Happy Friday!
Ann’s recent trip to Lane’s End was all smiles as old friends were reunited. Mario and Carmen, who both worked with Zenyatta at Barn 55, joined Ann and got to meet Zenyatta’s 2017 Medaglia d’Oro filly. Scroll down for lots of photos.
Friday Photos
Marshall (NC Broad)
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people in Barcelona.
Another horrible attack on innocent people going about their lives.
Rest in Peace to those who were killed. Prayers for healing to those who were injured. Condolences to all families and friends who mourn.
Peace be with you.
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
I add my condolences to yours for the innocent victims and there families in Spain. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
OOPs: should be “their”. Sorry about that.
Max
Zenyatta’s brother is racing tomorrow. There’s a nice photo of him in the article.
https://www.racingpost.com/news/friday-action/harbour-beacon-out-to-give-lyons-a-third-win-in-red-god-handicap-in-four-years/297205
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
It IS a nice photo. Thanks, Max, and godspeed to him tomorrow!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Good Luck and safe racing, De Coronado!
Thanks, Max.
Hugs and Cheers
Donna Z
Thank you, Max. Let’s hope that the racing gods are smiling on De Coronado tomorrow and he gets his 2nd win.
Sally Blank (cherishes Z and her foals)
Oh wow, Z’s brother. God speed De Coronado!
Sally B
Kim
Lovely photos. Thank you for continuing to share Zenyatta with us.
sheena.davies(wales)
Thank you Marshall.My thoughts are with the victims and families of yet ANOTHER European terrorist atrocity in Las Ramblas Barcelona tonight.13 are feared dead and 80 injured,RIP.May you all find peace.
sheena.davies(wales)
Crossed Baton will have a lot to live up to as he takes part in a novice race at Newmarket tomorrow evening.His owner Klalid Abdullah’s Frankel made his debut in this very race 7yrsago and the rest as the say….
Winx, is in superb condition as she sets to make her seasonal debut on Saturday.The greatest turf horse in the world is bidding for a 3rd Cox’s plate this October.
Max
Crossed Baton was 6th today at Newmarket. Winner is Roaring Lion, a gray, trained by Gosden for Qatar Racing.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy:Monty and his daughters are still with us and a Rutland female from 2013 visited today.Such sad scenes from Barcelona.Politicians make sympathetic noises and flags are put up on social media all until the next attack.Sick,Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Max
Here’s something that you don’t hear often. Yesterday Airlie Beach won the Construction hurdles at Tramore for Willie Mullins just two weeks after racing at Galway and getting a third. She already has a foal on the ground who is in training, and she is in foal again to Mount Nelson. This may not be her last race. Mullins has yet to decide. She’s in excellent form.
sheena.davies(wales)
Sarah who runs the Fly’s page wasn’t keen on the idea of her running but as I am sure you know a mare’s form improves when in foal.She will be allowed to race up to 120 days as is the rule over here.
Max
You are right that some mares race better while in foal and can race for several months into their pregnancy. Mullins knows exactly what he is doing and he would never put any horse at risk.
sheena.davies(wales)
Another sad loss Sayonara Rose was euthanised after cantering back to the unsaddling enclosure yesterday.I believe she fractured her leg.Just 2yrs old.Much sympathy to her connections and her friend Luigi the goat.
Marshall (NC Broad)
How very sad. We ask ourselves over and over, why do these things happen, but to no avail — bad things happen. So sorry, Sayonara Rose. RIP, beautiful baby girl.
Condolences to Luigi and all her connections.
Hugs and Love
Sally Blank (cherishes Z and her foals)
So very sad, just too young. RIP S Rose
Sally B
judy berube
RIP Rose. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Hope you can view this American Pharoah looks absolutely fantastic.
http://www.facebook.com/racingdotcom/
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Thanks! My boy!!! He sure does look fantastic.
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Thanks for sharing this photo of gorgeous Pharoah. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Thanks so much for posting this link. American Pharoah is absolutely stunning! He has understated elegance with an angelic temperament. Great to see him looking so good!
May he always be healthy, happy and loved.
Hugs and Love
Marilyn Braudrick
I did not realize that De Coronado was a FULL brother to Zenny. Wow!! Good luck to De Coronado who races in 20 some minutes at Dundalk in Ireland.
Max
De Coronado came in 3rd at Dundalk today. Next time for Zenyatta’s brother.
sheena.davies(wales)
Just seen the result a pretty close 3rd.
sheena.davies(wales)
Just seen the result.A pretty close 3rd.
