Happy Thursday!
Alys sent over new conformation shots of Ziconic, now two months into yearling prep at Lane’s End. Also below, Todd Claunch captured a special moment between Ziconic and his feline buddy Linda.
Enjoy!
-Team Z
A Little Ziconic Update
Queen of Racing
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.I seem to have slept through “Bertha”!!Still very stormy today especially on the Dyfi.It was raining heavily when I got to bed.I have never heard of the hymn you mentioned,the 1st one I learnt as a child was “there is a Greenhill” and it has always remained a favourite.I also love “I vow to thee my country”My Grandparents house was called “Green Hill”
I thought Boo’s human worked for FB that’s why I assumed I could still view his videos.There’s a beautiful pic of the Osprey family taken at sunset before “Bertha” hit us.Fubu had a good time as a pirate and he’s eating his kitty gravy on his own!!!Poor Zoe’s friend Kristy has lost one of her dogs in a shock accident.So sad.Poor Hovis,hope he gets well soon,it was rather foolish to take him out in that dreadful weather,Lincolnshire was hit pretty badly yesterday I was hoping he’d have been tucked up in his stable listening to wrong direction!!Have a blessed Sabbath.Hugs to you,Kisses for Holly, Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.
Max
Sheena. What were they thinking sending Hovis out in a rainstorm? If it was too much for a bomber to fly, how is Hovis expected to cope? He may get some sympathy from those mares, but you never know. Life can sometimes be very cruel to manly horses.
Free the Moose!
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
I remember “I Vow to Thee My Country” from Diana’s funeral. Had never heard it before but thought it was beautiful. You’re absolutely right, Irene Ahn works in finance at FB. I see what you mean. Love the pic of our little osprey family. Heartbreaking that they won’t be together. So glad Fubu is eating gravy on his own. I read about Kristy’s loss of her beloved Papillon. So sad. Very worried about Hovis. I pray he fully recovers soon. Enjoy the day. Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.
Max
Kathy. Diana chose that hymn for her wedding in St. Paul’s.
Free the Moose!
Kathy
Max,
Yes, now that you mention it I remember that.
Free the Moose!
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Good Sabbath. Hope all is well with you. Poor Hovis has a bruised foot. Prayers he will be okay! Check out the pic of Boo and Buddy. They put a dress on Boo! They’re modeling wedding clothes so poor Boo got stuck wearing the girl clothes. They’re getting close to their 15M. Dolly is safe, thankfully. All seems reasonably well with the rest of the FB furbabies. Have a wonderful day. Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Kathy:
Sorry to hear about Hovis’ injury. Power Up beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
Amen, Judy. Amen.
Love and hugs, Kathy
sheena.davies(wales)
Maybe the last time as a family.Very touching.Hugs Sheena.
http://www.facebook.com/dyfiospreyproject
Max
Sheena. It’s clear who runs that family. Glesni, you rock!
Kathy
So poignant…
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Beautiful family. Thank you for sharing. Love and Hugs, JB
KathyR
Dear Sheena: Great shot of the family: just need St Francis to get on the job to watch over them. Hugs KathyR
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.Toast of New York is flying out to California on Friday for a race at Del Mar on august 24th.I think it’s foolish myself there are plenty of races over here or in Europe that would suit him.Has’nt Jamie learned from the last trip??Free the Moose.Niss4 Senate=^..^=.Sheena.
Max
Sheena. You are right. I do not get this tactic at all. Cali is far far away from the turfs of the UK and Europe. Most horses do not travel well over that kind of distance. There are also too many good US turf horses or guys like Seek who are training here. Still I hope that Toast has some success. We’ll watch him.
Free the Moose!
debbie s.
Good morning Sheena.It is 8am here-4ish your time.I just loved the photo of the family together, so moving knowing what is coming.I just watched the livestream, Deri and Gwynant are both in the nest and the wind is howling.I also read Meet the Osprey at the Defi Project site and with exta clicks on “see here” etc the amount of info,videos and photos was wonderful. The shots were super and the video of Magic Day with babes hatching (2011)and Nora learning how to feed was beautiful.I am so sorry she did not return and that her offspring Dulas and Ceulan have passed on.Hope that Enion and Leri show up one day. Life is full of peril crossing and even on the other side,this peaceful photo of the family together is one that is greatly appreciated.
ps left you a message last night
debbie s.
So sorry to hear about Hovis and hope that he will recover soon.
Dear Judy B.,looked up Uncle Mo and he is a miracle to have survived the gastro infection and serious liver disease..May he have many good years in retirement and not get shuttled too much as a sire.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear debbie s:
Oh yes, he’s a miracle horse like Paynter. May they both continue in excellent health and happy lives.
