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.
Happy birthday Coz!
Cozmic One, birthday 2021. Video by Sergio de Sousa.
Cozmic One, birthday 2021. Video by Sergio de Sousa.
Umberto will have other chances. This happens to all jockey’s during their careers. The name of the game is winning! It is a business and it is not always fair. Wishing all jockeys’ good luck and safe rides always. Mike had a sensational ride on one of Mr. Porter’s new horses, trained by Papa Mandela, Royal Ship.
Hope Skydiver is okay. I have not seen anything about her since the race.
Mike has quite a record with Mr. Porter’s horses-Songbird! If I had a Derby horse, he is one I would want on it. Either him or Johnny V. Who would you all pick to ride your horse?
Cold weather and snow coming here. It was 70 yesterday and a hard freeze and snow tonight! All of you all stay safe and warm.
Mikey, Uncle Johnny or Joel R. But I don’t think I could deal with the risks involved in racing. I’d have to keep my horses as pets on the farm with Charlie.
Got to hit the lottery so I can open a TB rescue.? I can dream. Love and Hugs, JB
Mike will ride Midnight Bourbon in the KD. MB had a bullet workout yesterday, then caused a small ruckus afterwards. He got loose from being bathed and ran all around momentarily disrupting horses being bathed! Naughty, naughty horse. He is lucky he or another horse was not injured.
Sorry it did not copy.
Photo of capture is on B Livingston twitter.
judy berube
Dear Ann:
Makes you shudder to think…..
Will look for the video. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Ann and Z Fans:
Hoping this link works. MB is gorgeous. He looks pleased with himself doesn’t he.
OMG; innocently oblivious.
Barbara Livingston (@DRFLivingston) Tweeted:
MIDNIGHT BOURBON was none too thoughtful coming out for his post-work bath at the Asmussen barn. The @KentuckyDerby contender caused a ruckus before being caught.
He was then very polite during his bath, possibly chuckling to himself about how many people it took to catch him. https://t.co/ESYQQpW6hc
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Lindal, Ann and Z Fans:
Here’s the link to the video of MB’s “escape”. Scary! Thank God all is well.
Love and Hugs, JB
Kent Spencer (@WHAS11Kent) Tweeted:
Midnight Bourbon who’s trained by Steve Asmussen gave everybody a tense moment on the backside as he gets ready for the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby. @WHAS11 https://t.co/aSjxsSOr3G
MB looked very please with himself and was having a high old time. So glad no horse or person was injured. He and Mike in the Derby should be a great team. Guess MB will be another name I put in the hat for Derby day!
All the horses were a bit on the “green” side, but at least she finished in the money (well, at least on this side of the pond it would have been) and well ahead of some of the others.
Happy Friday everyone! There is no way I am going to try to “preview” the trauma Hovey endured here (you can guess a few things before you read it :-) From the comments on Facebook, it seems it is a “common problem” that many male horses experience. Poor boy!
Only one week left to the Derby. Have absolutely no idea who my horse will be. Very strange that some on the current list have not only no “wins” on the Derby trail but finished as far back as fourth! Wonder if they need to rethink this points business?
Dear Sandy,
Thank you for the Hovis report! Oh my, such indignity!! I guess that’s
what happens to macho equines when they are “full of beans” so to speak.
At least Hovis didn’t have Herman probing around — thank goodness.
?
I admit that I was relieved it wasn’t another foot problem.
I do hope our hero will be bean-free for quite some time now.
Oh, the perils of being the Hoverine❣️
Hugs and Love
Sandy,
Thanks for Hovis. Poor Boy. Those of us who watch Dr. Pol know all about “beans” and how to deal with them. Almost as bad as getting a pelvic at the doctor’s.
I am still confused about a Derby horse. I keep adding to the list! Guess next Saturday night we will know.
Shirlee,
I have learned a lot from Dr. Pol, LOL!
I think the comparison with getting a pelvic is spot-on, too.
I’m confused about a Derby pick, also. Can’t believe it’s only a week away!
Hugs and Love
Good for Attorney Strauss and the Southern District of NY’s investigation. Hope they get all of ‘em. Hope the horses don’t suffer any residual effects from what they’ve been given.
