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Ziconic

Ziconic: Race Day in Pictures

In the stable area, on the way to the receiving barn. Photo by Cynthia Holt.
In the stable area, on the way to the receiving barn. Photo by Cynthia Holt.

Ziconic made his third career start at Santa Anita Park last Saturday, May 14. He finished third in a field of eleven. These photos by Cynthia Holt tell the story.

Approaching the receiving barn. Photo by Cynthia Holt.
Approaching the receiving barn. Photo by Cynthia Holt.


At horseshoe identification stop. Photo by Cynthia Holt.
At horseshoe identification stop. Photo by Cynthia Holt.


En route to the saddling barn. Photo by Cynthia Holt.
En route to the saddling barn. Photo by Cynthia Holt.


In the saddling barn. Photo by Cynthia Holt.
In the saddling barn. Photo by Cynthia Holt.


In the paddock. Photo by Cynthia Holt.
In the paddock. Photo by Cynthia Holt.


In the paddock. Photo by Cynthia Holt.
In the paddock. Photo by Cynthia Holt.


In the paddock. Photo by Cynthia Holt.
In the paddock. Photo by Cynthia Holt.


In the paddock. Photo by Cynthia Holt.
In the paddock. Photo by Cynthia Holt.


Post parade. Photo by Cynthia Holt.
Post parade. Photo by Cynthia Holt.


A good break from the gate. Photo by Cynthia Holt.
A good break from the gate. Photo by Cynthia Holt.


A fast-closing third. Photo by Cynthia Holt.
A fast-closing third. Photo by Cynthia Holt.


Plenty of energy left. Photo by Cynthia Holt.
Plenty of energy left. Photo by Cynthia Holt.


Feedback from Victor. Photo by Cynthia Holt.
Feedback from Victor. Photo by Cynthia Holt.

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    Dear Kathy.I have been hurt many times in my life.I have always forgiven but never forgotten or otherwise I would never have moved on.Wreckage and body parts have been found by rescue teams searching for the Eygptian airline.The plane had stopped over in a number of airports a bomb could have been on board anywhere but Paris comes to mind.The plane had a good safety record and all was well until they entered Eygptian airspace where it jerked violently.It was sad a local man died and his brother paid tribute to him earlier.I feel so sorry for his young family.I don’t understand why ordinary muslims won’t speak out about these atrocities.
    Poor Mr Fibbs his name wasn’t on the ballot paper in Oregon!Peace.Lub.Doughnuts.I hope he is coming over to visit call me Dave because the Donald is!It was Felix’s birthday on the 17th and she has over 60,000 friends now.Mango is going on a trip in the camper van and Judy got caught in a huge hailstorm while shopping.
    So sad about the police Officer killed in Arizona.The gun is king in the US.He leaves a young family too.A 2nd chick has arrived at Lowes around 12.20am and Monty has been a busy boy incubating and mating with Blue 24 tut-tut!Glesni was soaked yesterday and it promises more rain later and Clarach visited her relations in Rutland this week.Enjoy your dinner-date tomorrow.Have a lovely day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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    Dear Sheena,

    Running late today. TGIF! Very upsetting news on the EgyptAir jet. Prayers for all the family members of those lost. Yes, the Oregonians have to write in their vote for Fibbs. Happy belated birthday to Felix! 60,000! That’s a lot of friends! I hope the dogs do well on this camping trip. As I recall the last camping trip was hard on them! Horrible news about the AZ officer killed while on duty. So many touched with tragedy. Good news coming from the ospreys if they can only survive all that rain! I had looked up Hovis earlier. Poor boy…all those NEEDLES! Thank you, a special dinner will be nice! I wish you a lovely day as well. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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    What does the above THREE posts have to do with horses or Zirconic or anything relative to THEM??? Is there no moderator to remove these BORING selfish dweebs taking up bandwidth??? MODERATOR, please!!!!

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    I bet you heard me cheering you on, Ziconic! You looked great. I have a pretty good feeling that the next time I see you race, you’ll be coming across the finish line in first place!! So proud of you and your effort in this race! Hope you came out of it OK and you’re ready for the next race!!

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    A couple of pieces of good news. A craft beer company has come up with an EDIBLE six pack ring. Really. Made of oats and barley. they are trying to get others to adopt it. I saw footage of beachgoers rescuing a tiger shark, removing the fish hooks from its mouth and putting it back in the water, without getting bit. Amazing.

