2017 would not have been complete without a holiday trip to Kentucky. We stocked up on mints and flew to Lane’s End for quality time with Zenyatta and her Medaglia d’Oro filly. Today we’re sharing our photos of Zenyatta. In parts 2 and 3 we’ll cover the filly and her paddock mates plus some news about the one and only Cozmic One!
All photos by Kyle Acebo for Zenyatta.com
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Stay comfy and cozy and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
This is a sweet story of a retired 40 year old (not a typo) Standard Bred and his best friend. There’s a video too. Enjoy. Love and Hugs, JB
https://horsenetwork.com/2017/01/old-barn-buddies/?utm_source=MASTER&utm_campaign=a856fb6f1c-HNS_2018_1_13&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5694ca6b0c-a856fb6f1c-84997459&mc_cid=a856fb6f1c&mc_eid=9b35e1502e
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
That’s the sweetest story of friendship! Donnie MacAdams and Waco Hanover are a pair of endearing curmudgeons who understand each other. I hope life is good for them for quite some time yet — they are obviously good for each other. Waco looks to be in great shape, especially for 40 years old! He is a very handsome fellow. ?
Thanks for this post, JB!
Hugs and Love ?
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
You’re so welcome. Their special bond is keeping both of them active and young at heart. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Here’s the replay of Favorsham’s race today. Wow, did he ever make up ground. He looks so much like his Big Brother; beautiful. Very impressive debut I think. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/usa/sa/2018/1/15/3/race-3-msw-at-sa-on-1-15-18
Judy Berube
OOPs, that’s Faversham. Sorry about that. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Thanks for posting Faversham’s race at SA, Judy.
I agree that was quite a run that he did — nice second.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
You’re so welcome. Yes, he really finished well. Love and Hugs, JB
Terry Crow
Faversham displayed plenty of promise. A nice guy like Art Sherman deserves another champion.
judy berube
Dear TC GP:
Sure does! Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Terry and Judy,
I wholeheartedly agree! Art Sherman is a very nice guy and a great trainer.
Cheers!
Hugs and Love
Lynn Martin
Thanks for the video, but I could not see it. Something about needing a plug in?? I am not at all computer savvy, so dont know what that means!!!!
News on my vizsla, Pepper. She is now a champion and half way to her grand championship, and not yet 2 years old. I am so proud of her!!
judy berube
Dear Lynn:
Sorry you couldn’t access Fav’s replay. You probably need to download Flash player or equivalent plug in to access. Wish I was close enough to help.
Congrats on Champion Pepper. Good luck in your future competitions. Wow, amazing what she’s accomplished already. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Congratulations to Pepper and you!
That’s a very impressive accomplishment indeed. Continued success!
Hugs and Love
Kalar Walters
Really nice run! Thanks for posting the link!
Linda Edwards
Thanks so much for posting this. I would never had known that Chromie’s brother is now racing. He did real well. How exciting!!! I’m going to add him to my virtual stable.
Thanks again.
All the best.
Linda in NJ
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
This video of a Husky dog is so funny and priceless, just had to share it with you. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/animals/husky-argues-about-stealing-shoe-eventually-brings-it-back/vi-AAuJ6Z6
Elizabeth in NM
Dear Judy,
What a cute Husky! Wonderful way to get back into Zenny’s land. Have missed you all. Hope you and everyone have a wonderful evening
judy berube
Dear Elizabeth:
So good to hear from you. Hope all is well. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Welcome back, Elizabeth!
Glad to see a post from you. :-)
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Such a cute dog.Thank you for sharing Good to see you back.Love and hugs,
Kalar Walters
LOL “I’ll get it, but I don’t have to like it.” :D
shirleeinindy
Judy,
Thanks for the post. That is so cute. “Who, Me?”
Lou
Hi Z fans. Happy New Year to you all ??. I have a question for Team Z. Has Queen Z been bred for a 2018 foal? If so by who and when can we start foal watch?
Ann thank you so much for sharing the pictures of you and Z. Sure wish I could visit her when I’m in Lexington in March. That would be a dream of a lifetime! But I understand why just not anybody can visit.
So happy for Cosmic One. Hope he will love his new job. Will b pulling for him. Hope all have a great 2018!
judy berube
Dear Lou:
Z is in foal to Into Mischief. She’s due late May; early June. Love and Hugs, JB
Lou Naylor
Thank you so much. I thought she looked pregnant.
judy berube
Dear Lou:
You’re so welcome. Yes, Z is looking a little “chubby” already; but still so beautiful. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Hovis gets his check up today.He was dressed warmly to travel north but wasn’t keen his Madonna has appeared again.Poor Karen her nerves and bank balance just cannot cope!
