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
Especially Horses
After watching the video again, it is so ironic to see how nonchalant the handler was – she had no idea that the greatest race mare in history was at the end of the lead. I’d like to hear her thoughts now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP8VFLO25Q4
Paul
The horse certificate and the process it goes through are very interesting, Zenyatta. However, it is a lot to remember and it is slowly sinking in-I won’t learn it all overnight. It is similar to a birth certificate for a human being-you’re very observant for noticing that. The Final Four is now upon us and Kentucky, one of your teams as well as the local team where you are living, is in the Final Four. Go Kentucky! Have fun watching the rest of the tournament and I am off to write my postcard for your contest. I have to get it to the Post Office before they close at 5:00 and buy a postcard stamp.
Trina Nagele
In honor of “Hip 703,” maybe people would like to review the lyrics of Lisa Fly’s wonderful song to Zenyatta:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz2kvJf22gs
ZENYATTA by Lisa G. Fly
There was no telling what was to be
The day they sold Hip Number Seven Oh Three
Not too bad looking, little bit furry–
She’ll do for someone who’s not in a hurry.
Destiny smiled on that Street Cry daughter
She grew up and became Zenyatta
Everybody watched when she spread her wings
And now she’s the queen of the Sport of Kings.
Zenyatta arrives, you feel the crowd swell
“Zenyatta! Zenyatta!” You’ll hear the crowd yell
“Zenyatta, Zenyatta!” Hear everyone say
“We love you Zenyatta, and good luck today!”
The paddock is crowded and Zenyatta knows
It’s all about her, so she points her toes.
She puts out her best moves and she gets down low
Yeah, the big mare knows how to put on a show.
Zenyatta is gonna be last from the gate
She’ll be last at the half, last at the three-eighths
She’s last at the quarter, she’s not gonna lose
No, she’s checkin’ with Mike about what gear to use.
Zenyatta, Zenyatta, the other jocks say,
“You’ll think you’re alive; she’ll just blow you away.”
Come into the lane, you can look, you won’t find her.
You feel the ground rumble and then you’re behind her.
She’ll hover back there like a big mother hen
Clocking the speed, measure, and then
She’ll pass half the field in one move, and just
Smile, switch leads, the mow down the rest.
“Zenyatta! Zenyatta!” You’ll hear the crowd roar
The grandstand is shaking like never before
As she crosses the wire, she winks at her fans
One ear pointed forward, and one toward the stands.
Zenyatta, Zenyatta, you are the queen
The greatest racehorse that we’ve ever seen
Zenyatta, Zenyatta, hail to the queen
The greatest racehorse that we’ve ever seen!
Many thanks to Zen/Dottie for another wonderful post.
Roxi Cook
Very interesting about Jockey Club registration! I like AQHA papers cuz now they put color foal photos on them. So, will your ’12 Zenyatta get a name right away, or will the Mosses wait till the colt/filly is a yearling (or more)? Secretariat didn’t get his name right away (according to the movie, anyway) even though his breeder owned him throughout his race career. Also .. sorry, I’m not following BB at all–just horse racing, and, uh, only 5 more months till football!
Trina Nagele
OOPS- I misspelled Liza Fly’s name! So sorry, Liza!
Arlene
Thanks for showing us your Jockey Club Papers and describing the process.
Have you done any dancing lately?
@ Trina Nagele, Thanks for the lyrics to Lisa Fly’s son Zenyatta – another item to add to my Zenyatta file!
Blessings!
Fran
Hi Z! It is nice here in CA today. I think that Spring is here! Our Doozey has papers just like you, although yours are very very impressive! I hope you are having a wonderful day with you paddock friends! Soon you will be getting your beautiful summer coat-how exciting! xxoo
Hernan Tovar
Dear Zenyatta,thanks for showing us your Jockey club papers,is very good to know all this information,specially because is your birth certificate…
I love you I miss you !!!!!
Ingrid from SoBe.
Mary
Zenyatta, Thank you to John and Dottie for sharing your Jockey Club paper/picture and the explanations. Hope you are feeing fabulous. Hooves crossed for you and your little one. Hugs and Prayers
LauraJ
@Especially Horses, that video is a riot, isn’t it? I’ve thought the same thing about the handler. I love the whinnying–“Look at me! Look at me!”
Lisa g
@Trina: I never get tired of listening to Liza g. Thanks for posting the words, too cute, too cool, and o so true. Wow, I miss Her.
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, thank you for another wonderful lesson. I always wondered what the babies were called until they got adopted. This is all so cool. Thank you and your Team for sharing all the time. My cousin asked me, “How do you know all this”, I replied, “Zenyatta.com”. I love you Queen Mama…I read pears are very good for ladies in your position, so keep on eating them darlin….Love ya, Lisa g.
