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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.

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Zenyatta and 13Z print promotion.

Happy shopping!
-Team Z

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    Dear Sue, Carol and all cappers who won today. Good going and congrats. I’m still a goose egg. Think I’ll have to make a show bet next week. Love and Hugs, JB

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    It seems that two of the horses who broke down and were euthanized at Saratoga were trained by the same trainer. Do stewards or other officials usually look into this? What are the odds of this happening?

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      Robin-I don’t know what the odds would be, but Bob Baffert has had much the same problem. Cases like this are investigated thoroughly.

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    Congratulations to Kitten’s Joy and offspring, also to the Ramseys, trainers, and jockeys. What a day they had!!
    Does anyone know about the condition of Optimizer? He was eased and walked off in the Sword Dancer (Saratoga Race 9) today). Hope it isn’t serious. Best wishes to him.

    Have a lovely weekend, dear Zenny, 13Z, and Coz! All the very best, always!

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      Word from around the Saratoga bettors, people on site who talked with trainer and the rail birds is that he had a breathing issue. Maybe Bloodhorse will have an update on him by tomorrow, or First Call will have an update on everyone who raced today. I’ll watch tomorrow morning.

      Indy Point was reported as walking fine after his dismal effort in the Arlington Million. Haven’t heard what exactly happened just yet. I’ll scan the DRF, Bloodhorse, and twitter sites tomorrow to see if anything was uncovered.

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      Kathy R. Thanks for this news of Puissance. He has an extraordinary pedigree. Handsome too. The markings on his legs are quite distinctive. Love his mane. Perhaps his barn name is Brucé? Good to know about mares called Kylie.

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    Vale Typhoon Tracy.

    It’s a year ago since we lost an Australian Horse of the Year and a true champion, Typhoon Tracy, who died just after delivering her first foal by Street Cry.

    I had a reply to my question to Vinery Stud regarding Tracy’s little fellow today. They told me he is going extremely well, and has the quality his mother had.

    I’m just so happy that her spirit lives on.

    Hugs KathyR.

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      Dear Kathy R:

      Thank you for this update on Typhoon Tracy’s Street Cry colt. So sad that she passed after foaling. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Kathy R,

      I remember reading of her loss on one of the thoroughbred
      foaling links. So glad her little guy is doing well and a lot like his
      mama.

      On a happier note Happy Birthday Nelly!

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        Happy birthday, Black Caviar! So sorry about Typhoon Tracy, may she rest in peace, and best wishes to her son by Street Cry (I’m sure Z sends all her best to BC and the youngster too).

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      KathyR. Glad to hear that TT’s young colt is doing well. It seems like only yesterday that he was just born, and it’s already been a year. Let us know when he gets a name, although I’ll guess that they will call him Typhoon Bruce. Neigh!

      Just finished a nice slice of red velvet cake to celebrate BC’s birthday. Hope that she has many more.

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    Dear Kathy So happy to hear about Typhoon Tracy’s foal and that he’s doing well.Am wishing the Great Mare Nelly a very Happy Birthday today.Bruce asked me to send hugs as well!!!!Who knows this time next year she may have her own “little Bruce or Sheila”Max and I will celebrate with some cakes!!!hugs Sheena

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      Sheena. We now know that the equivalent of Bruce is Kylie, thanks to KathyR. If Bruce gets a sister, she’ll be Kylie. No need to worry about choosing names. Other brothers will also be called Bruce.

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    Dear Marty R.:

    Sorry you couldn’t get your bet for Carnival Court in this week. You had the right idea. Hope everything is up and running for next week. I’m still not on the board. Will keep on trying. Regards to hubby. Love and Hugs, JB

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      It wasn’t just Marty – several peeps indicated that their bet didn’t show up. I think a couple of steps have been added to the process now that they are allowing people to play in more than one league. I had a difficult time getting my bet to “take,” and I think that affected other people as well. The game techie people need to get this straightened out or the whole thing will go down the tubes.