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg will get a special visitor as TONY drops in on his way to Florida later this week.He leaves Lambourn tomorrow and Jamie flies out next Tuesday.Safe journey Toast.Do your best we are all proud of you.
Bluegrass Girl
Lady Eli Retired
Lenny Shulman @BH_LShulman
Lady Eli retired after brilliant and courageous career.
Will be bred to War Front
9:17 AM – Jan 16, 2018
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
Thanks for posting this news about Lady Eli. Best of luck to her in her new career. I do hope she has a wonderful retirement with lots of love surrounding her. She certainly deserves the very Best.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear BGG:
Thanks for this news on Lady Eli. Wishing her a healthy and happy life. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Rumours are Coolmore will be all over her.
Linda Edwards
Just wondering what you mean by Coolmore will be all over her. In other words they will take extra good care of her. I thought she was going to be bred with American Pharoah.
Sue
Thank you so much for the update. I am excited for her. What a heart she has. Good choice on War Front. May she love her new life. She deserves a great retirement.
sheena.davies(wales)
Lady Eli is to retire and be offered for sale in November.She is to be covered by War Front.Wishing her a happy life as a mother.
Karen has posted photos of Hovis in La-La land he will not be a happy bunny!
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Thanks for this news on Lady A. Wishing her a happy, long, healthy life as a Mama. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
OOPs: That should be Lady E. Love and Hugs, JB
vicki
So much news and so many old friends! Terry I have missed you and any posts you may have made due to my limited time at the library. It is snowing, really snowing, giant fat flakes and it is gorgeous. This is our second snowfall in three months! How I miss Hollywood Park racing, though I love Santa Anita. I don’t enjoy Los Al as much. I like football but I LOVE racing. Especially happy to read about Coz’ new opportunity. He is a spectacular looking horse and will always be Zennys beloved and highly anticipated first born. Love and prayers to everyone!
Terry Crow
vicki–Good to be back. I was having computer trouble for so long. I am sure you didn’t miss anything. I agree with your opinions about the racing venues, but Los Alamitos is very close so I go there most of the time.
Rosie
Lady Eli retired and to be bred to War Front is absolutely beautiful news!
sheena.davies(wales)
Hovis is back home and ready for take off!Karen asks for prayers for the loon who draws the short straw to ride him this weekend.His left eye is good Chris is very pleased with him he still has oartial sight in his right eye and will see him in 6 months.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Thanks for the Hovis update. This sounds very good indeed.
Bless him and Karen, too.
Hugs and Love
Bluegrass Girl
Steve’s article focuses on what happens after racing for horses. Dina is Dina Alborano who has rescued so many in the past and continues to do so.
To Save a Life: The Greatest Feeling in Racing
Hangin’ With Haskin Steve Haskin 16 January, 2018
From article:
For now, we can only hope that those deaf ears start hearing the cry for help and think of those cries the next time they look into their own horses’ eyes or stroke their neck on a quiet morning at the barn or are hugging their family members in the winner’s circle following a thrilling victory. They will discover that the inner peace and the jubilation they feel are exceeded by the feeling of having saved lives.
http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2018/01/16/to-save-a-life-the-greatest-feeling-in-racing.aspx
sheena.davies(wales)
I follow Dina on twitter and FB.She is an amazing lady.She has made it her life’s worth to save these unwanted equines.God bless her.It also speaks volumes of their owners!!!
Marshall (NC Broad)
The longer I live, the less I understand people — how on earth they can be so heartless and cruel? Steve Haskin is an excellent human being and a brilliant writer. Many thanks to him, Dina Alborano and all those who work so hard and care so much.
Thanks for posting this article, BGG.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear BGG:
Thank you for posting another spot on and potent article by Mr. Haskin. God Bless Dina Alborano and all rescuers everywhere. Very special people. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
BGG,
Thanks for posting the article. Steve tells it like it is. As others on here have stated, I cannot understand this kind of cruelty by people. I hope it is really true what they say that Karma will get them. Bless people like Dina for their work to save these animals.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Good to see Hovis better and a lovely video of Quevega her next foal is due in March or maybe april if she is overdue again.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Yes, wonderful to see Hovis back to his old self. Wishing Quevega a safe foaling and healthy baby. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Stay comfy and cozy and Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
judy berube
Dear Max and Z Fans:
Was looking for an update on Wise Dan and came across this video from March of 2016 of the brothers and Amy Lopresti. Couldn’t find anything more recent.
