Hello Everyone,
From Del Mar to Saratoga…which opens today….HAPPY RACING!
This is truly the DAILY DOUBLE of summer racing in our sport. It kicks into full swing today! You have Saratoga which starts the day on the East Coast…and then Del Mar on the West Coast to round out your day of thoroughbred enjoyment! During the next several weeks, there are so many options, so many great horses, an abundance of stakes races and LOTS OF FUN!
Even though it is exceptionally warm on the East Coast today, in the mid-90’s and a heat index of 100, the NYRA stated that the race meet will open on schedule. There are 2 stakes races on their program, the Sanford for 2 year olds and the James Marvin Stakes for older horses. The latter drew a field of very accomplished stakes winners going 7 furlongs. Both races will be very competitive and fun races to watch.
Each coast offers deep racing fields over the entire weekend. Have a great time handicapping, watching the races, and analyzing all of your selections! Additionally, HOOVES CROSSED for great racing luck for all of YOU!
Again, please take special care of yourself in this heat. It is really important for you to monitor your physical activities and stay properly hydrated! I know something about this. MY JOHN always monitored my hydration levels when I was at Barn 55. Due to my size and weight…and then in consideration of my physical activities as an athlete, this was a very, very important part of my overall well-being. That is why I know the great importance of monitoring one’s HYDRATION LEVELS!
Happy Weekend to all of my dear, dear FRIENDS!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
judy berube
Dear Diana in NV:
Sorry for the loss of your girl. Hugs, J.B.
Kathryn Cogswell
Dear judy berube: You are a wizard!!! Don`t even want to know how you do that, just mighty glad you do. jb-grade hugs, k.
judy berube
Dear Terry Crow:
Laughing out loud, AGAIN. Have to say at the time that song was being played over and over and over on TV and radio, I would agree with the biker, “Just Shoot Me”. Hugs, J.B.
Barbara Wood
I just saw the photo on Facebook of that lovely mare. Who wouldn’t love her? Mind-boggling that she was headed for slaughter. Unthinkable. (I got lost in Facebook too, trying to post comments to Stephanie, but it ended up on my page!)
Fran
Have a great weekend Ms. Z and all those wonderful people around you!!
Helen
Have a great weekend Zenny. HOpe you stay cool and enjoy the racing!
DJ
Prayers of gratitude for the beautiful Mare being saved..prayers for Stephanie A. and Marci K. for their assistance, as well as all others in this endeavor; Barbara G, Kc and JB included! Candles lit and a heart light being spared.
DJ
Anonymity never looked more beautiful. A horse without a name and a new beginning.
judy berube
Dear Kathryn Cogswell:
We have Trina Nagele, who is the true Techno Wizard, to thank for my recent ability to link. Hugs, J.B.
Alexandra Bowdoin
Stay cool everyone…I hope all the horses will be ok in this H & H weather in
New England and elsewhere…Have a Great Weekend.
judy berube
Dear Gary Moulton:
Good luck with your handicapping. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear DJ:
Thank you for your prayers and right back at you. Hug, J.B.
LauraJ
@S in San Diego, it might be worth trying to find someone who is transporting a horse your way and has extra trailer space. If you post a “ride wanted” message on a few of the horse-oriented forums you might get some results. You wouldn’t need to restrict yourself to TB forums. Just be sure the horse has a current Coggins (she probably does, but check anyway).