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    Dear Zenny friends,
    After watching the news last night and seeing the horrifying pictures of the wild fire in Idaho, I checked out the location and found that it is seriously close to where our dear Sue Noel lives in Sun Valley (and I’m not sure exactly where Barnaby is spending his summer vacation). One internet story indicated that people in that area may need to evacuate. I was unable to get in touch with her by phone. Please keep Sue and Barnaby and ALL of the folks being affected by this terrible fire in your thoughts and prayers. If I hear from her, I’ll post again (and same for anyone else who might be in touch, OK?).

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      Dear Sandy:

      Please let us know when you reach her. Will keep all there in my prayers. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Sandy, thank you for letting us know we surely will keep her in our prayers and all those in the path of this latest fire. hugs

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      Sandy,

      Sending prayers for all in the path of the fire. Will send a special one for Sue Noel and Barnaby.

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      Thanks for trying to reach Sue, Sandy. Praying for all in the path of the wild fire, and especially for our dear Sue and Barnaby and their dear friends Sue and Traveller.

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    Cappers I had a problem with my wager and I am hearing from a few others that it was not just me. I don’t know why FC added a step to making the wager. I will try and help next week but what you have to do is start your selection and then click on your team name like Sue FL Zentastic as step one. I guess because people are on more than one league this step was included. Then you move to step two and make your selection. I had to try three times to get mine completed and still picked the wrong horse for show. :( next week
    Coz I Can 2015

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      Dear Sue:

      I had to repeat my pick a few times too. Finally went through. Although, the way it turned out, probably would have been better if it didn’t register. Will try again next week. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Sue and Judy,

      I had the same thing making my pick this week. Then, it took quite some time for the wagers to show for week 3. I play on another league also and it was the same way. Didn’t have any trouble for the first two weeks so they must have been encountering a problem. ( You really have to make sure that the message at the top says that your wager has been submitted)

      Sue and Barnaby on my prayer list.
      Hugs,
      Maryp

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        Dear Mary:

        Yes, I looked for that message and then was finally sure my pick had registered. Hugs, JB

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    Dear Sandy Will keep Sue Noel and Barnaby in my thoughts and prayers So sorry to hear about the wildfire. Hope you will be able to contact her.
    On a lighter note No Nay Never has just won the Prix Morny in style. His 1st win in John Magnier’s famous silks hugs Sheena

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      Sheena. Nice to hear about 3N. He’s US bred and trained. Hoping that he will come home and run in the US next year as a 3 year old.

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    Zsters,
    I don’t usually do this but I’m asking for prayers for my daughter who will be having neck surgery tomorrow. She has a bad disk which is pinching the spine and the doctor will take a piece from her hip and somehow put it in the neck. Gosh, when you’re a mother the worry never ends does it, even though she’s 44 yrs old. I pray all goes well and she feels much better after healing. Thanks to all. hugs

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      Will be praying for your daughter and you. I have known several people who have had this surgery and they all came out great.

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      Prayers and very best wishes for your daughter Sue. As Darlene said, there has been a lot of success with this, and I’m sure she is looking forward to a whole lot less pain when this is over. Keep us posted! Is she somewhere nearby?

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      Dear Sue,

      Heaven knows mother’s prayers very well. They never stop rolling in, just continuous!
      I, too, have a 44 year old daughter and pray for her daily.
      I will be including your daughter in my prayers as well. God bless her and your family.
      Love and hugs,
      Maryp

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      Sue, Of course we will pray for you and your daughter. That is what friends are for. In the spirit of Zenyatta, we laugh, cry and worry together. Hope all goes well and God guides the hands of the doctor and nurses caring for your daughter.

      As to when a parent quits worrying. I asked my Dad when I was in my mid 50s when you stopped worrying about your children. He said he would let me know when that happened.

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    dear Sue Will keep your daughter in my prayers tomorrow. My mum had dreadful problems with discs in her back (no surgery though) You never stop worrying about your babies!!! Hope all goes well. hugs Sheena

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    Dear Sue– of course we will pray for your dear girl. To doctors, a particular surgery might be “routine”, but they are never routine for the ones involved. Please let her know she has the support of many of us. Will be looking for updates. Hugs.