Hope they are as happy now as they were in this video. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0qrvkMGX5Q
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for posting this link. It is always great to see WD even if it isn’t recent. When it comes to gorgeous, Dan’s the Man! These brothers are beautiful, and I, too, hope they are supremely happy.
Hugs and Love
shirleeinindy
Safe travel tomorrow for Gunny as he goes to Florida for the Pegasus next week. Of course, he is my favorite but there is a little secret hope in my heart that Stellar Wind will show all those boys that girls can run too!
Ann NC
Safe travels for all of these Pegasus entries. How exciting. Toast should be here by now?
Sweet Stellar, be safe and charm those boys!
Safe and sound for all.
Marshall, Marshall, is that you singing about marshmallows?
Zenny, it is snowin’ up a storm. Sure you are cozy and warm.
Love to all.
sheena.davies(wales)
I think Toast is flying tomorrow.Wishing him well.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Neighbor Ann,
LOL!! You have my number — I have been hearing Dean Martin singing all day; it is indeed a “marshmallow world”! It is beautiful here in Chapel Hill and is still snowing. I hope our power stays on though. Bailey and Smudge enjoyed playing in the backyard this afternoon — lots of enhanced scents to investigate. I think we have 8-9 inches.
Temperatures are to be in the 50’s on Friday and mid-60’s on the weekend — the rollercoaster continues. I will enjoy the snow; however, since it reminds me of what winter was like in NC when I was young (shortly after the Ark landed ?).
Hugs and Love ☃️
Terry Crow
Ann and Marshall-You might be rednecks if you have a year’s supply of jerky in your glove department.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Terry,
Oh how we have missed our king of the redneck jokes! Thanks for the laugh and for the reminder that I need to re-stock my glove box. LOL
Hugs and Love
Ann NC
Thanks TC.
After this storm, need to re-stock for sure!
Hope all is well.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Good luck to Gunny and all in the Pegasus!
Safe and sound racing.
Hugs and Love
Terry Crow
I never go so far as to say a horse is a cinch but Gun Runner is as close ot that as anything I have seen in awhile.
Ann NC
Lookin’ pretty sharp!
Want my girl Stellar to stay safe.
Patricia Mahoney
Received the Zenyatta Queen of Racing DVD for Christmas
Just want to say that I loved it & you did an excellent job presenting the Queen.
Long live the Queen!
sheena.davies(wales)
Coz and Giant enjoying the snow.Good to see him settling in.
http://www.facebook.com/desousastablesllc/
A rather sad postscript to Steve Haskin’s brilliant article Dina has now been threatened for bailing horses.She is at present trying to save a mare due to foal next month and her 11 month od foal plus a QH who was dumped last night by his owner/trainer.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
How reprehensible can someone be? This woman should receive humanitarian awards to the utmost degree — endless kudos to Dina and others who are lifesavers as opposed to destroyers. Unfortunately, technology has spawned a population of trolls who are vicious and hide behind anonymity.
Hope the rescue of mare, foal and QH is successful.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Dina and donors saved the mare,foal and the QH Ole’ Doc.She is trying to save a one eyed mare now who was a companion to Doc.Mare has been named Alice and her filly Bling.She has been warned she is fighting a losing battle but Dina will never give up.This is a brutal business.Enjoy your marshmallow world Love and hugs.
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Sheena.
Thank you for the up date on our adorable Coz,
he looks that he is enjoying his retirement….!
Big hugs. Ingrid.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Stormy here tonight and snowy on the English/Scottish borders.Many motorists stranded there overnight.Harry and Meghan are visiting Wales tomorrow.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
We had some snow here too today. Harry and Meghan are such an attractive couple I think. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Judy Berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Zenyatta,
We have had a lovely snowy day today. It reminds me of when you arrived in Kentucky and how exuberant you were when they let you go in the paddock — you were so happy running in the snow! My dogs and I just got back from a nice walk — it is so beautiful outside, still snowing a little bit, but the thing that always amazes me with snow is how quiet it is; there is an exquisite hush all over — such peace and beauty.
