Huge congratulations to Rafael Nadal who has just won his 10th French Open final by beating Stan Wawrinka 6-2 6-3 6-1.The greatest to walk on the red surface.
What a great Belmont day.
Congrats to all. That finish photo of Tapwrit and Jose, both big smiles.
Hope Hollywood is healing. Is his nickname, Bulldozer? Hope he gets well and we see him this summer. Thank goodness all were safe. Riding skillzzzzzz there!
Gormley, what a classic run. Tucking in at 3rd and giving a great effort. Beautiful run, but that is a tough course. Smart boy!
Stay cool folks. Stay cool Zenny…swish, swish, swat, swat. Love to all, esp our precious baby girl!
These photos are adorable. I do not recall Zenyatta’s other offspring wrapping themselves in their Mother’s tail. Perhaps they did but this PrinZess does it with great style. Zenyatta looks well and happy, and she still hates flies….I do not blame her one bit!!
Thank you Jerry, Ann, Team Zenyatta, and Team Lane’s End for allowing us peeks into Our Queen’s life. Alys, your photos are excellent.
Realistically, that steer would not even be in existence except for the beef industry. I love animals but I sure wish people would stop attributing human being attributes to them. I some humans want to be vegetarians or even vegans that is fine. I hope they learn what their omnivore body require to be healthy. The vitamin Bs especially B-12 is a common deficiency because of a lack of animal protein consumption.
Looks like Zenyatta’s Star is wishing she had a Friesian mane! Smart young filly knows how to combat the flies.
She is looking so great and want Mom to play.
Thanks for the pictures! It is so great to be kept in the know. I’ll always love all things Zenyatta!
Holy Bull legacy lives on at Woodbine as Holy Helena wins the Oaks for Stronach Stables. Mike Smith was there riding another Street Cry daughter. Mike is everywhere.
David Grening @DRFGrening Jun 10 2017
Mike Smith said he wanted to this Met Mile for Holy Bull, on whom he won the 1994 Met Mile and who passed away this week.
Songbird – 2017 Ogden Phipps Stakes RACE REPLAY
The New York Racing Association, Inc.Published on Jun 10, 2017
Race replay of the 49th Running of the Grade 1 Ogden Phipps held at Belmont Park. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvbOfsUduOE
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships version was posted on page 4.
I
Great to see her back and Mike had such a fantastic day.Thinking of Rick Porter at this time as well.Thank you for sharing Songbird’s day in the sun.Hugs
Dear Judy:A much better day over here still waiting patiently for Clarach’s chick to hatch.Poldark is back full of birth,marriage and death plus Demelza’s 2 hunky brothers and the main man is as handsome as ever!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow Figi and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Wow, love that Coolmore’s named their two year old Rhode Island. Will have to keep track of him. Glad the weather for the Ospreys has improved. Looking forward to Poldark. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
We are grandparents!Monty and Glesni’s first grand osplet arrived overnight.As you can imagine the DOP are over the moon and so are it’s thousands of fans.We have lived through heartache and happiness with them but this is one very special day. http://www.facebook.com/dyfiospreyproject/
The Imperial, Elegant Ruffian
BY Tom Pedulla America’s Best Racing June 12th, 2017
Bill Nack will never forget the phone call he received from fellow sportswriter John Pricci in June 1974, urging him to come to Belmont Park to see a 2-year-old filly make her second career start after she dominated by 15 lengths in her debut.
“I just saw something you’ve got to see. You’ve got to get out here,” Pricci told Nack. “She’s as fast as you could imagine a 2-year-old being. Her name is Ruffian. https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2017-the-imperial-elegant-ruffian
BGG,
Good of you to post about the ill-fated Ruffian. Sorry but I cannot bring myself to read it. She and Go For Wand were so talented and had such tragic endings.
Thank you for the beautiful pictures. She is so precious. Mom looks great as usual. Love her. Sad to lose the great Holy Bull. How ironic in his last race our other great Cigar in the very same race began his place in our hearts and in history. What remarkable creatures God has blessed us with.
Nicole Russo @DRFRusso Monday, 12 June, 2017
Unbeaten G1W Mastery has arrived at Claiborne, which inked a deal to stand him in March.
He was injured winning this year’s G2 San Felipe. https://twitter.com/claibornefarm/status/874312912906706944
Santa Anita Park @santaanitapark Monday, 12 June, 2017 VIDEO
From our family to yours, we invite you to spend #FathersDay with #SantaAnita.