Karey R
A huge THANK YOU for posting those lyrics, Trina. I’d been hoping to find them. And aren’t they spectacular?!?! Liza Fly captured the experience of Zenyatta SO WELL!! More happy tears over our darling one. (Yes, let’s all buy stock in Kleenex. We can assist Horse Rescue with our profits.)
Also got a big kick out of the post saying there was no need for Jockey Club Papers when Zenyatta was racing. Everyone knew when the QUEEN was in the house. TOO TRUE!!!
Kathy Kimber
Dear Zenyatta, I did know about the lip tatoo. The rest of the papers is very interesting thanks for sharing and thank Dottie for explaining it all so well.
Nancy L
Cool. Perhaps you should explain that your registration number and lip tatoo number are the same except for the use of an initial on the lip instead of the year. Why and when did they start doing that?
Leslie R.
Hi Zenny, thanks for the informative post. This is the first time I’ve seen Jockey Club papers.
I hope you are having a nice day!
Love to all,
Leslie
Jean Moore
Beautiful Zenyatta, How precious to view your registration papers along with such a concise explanation of every detail. Another Zen talent discovered, perhaps a lecture tour? I swear you could recite the alphabet and I would be thrilled. Dottie, thank you for all the smiles you create for us.
Chris Balmes
Oh you are such a wonderful teacher Zenyatta – that may be why you were born onto this earth and what a job you have done – we need more wonderful teachers and representatives in this world – you and your family exemplify and that is what I just said in my card I sent. AND, I also love your song – it makes my cry with joy when I hear it. I can see you flying when I listen to it.
Ingrid in MA
Thanks Zen and Dottie for this neat information! I love learning about this kind of stuff- -the stuff you don’t generally learn about racehorses/racing. You’re both great teachers! Too bad the recorder at the time didn’t know about what a Big girl you’d become! That alone could be y9our identifier!
And @Trina – thanks for the words to Zenyatta. Liza G had our girl down to a T.
Love you Sweet Zen!
Sharyn Priester
Happy Monday Zenny!
Wow, I have learned so much from you, Dottie and John! Never knew about those “jockey papers”, your posts are always so very interesting. Thank you!
Jan
Zenyatta,
Thanks for the picture and explanation of Your Jockey Club Papers. Thank you Dottie & John for all the fascinating information on TB’s. Has Lane’s End started planing your BD party yet :) GO KENTUCKY.. Stay healthy and happy big sweet mama. Love from Houston.
Hayley
Thank you for showing us your Registration Papers, Zenyatta! I can’t wait to see “12 Zenyatta” on your foal’s! It’s cool that’s I’m only an hour from you~! I can’t wait to try to visit you!
DJ
Dearest “Sweet Z”,
I am sick today with the flu, so it was a special treat to take a moment and read your letter to us. They always make me smile, even on these cloudy days when I am under the weather. Blessings to you and your whole Famil-Z. Kissez and Karrotz to a real “HIP” 703 :)
Sandra Frey
Seems to me like a sweet girl is having her birthday this Friday…are the other girls in your barn planning a party? Hope you get your nails and hair done and get ready to party down…of course, you have to be a “t-totaller” (no alcoholic beverages) since you are with child. You also share the same birthday as Dynaformer – he’s right up the road from you at Three Chimneys Farm. I visit him a bunch – he’s 17 hands and can be bad tempered sometimes, but he’s always charming for me. He’s a bit older than you at 26. Take care and I’ll be chatting with you later in the week. xoxox
livey
Haven’t commented on here in awhile though I do check in. Anyhow, wanted to express my appreciation to Dottie for a really great explanation on Z’s documentation and what it means. Always appreciative when you share your knowledge -which is quite impressive.
sg
+1
Just when I think Dottie has shared everything there is to share about horses, racing, training, breeding, she comes up with yet another bit of fresh new information. Thank you, much enjoyed.
Kathy Kimber
Just to let all of you know Abigail Anderson has put up another great post on her blog the vault horse racing past and present. This on is on Northern Dancer the little Canadian Colt who won the derby in 1964, He went on to creat a great empire. Abigail has such a great way with words she really makes me eager to learn more. So if you get the chance and go to her blog. Also click on any of the ads it adds money to help horse rescue in both Canada and the US. Thanks
Kathy Kimber
Oh Lady Z I forgot congradulations to Kentucky on there great nail biting win yesterday. Hope you are getting lots of postcards this is SO MUCH FUN.
Debbie G
Thanks for sharing the Jockey Club info with us and thanks for cheering for Kentucky, Zenny. I think that’s a big part of why they’ve played so well. Hopefully they’ll do well in the Final Four (hooves crossed). Loving you in Lexington!
Laura Wetzel
All the years I have been following Racing, I have never seen the Jockey Club papers, so interesting. Thank you for bringing us all together as a family loving Zenyatta and racing and of course Team Zenyatta.