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Ziconic to Run Sunday

Ziconic finishing third at Santa Anita on May 14. Photo by Cynthia Holt.
Ziconic finished third at Santa Anita on May 14. Photo by Cynthia Holt.

Dear fans,

Ziconic is scheduled to make his fourth start this Sunday, June 5. He is entered in Race 2 at Santa Anita Park, a 1 1/16 mile maiden special weight. Victor Espinoza will be riding.

Post time is approximately 2:30 PM Pacific. Watch online at calracing.com (free account required).

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    Dear Kathy.Love makes the world go around as they say!Another warm day but sadly all change from tomorrow at least the “bobs” have had a good start to their livesToo big now to cwtch under mum.Some good news from Keilder Water a 2014 bird(male) is back in the UK and headed for Wales.The Glaslyn female is his grandmother so maybe he will call to see her.I had to laugh they told Blue 24 to put her lipstick on!!
    Have you been on Fubu it was his birthday on the 6th he was 17 but he and Kimberly have been in the wars again.He went for his summer “lion-cut” and they sedated him Kimberly was furious he was only to be given a little gas.It took him 8 days to recover Kimberly had to do everything for him.Then she had a doc apt and her mother went along with her and she had a fall very similar to you fell flat on her face!as you can imagine she is very sore and bruised but no bones broken it’s wonderful how he has lived to 17 with all his health problems.Samwise is doing his own thing and settling very well with Tom.We are so excited about Frankel’s offspring Cunco is racing a week Saturday but they are taking their time with Fair Eva.It was hot shopping today but shops were quieter.Hope you have a great day.Love and hugs to you,kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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    Dear Sheena,

    Yes, love DOES make the world go ’round. Zoe boyfren, Gizmo, is admonishing us to combat meanieheads by doing loving and kind acts. He’s s smart! The “bobs” have been blessed by nice weather. I hope Water n]has a good visit with his grandmother. Blue 24 in lipstick! Funny! Have not visited Fubu in a while. What an awful ordeal for him! Yes, I know all about falls. Hope she recovers soon! Good to know Samwise is doing well. Very best wishes for Cunco. All in good time, Fair Eva. Have a good Friday Eve. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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    Does anyone know if Zennys breeding to MdeOro was successful? We are all dying to know. Thanks

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    Yet another Frankel foal wins today at Haydock.Frankuus a grey was very unruly before the start but got the job done well Trained by Mark Johnston he was ridden by Joe Fanning.Willie Mullins bought a Walk in the Park son for €165,000 a grandson of chasing mare Valdance.He also picked up another colt by the same sire.Sheena

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    Today is the 43rd anniversary of the greatest, most supernatural moment in sports history: on June 9th 1973 God showed up in the guise of a magnificent red horse named Secretariat at Belmont race track in Elmont, N.Y. and on a blisteringly hot late afternoon proceeded to fly around a race track in 2:24 flat, a world record never to be broken. I love you, Big Red. You live in my heart always and forever.

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      Dear Deb E.,

      Everything you said in this post goes for me, too! It was an amazing race, and Secretariat was a phenomenon — a one of a kind super horse for sure. Big Red was and is my hero forever and ever!

      43 years — Wow, how young I was!

      Hugs and Love

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      Job Chapter 30, when God is describing horses: Verse 22: “It laughs at fear, afraid of nothing; it does not shy away from the sword.” Verse 24: “In frenzied excitement it eats up the ground; it cannot stand still when the trumpet sounds.”

      I was one day shy of 20 when Secretariat won the triple crown. Oh Happy Day!!!

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    Dear Judy.Hope all is well.Frankel is still churning out the winners!Summer has got some pretty dresses to go to the Blogpaws.Back to rain tomorrow .Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Thanks, we’re OK here. Posted Frankuss’ win replay above under your post. Summer is a real Honey; love her. Oh no, more rain. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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    Coz and Zi if all well with legs and health,, joyfull song for Zenny Tapit Zi Coz Tug chestnut horse that want on air in Victor video of Zi and Coz in stable and mates, google ” youtube Lisa McHugh good hearted woman ” video of march6, 2016 two days before Coz birthday :-) , Coz and Zi have good long rest, walk on air with Mario, have bath, may be hazel bushes are near to eat leaves :-) , beautyfull Zenny do all quietly and not quickly, walk on air with Vixana, eat apples, care of health, 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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    Goodnight lovely Zenyatta
    I love all your foals and it will always be that way; unconditionally
    Love with kisses and to all your foals
    and my dear Sir
    Auntie Sally B

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI and DC:

    Goodnight. Stay comfy and cozy. Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB

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

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    A very Happy 95th Birthday to the Duke of Edinburgh now attending a celebration of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s with his beloved wife Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.We rejoice in their service to our Great Island and Commonwealth family.Sheena

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      Dear Sheena,

      Thank you for our Hovis update. Yes, a very trying week for him. He did have a good meal that one time, so there’s that…Happy weekend everyone. Safe trips for all horses and jockeys. Hugs, Kathy

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    June 10 Cherokee Devotional

    We receive a special kind of education when we focus on and observe our thoughts. Where does our train of thought take us? Does it take us nowhere? Does it take us to old places where we relive pain and bad experiences? Does it take us to exciting new destinations? Often we are not aware of where our train of thought literally takes us. We need to choose our “train” carefully so we can go to good destinations instead of destinations that defeat and discourage us. At its best, thinking is the soul talking with itself. Ask yourself, “What does my soul say today that I should heed?”

    The world is a library.
    -Chief Luther Standing Bear, Lakota

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    Dear Kathy.No rain so far.I have been enjoying the service at St Paul’s for Her Majesty and Prince Philip a sunny day there.Kate looked lovely in powder blue.I’ll look for photos to share.Her Majesty was all in yellow.
    The mumbrella is out at the Dyfi,the “bobs”were alone when I looked in but Glesni was soon back at the nest.Poor Zoe I think she is a little “annoyed” Diane is visiting NYC without and woke daddy at 3.30am!Marty has announced the Fibbaway winners and you always need a stapler!!I had 2 likes from Frankel!!!I can die happy now.I do realise it is not the famous horse himself but one can dream can’t one??I cannot believe he is churning out these winners but still early days he will need the grade 1’s.Sea the Star’s has already sired a Derby and Oks winner maybe an Arc soon.Willie was busy shopping yesterday Walk in the park is Douvan and Min’s sire.Poor Karen will she survive the Airfield Anarchy or will Hovis be “motherless”.At least he should have a peaceful weekend.Have a wonderful weekend.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO.Her Majesty was hosting a lunch for all the Governor Generals after the service.Connections are very upbeat about Tepin.

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    Dear Sheena,

    Would love to see pics from the St. Paul’s service. Glesni is such a good mom. Bless her. Zoe is a mama’s girl and I can tell she is missing Diane. I’ll bet she brings back some nice souvenirs for Zoe from the big apple. Today is national corn on the cob day so I suggested to Zoe that Daddy might buy some for their dinner tonight. I just might do that for Steve and me! LOVE corn on the cob. The Fibbaway winners demonstrated a lot of creativity. Absolutely keep a stapler close by. Very important for conducting bizness! Wow…2 likes from Frankel? Congratulations! And congratulations to all these new immensely talented winners. Hopefully Karen survives the Airfield Anarchy. Hovis really does love her even if she totally misunderstands him! Have fun watching the Royals. Safe trips for all the horses and jockeys. All the best to Tepin. Have a great weekend. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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    Dear Max.Pat Smullen(Derby winning jockey(has been booked to ride your namesake Max Dynamite in the Ascot Gold Cup.As you know he is Ricci-owned and Mullins trained.Ryan is on Order of St George Trained.of course,by AOB.Sheena

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    I’ve gone off Simon Bray due to a snarky comment on Ziconic! He said Who? after Todd mentioned Zenyatta’s name. Nobody disses a member of the Queen’s family. Speaking of queens I can’t wait for Royal Ascot.

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      Dear Vicki,
      I agree, when he said who… I had so annoy… very nasty…
      Simon is a great person, I wonder why he said that.
      Hugs Ingrid.

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      Seriousy, how rude!!! No one ever should diss our Queen Zenyatta and her offspring. They will Always be royalty, and he should never forget that. Hail to Queen Zenyatta.

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    Dear Judy.Gosh,I have just been watching Affirmed’s Belmont and remembering poor Alydar too.What a race.Someone had posted a photo of Affirmed with Steve Cauthen in his later years.Tepin was enjoying some of the English countryside today.Lovely pic of her on the Longines World’s best ranking horses.We haven’t had any rain yet!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Love both of those horses, Affirmed and Alydar and Stevie too. Those were exciting races. Godspeed Tepin and safe and sound all. Thank you for the lovely article on the Queen’s birthday celebration. Wonderful photos. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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      Wow. Thank you for this info Sheena. Rod Stewart is one of my all time favorites. I saw him live back about umm along time ago, when he wore pink leather pants. I am telling my age now.

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      Sheena and Darlene D.,

      Rod Stewart is a favorite of mine, too. In addition to his pop hits, I especially like his “American Songbook” music from the ’30’s and ’40’s, the war years. Thanks for the news.
      Congratulations to RS — Sir Rod, that is. Well done!

      Hugs and Love

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    BH Race Results ‏Friday June 10 2016
    Emmzy (Eskendereya – Comfort Zone) wins a maiden special weight at Santa Anita Park
    http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/USA/SA/2016/6/10/3/race-3-msw-at-sa-on-6-10-16

    Zayat Stables on Friday June 10 2016
    Emmzy wins race 3 at Santa Anita Park! Nice ride by Mike Smith! @jazz3162 @JustinZayat

    SA Press Box ‏Friday June 10 2016
    Bob Baffert gets back to back winners with Emmzy taking race 3 on the card @santaanitapark. (Order – #5,2,6,4)

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    Happy belated birthday John Sherriffs, June 1st.
    How is our precious Zenyatta doing? Wonder if she is with foal. I love her so much, just want to make sure she is doing great. Love her two boys, wonder when they will race again. Thank you so much Team Z, the Mossesand everyone who keeps us up to date. Love and kisses Zenyatta and your two precious boys. XOXOX.