Shop our June 18th experiences at > http://www.santaanita.com/events
Nicole Russo @DRFRusso Monday 12 June 2017
Here’s one you all have been asking about: According to Equineline,
Take Charge Lady delivered an American Pharoah filly on May 22.
MIKE SMITH STUNS WITH FIVE STAKES WINS AND EARNS JOCKEY OF THE WEEK HONORS
Posted by Jen Perkins | Jun 12, 2017 | Jockey of the Week -JockeyTalk360
Mike Smith won a remarkable five stakes races on a single card at Belmont Park and has been voted Jockey of the Week for June 5-11, 2017. The award is voted on by a panel of experts for riding accomplishments by members of the Jockeys’ Guild, the organization which represents more than 950 riders in North America. http://jockeytalk360.com/mike-smith-stuns-five-stakes-wins-earns-jockey-week-honors/
Dear Judy;The Dyfi posted a wonderful video of Clarach from conception to her first chick hatching today.I got very teary.Larry was out and about in Downing Street during the press preview.That cat should be PM.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow Figi and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful story. I am in love with Snickers, Cannoli, Robert Falcone, Jr. and his girlfriend, Natalie. God bless them all and for saving Snickers and her baby. He is just THE cutest and full of himself. Love and Hugs, JB
Awwwwww!
This is TOO cute, Max. Thanks for posting this link. Falcone Jr. is a fine person indeed. So glad he found Snickers and decided to buy her — she was definitely in need of some good fortune. Cannoli, such a great name and such a cutie-pie! ?
Oh my! They are SO cute! I’ve never seen anything as tiny as Cannoli running and jumping :-) Thanks Max! Thanks to Ann also for the tip about the cute foals. I saw a Will Take Charge yearling (Willy) at Rosecrest Farm last week. He looks just like his dad!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy;One for you to follow maybe Coolmore have named a 2yr old by Galileo out of Native Force Rhode Island!Love and hugs.
sheena.davies(wales)
Huge congratulations to Rafael Nadal who has just won his 10th French Open final by beating Stan Wawrinka 6-2 6-3 6-1.The greatest to walk on the red surface.
Ann NC
Congrats to Nadal.
Ann NC
What a great Belmont day.
Congrats to all. That finish photo of Tapwrit and Jose, both big smiles.
Hope Hollywood is healing. Is his nickname, Bulldozer? Hope he gets well and we see him this summer. Thank goodness all were safe. Riding skillzzzzzz there!
Gormley, what a classic run. Tucking in at 3rd and giving a great effort. Beautiful run, but that is a tough course. Smart boy!
Stay cool folks. Stay cool Zenny…swish, swish, swat, swat. Love to all, esp our precious baby girl!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Ann,
Ditto what you wrote! Always love your posts/comments.
Have a nice Sunday afternoon and a good week.
You stay cool, too!
Hugs and Love
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
It WAS a great day! So many good races – some with surprise endings :-)
judy berube
Dear Ann:
Too funny. So glad he and FG are OK. Sending healing prayers for Hollywood. Love and Hugs, JB
Mary McLeod
These photos are adorable. I do not recall Zenyatta’s other offspring wrapping themselves in their Mother’s tail. Perhaps they did but this PrinZess does it with great style. Zenyatta looks well and happy, and she still hates flies….I do not blame her one bit!!
Thank you Jerry, Ann, Team Zenyatta, and Team Lane’s End for allowing us peeks into Our Queen’s life. Alys, your photos are excellent.
xoxo to ALL,
Mary in Boone
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Z Fans:
This video is so beautiful I think should be the reason to stop
eating meat.
Big Hugs & Kisses Ingrid.
https://www.facebook.com/InspiredLifePage/videos/136482260238648/
Ann Adam
Realistically, that steer would not even be in existence except for the beef industry. I love animals but I sure wish people would stop attributing human being attributes to them. I some humans want to be vegetarians or even vegans that is fine. I hope they learn what their omnivore body require to be healthy. The vitamin Bs especially B-12 is a common deficiency because of a lack of animal protein consumption.
Ingrid Arnone
Yes, my brother he always said the same thing, we need the protein.
But I wish we can do it, but I know is impossible.
Ann Adam
Looks like Zenyatta’s Star is wishing she had a Friesian mane! Smart young filly knows how to combat the flies.
She is looking so great and want Mom to play.
Thanks for the pictures! It is so great to be kept in the know. I’ll always love all things Zenyatta!
Bluegrass Girl
Just two words:
Wow and Thanks
Max
Agree.
