Good Morning,
I hope you had a great weekend! The MARCH MADNESS games are now entering the FINAL 4! Congratulations to our local team, the KENTUCKY WILDCATS, for all of their success to this point in the tournament! This town is so excited. Also, so many interesting races took place over the weekend. Wow! There is so much going on in sports. I absolutely love it!
Since it is the foaling season and lots of new baby horses are being born, I wanted to share with you how the data for the birth is officially recorded for a horse. This is done through the JOCKEY CLUB PAPERS. MINE are in the photo above for you to see! Literally, one’s Jockey Club papers are the true official document that follows a race horse throughout its life. They are extremely important…much like a Birth Certificate for a human.
When a foal is a few months old, the farm where it is born does the required ‘technical work’ to apply for the papers. Blood tests are completed on the baby to officially validate the parentage of the foal. This information is noted and qualified in the upper right hand corner…PARENTAGE QUALIFIED. Then the foal’s family is “duly registered with the Jockey Club’ as noted in the first section of the papers. As you can see on mine, I was born on April 1, 2004. I am identified as a Dark Bay or Brown Filly BY Street Cry (Ire)…my dad was born in Ireland…OUT OF Vertigineux who is by KRIS S. This means that my Mom’s sire was Kris S.
There is a place left blank on the top line where the horse’s name will be placed once the owner decides upon it. Until then, the foal is technically referred to by the year of birth and MOM’S name. As a mare only has one foal per year, this is a very clear way of keeping track of this particular horse. For me, I was known as ’04 Vertigineux. There is also a certificate number at the top of the page…which further identifies the data for this foal.
In the mid portion of the papers are the specific notations pertaining to the horse’s markings. An individual who is skilled and certified in HORSE IDENTIFCATION goes to the farm and examines the foal for all notable markings. Photos are also taken to support the details and illustrate the foal’s appearance. The complete description is then detailed on the Jockey Club Papers. This is very, very important. Horse ID people work at all racetracks and these notations are used to be sure the right horse is always being referenced for all purposes as sales and future races.
On the bottom, the owner of record at the time the papers are issued is listed, as well as the breeder and the particular state where a foal is born. As you can see on my papers, they were originally issued to Maverick Productions…who was also my breeder. I was born in KENTUCKY.
There is a portion on the back of the Jockey Club Papers to record any changes in ownership from this point forward in the horse’s life. This is also very important.
Once a horse arrives at the racetrack, the papers are turned into the Racing Office and held there by the track officials. The trainer’s name is listed in the top right hand corner. MINE say SHIRREFFS. A horse also receives a tattoo number and this is noted on the papers as well. When a horse is entered to run in a race, the Jockey Club Papers are pulled from the files and all of this information on them is used for the Racing Form, Programs, and the Horse ID people.
This is something CUTE to note on my papers. On the left hand side of them, you see the number 703 written in pencil. This is from the time when I was in the Keeneland Sale. Owners/breeders are required to turn the JC Papers into the sales company early for several purposes. The HIP NUMBER of the horse for that sale is penciled in at the top of the papers. I WAS HIP # 703. After the Moss’ purchased me from this sale, their name was listed on the back of my papers and they officially became my NEW OWNERS.
Once they named ME…ZENYATTA…the front side of my JOCKEY CLUB PAPERS were complete!
Lucky ME!
Here’s to a great Monday and a fabulous week!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Katie Clawson
TOO CUTE! That information is great!! It is very nice to know a little more about you’re papers and how that works! Thanks Zenny!!
March Madness is going GREAT(Go Butler & KY). I’m loving all of the collage basketball and I am very excited for BASEBALL to be starting again soon!! YAY! Have a wonderful day sweetheart.
Love, Katie(future jockey)
Kathryn Cogswell
AnnMaree: When you see a pic of ‘Z’ at the Keeneland Yearling Sale, on her ‘hip’ is a seal/stamp #703 = HIP # 703.
Shema
Dear Z, John and Dottie! I am thrilled about this education about your “birth certificate”. I feel like I’m in the “know”. have a great day everyone!
Zenny, I’m getting your postcard ready today!!