Must have missed the news on Hovis. Have to check it out. Hope he’s OK. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
The Beast fires a bullet in prep for King’s Bishop. This is a good horse, and a really big one. Keep moving, Beast!
http://www.horseracingnation.com/news/The_Big_Beast_Drills_Kings_Bishop_Bullet_123
Free the Moose.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max and Z Fans:
Godspeed Beast. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. If Tony Dutrow is right, we have yet to see the best of the Beast. Pretty amazing for a big horse to run so well and so fast at that distance right out of the gate. Beast, you’re awesome.
Moosie, can’t you try?
Free the Moose!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Wow! He’s really special. Safe and sound always. Loose The Moose! Love and Hugs, JB
debbie s.
Dear Max
The Beast is looking good and hope he takes it in the King’s Bishop.
Love the big horses!! Thanks for the post.
Denise in St. Louis
ZIconic is so beautiful. Thank you so much for the updates and pictures!! We love Queen Z and her babies!!!
Cynthia H.
♥ A very happy birthday to a truly amazing lady, Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs! You are one in a million (or more). I hope that the next year will be your best ever! You have a very special place in all of our hearts and are loved by many. ♥
♥ Happy birthday to our Mikey, too! ♥
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Cynthia:
Thank you for reminding us of Dottie’s birthday. Love and Hugs, JB
Dear Dottie:
Wishing you a Very Happy Birthday. Miss you. Love and Hugs, JB
Cynthia H.
<3
Cynthia H.
♥ That’s what I wanted to say! All the very best, Judy.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Cynthia:
Have been thinking of you and remembering Kari this month. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Dottie
Wish you a wonderful Happy Birthday and wish you many many more. We miss you so much. Love Ya
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Huge Congratulations to Jacks or Better Farms and Stanley Gold. Huge Congrats on the Florida Stallion Stakes. So proud of the great group of Stallions at Jacks or Better.
Kathy
Happy Birthday, Dottie! The “voice” of Zenyatta!
Maryp NY
Dear Dottie, Have a happy, happy, happy Birthday!!!!!! You are always lovingly thought of.
God bless you.
Maryp
Trina Nagele in So Cal
There was no telling what was to be
The day that Dottie started Zenyatta’s diary…
A Birthday Poem for Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs
(August 10, 2011, revised 2011)
Dottie’s the one who gives Zenyatta a voice
And makes Zenyatta.com the blog of choice.
Dottie composes with much wit and charm
So Z can tell fans of her life on the farm.
As Z transitions from one role to another
And undertakes to become a mother,
Dottie channels Z’s news
To the many who love her,
Easing those “I-miss-Z” blues.
With her diary we suffer less sorrow
’Cause we still are part
Of Z’s tomorrow
And she speaks to us heart to heart.
When a new entry arrives, we all hurry
To read our dear Z’s soliloquy
With her wonderful life philosophy.
We pause to ingest
Because it’s the best.
Then there’s a flurry
As to our keyboards we scurry
And rush to reply,
For we all have something to say—
Such a bright spot in our day!
Then we return
Again and again to learn
What others have written–
With Z’s diary we’re all clearly smitten.
Yes, with Z now in Kentucky,
We sure are lucky
That Dottie’s her scribe
And that she makes us part of her tribe,
For at Zenyatta.com, the DOT COM that you see
Refers to the COM-munity
DOT-tie has founded
Where we all reside
And all that is good can abide.
We are made part of “Zenyatta’s connections”
And truly feel
Strong bonds of affection.
Here we share Zenyatta’s story
And relive her amazing glory.
We share horse racing lore—
But also much more.
When we’re feeling adrift,
Here we get our uplift.
When we are weary with worry,
It’s here that we hurry.
Here we can share
With people who care.
So let’s lift a stein of good lager—
For Zenyatta, make that a Guinness—
And drink a toast to our Dottie
To show her,
THE WORLD’S GREATEST BLOGGER,
Just how much gratitude is in us!
Hoof, hoof, hoof-ray
For Dottie the Great!
Hoof, hoof, hoof-ray,
She’s truly first rate!
Hoof, hoof, hoof-ray
For dear Dottie on her birthday!
KathyR
Dear Trina:
Beautifully done birthday message! Many happy days to Dottie from Downunder. Hugs KathyR
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Trina,
Many thanks for this poetic reminder of Dottie’s birthday! Great job!! Hugs
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Dottie! All the very Best Wishes on this day and for always!!