Max
Holy Bull legacy lives on at Woodbine as Holy Helena wins the Oaks for Stronach Stables. Mike Smith was there riding another Street Cry daughter. Mike is everywhere.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/222086/holy-helena-surges-to-woodbine-oaks-victory
Marshall (NC Broad)
Congratulations to Holy Helena and all connections!
Your parents, Ghostzapper and Holy Grace, are proud of you, too.
Hugs and Cheers
judy berube
Congrats Holy Helena. Sure Papa is very proud of you. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
David Grening @DRFGrening Jun 10 2017
Mike Smith said he wanted to this Met Mile for Holy Bull, on whom he won the 1994 Met Mile and who passed away this week.
Mor Spirit – 2017 Mohegan Sun Metropolitan Mile RACE REPLAY
The New York Racing Association, Inc. Published on Jun 10, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok8DwWnP2bU
Bluegrass Girl
I should have edited David’s tweet. Sure that he meant
Mike Smith said he wanted to WIN this Met mile
Kathy Baldwin
Too, too cute! :) Love these pics! So sweet and fun! Thanks to Alys, Lane’s End and Team Z. ;)
Peace & Blessings to all in the Land of Zen,
Kathy from SoCal (San Diego) xoxo
Bluegrass Girl
Songbird – 2017 Ogden Phipps Stakes RACE REPLAY
The New York Racing Association, Inc.Published on Jun 10, 2017
Race replay of the 49th Running of the Grade 1 Ogden Phipps held at Belmont Park.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvbOfsUduOE
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships version was posted on page 4.
I
sheena.davies(wales)
Great to see her back and Mike had such a fantastic day.Thinking of Rick Porter at this time as well.Thank you for sharing Songbird’s day in the sun.Hugs
sheena.davies(wales)
A great win for Seven Barrows,Nicky Henderson and L’Ami Serge in the French Champion Hurdle today.Ridden by Daryl Jacob.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy:A much better day over here still waiting patiently for Clarach’s chick to hatch.Poldark is back full of birth,marriage and death plus Demelza’s 2 hunky brothers and the main man is as handsome as ever!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow Figi and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Wow, love that Coolmore’s named their two year old Rhode Island. Will have to keep track of him. Glad the weather for the Ospreys has improved. Looking forward to Poldark. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
❤ Auntie Judy aka JAG (Burbank, CA)
Adorable pics ?. I really love the one with Momma Zen’s tail draped over Z baby’s back ?
Thank you, Team Z, for sharing!
Love, Auntie Judy
sheena.davies(wales)
We are grandparents!Monty and Glesni’s first grand osplet arrived overnight.As you can imagine the DOP are over the moon and so are it’s thousands of fans.We have lived through heartache and happiness with them but this is one very special day.
http://www.facebook.com/dyfiospreyproject/
Kalar Walters
Fabulous filly! Sure is sturdy looking and full of beans. :) ♥
Thank you so much for the pics!!
Bluegrass Girl
The Imperial, Elegant Ruffian
BY Tom Pedulla America’s Best Racing June 12th, 2017
Bill Nack will never forget the phone call he received from fellow sportswriter John Pricci in June 1974, urging him to come to Belmont Park to see a 2-year-old filly make her second career start after she dominated by 15 lengths in her debut.
“I just saw something you’ve got to see. You’ve got to get out here,” Pricci told Nack. “She’s as fast as you could imagine a 2-year-old being. Her name is Ruffian.
https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2017-the-imperial-elegant-ruffian
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
Thanks for this lovely article about Ruffian. She definitely was something special.
Such a huge loss. RIP beautiful girl.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Such a tragic end to an imperious career.The greatest.RIP always
judy berube
Dear BGG, Marshall and Sheena:
She was sooooo special. RIP. Run free and strong in God’s Heaven beautiful girl. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
BGG,
Good of you to post about the ill-fated Ruffian. Sorry but I cannot bring myself to read it. She and Go For Wand were so talented and had such tragic endings.
beverly ballard
Thank you for the beautiful pictures. She is so precious. Mom looks great as usual. Love her. Sad to lose the great Holy Bull. How ironic in his last race our other great Cigar in the very same race began his place in our hearts and in history. What remarkable creatures God has blessed us with.
Bluegrass Girl
Nicole Russo @DRFRusso Monday, 12 June, 2017
Unbeaten G1W Mastery has arrived at Claiborne, which inked a deal to stand him in March.
He was injured winning this year’s G2 San Felipe.
https://twitter.com/claibornefarm/status/874312912906706944
Marshall (NC Broad)
Happy retirement, Mastery!