Terry Crow
@Kimberly Potter and Judy Berube–I like old country music like Patsy Cline but not the new stuff so much. However, I have been thinking of changing that joke so that the biker requests a rap song and the cowboy opts to go first. @Lisa g-I’m sure you prefer it the way it is.
judy berube
Dear Terry Crow:
I don’t know which was funnier, the joke or what you said to Gary Moulton as a result of betting on Tap It Twice. Ha, ha. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Terry Crow:
Love Patsy Cline. I think giving the Cowboy a chance to Go First is only fair. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Laura J.:
Good ideas. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear S in San Diego:
So sorry Stephanie, called you Susan in my earlier post. Hugs, J.B.
suew
ZENNY, THIS PICTURE JUST MAKES ME MISS SEEING YOU RACE ALTHOUGH I KNOW YOU WILL LOVE BEING A MOM. THERE WAS NOTHING AS EXCITING AS SEEING YOU CHARGE DOWN THE HOMESTRETCH…TO A WIN!!!!! MY HEART DID FLIP/FLOPS JUST WATCHING YOU DO YOUR THING…EXCITING TIMES AND SUCH WONDERFUL MEMORIES…THANK YOU BUNCHES!
judy berube
Dear #1NewEnglandFan:
How great is that. You’re going to the Spa for ten days. Good handicapping. Hugs, J.B.
Elena Erdman
Hi gorgeous. You brought us so many thrills, and I love to look back at your incredible carrier. I wear a charm around my neck with the name Zenyatta on it and everyone comments on it and I love to talk about how fantastic you were racing and what an awesome friend you are to all of us. Gosh those were the days seeing you race. Wow
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Watching Z running free in the snow might make us feel cooler. Enjoy. Hugs, J.B. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/videos/watch-video/505B4C0A-D83A-40E2-9431-51D9BA2D18DC
Victoria
Wish like so many of us do, that hadvthe good fortune to have seen you in person during one of our workouts like in your picture by John posted above. You look magnificent! Have a fun weekend too!
Shari Voltz
Hi Zenyatta please tell Tasty T hi too. I hope you stay cool and out of this heat. I love you sweet girl. I wanted to ask you. I watched the video of Mr. Commons winning his race and it looks like you must have given him pointers. He came from behind just like YOU. What a beautiful race. I am so glad for him and Mike. Well sweetie I am sending you many Hugs and Kisses. TT you too. Love, Shari XXXOOO
@ Judy Berube I agree with you. Blowing it out of proportion. He is only human and WE all make mistakes.
@Debbie G. Yes I had a wonderful time. I could have stayed longer but Larry had to return to work.
@ Barbara Wood I agree and thank you sweetie :)
@ Diana in NV my thoughts and prayers go out to you.
@ Hi Susan in Tn :)
Shari Voltz
@ Oh I did get to see Cigar and Funny Side. I was thrilled at meeting all of these famous horses. It was like a dream come true. I could not help acting like an excited little girl :)
DJ
More gratitude sent out to our Trina N. and Keith for calling attention on the front lines. Kc: I too, saw the ‘more’ in her eyes..the window to the soul.
Sue Fredrick
Hey Big girl, you must be resting in the cool barn today if its anything like the rest of us are dealing with. Can just picture you nestled in the bedding with big fans cooling you off. Stay cool big girl we can’t wait for that baby.
@S(in SD) what a beautiful mare you saved, I can’t believe someone would send her to slaughter. If I still had my farm I would take her in a minute!
@Diana NV, so sorry about the loss of your mare, I remember when we had to put our lovely saddlebred mare down, the vet had tears in his eyes. He said he puts many dogs and cats down all the time but the horses really affect him. So hard but at least you have her babies for comfort.
Luv you Z and kisses on your nose
DJ
To Shari V: So true…not to cast the first stone. What belongs to “Z”, belongs to us as well; and we owe it to her and our “Z” Family to ‘always think the best!’
judy berube
Dear Lisa G.:
You’re welcome. Yes, Native Dancer was gorgeous. Hugs, J.B.
Dear Ensign:
Thank you for all the up to date breeding info on Diary #302. Hugs, J.B.
Dear Barbara Wood:
Wish I was located in California. Then I could meet the Dumplings. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Shari Voltz:
That’s wonderful that you met Cigar and Funny Cide. Two Great Ones. Something you’ll always remember. I had too Bucket List wishes. One was to see Pavarotti in person and the other is to see Z. Saw Pavarotti; now I’m hoping I get to see Z. Hugs, J.B.