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    John Mulholland tweets on Ramsey Wins
    Nice day for Dynaformer … All over the pedigrees on the @Ramsey_Farm historic day and a few very nice maiden winners as well.
    Seems the Roberto, Dynaformer, Hail to reason the common thread… Real solution, Admiral Kitten, Big Blue Kitten, Bold Kitten…

    Looking over the nearly 10 stakes performers for KJ today, you can see some pattern with Dynaformer/Hail To Reason line.
    Big Blue Kitten, Real Solution , and Bold Kitten all have Hail to Reason on dam’s side…

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      2013 Arlington Million – Real Solution RACE REPLAY
      Breeders Cup World Championships Published on Aug 17, 2013
      Real Solution became the winner of the Arlington Million at Arlington Park
      on August 17, 2013 when The Apache was disqualified and placed second
      for bumping in the stretch. In addition to getting placed first, Real Solution scored guaranteed entry into the 2013 Breeders’ Cup Turf.
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gsctxMFT8kU

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      Dear BGG:

      Thanks for this info. What a fantastic bloodline and if Kitten’s Joy’s babies continue passing down these remarkable genes, this line could remain dominant on the turf as well as dirt races. Just a brilliant bloodline.

      Of course, our Queen is contributing her own Roberto and Hail to Reason genes in her babies. Don’t know if the nick match is right, but can you imagine the possibilities of a Zennyhasakitten, as our Sue in Fl has suggested. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Kennedy’s:

      Thank you for this fantastic video and article. Show how brave and courageous the jockeys, starters and horses have to be to compete. A lot going on in a very small space. Hugs, JB

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    Thanks a Million: DQ gives Ken Ramsey Grade I trifecta by his stallion Kitten’s Joy
    by Jennie Rees Courier-Journal Posted on August 18, 2013
    My story on Saturday’s Arlington Million and Ken and Sarah Ramsey’s huge afternoon.
    I was lucky enough to be at Belmont Park in 2007 when the Lane’s End stallion
    Smart Strike produced three Grade I winners on the card with
    Curlin (Jockey Club Gold Cup), English Channel (Joe Hirsch Turf Classic) and
    Fabulous Strike (Vosburgh). That was huge, but this is one owner, who also is the breeder of the Grade I trifecta, with the horses all being by his stud Kitten’s Joy.
    http://blogs.courier-journal.com/racing/2013/08/18/thanks-a-million-dq-gives-ken-ramsey-grade-i-trifecta-by-his-stallion-kittens-joy/

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    Dear Sue Fredrick,
    Will keep your daughter and you in my thoughts and prayers.
    Hope surgery goes well and a smooth recovery. Hugs

    Dear Sandy,
    Thanks for the news about Sue Noel’s area. Prayers that Sue, Barnaby, friend Sue and Traveller will be safe. Hope all in the area of the fire will escape harm, too. Hugs

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      Brian Malloy ‏tweets
      Hunter Valley sales grad No Nay Never wins G1 Prix Morny. 3 starts, 3 countries,
      3 wins. Congrats Adrian, @Fergalvin, et. al. Our consignors

      RT @PA_Stables: Wesley Ward also confirmed that No Nay Never would be flying
      back to America on Tuesday.

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        BGG Glad to hear this. He’s really promising. Very nice pedigree. Hoping that he can run on dirt and be a contender for the TC next year. I like his name, but think of him as No Neigh Never. Neigh!

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      Dear Kennedy’s:

      Thank you so much for posting this article. I did miss it and I did not know anything about the breeding or connections of Princess of Sylmar. Wow, what a great story. Wouldn’t you know, her Dam, Storm Dixie, was bred by the Ramseys.

      I really like and respect Mr. Stanco, her owner, as he did not rush her training. Plus he puts cotton in her ears (sounds familiar) because she doesn’t like the noise in the starting gate. Beautiful Chestnut Girl. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Kennedy’s:

        Yes, it’s too bad. Would have loved to see her race against the Euros. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Thanks, JB and Kennedys for sharing the articles about the incredible, Princess of Slymar. Mr. Stanco was so proud when he spoke about her. How cute, he lets her rest her head on his shoulder when he visits w/ her. He knows its spoils her, but he loves her so much. What a wonderful gentleman to have in racing. I wish him the best.

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      Dear Judy

      Thank you so much for the article. She is just wonderful. Sounds like they will do what’s best for her and doesn’t she have a wonderful owner. So hope we do get to see lots more of her.