Live long and prosper, brave one.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Happy, healthy retirement Mastery; beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
He is so lucky to be there. Wish they had retirement area for seniors. I would be willing to shovel a bit to be able to stay there!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Shirlee,
Me, too! ?
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Shirlee and Marshall:
Me three!
Bluegrass Girl
Santa Anita Park @santaanitapark Monday, 12 June, 2017 VIDEO
From our family to yours, we invite you to spend #FathersDay with #SantaAnita.
Shop our June 18th experiences at > http://www.santaanita.com/events
https://twitter.com/santaanitapark/status/874287712429260800
Bluegrass Girl
Nicole Russo @DRFRusso Monday 12 June 2017
Here’s one you all have been asking about: According to Equineline,
Take Charge Lady delivered an American Pharoah filly on May 22.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Congratulations to American Pharoah and Take Charge Lady on your sweet filly!
Hugs and Love
Bluegrass Girl
Equibase @Equibase Monday, 12 June, 2017
Congrats to Mike E. Smith (http://bit.ly/2kbHyqR )
@Equibase Top Stakes Earning + Stakes Winning Jockey
w/$2,022,713 + 5 stakes wins 6/5-11
Bluegrass Girl
MIKE SMITH STUNS WITH FIVE STAKES WINS AND EARNS JOCKEY OF THE WEEK HONORS
Posted by Jen Perkins | Jun 12, 2017 | Jockey of the Week -JockeyTalk360
Mike Smith won a remarkable five stakes races on a single card at Belmont Park and has been voted Jockey of the Week for June 5-11, 2017. The award is voted on by a panel of experts for riding accomplishments by members of the Jockeys’ Guild, the organization which represents more than 950 riders in North America.
http://jockeytalk360.com/mike-smith-stuns-five-stakes-wins-earns-jockey-week-honors/
judy berube
Congrats Mikey; you’re the best. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear BGG:
Thanks for all the informative posts. Congrats to Take Charge Lady and AP on their filly. Hope she has a long, happy life. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
Gun River in 100% cashmere getting ready for the Stephen Foster.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/222089/gun-runner-solid-in-final-stephen-foster-move
Max
That’s Gun Runner. This iPad has a mind of its own. Sure hope that Gun wins.
judy berube
Godspeed Gun Runner; beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Max and Judy B.,
Best of Luck to Gun Runner in the Stephen Foster!
That cashmere coat is stunning. Safe and sound racing always, GR.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
What a gorgeous Chestnut boy he is. Love and Hugs, JB
Jeanie Esajian
She has grown so much! Wow! And isn’t she beautiful! Good job Mama Z!!!!!
judy berube
Dear Jeanie:
Indeed! Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy;The Dyfi posted a wonderful video of Clarach from conception to her first chick hatching today.I got very teary.Larry was out and about in Downing Street during the press preview.That cat should be PM.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow Figi and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Good for Clarach and Larry. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Stay comfy cozy and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Max
Feel great horse story from the Belmont barn of Biscuits’ former trainer.
https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2017-mini-horse-cannoli-big-star-falcones-belmont-barn
judy berube
Dear Max:
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful story. I am in love with Snickers, Cannoli, Robert Falcone, Jr. and his girlfriend, Natalie. God bless them all and for saving Snickers and her baby. He is just THE cutest and full of himself. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Awwwwww!
This is TOO cute, Max. Thanks for posting this link. Falcone Jr. is a fine person indeed. So glad he found Snickers and decided to buy her — she was definitely in need of some good fortune. Cannoli, such a great name and such a cutie-pie! ?
Hugs and Love
Ann NC
Thanks.
Cutie-pie for sure!!!
Oh my gosh, scroll down and look at the foals of the week. Will Take Charge and his filly…that blaze. Beautiful!
Marshall (NC Broad)
I scrolled down and saw that filly, Ann. Beautiful indeed!!
? ?
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Ann and Marshall:
I saw her too. What a classy looking little girl she is; her blaze reminds me of Chromie’s. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Oh my! They are SO cute! I’ve never seen anything as tiny as Cannoli running and jumping :-) Thanks Max! Thanks to Ann also for the tip about the cute foals. I saw a Will Take Charge yearling (Willy) at Rosecrest Farm last week. He looks just like his dad!
Kathy
Ya gotta love mini horses…Sleep tight, everyone.
judy berube
Dear Kathy:
Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
Dear Judy,
Love and hugs back!
Laurie in Bend
Awesome new pictures, thank you, thank you :)