Not only does Sergio de Sousa keep Cozmic One happy and healthy at his farm, he goes out of his way to share updates with us. Here’s a glimpse into Coz’s birthday morning at De Sousa Stables.
Hello everyone, just curious if there is any news on Zellda? I have not seen any published works and no news. Just curious how she is doing, thank you!
Dear Judy,
Amen to what you said. What an awful thing to have happened, but it was
a huge accomplishment to get 58 horses out safely. RIP American Sailor and
Beastie D.
? ? ?
Hugs and Love
Dear Judy,
What a nice guy Charlie Lopresti is. All the best to him as he starts a
new chapter. Hope he gets to spend more time with his bird-dogs, his
wife and of course, both of the “Dans”!
Thanks, JB, for posting the link❣️
Hugs and Love
I read about the barn fire at Belmont in Bloodhorse. RIP American Sailor and Beastie D. Thanks to all the brave people who kept it from being much worse.
Thanks for the link. Hot Rod Charlie was a little character, wasn’t he? He
sure showed everyone an astonishing second to Essential Quality in the
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (94-1 long shot). He has done very well this year, too!
Best of Luck and good health always to HR Charlie!
——
Hugs and Love
So excited and worried over the Apple Blossom tomorrow. Hope it is a dead heat between these 2 great mares. So afraid someone will be injured! Cannot pick a winner. Checked their pedigrees and both have my beloved Alydar in there. That could be where Sky Diver got that beautiful red coat. Safe trip to all.
Happy Friday everyone! Hovey is once again at odds with his mum as will be evident from the title. He is SOOO misunderstood ? Just trying to help her save face and all.
Below is the link to the video mentioned last week and also at the end of this week’s blog. Luckily, it was on a platform that allowed sharing. Some of it is a little hard to hear/understand, but it’s a great story of his remarkable comeback as well as a great look at him and his Mum. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/0IeYq2LpR-A
This article from BloodHorse is a bit lengthy, but worth reading. It could be a true preventive measure in eliminating catastrophic breakdowns of horses in racing.
Dear Judy,
This sure sounds promising. Thank you Dr. Lambert!
I sincerely hope technology proves to be life-saving for our beautiful
innocent equines. ?
Thank you, JB. ?
Hugs and Love
Thinking of our dear Sheena today as the UK lays Prince Philip to rest. I would imagine Sheena has had several conversations with him by now. We miss you, Sheena!
Thanks Judy for the adorable photo. It made my day and is now resting comfortably in my “Too Cute” file. DARN! Looks like I won’t be able to see the Apple Blossom as its being run, but should be able to see a rerun later fingers crossed. I finally decided that since I’m getting a little older myself , I might have to root a little bit harder for Monomoy Girl, but Swiss Skydiver is right next to her. I just hope that by being in the 6th position MG can stay out of trouble and she and S.S. can both come home safely. Hey guess what, its actually trying to be Spring here and is reported we might have temps in the 70’s for 2 or 3 days in a row. Sure hope its sunny and warm for any and all other Zsters and especially for Zenny and all her kids.
Dear Sandy,
You nailed it, kiddo! You said Letruska might be the one to watch, and you were SO right.
Exciting race — hope everyone returned to the barn in good shape. ?
Take care.
Hugs and Love
How about THAT!!!!
It was a beautiful sight seeing those three coming around the turns and stretch.
Congrats to Letruska and her connections.
Great racing.
judy berube
Dear Sandy, Marshall, Ann and Z Fans:
Congrats to Letruska. All beautiful girls. Hope they all came back well. Love and Hugs, JB
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY today to a foundation Dumpling, blog stalwart, and all around wonderful person – JUDY BERUBE! ???❤️
Very best wishes for a good day and a great year ahead!
Love and hugs,
Sandy
Dear Judy B.,
? ? ? HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY❣️ ?? ?
Best Z Wishes to our very best friend! ?
—————
Hope you are enjoying your day — remember to have some cake and
whatever you like! ? ? ?