Enjoy your special day, Dottie. Lots of Hugs
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Happy Birthday to our dear Dottie!! You were instrumental in bringing this whole group together in Zenny’s name. Have a great day.
Trina you always hit the nail on the head. Great poem. hugs
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Happy birthday to Mike Smith,
Who when he Zenyatta did ride
Had the talents wherewith
He Z could guide
As she charged from far behind
To the fore.
Singular of her kind,
Z to the front would soar,
Like Pegasus
Of myth
And lore.
Mike and the Queen
Raced as a team
Like few before.
So happy birthday, Mike Smith,
And may many, many more
For you be in store!
—In gratitude, Trina Nagele
Max
Trina. Your poems always make me think and smile. Keep them coming. No pressure.
Free the Moose!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Trina:
Love both of these poems. You just amaze. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Mikey:
Happy, Happy Birthday. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mike Smith and many, many more wonderful years to come!
Hope you have enjoyed the day, and thanks for the memories! Hugs
Dear Trina,
Once again, great job! Another wonderful poem — this one for our Mike.
Thanks a million! Lots of Hugs
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Happy Birthday to our best jockey Mikey. Congrats on your wins this weekend, Have a great day handsome. hugs
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Hovis update: Becky reports that he is safely home and NOW “sound.” Peeps think he might have been . . . . well . . . . spoofing a bit. But he DID want to jump so .i don’t get it.
Max
Sandy. Everybody’s spoofing. That’s Hovis world.
Free the Moose! Moose freedom. That’s the serious stuff. LOL!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sandy:
Glad to hear Hovis is sound. Maybe he channeled Moosie. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
A very Happy Birthday to Dottie.I will always miss her amazing Zenyatta diaries!!!
Hope the special man in Z’s life has a wonderful day.you are the best,Mike!Love and hugs Sheena.
Max
Sheena. Now we know the details of what peep #2 did. Check it out. Nissy is thinking of becoming a lawyer for aggrieved cats. Mouses are on their own.
Free the Moose!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Nissy would do the profession proud, I think. Have to check out what Peep #2 did. Love and Hugs, JB
anne bonner
Happy B’day to 2 very special members of our beloved Team Z —
Mike and Dottie, you are class acts all the way!
Hugs all around!
Annie B in MA
debbie s.
Happy Birthday Dottie and Mike,,all the best in the coming year.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Debbie.I’m sorry to be late in replying,I had to go out this afternoon.I saw your post last night and am glad you enjoyed your visit to dad.The time we spend with our elderly parents is so precious,your dad sounds very sprightly for his advanced years mine was only 72yrs when he passed.It’s been very stormy here today especially on the dyfi.Gwynant and Deri had a fish each for supper I haven’t seen mum today but nothing has been mentioned.The storm seems to have washed our balmy summer away.Oh,I was very upset when Ceulan died,he was the only survivor of a brood of 3.We had a horrible summer storm when he was just a week old and I remember how Nora tried desperately to protect her 2 remaining chicks that day the weaker chick died but Ceulan,with a little help from the Dyfi, survived He flew to Africa in record time and seemed to be doing well but….It was a sad time losing him and Nora but then along came Glesni who has turned out to be an excellent mum and partner.When I think that mid wales were without an osprey family for over 400yrs and the Monty came along!!Hope you’ve had a lovely day.Love and hugs Sheena.
KathyR
Dear Sheena and Debbie:
I’m going to be positive since I’ve had such joy come into my life, and say that the precious Osprey family will boomerang back to Wales in the Spring. With all the horror going on in the world, we need things of courage and beauty with good souls. Hugs, KathyR
KathyR
Sorry! Should have been debbie s. Hugs, KathyR
debbie s.
Dear Sandy and Judy
Happy to hear that Hovis is feeling fine now.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear debbie s:
Yes, me too. Sounds like you had a lovely day with Tully and Ash. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.I have just read Nissy’s blog.Poor Sivvers is an emotional wreck!No wonder peep#2 is still in the doghouse but Nissy is thinking of getting his sisters to be locked in so he can defend them in court as well!He’d make a great lawyer.I’m afraid when I used to go out in my nightwear looking for my cats I never used the must-not-disturb-neighbours-voice!!
I cannot imagine Hovis pulling a sickie when jumping is involved unless he didn’t care for the weather but a man’s a man when all is said and done!!Free the Moose,Niss4Senate=^..^=.Sheena.
Max
Sheena. I notice that Nissy is not enlisting his aunts in his schemes.