Max
3rd is not first. He’s only won one race so far and he’s not exactly racing in elite company. Here’s hoping that they keep him in training as he might yet come into his own in year 5.
judy berube
Dear Max:
Thanks for this news. Yes, next time. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Stay cool and comfy. Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Thank you to all of you who called on behalf of My Johnny Be Good. He was scratched by the Gulfstream vet today. At least he gets to rest for a bit. Love and Hugs, JB
Joan Kramer
The sweet little Princess doesn’t have just a star on her face—she has COMET!
Z’s Comet!
Max
One of my favs is retired. The Pizza Man is heading to Florida to rehab from an ankle chip and then to enjoy life. Live long and prosper, Pizza Man, a great horse. You’ll be missed.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/223172/multiple-grade-1-winner-the-pizza-man-retired#disqus_thread
Ann NC
Ahhh, sending him all the best. Get well, good life!
judy berube
Dear Max, Ann and Z Fans:
Pizza Man was my pick in the Million. Explains his performance that day; poor baby. Wishing him well and a happy, healthy retirement. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Thanks for this news, Max.
The Pizza Man will be missed, but wishing him a nice long happy, healthy life filled with love and whatever he likes to do. This is a great picture of TPM — what a beautiful face!
Thanks to Midwest Thoroughbreds and his trainer, Roger Brueggemann for doing the right thing. Speedy recovery to the Pizza Man!
Hugs and Love
Max
Friday night chilling at Saratoga
Knock, knock.
Biscuits: If that’s you, Gun, you don’t ever have to knock. The stall door is always open to you.
Gun: Yeah, it’s me. I came over to check on you and knocked because I was thinking that you might be sleeping or gone.
Biscuits: The plane left for Del Mar on Sunday without me. I’m still standing. I’m still on the trail heading to the Forego.
Gun: What then was that story all about?
Biscuits: Cannot say for sure. I’m a chestnut, not a shrink, although I’m thinking of starting a therapy business. There seems to be a need.
Gun: You never let up with the projects. Rumor around here is that the whole thing was an attempt to get you a more quiet barn. Heard that there was a lot of noise coming from a nearby watering hole for the humans that was just too noisy. Were you upset by the noise?
Biscuits: Not really. I’m an extrovert horse. All of the noise was actually coming from my stall. My ice biscuits are selling fast and furious, and I can’t keep enough horse grooming products on hand for the locals. Since the horse shoe incident upped your profile world wide, every horse here wants my jewellery. They think it’s lucky.
Gun: It sure was for me. I needed that luck.
Biscuits: Gun, be serious. It was all about you. It is always about you. You’re a chestnut.
Gun: Does that also work for other horses?
Biscuits: Unless you’re Zenyatta, that would be – NEIGH!
sheena.davies(wales)
Love these conversations between Gun and Biscuits.Those chestnut boys sure have fun!
Ann NC
? way too funny! A chestnut not a shrink, too Cute! So our boy is still in Spa Land? Good! Way to go Biscuits. Enjoy your summer, handsome! Thanks, Max, much needed relief from the world. Biscuit horse news is always welcome.
Max
Two chestnuts at Saratoga. Biscuits had a workout with Joel that pleased the trainer. It’s now a go for the Forego. Gun is also back on the work tab. Headed as of now to the Woodward.
judy berube
Dear Max, Ann and Z Fans:
Max, love these conversations between The Chestnuts. Look forward to them.
Peggy just told me there’s another Chestnut on his way to the Spa. Gunnevera left Gulfstream around 10:00 PM tonight by van. Going in the Travers on Saturday. Godspeed; safe and sound all of them. Chestnuts rule! Love and Hugs, JB
Max
That’s Saturday, August 26, for The Travers, not tomorrow. Even a chestnut needs a little time to settle. Make that three chestnuts at Saratoga.
judy berube
Dear Max:
Sorry, I didn’t make my post clear. Yes, the Travers is next Saturday. Gunny probably won’t arrive at the Spa until Monday, if they stop to let him stretch his legs. It’s a 21 hour van ride from Gulfstream. Love these Chestnut Club members. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. My bet is an arrival sooner than Monday because they starte driving at night. I used to do civil war battlefield trips from Richmond to New York non stop in 5 hours in the daytime when the traffic is busier.
judy berube
Dear Max:
Yes, could arrive sooner. Peggy said they had stopped in GA for him to stretch when he vanned to Churchill. Will depend on if they drive through or not.
That’s quite a lot of miles in that time. Wow, that’s how long it used to take Russ and I to go from RI to the Spa on a Saturday morning. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Max,
Thanks for these chestnut conversations! Such a refreshing respite from the wretched local, national and world news. We need Biscuits to straighten out all these problems — I really believe he could do a fine job!
Safe and sound racing to all running in the Travers on Saturday, too.
I can go to bed with a smile now. Hope to have sweet dreams of chestnuts. :-)
Hugs and Love
shirleeinindy
Max,
I really look forward to the conversations between Gunny and Biscuits. What smart chestnuts and fast runner too! Thanks for another good laugh.
sheena.davies(wales)
RIP Sir Bruce Forsyth the all round British entertainer who has died surrounded by his family aged 89yrs,During a career spanning over 75yrs he presented so many well known British shows including the Generation Game and recently Strictly come Dancing.He was old school a real family entertainer.His health had been failing a couple of years and he will be sadly missedMuch sympathy to Winnie his daughters and son and extended family.I am sure as he reached the pearly gates St Peter said ‘Nice to see you to see you nice’a catchphrase of Brucie.Did’nthe do well!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy:Another cold wet summer’s day here.Monty and the girls remain at the Dyfi Lady Aurelia had a workout with Frankie today she is in superb condition for next Friday’s race.Mei Xiang has started nest building showing all the signs a cub is on the way.Of course could be a pseudo-pregnancy so paws crossed for her.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs.SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Thanks for the update on Lady A. Godspeed. Good luck to Mei. Love and Hugs, JB
judyhughes
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for these BEAUTIFUL photos! Mama and baby girl both look GREAT! So enjoy seeing them!
Bluegrass Girl
WINX RACE REPLAY
TVG @TVG Friday, 18 August, 2017
WINX wins! Missed the break but the Queen of the Turf makes it 18 in a row!
https://twitter.com/TVG/status/898776949786517504
sheena.davies(wales)
Congratulations to supermare Winx .Fantastic win today.Hugh was coolness personified as she passed her rivals one by one.Shades of Zenyatta!
judy berube
Dear BGG and Sheena:
Congrats to beautiful Winx. Thanks for posting the replay BGG.
Wow, Sheena, missed break and all. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
Thanks for posting the replay of the fabulous win by Winx!
What a race — reminiscent of you know who! :-)
Congratulations to Winx and all connections!
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
William Buick faces a spell on the sidelines with a T12 fracture but as he said it could have been much worse.Sadly, Permian lost his life.William thanks all those who helped him that night including the doctors in Chicago.
Ann Potts co-owner of this year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Sizing John has died after a long illness.RIP
sheena.davies(wales)
Sadly Jack Dexter aka Biscuit suffered a fatal injury while racing at Ripon today.He broke a hind leg.Much sympathy to Jim Goldie and all connections.Goodnight and sweet dreams cariad bach.RIP
sheena.davies(wales)
Racing post error Jack Dexter died at Redcar.Not a good day for Mick Easterby as Mount Rock was lost in a horrible fall at Ripon.RIP bonnie Lad
http://www.facebook.com/MickEasterbyRacing/
judy berube
RIP beautiful JD. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
RIP MR. Love and Hugs, JB
suew/Va
Revisiting these wonderful photos of Zenny and her “peeps” is food for the mind and soul.
Love them, Alys. Thank you Ann for creating yet another precious memory for those of us who love the Great Mare.
Bluegrass Girl
ELATE WINS ALABAMA
Tom Hall @lordatwar Sat. 19 August 2017
New G1 filly for Medaglia d’Oro: Elate, o/o Distorted Humor mare Cheery
(La Troienne family) wins Alabama S; Claiborne/Dilschneider homebred
judy berube
Dear BGG:
Thanks for this news on Elate. Congrats gorgeous girl. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Congrats to Claiborne, Ms. Dilschneider and all of the Elate team. Guess who shares a dad with Elate. Oh those MdOro Girls!
judy berube
Dear Shirlee:
Oh, the Md’O fillies are really something. So much to look forward to. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Have a good night. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Stay comfy and cool and Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy:Waiting to see if Arrogate wins.Poor Monty was pushed off his perch mid-sleep by a barn owl last night,As the dyfi described he needs his rest after a long season and the missus has left him with 2 screaming daughters,Thank God it could have been one of the youngsters Monty was fine.Hovey and Karen had a good day out yesterday.She was thrilled to bits with him at least for one day!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Poor Monty; he deserves better treatment. Glad he’s OK. The girls must be testing his patience for sure. Well, a good day for Hovey! Love that boy. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Arrogate seems to have lost his mojo since Dubai.It was a better run today but not the champion we know and love.Congratulations to Collected and his connections,
sheena.davies(wales)
Sky World racing have tweeted that Winx is now no 1 in the world?If true huge congratulations to her and all connections.
Sally Blank (cherishes Z and her foals)
Oh Zenyatta my heart is always with you even though I may be away or so busy to write.
You will always be No.1 to me!!
Love you with kisses and to every single foal of yours
and my dear Sir
Auntie Sally B