Hugs and Love ❤️
Are any of y’all owners of Tizamagician? He won at a 1-1/2 mile stakes race! Won going away. Guess this guy needed distance. He is a beauty. Congrats to all the My Race Horse owners!
That was quite a run by Tizamagician and Flavien Prat in the Tokyo City
Cup (G3) on Sunday! Congrats to all! Flavien won earlier on Cezanne, too.
Both wins were by 9+ lengths. Congrats all around!
———–
Sadly, Multiplier suffered injuries to his right front ankle and was vanned off after the Tokyo City Cup.
The plan was to stabilize it and do surgery to repair, but further X-rays revealed too much damage. He was euthanized. RIP Multiplier, a lovely gray gelding who was 7 sevens old — so sorry, brave boy.
Also, at Santa Anita (on Saturday in Race 2), another brave soul suffered a
fatal injury to the left front ankle. RIP My Child Sbud — gone too soon.
Condolences to all who cared for these angels.?
Apparently, Santa Anita is still having a lot of fatalities. Hope things will
change soon for the sake of the horses.
Hugs and Love
Just heart broken for Umberto Rispoli. He was replaced as the rider of Rock Your World. I know this happens but still feel sorry for him. He was so excited to be going to the Derby. Perhaps he will get another mount for the big race. I don’t blame Joel, and the owners have a right to choose their jockey. Just hope all goes well for Umberto and he has a safe and great career.
So darn sad. This on top of the Saudi Cup fiasco.
Yes, we understand but just a gut punch for him.
Joining you in wishing him a bright and shining career. Seems like a lovely person. Throwing some good vibes out there for him!
Have a great week everyone.
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Have a peaceful night and Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Edwin
Hello everyone, just curious if there is any news on Zellda? I have not seen any published works and no news. Just curious how she is doing, thank you!
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Hoping you all had a lovely day today. Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Thanking God for every one of these heroes. RIP to the beautiful innocents lost. ? Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/247437/numerous-heroes-battled-barn-fire-at-belmont-park
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Amen to what you said. What an awful thing to have happened, but it was
a huge accomplishment to get 58 horses out safely. RIP American Sailor and
Beastie D.
? ? ?
Hugs and Love
Kathy
Dear Judy,
How tragic. As you say, there were many heroes. RIP American Sailor and Beastie D. Condolences to all the connections.
Hugs, Kathy
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Happy retirement to Charlie Lopresti, trainer of Wise Dan. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/247432/veteran-horseman-lopresti-retires-from-training
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
What a nice guy Charlie Lopresti is. All the best to him as he starts a
new chapter. Hope he gets to spend more time with his bird-dogs, his
wife and of course, both of the “Dans”!
Thanks, JB, for posting the link❣️
Hugs and Love
Kathy
Dear Judy,
Nice article. I hope Charlie Lopresti enjoys his retirement. Sound like he will still be very busy!
Hugs, Kathy
Barbara Brayton
I read about the barn fire at Belmont in Bloodhorse. RIP American Sailor and Beastie D. Thanks to all the brave people who kept it from being much worse.
judy berube
Dear Marshall, Kathy and Barbara:
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Have a restful evening and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB❤️??❤️??
Marilu Villanueva
Hello Zenyatta:
Wanted to say hi and check how you are doing.
Hope all is well with you!! Love and Hugs, Marilu
judy berube
Dear Barbara B, Sandy and Z Fans:
Thought you would want to see this if you haven’t already. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/247443/shares-in-monomoy-girl-available-after-delay
Kathy
Dear Judy,
What I wouldn’t give to be able to buy some shares!!! She’s such a gorgeous, talented BEAUTY!
Hugs, Kathy
judy berube
Dear Martha and Z Fans:
Nice background story on Hot Rod Charlie in Tales Of the Crib. Adorable photos of him as a foal. Nice pedigree. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.kentuckyderby.com/horses/news/tales-from-the-crib-hot-rod-charlie
judy berube
OOPs: That’s “Tales From The Crib”. Sorry about that. Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
Dear Judy,
What a darling foal and SO HANDSOME now!
