of Montjeu underwent two major operations—one for a life-threatening fracture and one after colicking due to caecal shutdown—after injuring his pastern on trainer Aidan O’Brien’s Ballydoyle gallops July 23. He had surgery on the fracture July 24 at Fethard and underwent an operation for the colic issue two days later.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/79968/st-nicholas-abbey-remains-in-good-form#ixzz2bVKIdYdk

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    KY Tbred Assoc tweet Congrats to the Hall Of Fame Class of 2013 –
    Calvin Borel, Invasor, Lure, Housebuster, McDynamo, Tuscalee,
    August Belmont II & Paul Mellon!

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    KathyR & Sheena, now I am confused. Thought that England had won Ashes.
    Then I read the Telegraph is doing Ashes live. As our comic Jerry Seinfeld said during his cricket skit, “That’s a wicked googly! ” BGG
    P.S. Yes, I know that is a Bosie, a type of delivery. Still like the expression.

    The Telegraph ‏tweet
    #Ashes live: Every over, every wicket, every Aussie grumble

    #Ashes: The fourth Test between England and Australia has just begun.
    Over-by-over coverage here

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      Dear Bluegrass Girl: I defer to Sheen on all things cricket – I mentioned before that I could lose my citizenship because I think watching paint dry is more interesting than cricket. Hugs, KathyR.

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    Eblouissante (4-Year-Old Filly) Workout
    Date: August 8, 2013
    Track: SARATOGA
    Distance: Four Furlongs
    Time: 52:44 Breezing
    Track Condition: Fast
    Surface: Dirt training
    Rank: 18/19 – S

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    Paynter (4-Year-Old Colt) Workout
    Date: August 8, 2013
    Track: DEL MAR
    Distance: Six Furlongs
    Time: 1.13:40 Handily
    Track Condition: Fast
    Surface: All Weather Track
    Rank: 5/12

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    Dear BGG The ashes series is made up of 5 test matches we won the first 2 and drew the 3rd which meant we retained the ashes. They have to finish the whole series. England’s batting has been absolutely shocking today !!! Cricket can be difficult to understand ‘love and hugs Sheena love the cricket terms!!!

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