Hello Everyone,
One of the things I cherish is walking in the paddock and enjoying the beautiful surroundings nature offers us. It is a time to be reflective and totally appreciate my loving friends, great health, good fortune and various accomplishments. I am truly blessed and so fortunate!
On my walks, I often ponder my personal life’s lessons: those I have experienced… and concepts others have taught me. Having just celebrated my 20th birthday, my dear friend, Dottie, shared this philosophy with me and I’d like to share it with you. Her Mother, Frances, always mentored her children to be positive and… never let a number define you.
Whether it be your age or your weight …do not let personal notions like this categorize you! Your actions, how your feel about yourself, your appreciation for life and the kindness you share with others determines who you are. You define you… not a number.
Wishing you a beautiful day!
With Love,
Hugs to all~
Z
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Kathy
WINX! Can’t wait for that movie! Thinking of our Sheena!!! She will tune in from heaven…
Hugs,
Kathy
judy berube
Dear Kathy:
Wow, that should be a wonderful movie. Hope they make one of Z some day too.
These Street Cry girls are something special!!!!
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
PS: I think of Sheena often too. Miss her.
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Have a wonderful day. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB🩷💚🩷💚🩷💚🩷
Beth from Indiana
Beautiful picture and beautiful words, but I would also add that God determines/defines who you are. Thank-you for sharing. I always enjoy reading your posts. God bless you all.
Janet Lauer
I was so very fortunate to meet you and receive a kiss! It was a low point in my life as I recovering from a critical illness. After my husband explained to our guide about my near death experience and how much I loved you she took a detour to allow us to meet you. My husband still says he never saw a look of such joy on a persons face! I feel like you especially and some other horses we met that trip helped me turn a corner. Four years later I am almost fully recovered. I am so grateful to the people at Lanes End for the opportunity.
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM, DC and Z Fans:
Z, this is a celebration video of your “sister” Winx. Her racing style is very familiar!
Love to all of you. Hugs, JB
https://www.facebook.com/worldhorseracing/videos/the-rise-of-winx-a-whr-exclusive-film/483548702157899/
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks a million for posting this link. Wow, those races from Winx are amazing! She takes your breath away just as our Z did with that come from behind rush, eating up the ground. Brilliant and exhilarating!!
Hugs and Love ❤️
judy berube
Dear Marshall and Kathy:
Z and Winx had the same closing style. You’re so right, takes your breath away!
Still get goosebumps when I watch Z’s race replays.
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Yes!!! Goosebumps to the nth degree❣️
❤️ 🏇 ❤️ 🏇 ❤️
HugZ and Love
Kathy
Dear Judy and Marshall,
I actually hold my breath when I watch her races even though I KNOW what the result will be!
Hugs,
Kathy
Kathy
Dear Judy,
This is wonderful! Many thanks for posting!
Hugs,
Kathy
Denise
What a magnificent picture of Queen Z!!! Thank you for sharing the pictures with her fans! We love seeing “Queen Z” !!! So grateful to Ann, Dottie, John, and everyone at Lanes End that take such great care of her. And thank you for passing along your mom’s positive words to live by.
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM, and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB
Donna Heim
The story of Winx is so amazing. What a wonderful pair of girls Street Cry sired!
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Love You. Big Hugs, JB💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Sally Blank
Dear Z; I loved what you wrote!! Dottie has always been amazing.
So happy I could come here to see you, as it took awhile after my entire computer and info had been hacked. I think it was a call from Medicare, which I should never had taken!! I learned Medicare will never call you!
I am so pleased to know you are healthy, strong and as beautiful as ever!!!
You just made my day Z.
Love you with kisses and all your foals,
Auntie Sally B
Sally Blank
Dear Z, I just wanted to wish dear Judy Berube a belated Happy Birthday!!
Love you Z
Auntie Sally B
Kathy
Happy heavenly birthday to the great Barbaro. He was magnificent and we will never forget him. We will never forget how hard he fought.
Hugs,
Kathy
Marshall (NC Broad)
Ah yes, Barbaro. He inspired us with his great talent and his strong will to live. He was indeed unforgettable.
Run free and happy among the angels, beautiful boy. ✨ 😔
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Kathy and Marshall:
I join you in remembering Barbaro. A Brave Warrior!
Run free in God’s Heaven Champ. Love and Hugs, JB
Donna Heim
I, too, loved Barbaro and felt so bad about how he suffered toward the end. He was a magnificent horse.
judy berube
Dear Donna:
Barbaro was a special boy, indeed!
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Sally Blank
Happy heavenly Birthday to Barbaro, a beautiful amazing champion who fought so hard to live. God bless him.
Good morning Z!!
Love you with kisses and all your foals
Auntie Sally B
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Just found this video of Z dancing in the paddock before her 18th win.
What a joy!!!
Love and Hugs, JB
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vBrClmSnAzM
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks so much for this walk (dance) down memory lane!
Yes indeed — what a joy then and continues to be now. I hope the joy continues for a very long time, too. Love Queen Z!
