Happy Friday!
I hope all of you are making some fun plans for the weekend. I am! This morning I had the most relaxing time. Not only did I have a very cool and refreshing BATH, but I also got to play in the water with my guys! It felt terrific!
As you can see, it is a very pretty morning in Lexington. Lane’s End is such a beautiful place to live. I am really enjoying myself.
Sarah took these photos this morning so you could get a chance to see ME as I am at this very moment. I’m doing everything just as a should….as an expectant MOM…. and I am really starting to have that ‘IN FOAL’ look.
Baby-to-be and I are doing GREAT! Everyone is so gracious to ME! My dear paddock pal, Tasty Temptation, and I are enjoying every single moment of this attention. I must say…I really feel SO PAMPERED and LOVED. LUCKY ME!
This weekend, as has been the case often this summer, both Del Mar and Saratoga are featuring some very competitive Grade 1 races. This time for 3 year old fillies….one on the main track and one on the dirt. Other race tracks are also offering some terrific races. I hope you have a great time handicapping and enjoying our SPORT!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Barbara Wood
Well, congratulations to Royal Delta! What was that I was saying about not being able to pick a winner?? I was worried about her, and then I remembered Shackleford. I hope the owner of Inglorious will not try to run her on dirt anymore. She clearly fdoesn’t like it.
@Lisa g–I felt the same about Uncle Mo when he was sick–so afraid they would bring him back too soon. Will check out his website.
@judy berube–love Kari’s “Dancing Queen”–it’s always been a favorite. Do hope she is ok.
@Terry Crow–yes, and I loved “Sweet Caroline” too.
Signofthetimes
@Peggy(N)
Have a great time and please a report of all
The gorgeous yearlings.
@Terry Crow
Liberian Freighter with the jokes!!!! Love them.
@DJ
Thanks for the prayer.
Signofthetimes
@Z fans
HRTV said Inglorious has only run on dirt
Twice: one was off the board and the other
Second: agree did not like track and nothing
To overcome it. Great Filly, though.
Marshall (girl's name)
@Susan in TN: So happy that Chopper is well, too. I apologize for omitting him in my previous post. Sure hope your scheme to bring him and Chester together will be successful. Everyone needs a friend! All the best!
@All: What a terrific run to win the Alabama Stakes at Saratoga by Royal Delta!
Thrilling!
I am so glad that NBC is covering these races! I don’t have TVG at home. YAY! Weekend Horse Racing! Love it!!
Lover of Horses
So glad to hear you and the baby are doing well, Zenny! I was watching the sports channel the other day and one of your races came on. I almost started crying, I love you sooo much! Tell Tasty Temptation I say hi!
Signofthetimes
Dear Zenny
Hope you are having a great lazy Sat, out in the paddock
With TT and those very handsome guys. You
Do attract the best looking guys!!!!
XXXXOOOO
judy berube
Dear Lisa g.:
Apparently Uncle Mike has a whole Bloodstock Team. Can’t find the article where Todd Pletcher’s Dad is mentioned, but Jake Pletcher was a trainer and still has a working training farm. He trained Rags to Riches, so I guess his opinion when purchasing yearlings is quite valued. Here’s a link about some of the help Uncle Mike gets from his Team. Hugs, J.B. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/10/sports/at-saratoga-project-runway-four-legged-edition.html
evy
Great to see you looking so healthy, Queen Z. Love the photos of you!!
Peggy (N)
Congratulations Royal Delta, what a beautiful Filly you are.
It’s tricky, Your still great and Congratulations on your 2nd place win. I think you still make Mineshaft and Indy Proud of you.
@Judy I will tell you all about the Ocala Sales when I get back.
@Susan I want to go to the Keeneland Sales too.
@Street Cry, What about those Kids of yours. Great
Does anyone know how Awesome Maria is doing?
Love You Zenny, blessings Peggy
judy berube
Dear Barbara Wood:
Me too. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Signofthetimes:
You’re welcome. I agree, Inglorious is a wonderful filly. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Peggy (N):
Will look forward to it. Hugs, J.B.
Peggy (N)
@Signofthetimes, I will report back on the yearlings.
Maggie
Hi Zenny:
I was so happy to see you this morning taking your bath. YOU LOOK TERRIFIC. Keep up the good work, and take care.
Love & Kisses
signofthetimes
For those who did not see the Alabama Stakes:
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/
signofthetimes
Here is a great article on Jockey’s doing charity work at Saratoga,
a very active group:
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2011/08/20/charitable-work-drives-jockeys-nearly-as-much-as-competition.aspx
signofthetimes
Not sure if anyone has posted this article about Blind Luck
running in the Pacific Classic, if so a second post:
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/64627/blind-luck-staying-home-for-next-start
signofthetimes
Thanks Peggy (N)
signofthetimes
@Max
Here is an older article about Awesome Maria:
http://www.drf.com/news/awesome-maria-out-year-condylar-fracture
After reading detailed issue regarding Ruffian’s leg issues before her breakdown, Racing after a fracture is a risky thing.
judy berube
Dear Peggy (N):
This is the most recent article on Awesome Maria I could find and it’s a month old. Hopefully shes recovering at the Robsham’s farm. Hugs, J.B. http://www.paulickreport.com/news/thoroughbred-racing/awesome-maria-out-for-the-year-with-fracture/
Sue Fredrick
Congratulations to Royal Delta (1st) and Its Tricky (2nd) in the Alabama. Both are granddaughters of AP Indy. Glad all had a safe trip. Good Luck to John’s at Del Mar.
judy berube
Dear Signofthetimes:
Thanks for all the great links. I bought the Jockey Calendar. For Charity, you know. Hugs, J.B.
Irene Caty
Good seeing you get a bath Zen. You really look leggy in these pictures,it has been awhile sice I have seen a photo of you from a distance and at full range. I love your long legs because they make you stand out and I think you look so good carring your foal. I hope your baby has your beautiful legs. You look great and I hope everything keeps going good for you. I also hope they give you a good watering down more often being you like it so much and it looks like a fun thing for you. Have a great weekend and I love you dearly Queen Zenyatta.
Lisa g
@JB: Thanks for the link to Awesome Maria, I was hoping it would not be that bad of news. Do you really believe that she could come back next year like they think? Lisa g
Lisa g
@signofthetimes, I agree with you 1000%.
Max
@signofthetimes. Thanks for the link to Awesome Maria. You are right. Mo did say once that she might not race again. I guess that we will have to wait and see what happens next year. It is really too bad because she is a beauty and she was doing so well. It makes you realize again how lucky and how amazing Zenyatta was to be so healthy during her career. It probably had a lot to do, in addition to good luck, with her strong physical and mental constitution and the superb care from her team.
Lisa g
@Max, so it was MO, I heard those rumors about him wanting to get to know Our Queen. I think Maria is in Florida, and you know he is flirting around on her, but he is young and such is the youth of men. I am so sad about Maria, a fracture, I do not think she should run again..it is too risky..Lisa g.
Lisa g
@JB, another great post and yes, a whole BloodStock Team is right. I like knowing these extra things that go on in the racing world. Thank you..Lisa g
Maryann South
Glad to see current pics of Zenny and that she is doing well.
Trina Nagele
@Brenda S—I’m so sorry that Inglorious didn’t fire today. I don’t think she cares for that dirt track. Better luck next time.