Ah, dear girl, I bid you goodnight and sweet dreams. Much love to you and your entire family. Stay warm, sweetheart. ❄️ ❤️ ❄️
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
RIP Spot the Difference who has died at his home JP’s Martinstown Stud at the age of 25.A XC specialist he will always associated with the late JT McNamara.Tough hardy characters.He had just over 10yrs of happy retirement with his old pals.JP always cares for his retirees.Sleep tight cariad bach.
Winx’s dam Vegas Showgirl is to visit Deep Impact this year and Beholder is on foal watch.
Marshall (NC Broad)
RIP Spot the Difference, a nice life and apparently a very happy retirement. Farewell and thanks to JP’s Martinstown Stud for the loving care. Wishing every horse could be so fortunate.
Thanks, Sheena, for the updates on Vegas Showgirl and Beholder. Bless them both.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Istabraq posted it was a sad day at the stud losing their old friend.I think JP has a former Grand National horse there called the Young Hustler who is 31 now.Not one of his own but he gave him a home in his later years.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Obviously they are doing a great job of making these horses happy. Long and happy life to Istabraq and continued good health to the Young Hustler. What a kind and generous person JP is. :-)
Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
Oops, I didn’t word that very well — I should have said ” Continued happy life and good health to both Istabraq and the Young Hustler since Istabraq isn’t exactly a youngster anymore either. Thanks to J.P. McManus for giving these wonderful veterans a safe, lovely retirement.
Hugs and Cheers
Judy Berube
RIP Spot The Difference. Love and Hugs, JB
beverly jean ballard
Thank you team for keeping us up on the one and only Zenyatta! She is the greatest mare I have been lucky enough to have watched race. Breathtaking experience!
shirleeinindy
Such a blessing to see Coz with his buddy. Guess this is the first horse friend he has had since he left Lanes End. Thanks so much for posting the pics.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Linda Edwards.I meant there were rumours Coolmore would be keen on purchasing Lady Eli.American Pharoah stands at stud in Ashford.(Coolmore America).
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.There was certainly a welcome in the Hillsides for Harry and Meghan today.Very popular couple.There was a lovely piece about Kauto’s comeback year in RP today.It brought tears to my eyes.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Yes, Harry and Meghan are much loved. Wonderful photos of COZ. Thank you for sharing. So glad Hovis is doing well. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Saeeties
sheena.davies(wales)
Any offers to ride Hovis?He is ready and able plus he is feeling VERY well.He intends to sue mother over the FB pics she posted of him drooling!!Safe trips to horses and jockeys over the weekend.
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-im-off-plan-zero-60-take-off.-plan-642348
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
So glad Hovis is feeling VERY well! Thanks so much for posting his diary here — love his (and Karen’s) sense of humor. It appears that a second cataract surgery may be on the horizon so I hope it will go as well as the first.
Hugs and Love
Bluegrass Girl
Cute Foals of the Week for Jan. 19
January 19th, 2018 BY Penelope Miller in ABR
Thoroughbreds in North America all celebrate their birthdays on January 1, so as soon as the New Year rolls around, so does “foaling season” – that magical time that lasts from the beginning of January through the late spring when racehorse babies are born. In this weekly piece, we’ll bring you the best of new arrivals to the Thoroughbred world. So sit back, relax, and take in the Cute Foals of the Week for 2018!
https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2018-cute-foals-the-week-jan-19
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
Thanks for posting this link. What a bunch of cuties! Best wishes to them all for good health, happiness and lots of love.
Hugs and Love
Barbara Brayton
Oh, they are too cute! running out of time to look at them all. My Arabian horse magazine has baby pictures every year. Never tire of them.
Terry Crow
To my friends Ann and Marshall–You might be a redneck if you wished that your home looked as good as the one in the opening scenes of The Beverly Hillbillies. I haven’t told my story about Zenyatta winning the Breeder’s Cup Classic while I was in Las Vegas in awhile. Next time.
Darlene Daniels
Hi Terry. I would also like to say how happy I am to have you back posting. I don’t remember your story about being in Las Vegas when Zenyatta won BC Classic. Looking forward to hearing your story.
You might be a redneck if you have the trashiest, junkiest front yard in the neighborhood and you still put up Christmas lights. Also they stay up until June, lol.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Darlene,
Too funny! :-)
Hugs and Love
Ann NC
TC and Darlene- thanks for the giggles.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear TC,
Gotta love those hillbillies! Also, any redneck worth his salt would hope to have a truck like Jed’s with a rocking chair on board. ;-)
It is great to have you here!
Hugs and Love