Personally, I think the maximum sentence of 5 years isn’t long enough for this cruel and greedy act. I, too, hope the horses do not suffer any health repercussions.
Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
Oops, I goofed on entering the link, but it seems to work despite my error. I think I hit either the Return key or an extra space when entering.
At least it works!
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Thanks for this. Yes, five years; only a slap on the wrist. I think that’s one reason why it keeps happening.
Here’s an article from BloodHorse on Derby contenders’ works with photo of He Who Cannot Be Named (inside); sure is a “looker” and other photos as well.
Help! I found my beloved Alydar and his son Easy Goer in the pedigree of 2 more of the Derby horses. Dynamic One and King Fury. That hat is getting pretty full for Derby morning! Irad did say that he was not a good work horse. Lazy!
Thanks for the post.
Maybe we’ll see him at Saratoga this Summer. Godspeed; safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Can’t wait.
Wonderful what is store for Jersey Shore racing @ Monmouth?
There may be no jockeys to ride.
judy berube
Dear Ann:
Just read this. Do you think the riding crop should be totally banned or just limited to number of strikes? Saw a video where Mikey feels the use of the crop is necessary some of the time for safety reasons. The Monmouth jockeys may agree with that assessment.
Tough call; 100 pound jockey trying to navigate a 1000 pound horse.
I think I’m for limiting the crop strikes to 3 maybe and then, only if the horse is in contention to be in the top four and just showing the crop to the horse otherwise.
Some jockeys do use the whip excessively, so I think there has to be set rule to protect our beloved horses.
Love and Hugs, JB
A nice article on Bloodhorse about Mike and his KD mount Midnight Bourbon. Yesterday, Lane’s End had a short video showing various horses on the farm during various weather conditions last week. Zenyatta began the video in snow! This was on their FB page.
Just found this thoughtful and insightful article by trainer, Gary Contessa, on the Monmouth riding crop ban. He is one of the trainers I have always admired because of his work on the welfare of TBs. It’s a good point of view I think.
Love and Hugs, JB
Thanks for sharing this, JB.
Gary Contessa has written a great letter.
Agree with everything he stated.
Hope the powers that be at Monmouth will wake up!
Dear Ann and Judy,
Brilliant letter from Gary Contessa! Thanks for posting this link, JB.
I agree with the good sense approach here and wish the NJ powers-that-be would wake up.
By the way, last year I posted a link to an article about Ramon Dominguez which mentioned his improved riding crop design — it is apparently being used. Good move for riders and horses!
We’ve seen it before — people who haven’t a clue get into positions of power.
Hugs and Love
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BTW, I am not advocating pointless or excessive use of the crop.
Gary C certainly hit the nail on the head with this one. I don’t believe that it’s right to leave the jockey with no way to get the horse’s attention. Agree with Ann – it will be interesting to see if there are any races at Monmouth this year if they don’t change this no whip rule!
Judy,
I wish that more tracks would make firm rules about the whip but after watching so many races on Fox Sports this last year, I can see why it could be needed to control the horse. Just want excessive whipping stopped. If you are on a horse that is clear cannot win or hit the money, quit whipping! I have never cared for Victor after what he did to AP at the Derby. Noticed after that he was very careful with the stick. As far as saying it doesn’t hurt the horse, if it doesn’t hurt, why use it?? I worry about He Who Cannot Be Named because his jock seems very fond of the whip.
On an upbeat note: Those Curlins are really showing up for the Oaks and the Derby! You know I never saw a Curlin I didn’t like! Also, like Mike and Midnight Bourbon together!
Agree with you totally on use of the whip and single regulatory rule AT ALL TRACKS. Also, that Victor has seemed less inclined to over whip after the backlash from his derby ride on American Pharoah.
I like Mike and MB too. Also like Bernie’s Bourbonic, He Who Cannot Be Named and Hot Rod Charlie (because of my Charlie). Then there’s Essential Quality, Rock Your World, Highly Motivated, etc., etc.
Can’t pick just one. Pulling names out of a hat might work. ???
Judy,
I would be delighted with Bourbonic winning. A Calumet homebred with Kendrick riding. It would be wonderful to see Calumet back in the winners circle and Kendrick does seem to have a magic charm when it comes to their longshot horses.
I agree, that hat is getting really full. Hope post positions will make things a little clearer.