Hovis is just too smart a horse to fool around with jumping in a serious rainstorm. He’s got his manly appearance to consider. Or as JudyB said, the influence of the Moose may be spreading. Dale Romans mentioned that Silver Max seemed good after his race. One possibility according to Romans is that Silver just decided not to run. Romans also said that he would not criticize Silver if that was the case. Moose power?
Free the Moose!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max, Sheena and Z Fans:
Glad to hear Silver Max came out of the race well. Seems Moose’s style is catching on. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. Like Romans’ attitude. The horse comes first. Silver Max can race another day.
Free the all wise Moose!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Yes, me too. Mr. R is another like JS; horses come first. Loose The Moose! Love and Hugs, JB
debbie s.
Dear Sheena
No worries,I just hot home from the barn. Thanks for your reply..
Really ,so much good news with the ospreys.Esp after 400yrs.,what a joy to have them
back.Monty and Glesni have done a great job and their young are strong and fit.
I love it that one of the meanings for Glesni is “fresh and new”.
Thanks,I did have a lovely day.In the forest with Tully and then down to the barn and out with Ash. I am going to have a good shower,and then get some fish (ospreys on the mind-smile)for dinner.My daughter and son are coming over for supper.The youngest daughter lives in Calgary,Alberta but will be home for a visit tomorrow.
Cheers and a big hug!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.I cannot imagine the chaos Aunties Primrose and Blossom would cause if they were locked in a shed!The Moose effect seems to be spreading far and wide.BHA take note!!!Free the Moose.Niss4Senate=^..^= sheena
Max
Sheena. I think that Seville was in the peeps’ garage. Some garages here are very nice places. You can get them custom designed, and can retreat to them when diplomacy fails on the home front or if deck renos really get to you. The cars are alas often treated better than some people.
Free the Moose!
Bluegrass Girl
The Blood-Horse Race Results & VIDEO REPLAY
Race 10 at Saratoga on August 10, 2014
I Spent It wins 2014 Toyota Saratoga Special (G2)
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/USA/SAR/2014/8/10/10/toyota-saratoga-special-s-gr-ii
Ray Paulick tweet on Sunday August 10 2014 I SPENT IT pedigree
Bred in Kentucky by Dixiana Farms, I Spent It races
for Alex and JoAnn Lieblong of Arkansas.
Catalogue page
http://www.fasigtipton.com/catalogs/2014/0324/4.pdf
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Thanks. Cinco Charlie and Nonna’s Boy “spent it” earlier in the race. Congrats to I Spent It and Mr. Z, who came up late. Hope all of them came out of the race OK. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Zentastic Team:
I had half the Exacta again; Mr. Z and Cinco Charlie. Sorry, was no help. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
No help from me either, but at least my horses are moving up from dead last. No email yet, but the results ARE available,. Congrats to our team captain Sue, TC, and Heidi for getting some winnings this time.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sandy:
Congrats to all the Cappers that earned points. Hope I’m among them next time. Love and Hugs,JB
Bluegrass Girl
The Blood-Horse Race Reults & VIDEO REPLAY
Wonder Where Stakes
Race 9 at Woodbine on August 10, 2014
Lexie Lou is winner!
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/CAN/WO/2014/8/10/9/wonder-where-s
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Love this pretty girl trained by Mark Casse. Thank you for posting the replay. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
BGG. Thanks for this item. This is the race that I had confused with Tagi. Knew that a special filly was running somewhere on August 10.
Lexie Lou kicks turf at the Queen’s Plate jinx and wins despite it. Congrats, LL.
Tasty won this race in 2009, same trainer, same jockey. Never forgotten, Tasty.
Free the Moose!
Bluegrass Girl
Pacific Classic Contender Game On Dude School’s at the Gate and Gallops
tvgnetwork Published on Aug 10, 2014 TVG Features
Watch defending TVG Pacific Classic champ Game On Dude school in the gate and
gallop at Del Mar with Dana Barnes up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghqWuutPgx0&feature=youtu.be
Bluegrass Girl
Wednesday work for Game On Dude
Miami Herald By Sports Network Wednesday, 08.06.14
Del Mar, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Santa Anita Handicap winner Game On Dude put in a workout Wednesday morning at Del Mar in preparation for his defense of the Pacific Classic on Aug. 24.
Game On Dude, partly owned by Joe Torre and trained by Bob Baffert, worked seven furlongs in 1:24 3/5 with Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith riding.
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/08/06/4275518/wednesday-work-for-game-on-dude.html#storylink=cpy
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Wishing Godspeed to the beautiful Ospreys as they journey to Africa. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc and all the Sweeties
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Z Princess:
Goodnight. Sweet Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB