Happy Wednesday!
The summer weather has been beautiful at Lane’s End. It time to break out the fly masks and watch Baby Z shed his furry coat.
Zenyatta and her colt are both happy and healthy. Baby Z will be as tall as his mom in no time!
Thanks to everyone who has sent in questions for the experts at the farm. We are continuing to accept submissions, so head back to the last post if you haven’t asked yours yet! Check back in the coming weeks to see answers to some great questions featured in the blog.
In the meantime, enjoy this video of Z and Baby hanging out in the paddock.
Have a great day!
-Team Z
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
Really great article and videos of Belmont’s past. Some real heartbreakers. Hugs, JB
http://www.drf.com/news/beyer-what-belmont-history-can-teach-gutierrez
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Excellent points, Zenyen!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
Interview with Michael Matz (Union Rags) at Belmont. Hugs, JB
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/videos/11406/belmont-interview—michael-matz?section=triple-crown
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
Great article about the Dam of Street Life, Stone Hope. BTW, Z Fans, Street Cry is the Grandsire of this colt. Hugs, JB
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/70391/timing-is-everything-with-street-lifes-dam
Max
Judy. Another great article. You never know at Belmont. Street Life is lightly raced and he has that Street Cry pedigree. From this article, it looks like he has real talent on his dam line. He is also trained by Chad Brown, who learned his craft from Bobby Frankel.
I hope that Lava Man gives a good pep talk to IHA in the post parade.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Max:
I like Street Life’s trainer too. Sadly, now that IHA is out of the Belmont, I like Street Life, Dullahan, Paynter and Rags. I’m also looking at long shots Five Sixteen (Rosie N. aboard) and Guana Star Dweej (Eddington). Hugs, JB
evy
Zenny looks beautiful and the colt is curious as ever. Thanks for the update.
carol in utah
Just one more word about “oatgate”…IHA is not the only one in detention that takes his oats cooked…Mats was not happy either…that means Rags gets his cooked too
Ann
Tell em Dale!!!!
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/70408/some-trainers-still-upset-with-stakes-barn
Bailey
he looks like an exact replica of his momma! whos the sire? would love if he was the next triple crown winner when he is ready!!! he looks amazing! good work!
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Hark! I know this one! Bernardini is the sire.
Sue Fredrick Co-P WI Chapt.
Sandy,
I agree, I definitely see some Bernie there too!
Bailey
love the little tufts of hair in his ears!!! he looks like an old man with ear hair!!!
Karen Gogue / Oh B♥by Oh!
Here is the video interview with Dale, Mario and Doug at press conference today. Enjoy! It is about 25 minutes long, but worth it.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/videos/11411/belmont-stakes-press-conference-672012?section=triple-crown
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
Great video !!!
maureen
This always happens to me, any day I don’t check the Queens site, I miss something!. Oh, how happy I am to check in today and find that there is news on the Queen and her MOST HANDSOME PRINCE. If he gets any more handsome, I don’t know, we’ll have to get him a body guard or 2, for real!. I really think he has his great fathers eyes. I always loved his Bernie’s eyes, which I find to be deep and serious like a quite deceptively still stream.. Makes for a serious racing horse.
Men, is he growing like a tumble weed!, Oh, how I love them both. May God keep them both.LOL to all and may all the horses and their jockey’s return safe this Belmont bid. Thank you Lanes End for the up dates.
carol in utah
I know Team O’Neill decided to send IHA into detention by himself….Can you imagine the disaster if those idiots tried to tell Lava Man “STOP…YOU CANT DO THAT”…
I have a picture in my mind of that strong minded individual organizing a resistance …
All 12 entrants in complete revolt against idiocy …with LM leading them on to victory..
Well .. its only a stray thought…hmmmmmm
Max
carole in utah If any horse could start a revolt other than Dynaformer, Lava Man is that horse.
Sally
He sure has inherited “mama’s” ears!!!! :-)
Peggy (N) South Georgia
I think all this stuff about the detention barn is utterly ridiculous. Who ever decided this doesn’t know horses very well.I think the best horses like a routine and behave and get along the best if they are in an envirment that they are use to. These people are not thinking about the good welfare for the horse. Its seems like they are just trying to punish or make a spectical of some people who may or may not be doing wrong.
I heard that Lava Man had been as they said a little (anxious) from the time he got at Belmont. Maybe he smelled a rat. Or knew something was just not right. You’re a Good Boy, Lava Man. Go I’ll Have Another.
Ann
I think you hit the nail on the head…Lava Man did smell a rat!!!!!!
Horses are smart. Go IHA and get the you know what out of NY.
Take the patent off of that welcome mat.
Linda Edwards in NJ
Hi Patti:
I agree with you. This is exactly what happens when you put people in charge that have no idea what they are doing. The owners and the trainers will be that much the wiser next year, and if this type of idiotic stuff happens again hopefully they will pull their horses.
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
Thanks to all for all the great links and posts !!!!!
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
Here is a link with Penny Chenery, Ron Turcott and Mario Gutierez; great article.
http://kentuckyderbytours.com/blog/2012/06/05/triple-crown-jockeys-weigh-in-on-ill-have-another/
Anita Roberts
So beautiful and his color is gorgeous:)
carol in utah
We need Sierra…she writes good stories…remember the plot to break into LE when Z got moved to the foaling barn….trailers hay bales heart attacks….so we need to rescue
THE BELMONT TWELVE….first we recruit Lava Man..and it starts…LM is very concerned about THE KID…he was just taken away…he must be in trouble and LM knows he has to help…getting the stall open is easy …he does it all the time…keeping to the shadows…his dark color blends into the background…he slowly makes his way to the place he knows The Kid is being held…the jailors are searching people and supplies..but a horse …if noticed is ignored …he finds that the problem is much larger than he thought..they are holding 11 more youngsters with The Kid…they are all upset and not use to this bizarre treatment…LM retreats…he needs a plan
Darlene Daniels
Carol,
How about this? There is a barn kitty that sees Lava Mans plight. He walks up to Lava Man and says “psst, there is a small hole under the door I think I can sneak in. if I can get in. tell me Lava Man what I should do?” Lava Man ponders the little kitty’s request, then he says “Can you disquise yourself like a skunk? Sneak in and the gaurds will all be scared and run like h—. they will hopefully leave the door open as they scurry out and then my beloved I’ll Have Another and all the other contenders can escape? Little barn kitty says “I can give it a try. anything for you Lava Man.
carol in utah
Thank You Darlene…now guards gone…LM easily opens the cells…THE BELMONT TWELVE are loose…but they are still in the barn…what’s next?
Darlene Daniels
How about they all go out to the track and mingle and then decide to just stay there and go on strike? But Lava Man steps in with his sensible head and says “guys, guys you cant strike, My boy I’ll Have Another is just a day away from being the next triple crown winner! You guys are all great, but come on, we all know IHA is gonna win”
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Carol and Darlene I’m with you guys, I think those horses need to be out of there as soon as possible Well, now its after l2 on the East Coast only one more day. I liked the idea about the skunk.
Lava Man, stay calm only one more day. Yippee……………………………………
Darlene Daniels
Story continues:
Paynter hears Lava Man’s remarks and perks up his ears and says “Now wait just a minute there Lava Man, I AM good and I have the great Mike Smith as my jockey. I could win this Belmont and upset IHA. Then Dullahan chimes in “Yea, I am good too!” Before you know it all 12 are neighing and whinining” I can win, I can win”, then Lava Man says “Well, it is a horse race!”
Please anyone, add to this story!
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
Lava Man says, I am a $5 million dollar earning horse and I know who is going to win; IHA, you guys are just babies just coming out of the
cradle.
Very cute story.
Sally B. (cherish Z- Wi.)
ha ha ha Darlene, really cute!! All of you came up with some great story telling.
hugs
Karen Gogue / Oh B♥by Oh!
Just love this! LOL!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Carol and Darlene:
Love your stories. As Z would say Too Cute. Hugs, JB
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
Great link about Seattle Slew and IHA as Bargain’s at Keenland sale !!
http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/hammertime/archive/2012/06/04/Ill-Have-Another-and-Seattle-Slews-Bargain-Beginnings.aspx
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sign:
Thanks for another great link. Hugs, JB
Karen Gogue / Oh B♥by Oh!
Greattt! :)
Andrea
Watching the Preakness on NBCSports. Great telecast, well done. Noticing little things about IHA and Mario. I can only hope the racing gods are smiling on IHA this Saturday!
Marshall (NC broad)
Thanks to everyone for great posts and links!
Have a good night and pleasant dreams, Zenny and 12Z!
Goodnight Z’sters!
All the best, always!
Marshall (NC broad)
Best wishes to all who compete this weekend at Belmont (and other tracks, too). May everyone have safe runs and rides.