Hope Caddo River gets well quickly. This might be a good thing in the long run as he looks as if he would like the Preakness distance better than the mile and a quarter!
judy berube
Dear Shirlee:
Agree, would be thrilled for Bernie too. Love and Hugs, JB
Hot Rod Charlie and Lava Man have arrived in Kentucky. HRC is a goofy boy, hamming it up in his stall!
Someone asked about Santa Anita safety record, I can’t remember who. Last year it was very good, although they have torn out and rebuilt the turf course. They had it closed on two Fridays to do this.
Mike really pulled off an easy victory yesterday with, As Time Goes By for BB. She is a daughter of American Pharaoh and beat the others’ by 9 plus lengths!
With Caddo out of the Derby, according to the article I posted above, that creates a spot for Brooklyn Strong to be IN. He will be ridden by none other than Umberto Rispoli.
Dear Judy,
Looks as though we were reading the same things, but you are faster than I am!
Hope Caddo River recovers quickly. Very glad Umberto has gotten
other mounts for this week and of course, for The Derby.
Good Luck and safe racing to all!
Hello racing fans,
Umberto Rispoli, who won the Pasadena Stakes & SA Derby on Rock Your World and was replaced for the Derby, has another mount! It seems likely he will be on Brooklyn Strong in the Derby — after Caddo River was withdrawn. He will be riding several times leading up to Saturday, too. Yay!
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Cheers!
Happy Derby Week!!!!
Ahhh, getting a few normal things back in life!
Lava Man looks fantastic! Just saw Harley on the track!
Safe and sound racing to all.
Lindal
Umberto will have other chances. This happens to all jockey’s during their careers. The name of the game is winning! It is a business and it is not always fair. Wishing all jockeys’ good luck and safe rides always. Mike had a sensational ride on one of Mr. Porter’s new horses, trained by Papa Mandela, Royal Ship.
Barbara Brayton
Happy belated birthday, Judy. Hope you had a great day.
I assume neither Monomoy Girl or Swiss Skydiver won the Apple Blossom. I missed the race.
judy berube
My Dear Barbara:
Thank you so much. Yes, I had a very happy birthday. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
PS:
Barb:
Apple Blossom finish: Letruska, Monomy and Skydiver.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Stay comfy and cozy and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
shirleeinindy
Hope Skydiver is okay. I have not seen anything about her since the race.
Mike has quite a record with Mr. Porter’s horses-Songbird! If I had a Derby horse, he is one I would want on it. Either him or Johnny V. Who would you all pick to ride your horse?
Cold weather and snow coming here. It was 70 yesterday and a hard freeze and snow tonight! All of you all stay safe and warm.
judy berube
Dear Shirlee:
Mikey, Uncle Johnny or Joel R. But I don’t think I could deal with the risks involved in racing. I’d have to keep my horses as pets on the farm with Charlie.
Got to hit the lottery so I can open a TB rescue.? I can dream. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
PS: Hope Sky is OK too. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Judy,
Me too. They would all be pets. If I did have one racing, God help the jockey who used the whip on him!
Lindal
Mike will ride Midnight Bourbon in the KD. MB had a bullet workout yesterday, then caused a small ruckus afterwards. He got loose from being bathed and ran all around momentarily disrupting horses being bathed! Naughty, naughty horse. He is lucky he or another horse was not injured.
Ann NC
OMGosh. My niece sent me that.
Of course a woman came to the rescue.
twitter.com/DRFLivingston/status/1384213054972252162
Glad it all worked out well for everyone. YIKES!! High energy @ CH now and the brisk weather….hold on!
Ann NC
Sorry it did not copy.
Photo of capture is on B Livingston twitter.
judy berube
Dear Ann:
Makes you shudder to think…..
Will look for the video. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Ann and Z Fans:
Hoping this link works. MB is gorgeous. He looks pleased with himself doesn’t he.
OMG; innocently oblivious.
Barbara Livingston (@DRFLivingston) Tweeted:
MIDNIGHT BOURBON was none too thoughtful coming out for his post-work bath at the Asmussen barn. The @KentuckyDerby contender caused a ruckus before being caught.