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    Wow, wow, wow, Zi, you are one handsome boy.
    Keep at it kid!
    Thank you, Cynthia and Team Z for sharing.
    Gorgeous day in MD for the Black Eyed Susan, but the Preak looks like rain. Will NEVER forget last year when the bottom dropped out.
    Happy Preakness!
    Love to all.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Wishing complete recovery to these two beautiful boys. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Sheena:

        Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Beautiful Z, COZ, ZI and DC:

    Goodnight. Have a restful night and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.

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    Dear Judy.I should have said Galileo Gold is running in the Irish 2000 guineas tomorrow.The Derby distance will not suit him.Poor Glesni is getting a real soaking tonight.I saw Ben’s cat win on one of our FB’s he is great.Seems there were fires on board the jet for about 3 minutes..All so very sad.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Congratulations to Go Maggie Go and her connections. Job well done, girl!

      Hugs and Love

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    Race Replay Jim McKay Turf Sprint S.
    Race 8 at Pimlico on May 20, 2016 The Blood-Horse
    1. Ben’s Cat
    2. Spring to the Sky
    3. Rocket Heat
    http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/USA/PIM/2016/5/20/8/jim-mckay-turf-sprint-s

    Ben’s Cat Does It Again in McKay Turf Sprint
    By Jeremy Balan The Blood-Horse May 20, 2016
    The Cat did it again.
    For the fourth year in a row and fifth overall, 10-year-old warrior Ben’s Cat won the $100,000 Jim McKay Turf Sprint May 20 and did it in dramatic fashion under the bright sun at Pimlico Race Course.
    http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/211773/bens-cat-does-it-again-in-mckay-turf-sprint

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      Dear BGG:

      Thanks for both of these links. Congrats to Go Maggie Go and Ben’s Cat. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear BGG,

      Thanks for posting the replay of the Jim McKay Turf Sprint. Ben’s Cat is really something, isn’t he? What a race!!

      Hugs and Love

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    A champion in the making! Love Zenyatta’s boys. Can’t wait to see his next start. Safe trip for all of the horses on Preakness Day!
    Carol

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    Mario takes such good care of him. What would you call his roll? He’s not a groom, or is he? He looks so proud with him!

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      Judy B. I was thrilled to see this. I feel the same sadness that Mario felt and still feels.
      love n hugs, Sally B

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        Dear Sally and Ingrid:

        I always tear up when I hear Mario talk about Z. Such a loving bond. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Zenyatta,

    Goodnight and sweet dreams beautiful girl. I know you are proud of your “redhead” — of course, your are proud of both your boys! Enjoy your time in the paddock with your sweet friend, Vixana.

    Hope everyone has a good weekend, and also hope that all horses and riders run safe and healthy races tomorrow at Pimlico.

    Hugs and Kisses on the Z nose!

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    May 21 Cherokee Devotional

    Everyone has the right to live what they believe, but all of us bear the consequences as well. Every day we have to deal with what we believed yesterday. When we wonder what we did to deserve something, we know we had something to do with what has happened, even if we did not plan for it. Each person has a personal belief of his own. It is his right to exercise it, even if it brings unhappiness and hardship. But try to believe and say things that bring about good. Listen to inner wisdom, hear the voice of the Spirit, and use it to improve circumstances.

    I shall die before my heart is soft, or I have spoken anything unworthy of myself.
    -Cannonchet, Narragansett

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    Dear Kathy.Great devotional.Tom was writing about the new friends he has made since his illness and Atticus’s death and the ones he has lost.We all find out who our friends are when we hit rock bottom.It seems to be clearing after heavy overnight rain I felt so sorry for Glesni on the nest getting soaked Blue spends her days mostly on the electricity pole now watching them in the observatory.No signs of Dai since april 27th.Mr Fibbs was annoyed FB weren’t showing their posts yesterday and him about to become President!But they all celebrated with peas then.Mango’s trip is going well except for the frogs and Mattie.Were the poms in an advert? the little one is so sweet and it’s lovely Dr Jill can take them to work with her.Dolly was all in the pink.Did you hear of the security breach at Buckingham Palace a convicted murderer was roaming around for about 7 mins.Her Majesty,Prince Philip and the Duke of York were all in residence.The man was apprehended and the Royals were safe.I heard someone was shot outside the White House yesterday.We prefer not to use gunfire.I am sure you remember the time Michael Fagan got into Her Majesty’s bedroom in the 1980’s and sat on her bed chatting with her!
    Double for Andrea Atzeni at Goodwood.Hope all horses and jockeys stay safe at the Curragh and Pimlico today.There seems to be a version of Mad Moose in Flemington planted himself in the stalls reminds me of the famous cigar advert.Enjoy your dinner tonight.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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    Zenny in previous videos you look well, your usual walk of big mare, Zi you look well, quiet race, i like that you all race have long free space in front of your nose, that you didnt make quick lil turns and quick slowing on full gallop speed, that you breezed in right side of herd, that you breezed long time after finish line and your slowing was very glide, this is well for your thin legs, Zi say hello to Coz :-) , safe travels to all horses and jockeys in pimlico, beautyfull Zenny Zi Coz and mates, summer, green grass green trees, more time walk on air, eat green grass, drink clean water, have bath and care of neck back legs hooves health, collect good health and energy for cold winter :-) , beautyfull Zenny Zi Coz and mates stay comfy and cozy eat apples care of health kiss your soft noses, lil 16z, lil 14z filly Dubai im remembering you