Hugs, Kathy
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for the link. Hot Rod Charlie was a little character, wasn’t he? He
sure showed everyone an astonishing second to Essential Quality in the
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (94-1 long shot). He has done very well this year, too!
Best of Luck and good health always to HR Charlie!
——
Hugs and Love
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Think Hot Rod Charlie may be sneaky good, AND . . . . guess who will be traveling with him to be his pony? None other than Lava Man himself!!!!
Ann NC
That’s GREAT!!!!
judy berube
Dear Kathy, Marshall, Sandy and Ann:
Wish we could hear that conversation. Old Pro, Lava Man should have some good advice for “the kid”. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
So excited and worried over the Apple Blossom tomorrow. Hope it is a dead heat between these 2 great mares. So afraid someone will be injured! Cannot pick a winner. Checked their pedigrees and both have my beloved Alydar in there. That could be where Sky Diver got that beautiful red coat. Safe trip to all.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
A dead heat would be good. I can’t pick between them either. Thinking an exacta box maybe :-) They had better watch out for Letruska though!
Ann NC
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!
Safe and sound for the lovely ladies.
Hope everyone has a nice weekend.
Love to all.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Ditto from me❣️
Safe and sound to all.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Shirlee, Sandy, Ann, Marshall and Z Fans:
Godspeed all; safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Happy Friday everyone! Hovey is once again at odds with his mum as will be evident from the title. He is SOOO misunderstood ? Just trying to help her save face and all.
https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-she-declared-the-session-over-and-vaulted-off-me-743060
Below is the link to the video mentioned last week and also at the end of this week’s blog. Luckily, it was on a platform that allowed sharing. Some of it is a little hard to hear/understand, but it’s a great story of his remarkable comeback as well as a great look at him and his Mum. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/0IeYq2LpR-A
Ann NC
Thanks for sharing.
Will read this tonight.
Luv ya!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Thanks Sandy!
It’s difficult to get one-up on the Hoverine. ?
(Pun intended, LOL)
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Sandy:
Thanks for our Hovis update. Sounds like Mum pulled a Frankie D. Flying Dismount??? Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Stay comfy and cozy. Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Found this photo while looking for updates on ZELLDA. Just lifted me up and made me smile and I wanted to share with you.
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0g-v-W0xAXeWhqSYEKJ2UHgWA
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for this photo! Soooo Sweet. ?
Woofs, Hugs and Love
Ann NC
So sweet!
Thanks for the share.
Luv ya!
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Awwwww . . . . very sweet!
Kathy
Dear Judy,
How precious!!! Thanks for sharing with all of us.
Hugs Kathy
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
This article from BloodHorse is a bit lengthy, but worth reading. It could be a true preventive measure in eliminating catastrophic breakdowns of horses in racing.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/247331/physiologist-believes-sensors-could-protect-race-horses
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
This sure sounds promising. Thank you Dr. Lambert!
I sincerely hope technology proves to be life-saving for our beautiful
innocent equines. ?
Thank you, JB. ?
Hugs and Love
Kathy
Dear Judy,
Thank you for posting. I look forward to reading this!
Hugs, Kathy
Kathy
Thinking of our dear Sheena today as the UK lays Prince Philip to rest. I would imagine Sheena has had several conversations with him by now. We miss you, Sheena!
judy berube
Dear Kathy:
❤️?❤️
Martha Fosdick
Thanks Judy for the adorable photo. It made my day and is now resting comfortably in my “Too Cute” file. DARN! Looks like I won’t be able to see the Apple Blossom as its being run, but should be able to see a rerun later fingers crossed. I finally decided that since I’m getting a little older myself , I might have to root a little bit harder for Monomoy Girl, but Swiss Skydiver is right next to her. I just hope that by being in the 6th position MG can stay out of trouble and she and S.S. can both come home safely. Hey guess what, its actually trying to be Spring here and is reported we might have temps in the 70’s for 2 or 3 days in a row. Sure hope its sunny and warm for any and all other Zsters and especially for Zenny and all her kids.
judy berube
Dear Marshall, Ann, Sandy, Kathy and Matha:
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Big Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sandy,
You nailed it, kiddo! You said Letruska might be the one to watch, and you were SO right.