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    Dearest Zenny,

    Wishing you a wonderful weekend. God’s blessings to you, your boys, Team Z and maybe a new one you are in foal to. I love you forever my angel.

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    Da Big Hoss Breaks Seven Figures With Belmont Gold Cup Victory
    by Heather Pettinger/NYRA | 06.10.2016
    Picked up at the claims box for a bargain tag of $50,000 less than a year ago by Skaychai Racing and trainer Mike Maker, Da Big Hoss became thoroughbred racing’s newest millionaire Friday at Belmont Park with a 1 1/2-length victory on the Widener turf course in the $300,000 Belmont Gold Cup Invitational.
    http://www.paulickreport.com/news/thoroughbred-racing/da-big-hoss-breaks-seven-figures-belmont-gold-cup-victory/
    And, he set a track record for 2 miles!

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      Son of a Lemon Drop Kid! Way to go, Da Big Hoss!
      He is quite a handsome member of the Chestnut Club. How thrilling for him and his connections. 2 miles in record time is VERY impressive! Congratulations, DBH.

      Thanks for the post, BGG!

      Hugs and Love

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        Dear Marshall:

        Thanks for this info. Loved Lemon Drop Kid. Congrats Da Big Hoss. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI and DC:

    Goodnight. Love all of you so much. Happy Dreams. Hugs, JB

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

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    Great story!
    Queen spotted Royal Wedding horse was sick a few weeks before he died
    By Patrick Sawer, Senior Reporter and Giorgina Ramazzotti 10 June 2016
    “During the 1986 Trooping the Colour she told the ceremony’s commanding officer, Colonel John Clavering of the Scots Guard, that his horse was not walking properly, and that it may be a sign he was suffering from a heart problem.”
    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/11/queen-spotted-royal-wedding-horse-was-sick-a-few-weeks-before-he/?

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      Dear BGG.Thank you for this story about Her Majesty.She knows her horses so well and is so observant.Thoroughly enjoyed the parade this morning and all the horses were magnificent.Hugs Sheena.

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      Thanks for sharing. Great story.
      The Queen is on our Vanity Fair cover this month. Wonderful photos with her family and pups.

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      Dear BGG,

      This wonderful story has brought tears to my eyes. Her Majesty is truly remarkable!
      Bugle Boy was amazing and stood firm on protocol to the last. He knew his duty and did it well.
      RIP Bugle Boy, brave heart

      Hugs and Love

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    June 11 Cherokee Devotional

    Success or a s qua dv, as the Cherokee says, is a sense of doing something well and reaping the accompanying rewards. We need to take care, though, that a little success does not lessen our efforts to do something well. We must persist for however long it takes and give whatever is required of us. We have to keep stretching our limits, refining our spirits, and renewing our minds.
    For the Cherokee, home, land, and family are most important. But success means different things to different people. Dignity and respect, however, are prerequisites for success. To succeed, we also need a spiritual foundation that is not based on buildings and people, but the inner power and strength of the individual.

    I want this peace to be legal and good.
    -Geronimo, Apache

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    Dear Sheena,

    Happy Saturday! I get to work today. Belmont Stakes today. Maybe Exaggerator will win. Remembering last year’s Triple Crown win by the great American Pharoah. He made the summer FUN! Zoe is missing her Mommy. Hope Diane get home soon. Enjoy the weekend. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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    Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy……Happy Belmont Day. What a day of racing.
    Good luck to all and safe and sound.
    That Lani sure has been exciting and starting in all 3, wow!
    Keeping an eye on that Moon kid, but post 1, oh no!
    Exaggerator, you are the beast.
    Luv ya Zenny.

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    Dear Kathy.Great devotional.I have sent you some photos of the Queen’s birthday parade just click on the link Princess Charlotte was all in pink and George is perfecting the royal wave.Thank God the weather was dry but Ascot racecourse had 1/2 a month’s worth of rain last night.I may be biased but nobody does ceremonial like the British.Lovely video of Monty feeding Glesni on the nest.His true love!The “bobs” seem to grow each day now.Have a good day at work!Love and hugs to you,kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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    On this day in 2013 we said goodbye to a “flawed genius”Sir Henry Cecil.A true gentleman of the sport he left the best until last.His masterpiece Frankel is now producing winners of his own.I know Sir Henry is tending his beloved roses in Heaven now.He is rare and is missed.Forever in my heart.SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena,

      I am certain that Sir Henry is looking down on Frankel and his progeny — smiling with fatherly pride.
      RIP Sir Henry Cecil

      Hugs and Love

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