He was then very polite during his bath, possibly chuckling to himself about how many people it took to catch him. https://t.co/ESYQQpW6hc
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Lindal, Ann and Z Fans:
Here’s the link to the video of MB’s “escape”. Scary! Thank God all is well.
Love and Hugs, JB
Kent Spencer (@WHAS11Kent) Tweeted:
Midnight Bourbon who’s trained by Steve Asmussen gave everybody a tense moment on the backside as he gets ready for the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby. @WHAS11 https://t.co/aSjxsSOr3G
judy berube
Dear Lindal:
OMG, lucky indeed. So many risks.
Thanks for the info on Mikey. Can never count him out. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
MB looked very please with himself and was having a high old time. So glad no horse or person was injured. He and Mike in the Derby should be a great team. Guess MB will be another name I put in the hat for Derby day!
judy berube
Dear Shirlee:
Mikey better keep a good hold on this boy.????
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZILand DC:
Love all of you so much. Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Hugs, JB??????
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZILand DC:
Love all of you so much. Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Hugs, JB???????
judy berube
OOPs: Double Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks a million❣️
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
This decision is a victory
for these innocent Sweeties. ❤️They get credit for their brilliant efforts. BB fined.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/247554/arkansas-regulator-restores-wins-by-charlatan-gamine
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Have a great day and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB??????
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
For Sheena. Frankel’s only full sister to make her debut on April 23rd. Frankie D. will be aboard. Godspeed; safe and sound.
Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/247607/full-sister-to-frankel-debuts-april-23-at-sandown
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
All the horses were a bit on the “green” side, but at least she finished in the money (well, at least on this side of the pond it would have been) and well ahead of some of the others.
judy berube
Dear Sandy:
We’ll have to watch her progress. Hope the all came back OK; just babies. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Sandy and Z Fans:
Here’s an article from BloodHorse on Chiasma’s third place finish. She’s far right in the photo. Sure looks like her brother; gorgeous.
Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/249636/well-bred-nash-nasha-defeats-frankel-sister-at-sandown
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Happy Friday everyone! There is no way I am going to try to “preview” the trauma Hovey endured here (you can guess a few things before you read it :-) From the comments on Facebook, it seems it is a “common problem” that many male horses experience. Poor boy!
https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-i-dont-want-to-muller-all-humans-just-mother-743845
Only one week left to the Derby. Have absolutely no idea who my horse will be. Very strange that some on the current list have not only no “wins” on the Derby trail but finished as far back as fourth! Wonder if they need to rethink this points business?
Kathy
Dear Sandy,
All I can say is “Poor Hovey! OUCH!”
Hugs, Kathy
judy berube
Dear Sandy:
I agree with Kathy; poor Hovis. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Thanks, Sandy. Hovey is my bedtime story.
Excitement rages for the Derby!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sandy,
Thank you for the Hovis report! Oh my, such indignity!! I guess that’s
what happens to macho equines when they are “full of beans” so to speak.
At least Hovis didn’t have Herman probing around — thank goodness.
?
I admit that I was relieved it wasn’t another foot problem.
I do hope our hero will be bean-free for quite some time now.
Oh, the perils of being the Hoverine❣️
Hugs and Love
shirleeinindy
Sandy,
Thanks for Hovis. Poor Boy. Those of us who watch Dr. Pol know all about “beans” and how to deal with them. Almost as bad as getting a pelvic at the doctor’s.
I am still confused about a Derby horse. I keep adding to the list! Guess next Saturday night we will know.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Shirlee,
I have learned a lot from Dr. Pol, LOL!
I think the comparison with getting a pelvic is spot-on, too.
I’m confused about a Derby pick, also. Can’t believe it’s only a week away!
Hugs and Love
Ann NC
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/owner-illegal-racehorse-doping-websites-pleads-guilty-manhattan-federal-court
That guy’s emails would be interesting to review. More arrests to come, I hope!
Poor innocent horses.
Hope everyone has a nice weekend.
judy berube
Dear Ann:
Good for Attorney Strauss and the Southern District of NY’s investigation. Hope they get all of ‘em. Hope the horses don’t suffer any residual effects from what they’ve been given.
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Ann and Judy,
Here is a link to the Bloodhorse article about this dreadful
thing, too.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/247627/
mangini-pleads-guilty-in-race-doping-scheme
Personally, I think the maximum sentence of 5 years isn’t long enough for this cruel and greedy act. I, too, hope the horses do not suffer any health repercussions.
Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
Oops, I goofed on entering the link, but it seems to work despite my error. I think I hit either the Return key or an extra space when entering.
At least it works!
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Thanks for this. Yes, five years; only a slap on the wrist. I think that’s one reason why it keeps happening.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Stay comfy and cozy and Happy Dreams. Love You. Big Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Shirlee, Ann and Z Fans:
Here’s an article from BloodHorse on Derby contenders’ works with photo of He Who Cannot Be Named (inside); sure is a “looker” and other photos as well.
Ann, excitement mounts!!!
Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Help! I found my beloved Alydar and his son Easy Goer in the pedigree of 2 more of the Derby horses. Dynamic One and King Fury. That hat is getting pretty full for Derby morning! Irad did say that he was not a good work horse. Lazy!
Thanks for the post.
judy berube
Dear Shirlee:
So much talent. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
W https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/247631/ortiz-brothers-breeze-ky-derby-mounts-at-churchill ould help if I post the link:
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Congrats to Headline Report on his Maiden win, first time out, and his gorgeous Dad, Gormley.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/247637/gormleys-first-starter-becomes-first-winner
Ann NC
Congrats to him.
What a hunk!
Here’s to more success.
judy berube
Dear Ann:
Maybe we’ll see him at Saratoga this Summer. Godspeed; safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Can’t wait.
Wonderful what is store for Jersey Shore racing @ Monmouth?
There may be no jockeys to ride.
judy berube
Dear Ann:
Just read this. Do you think the riding crop should be totally banned or just limited to number of strikes? Saw a video where Mikey feels the use of the crop is necessary some of the time for safety reasons. The Monmouth jockeys may agree with that assessment.
Tough call; 100 pound jockey trying to navigate a 1000 pound horse.
I think I’m for limiting the crop strikes to 3 maybe and then, only if the horse is in contention to be in the top four and just showing the crop to the horse otherwise.
Some jockeys do use the whip excessively, so I think there has to be set rule to protect our beloved horses.
Love and Hugs, JB
https://amp.horseracingnation.com/news/Jockeys_speak_out_against_New_Jersey_crop_ruling_123
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for posting this article. Big Congrats to Headline Report, papa
Gormley and mama Green-eyed Cat, too! Well done!
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Green Eyed Cat’s dam was a Dynaformer baby!
Glad that Gormley’s first starter scored a debut win❣️
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
I saw that; really nice pedigree. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Have a wonderful day. Love and Hugs, JB??????
Lindal
A nice article on Bloodhorse about Mike and his KD mount Midnight Bourbon. Yesterday, Lane’s End had a short video showing various horses on the farm during various weather conditions last week. Zenyatta began the video in snow! This was on their FB page.
judy berube
Dear Lindal and Z Fans:
Thank Lindal; nice article on Mikey, MB and other Derby contenders and their riders. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/249657/asmussen-teams-with-smith-and-santana-seeking-derby-win
judy berube
Dear Ann and Z Fans:
Just found this thoughtful and insightful article by trainer, Gary Contessa, on the Monmouth riding crop ban. He is one of the trainers I have always admired because of his work on the welfare of TBs. It’s a good point of view I think.
Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/letter-to-the-editor-monmouths-whip-rules-not-worth-dying-for-says-contessa/
Ann NC
Thanks for sharing this, JB.
Gary Contessa has written a great letter.
Agree with everything he stated.
Hope the powers that be at Monmouth will wake up!
judy berube
Dear Ann:
We’ll soon see. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Ann and Judy,
Brilliant letter from Gary Contessa! Thanks for posting this link, JB.
I agree with the good sense approach here and wish the NJ powers-that-be would wake up.
By the way, last year I posted a link to an article about Ramon Dominguez which mentioned his improved riding crop design — it is apparently being used. Good move for riders and horses!
We’ve seen it before — people who haven’t a clue get into positions of power.