Eveline
Hi ,Zenny, your papers are very impressive.Maybe one day we can look on the back! @ Ann Maree,hip is not a lettercombo, it’s the word hip. Quite literally the place on the horses butt where they glue the number on,like a sticker. Couple days of babyoil and it comes right off. @ Brenda, this webside is helpfull https://www.registry.jockeyclub.com/registry.cfm?page=dotRegistryHelpDeskTattoo&CFID=56883431&CFTOKEN=57466081#tips
Stella Bagwell
Dearest Queen,
I so enjoyed your explanation of the Jockey Club papers. They’re somewhat like the registration papers we have on our horses, but a bit more detailed. Also, when we travel with our horses across state lines, we have to have health papers issued by a veterinarian stating that they are healthy and free of diseases. I’m sure you’ve probably had to show those, too, in your many travels.
The horse that I ride is a thoroughbred and has a tatoo in his lip from when he ran on the track when he was young. He’s sixteen now, but still loves to run and goes like the wind. You’re a very special breed, dear Z, and a very special girl. I hope by the time you are sixteen you’ll have had many lovely babies and still be running like the wind! :)
Have a happy day at the farm!
Love and hugs to you,
Stel
Jenna
Where’s the description ‘Cutie?’
Diana.A
i love to be able to see your birth certificate beautiful girl! what is your adress. to send you a gift!
love you
oxoxoxoxo
Gloria
Hi Big Mama Z! Loved seeing your Jockey Club papers and getting all of the details about them. As we all know, someone very special has a birthday coming up this week. It just kills me that you were born on April Fool’s Day. You showed everyone else who the fools were, huh? I love it! You’re the best Zenyatta! XOX!
LauraJ
@Anne Marie, it is “hip” as in the anatomical part of the body. When a TB of any age goes through auction, s/he is given a catalog number. This number is printed on two stickers that are placed on each of the horse’s hips. Thus, the horse is referred to as “Hip Number ___”. In Zenyatta’s case, she was Hip Number 703. Here is her catalog page:
http://apps.keeneland.com/sales/sep05/pdfs/703.pdf
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If you are interested, you can go to YouTube and search for ‘Zenyatta Keeneland Sale” or something similar to see the video of her being sold. She went for the bargain price of $60,000.
judy berube
Dear Z and Dottie:
Thank you for explaining all the interesting details involved in racing. As fans we are now able to share in so much more info because of you. Love you Z. Love to all of you. Judy and Russ
Kay
Zenyatta,you are a gifted teacher. Thank you for sharing all of your racing knowledge with us. I am wondering how many post cards you have received by now. Do horses at Lanes End have a swimming pool? Seems like I remember one of the farms having a “pool” where thoroughbreds could swim. Just have fun, Zeny and stay healthy. Love Ya.
Caso
all of the TBs i have purhased had JC papers and a blue slip for transfer of ownership. I have purchased many OTTBs for hunter/jumper/Dressage, and some we have kept on the track to race and then retired out to H/J/D
Henrietta Wolfe
I am so glad you are sharing your knowledge with all of us. I have learned so much. You are a very smart lady. Z, poo on your Wildcats as they beat my Buckeyes. (*_*) All the talk about horse racing just makes me wish you were still going to be on the track. My or my you brought such excitement I am not sure it will ever be matched. I hope your papers have a crown because you are the QUEEN. I love you Zenyatta. Have a great week and be in touch. xoxoxoxoxoxox
sherry drish
Z THE PAPERS OF YOURS ARE VERY INTERESTING. THERE IS ALOT THAT GOES ON IN THE LIFE OF A HORSE THAT ARE SELDOM KNOWN. PEOPLE JUST COME TO BET ON HORSES WITHOUT KNOWING ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE ODDS..THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE INFO, DOTTIE. LOVE TO ALL SHERRY D. WV.
Amanda Gilliland
My Sweet Lady Zenyatta! What a great post! I really appreciate you sharing how foals are registered. I always wondered how foals were followed from birth to racing. I look at Your Jockey Club Certificate and think of your foal’s listing ’12 Zenyatta. That is so amazing to think of a Baby Z. Do you know why Ky made it to the next round? Because you moved to Ky. Yeah for them! Ky always has a good team. I’m ready for the final 2. I love the excitement. I watched Japan win in Dubai. It was emotional to see the jockey & the owners expressions. Japan needs something good to happen with all their recent tradegies.