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    Dear Sheena,

    Awww…bless Tom. I know he is missing Atticus just as I am missing my precious Holly. Those poor ospreys in the rain. They are very hardy birds, aren’t they?!! Peas are a very nutritious treat for the ratties. I get a kick out of the variety of foods they enjoy! One of my favorite pics of Marty was the one where he’s eating a Pepperidge Farm Milano cookie. Only the best for those rats! Looks like Mango and family are enjoying their camping trip. Sprouty was in an ad. He was very professional, apparently! He is such a handsome little guy. Yes, I saw that beautiful little pink dress Dolly was wearing. She has an extensive wardrobe! Hadn’t heard about the security breach at Buckingham Palace. Scary stuff! The guy shot outside the White House was shot in the stomach. Not sure what condition he is in. I do remember that Michael Fagan incident. Surreal! Safe trips today for all horses and jockeys on both sides of the Pond. GO NYQUIST! Thanks for your good wishes for our celebration dinner tonight. Have a wonderful Saturday. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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    Footpad wins for Shorty and Mullins at Autueil today.Willie paid tribute to Florida Pearl’s owner Archie O’Leary who has died aged 86yrs.
    An extremely sad story concerning the Eygptian plane crash 3 children have been orphaned because their parents were in Paris.The mother was undergoing treatment for cancer.Her husband had used all his savings to pay for the treatment.What can you say if this was a terrorist attack???Sheena

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    Judy,
    Here’s hoping our new found friend Stardivari makes a good showing today. He sure was not a well kept secret. Godspeed to all of them and especially Exaggerator.

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      Dear Shirlee:

      I just checked his odds and Stradivari is 3-2. Guess he’s not a secret anymore. If he runs as good as he looks, he should win. Just gorgeous son of Md’O.

      Godspeed to him and to all safe and sound. Although I would be very happy to see Stradi do well, for the sake of value, I have changed my long shot to Uncle Lino (50-1). So now my choices are Exaggerator, Lani, Nyquist and Uncle Lino. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Good luck and stay safe to all the horses and jockey’s this afternoon. Nyquist, hold in their strong, you can do it! What will be will be.
    Sally B

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    Awtaad runs out an impressive winner of the Irish 2000 guineas,Galileo Gold was a gallant 2nd but AFB disappointed again.He sweated up before the race.Awtaad is a son of the mighty Cape Cross and trained by 83yr old Kevin Prendergast.Sheena.

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    A very sad start to Preakness day with HomeKrisBoy dying after his win.He collapsed on his way back the stables most probably from a heart attack and Pramedya broke down and had to be euthanized.RIP.Sheena.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Hate this part of racing. Rest In Peace beautiful HomeKrisBoy and Pramedya. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Sheena:

          Did some checking on Homeboykris. He was a nine year old MD bred Gelding who earned over $500K in his career. He started 64 times. RIP beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Sheena and Z Fans:

          Pramedya was only four years old; bred and owned by Mr. and Mrs. Jackson who owned Barbaro. So sad. RIP. Love and Hugs, JB

        • PS: Jockey D. Centeno suffered a broken collar bone in the spill. Wishing him all the best. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Sheena,

      So sorry to hear this news. I didn’t see the race and am grateful that I didn’t.
      I don’t know which scenario is worse, accident/breakdown or sudden death. Both are just horrible. Condolences to all connections of these beautiful horses.

      Rest in Peace HomeboyKris and Pramedya. Gone way too soon.

      Hugs and tears

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        Dear Judy B.,

        I saw that the Jacksons owned Pramedya. Cruel fate — to have another catastrophic breakdown during the Preakness. I feel so badly for them. Hope jockey Centeno mends quickly.

        Hugs and Love

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      Dear Alexandra:

      Love him too. Thanks for posting his wonderful Preakness win. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Super outstanding horse! Toughness and determination together with talent.
      His Preakness and Belmont wins will always be remembered. Amazing recovery in the Preakness to win going away!!

      Hugs and Love

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