Hugs and Love
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BTW, I am not advocating pointless or excessive use of the crop.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Gary C certainly hit the nail on the head with this one. I don’t believe that it’s right to leave the jockey with no way to get the horse’s attention. Agree with Ann – it will be interesting to see if there are any races at Monmouth this year if they don’t change this no whip rule!
judy berube
Dear Shirlee and Z Fans:
Looks like another Curlin baby will be going in the Derby; King Fury trained by Kenny McPeek. Love and Hugs, JB
https://amp.courier-journal.com/amp/7359164002
Here’s his Ped:
https://www.pedigreequery.com/king+fury3
Kathy
Dear Judy,
The excitement is building!
Love and hugs,
Kathy
judy berube
Dear Kathy:
Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Judy,
I wish that more tracks would make firm rules about the whip but after watching so many races on Fox Sports this last year, I can see why it could be needed to control the horse. Just want excessive whipping stopped. If you are on a horse that is clear cannot win or hit the money, quit whipping! I have never cared for Victor after what he did to AP at the Derby. Noticed after that he was very careful with the stick. As far as saying it doesn’t hurt the horse, if it doesn’t hurt, why use it?? I worry about He Who Cannot Be Named because his jock seems very fond of the whip.
On an upbeat note: Those Curlins are really showing up for the Oaks and the Derby! You know I never saw a Curlin I didn’t like! Also, like Mike and Midnight Bourbon together!
judy berube
Dear Shirlee:
Agree with you totally on use of the whip and single regulatory rule AT ALL TRACKS. Also, that Victor has seemed less inclined to over whip after the backlash from his derby ride on American Pharoah.
I like Mike and MB too. Also like Bernie’s Bourbonic, He Who Cannot Be Named and Hot Rod Charlie (because of my Charlie). Then there’s Essential Quality, Rock Your World, Highly Motivated, etc., etc.
Can’t pick just one. Pulling names out of a hat might work. ???
Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Judy,
I would be delighted with Bourbonic winning. A Calumet homebred with Kendrick riding. It would be wonderful to see Calumet back in the winners circle and Kendrick does seem to have a magic charm when it comes to their longshot horses.
I agree, that hat is getting really full. Hope post positions will make things a little clearer.
Hope Caddo River gets well quickly. This might be a good thing in the long run as he looks as if he would like the Preakness distance better than the mile and a quarter!
judy berube
Dear Shirlee:
Agree, would be thrilled for Bernie too. Love and Hugs, JB
Lindal
Hot Rod Charlie and Lava Man have arrived in Kentucky. HRC is a goofy boy, hamming it up in his stall!
Someone asked about Santa Anita safety record, I can’t remember who. Last year it was very good, although they have torn out and rebuilt the turf course. They had it closed on two Fridays to do this.
Mike really pulled off an easy victory yesterday with, As Time Goes By for BB. She is a daughter of American Pharaoh and beat the others’ by 9 plus lengths!
judy berube
Dear Lindal:
Congrats As Time Goes By , Mikey and proud Papa Pharoah.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Goodnight. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB??????
judy berube
Dear Sandy and Z Fans:
Caddo River out of Derby after spiking a fever. Power Up beautiful boy; feel better soon. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/249693/caddo-river-out-of-ky-derby-brooklyn-strong-likely
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
With Caddo out of the Derby, according to the article I posted above, that creates a spot for Brooklyn Strong to be IN. He will be ridden by none other than Umberto Rispoli.
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Looks as though we were reading the same things, but you are faster than I am!
Hope Caddo River recovers quickly. Very glad Umberto has gotten
other mounts for this week and of course, for The Derby.
Good Luck and safe racing to all!
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
We’re on the same wavelength??? So happy for young jockey Rispoli. Godspeed; safe and sound all.
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Hello racing fans,
Umberto Rispoli, who won the Pasadena Stakes & SA Derby on Rock Your World and was replaced for the Derby, has another mount! It seems likely he will be on Brooklyn Strong in the Derby — after Caddo River was withdrawn. He will be riding several times leading up to Saturday, too. Yay!
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Cheers!
Ann NC
Happy Derby Week!!!!
Ahhh, getting a few normal things back in life!
Lava Man looks fantastic! Just saw Harley on the track!
Safe and sound racing to all.
judy berube
Dear Ann:
Ditto on all counts. Love Ya. Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Oh YAY!!!!
Harley is my hero❣️
Cheers for Lava Man, too!!
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Happy Derby Week to you, also, and to all Z’sters! ?
Hugs and Love