💖 💖 💖 💖 💖
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Love and Hugs, JB
Rebecca
ZELLDA dropped a Justify colt on April 19! Ann Holbrook Moss is the sole breeder of record for him; the 2023 Twirling Candy colt was bred by both Ann and the Jerome S. Moss Trust.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Rebecca,
Thank you SO much for this news! Blessings to Zellda and her little Justify boy! Nice that Ann is the breeder and, I assume the owner.
Congrats to Zellda, Justify and 24 Zellda❣️ Long happy life to all!
Hugs and Love
Kathy
Dear Rebecca,
Thank you for all this great information!
Hugs,
Kathy
Rebecca
Kentucky Derby – Interesting Facts:
Rubber match for #1 Dornoch and #2 Sierra Leone; Dornoch is the only one to have ever beaten Sierra Leone, in the G2 Remsen last year. Sierra Leone won their last outing, the G1 Blue Grass, with Dornoch finishing fourth (notes indicate traffic trouble).
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Horses on win-lose-win-lose cycles:
#4 Catching Freedom (won LA Derby after finishing third in G2 Risen Star); #17 Fierceness (won FL Derby after finishing third in G3 Holy Bull).
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The only unbeaten horses in the race are the Japanese runners – #10 T O Password, who used the Japan Road to earn his spot, and #11 Forever Young, who won the G2 UAE Derby to earn his spot. T O Password has two lifetime outings; Forever Young has five.
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Mage edge: While full brother Dornoch starts from post one, if you want to use the angle that got Mage to the winner’s circle, look to #5 Catalytic; he was second to Champion 2yo Fierceness in the Florida Derby and is from the first crop of Catalina Cruiser, plus this is his fourth start. Mage was second to Forte last year in the same race and is from the first crop of Good Magic, and the Derby was his fourth start.
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The horse with the most starts is AE #22 Mugatu, who is 1-for-12 lifetime. One more scratch before Friday morning would put him in the race. In the field is #6 Just Steel, who is 2-for-11. (#9 Encino was a scratch due to a soft tissue injury, and #21 Epic Ride, who has won/placed in all five outings and is a legit horse to look at, drew in)
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Most wins go to #11 Forever Young and #14 Endlessly; the former is unbeaten in five outings, while the latter is 5-for-6, with his eighth-place finish in the BC Juvenile Turf his only loss. This is Endlessly’s dirt debut, but the Jeff Ruby Steaks, his last win, has produced Derby winners.
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Won their last starts:
#2 Sierra Leone (G1 Blue Grass)
#4 Catching Freedom (G2 Louisiana Derby)
#10 T O Password (Fukuryu Stakes in Japan)
#11 Forever Young (G2 UAE Derby)
#14 Endlessly (G3 Jeff Ruby Steaks)
#15 Domestic Product (G3 Tampa Bay Derby)
#17 Fierceness (G1 Florida Derby)
#18 Stronghold (G1 Santa Anita Derby)
#19 Resilience (G2 Wood Memorial)
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Finished second (Mage angle):
#5 Catalytic (G1 Florida Derby)
#6 Just Steel (G1 Arkansas Derby; winner Muth banned from Derby)
#7 Honor Marie (G2 Louisiana Derby)
#8 Just a Touch (G1 Blue Grass)
#13 West Saratoga (G3 Jeff Ruby Steaks)
#20 Society Man (G2 Wood Memorial)
judy berube
Dear Rebecca:
Thanks so much for this news on Zelda. Going to try to find a photo of them. Bet he’s gorgeous.
Also, thanks for all the info on the Derby horses. Godspeed all; safe and sound.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Sorry ZELLDA. Left out an L. Love and Hugs, JB💖
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Goodnight. Love You. Hugs, JB💚🩷
Colleen
Such wise words from Zenny and her good friend Dottie!! Love you so much Zenyatta- hope you have many birthdays to come!!
Donna Heim
Just got out of the hospital so a little late getting the news. So excited about Zellda. Also appreciate all the info on the Derby horses. We’ll have a great time watching tomorrow.
judy berube
Dear Donna:
Sending healing thoughts to you. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Love and Hugs, JB💕
Kathy
Congratulations to Mystik Dan and all his connections on his Derby win! What an incredible finish!
Hugs,
Kathy
judy berube
Dear Kathy:
Congrats to Dan and Kenny M. Very exciting finish. Great efforts by all. Hope they all came back well.
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Kathy,
Wasn’t that a thrilling Derby? They were all so determined.
Very happy for MD, Brian H., Kenny McPeek and all connections.
Congrats!! ❤️ 🏇 ❤️
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Have a peaceful evening. Love and Hugs, JB
Donna Heim
Dear Judy,
Appreciate your kind thoughts.
Donna
judy berube
Dear Donna:
💞
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Z,
Hope you are enjoying spring in the paddock!
That was some Derby today — excellent efforts from the top runners.
Sierra Leone made a run reminiscent of you by coming from behind but having a little traffic problem. He was second by a nostril! Mystik Dan was
great, and Forever Young was right there for the show. It was a thrilling race just as your races were, Z!
Stay well and enjoy the company of your friends❣️
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Have a lovely evening. Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Z and Family,
Ditto what Judy posted❣️
All of you are so priceless, and we all adore you. ❤️
Sweet Dreams,
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
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