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    Dear Max Will certainly tell the Cambridges of your choice of names for any future children. Am sure the Queen will be delighted!!!We are wondering if Toronado will run in the Juddmonte on Wednesday. He will be taking on the extra distance like Frankel last year . I believe another flower is to be named in honour of Sir Henry a beautiful Sweet Pea one of my favourite hugs Sheena

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      Sheena. I would certainly cheer for Toro. I like him a lot. I only wish that he could inspire Moosie to make the effort. Watched the race at York where Moosie refused to run. It appears that he just decides not to bother, watches the other horses tear off and he trots back to the barn on his own. Jockey is left to wave his arms, all the time being ignored by Moose. It’s amazing.

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        Dear Sheena and Max:

        Do you think Moosie could have channeled Dynaformer? Love and Hugs, JB

        • JudyB. Maybe! Big D however did not refuse to race. He had no time for people who bothered him or invaded his space, but he would race. Nijinsky sometimes would refuse to work. I think that Tiznow did that too from time to time. However both of them ran at race time. No doubt other horses do refuse to race, but Moose seems to be making a major career move of it. Ironically he is owned by one of the UK’s best trainers. And also ironically his fame increases with each refusal.

        • Dear Max:

          Moosie certainly is unique. Wish he could tell us what it is that’s bothering him and causing him to refuse to run. Gotta love his independent attitude though. Hugs, JB

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    Dear Max Moose has a mind all of his own!!!is really quite funny to watch remember him tweeting channel 4 racing that at least he gave them something to talk about this summer and of course he met Meg!yes I have always liked toronado hope he will run.did you enjoy the birthday cake?hugs Sheena

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      Sheena. Loved the cake in honor of the beautiful Black Caviar. Red velvet seems right for her. Carrot cake is reserved for Queen Z. She always gets one for her birthday.
      I can see why the other Queen might not take to the name of Bruce. It is the name of the king, Robert the Bruce, who secured an independent Scottish monarchy at the Battle of Bannockburn. It appears that the Scots have not yet given up on the idea of independence.
      Gardening was a favorite past time of Sir Henry Cecil as you know. He had a beautiful garden at Warren Place. It is fitting that a rose and a sweet pea would bear his name.

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        Robert the Bruce was a key figure during the time of William Wallace. He should be regarded as one of the all-time Scottish heroes.

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    Hi again Zenny friends,
    Great news (at least in the short term) about Sue Noel. She called me back (unfortunately, I wasn’t home, but she left an encouraging message). Barnaby and Traveler were moved on Friday to what will actually be their new “winter quarters” and are safe and sound. Sue and her cats are staying with friends in a location that she feels is safer than Sun Valley (the evacuation route out of there is limited). She said, however, that they are still in the thick of things and can smell the smoke. The fire has come up to the major highway in the region but hasn’t crossed it. So glad to know that she’s safe – but this is far from over, and a “wrong move” on the part of the fire could still be big trouble. She said she would try to post something if possible, but we need to keep up the good thoughts and prayers for her, the animals, the firefighters, and all those in the region.

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    A friend shared this and so I will pass it on.

    This had to be a very frightening experience for this poor horse. So glad he is now in a good home and doing well. For every horse saved there are hundreds upon hundreds taking it’s place and no happy ending for them. Sometimes I feel no matter what little I manage to give makes any difference since there are so many needing help.

    http://offtrackthoroughbreds.com/2013/08/16/left-on-fla-roadside-a-horses-life-takes-u-turn/

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      Dear Janet:

      God Bless these wonderful Horse Heroes. What a happy ending. What a beautiful boy he is.

      I know how overwhelming it feels to know there are so many who need rescuing. Unfortunately, we can’t save them all. I too cry over this; but, even if we rescue the few that we can, it’s a few less that die a brutal death at slaughter. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Janet

      Thank you so much for sharing. Wish we could save them all. Soo glad this had a happy ending.

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      Wonderful ending to what started out as a very sad story. God bless the people from Canada who took this horse in. It would be nice is the pukes responsible for this could be caught and punished.

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      Thanks for sharing this wonderful story Janet. I’m going to forward to Brenda S – the horse must now be living in her neck of the woods!

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