Exciting race — hope everyone returned to the barn in good shape. ?
Take care.
Hugs and Love
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
It sure was quite the race. Too bad I didn’t put any money where my hunch was!
Ann NC
How about THAT!!!!
It was a beautiful sight seeing those three coming around the turns and stretch.
Congrats to Letruska and her connections.
Great racing.
judy berube
Dear Sandy, Marshall, Ann and Z Fans:
Congrats to Letruska. All beautiful girls. Hope they all came back well. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY today to a foundation Dumpling, blog stalwart, and all around wonderful person – JUDY BERUBE! ???❤️
Very best wishes for a good day and a great year ahead!
Love and hugs,
Sandy
Ann NC
Happy Birthday, Sweet Judy B!
Hope you have an awesome day.
Love ya bunches.
Ann NC
P.S. Wouldn’t you love to see Mum doing her Frankie impression. Ha!
Mum’s Flying Dismount. Bet mini Mum was enjoying the scene.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sandy,
Thanks for the reminder!
———
P.S. Sorry you didn’t have a bet on Letruska — she is awesome!
Hugs and Love
shirleeinindy
Dear Judy,
Happy Birthday. Thank you for being so sweet, kind and such a good friend to all of us. Hope your day is filled with joy.
judy berube
My Dear Sweet Sandy, Ann and Shirlee:
Thank you so much. Love Ya. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Ann;
I sure would. Must be quite a sight. ????
Kathy
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you.
Happy Birthday dear Judy,
Happy Birthday to you…and many mooooore!
HUGS, Kathy
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
? ? ? HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY❣️ ?? ?
Best Z Wishes to our very best friend! ?
—————
Hope you are enjoying your day — remember to have some cake and
whatever you like! ? ? ?
Hugs and Love ❤️
judy berube
My Dears Kathy and Marshall:
Had a wonderful day. Thank you. Love Ya. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL AND DC:
Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB
??????
shirleeinindy
Are any of y’all owners of Tizamagician? He won at a 1-1/2 mile stakes race! Won going away. Guess this guy needed distance. He is a beauty. Congrats to all the My Race Horse owners!
Marshall (NC Broad)
That was quite a run by Tizamagician and Flavien Prat in the Tokyo City
Cup (G3) on Sunday! Congrats to all! Flavien won earlier on Cezanne, too.
Both wins were by 9+ lengths. Congrats all around!
———–
Sadly, Multiplier suffered injuries to his right front ankle and was vanned off after the Tokyo City Cup.
The plan was to stabilize it and do surgery to repair, but further X-rays revealed too much damage. He was euthanized. RIP Multiplier, a lovely gray gelding who was 7 sevens old — so sorry, brave boy.
Also, at Santa Anita (on Saturday in Race 2), another brave soul suffered a
fatal injury to the left front ankle. RIP My Child Sbud — gone too soon.
Condolences to all who cared for these angels.?
Apparently, Santa Anita is still having a lot of fatalities. Hope things will
change soon for the sake of the horses.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
???
RIP Multiplier and My Child Sbud; run free in God’s Heaven.
Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Just heart broken for Umberto Rispoli. He was replaced as the rider of Rock Your World. I know this happens but still feel sorry for him. He was so excited to be going to the Derby. Perhaps he will get another mount for the big race. I don’t blame Joel, and the owners have a right to choose their jockey. Just hope all goes well for Umberto and he has a safe and great career.
Ann NC
So darn sad. This on top of the Saudi Cup fiasco.
Yes, we understand but just a gut punch for him.
Joining you in wishing him a bright and shining career. Seems like a lovely person. Throwing some good vibes out there for him!
Have a great week everyone.
judy berube
Dear Shirlee and Ann:
I agree, disappointing for young jockey Rispoli. Wishing him all the best in his career.
I’m wondering if Mikey will pick up a mount for the Derby now that LIG is not going.
Love and Hugs, JB