Zenyatta, I finally got my postcards in the mail. The post office told me it would take 4 days. I just pray they make it by Sat. You know from Al. it’s pony express to Ca. This weekend I relived the memories of your racing career, watched videos, read articles. To look at all of your accomplishments in all your races, times, lengths, horses beaten, records broken & awards at one time is so just so amazing & wonderful for all us to have you, a living legend, to appreciate. Zenyatta, I am so Thankful The Mosses were your owners and are so willing to share you with the public. Your Fan Family knows without The Mosses we would not have these wonderful Posts that Dottie keeps us updated on you.
I wish everyone good luck on the drawing.
Sending Hugs & Kisses To Zenyatta & Baby Z With Love From Al, Amanda G.
@Dawn on Post#211, Thanks for sharing your story. Horses are wonderful healers as we both know.
Mary Stanford
That was interesting Z…so you do have a birth certificate very similar to us humans. You have come so far from being #703. Who would have thought when you were #703 that you would be where you are now and loved by so many people. You are so very special and us fans adore you!!! Hugs to you Z….hope you a fun week with your gal pals. :)
Marion
Hi Zenny !
Like always sooo much good information for us fans . Thank you so much for that…I learn something new from you all the time.
You have a lovely day
big hug from Marion
Mary Lee
And little did we know Hip # 703 would stamp her way into our hearts with such a wealth of talent and personality! We are the lucky ones! It’s going to be such a thrill to see what your baby’s Jockey Club Papers will reveal to your fans!!
Rita Stack
Z, good morning, thanks for all this great information. You can add educator to your wonderful list of acomplishments. I just love you, have a great week Z.
Sarah Powell
You always give us such interesting posts – full of information! Don’t think they had to pull your papers when you arrived for a race – the news spread fast that the Queen was “in the house”! Hope those wildcats go all the way at this point. Happy Monday to all ( thanks as ever Dottie).
Barbara Grimaldi
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING!!!! I love it when you explain all the facets of thoroughbred life…thank you, Zenny! The universe directed the Mosses to acquire you–the rest is racing history and now our “inside track” to the life of the most spectacular race mare on the planet, who also is our Equine Professor!!!! Thank you, with love!!!!!!!!
Barbara G
linda
Love this information. It’s utterly fascinating – and of course told in a most entertaining style!
Please keep up the lessons for us.
Especially Horses
@LauraJ
Thanks for posting Z’s catalog page and the suggestion to You Tube Zenyatta at the Keeneland Sale.
I had not thought about doing that – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP8VFLO25Q4
Allen
This was very interesting. I had never seen Jockey Club Papers before. Z you have come a long way, from #703 to NUMBER ONE! Have a great day Queen Z.
karen gogue
Katie, me too! Baseball is my first love – Although horse racing has always been there since I was a little kid – many, many moons ago! HA! Baseball and horse racing my life’s loves – besides our girl Zenny!! Karen * Stick to your dreams Katie! They will come true!
Piper Ellison
I love the way Z and Dottie and John are teaching us all sorts of interesting things on this site!!! Great job!
Trisha Veazey
Aren’t we lucky to have had the Moss’ take you home and raise you with such love, John to train you with patience
and knowledge, Dottie for translating your thoughts to your fans and Mario to take care of you. How special was that? You sure are one lucky girl.
Love hugs and kisses
Gloria Jeanne
Hi Zenyatta- Thank you for the info on your certificate – this is TOO CUTE and Very important info to know. I would love to thank Dottie and John for taking the time to explain this to us. I think you all are just too cute and so wonderful to include us all on how Zenytatta came to get her papers and such.
Hugs
LAWANA KEITH
Thank Ya,ZENYATTA for the info:I say this with happy tears in my eyes,I’m so happy for ya!Just like everytime when I’ld see ya race!I love ya!And so proud of ya!Keep enjoyin ya’self!Can’t wait to see LITTLE Z!!LOVE ALWAYS,YA FRIEND,LAWANA
Sharon in Seattle
finally got my cards in the mail today!! I hope they will not travel pony express : ) Someone once told me that if I saw a horse in a race with Kris S. in the bloodline, that’s the horse I should go with, all else being equal!! Soooo true in the case of Queen Z!! I’d like to find out more about Kris S.