Yay, Lava Man! Go IHA, Go! May the wind be at your back!
SunnyBoyd
Hey,
Mike Smith is riding Paynter!!!
Go Mike Go
Sue Fl CPRC
Purple Toes
Hi I remember reading about sending a photo of painted Purple Toes to help a horse org.
Can anyone tell me if you can still send in the photo and where to send it?
I plan to paint my Toes after work today. I already did my nails. I am also going to wear a Purple shirt Saturday.
GO GO GO IHA !!!
Thanks
Brenda S..Ontario, Canada
Happy Friday to everyone. I’ve missed so much this week, once again Vic “needed” my mouse since she had “misplaced” the new one which we bought last Saturday – it went AWOL by Tuesday morning and was found in her backpack last night!!! I think the stress of graduation, exams and entering her first horse show tomorrow is getting to her. Too much to deal with all at one time.
The video and photos of Zenny and the not so little boy are fabulous, he’s definitely growing into his legs. Many thanks to Lane’s End for the update. There’s nothing quite so delightful as pictures of a mare and foal enjoying life and each other unless it’s seeing seeing them up close and personal.
Vic and I are hoping to see a TC winner tomorrow, we’d love to see IHA with his Canadian connections pull it off and Vic believes he can do it. I’m just hoping that we get her rides at the show in early enough to be home in time for the race. She was, at one point, talking about not entering the show if it would mean missing the Belmont. I am going to see if I can figure out how to record it – I wish I wasn’t such a techy dummy.
Barbara Wood (Texas)
LOVE the LM/IHA barn dilemma scenarios. Our horse never made it as a racer, but I know him well enough to know that he would be kicking out the stall wall if he had to be penned in that long in unfamiliar surroundings. It must be like prison for them.
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter RNC
IHA does not have these behaviors, he is a very mellow horse so he will show
mellow responses. Like Doug O’Neil said he was quieter after his gallops the last
couple of day.
You know when you have a kicker or a biter early on.
Sally B. (cherish Z- Wi.)
Awwwwwwwwww! Baby z with gorgeous momma, Zenyatta; Priceless!!!
Thank you team Z for this video and pictures and of course keeping us posted about our absolute LOVES in our lives.
Sending love & kisses on both their soft noses
Auntie, Sally
I have been feeling a bit under the weather for this past week, but seeing this New post brought more life into me.
Jan S. / Houston, TX
News alert on CNN. I’ll Have Another scratched from the Belmont. News conference at 1:00 pm EST. Wonder what happened!!!
Karen Gogue / Oh B♥by Oh!
Thanks Jan! I missed this post! LOL!
Sally B. (cherish Z- Wi.)
Well, tomorrow is the BIG race!!! I have really been looking forward to this one, will we have a Triple Crown winner!? The fact is some other horses out there such as Union Rags, Dullahan and Paytner want the Belmont too!! There are some horses to be racing I have not heard of. I think I’ll Have Another got a good pick for the starting gate. It is somewhat the same as the Derby and Preakness; more to the outside.
I am suppose to go visiting and watch the Belmont with my BF, but I am not sure I have the energy to do that. I don’t know why I have been feeling so tired and weaker, blood work was done yesterday. When I get the results today, if they are good, I continue resting, perhaps I can throw some clothes in my suitcase and head off tomorrow a.m. I was looking forward to this!!!!! I need some laughs too, she is the one that can give me that for sure. haha
Everyone, enjoy your week-end and may each horse & rider have a very safe journey.
hugs, Sally
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Hope the blood work turns out OK and you feel better soon! A trip to visit your BF sounds like a great tonic, and we all know that you two will be up to something interesting.
Hugs,
Sandy
Sally B. (cherish Z- Wi.)
Sandy, thanks, normally the two of us would; I just need the energy! Sttill waiting for my doctor to return my call. He said I should call. Patience Sally! (I’m now talking to myself; that’s not good either!ha) hugs
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sally B.:
Hope you feel better soon. Hugs, JB
Sally B. (cherish Z- Wi.)
Thanks dear Judy Berube. ” There is always something”. My younger sister reminded me of that saying by Rossana-Dana years ago. Remember? ha
hugs, Sally B
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sally B.:
Yes,I remember Rosanna Dana (Glenda) very well. Loved her. Wishing you all the best. Love and Hugs, JB
Karen Gogue / Oh B♥by Oh!
Feel better soon Sally!
Pati- Prince Z Future TC Winner
IHA has developed tendonitis. He might not race again.