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Happy Birthday Coz!

Coz gets a treat from Ann last year at Belmont. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Coz gets a treat from Ann last year at Belmont. Photo by Kyle Acebo.

Today is Cozmic One’s fourth birthday and the whole team is sending birthday wishes. John says, “We’ll have some cake and celebrate, but don’t expect to get the day off! I’ll get Michelle to give you a special equissage.”

Happy birthday Coz!!
Love John, Dottie, Jerry, Ann and all of Team Z

Reader Interactions

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and DC:

    Goodnight. Happy Dreams all and Sweet Baby Dreams Z. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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    March 12 Cherokee Devotional

    This morning dew hung in crystal drops along the fence and sparkled in fragile spider webs stretched from grass to small shrubs-a rare glimpse of nature’s ornamental skills. Everything glistened in the early morning sunlight. Every plant and bush shows signs of spring, and buds are about to pop. Tiny flowers bloom in sheltered places and a green sheen covers the lawn and touches the trees, which are now ready to leaf out in abundance. We no longer have to endure cold weather, except for an occasional burst of wind and a pellet or two of sleet. This can be called prespring. If we hold on, we will soon enjoy mellow breezes and warm sunshine. Maybe the winter builds endurance in us. Our patience is sure to bring us joy and well-being. Spring will surely come if we wait.

    The old Lakota was wise. He knew that man’s heart away from nature becomes hard.
    -Chief Luther Standing Bear, Lakota

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      Thank you so much. What a beautiful description of spring, I see similar signs of vernal equinox soon approaching but in an urban setting. So lovely to picture where you are. Happy Spring and Summer!!

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    Dear Sheena,

    Happy Saturday! I hope all is well with you. All the furbabies I visited are fine. Nothing from Fubu. Loving Zoe’s beautiful St. Paddy’s Day dress. Have a wonderful day. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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    Dear Kathy.Such a perfect devotional for spring and our weather is improving.Frankel is enjoying the longer days too.The whole Mullins team were out to wave goodbye to the ‘Fly’I have posted a pic as he arrives at his new home.Willie and Gail accompanied him.Live long and happy my cariad.Yes,I am concerned about Fubu a month now.Zoe looks gorgeous as usual.Have a great day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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    Happy Birthday to Coz and I wish you much success in your life. I heard today that Zenyatta is on the Hall of Fame ballot along with Rachel. She would appear to be a certain first ballot choice and deservedly so.

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      Dear Ann:

      Congrats to Tepin. Tough loss for Isabella. She gave her all. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Taco, Jess’s Dream, worked at the Stonestreet Training Center. 4F 50:20 Breezing and Valentina worked 5F 1.01:70 Breezing at Palm Meadows. Think she might start soon. They appear to be taking it really slow with her brother.

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    Dear Judy.It’s a shame the link didn’t work if you google about a penguin visiting his rescuer you may find it.It’s so sweet so much easier to share on FB,The ‘Fly’will get many visitors now,A Bouvier des Flandres (sp) salled Hector and a collie called Zony won their groups tonight and everyone loved a little girl of 9yrs handling her Samoyed.She was among the first to congratulate the winner.Best in show tomorrow.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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    Dear Max:

    Hoping all is well with you. Our BGG posted a magnificent photo of Beastie on Page 3 of this Blog. Hope you saw it. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI and DC:

    Goodnight. Stay comfy and cozy in your stalls. Love You. Happy Dreams and Sweet Baby Dreams Z. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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      Danzing Candy triumphs in San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita Park
      By Art Wilson, Correspondent, Pasadena Star News Posted: 03/12/16,
      ARCADIA >> Last year, trainer Clifford Sise thought he had a legitimate Kentucky Derby contender when he brought Prospect Park into the San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita. He finished second that day, ran fourth in the Santa Anita Derby and then was taken off the Kentucky Derby trail because of illness
      Later in article
      Danzing Candy went straight to the front, carved out fractions of 22.96, 46.11 and 1:11.04 under Mike Smith and was never seriously threatened, running the 1 1/16 miles in 1:43.04 in what many considered the top Kentucky Derby prep in the nation this year.
      http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/sports/20160312/danzing-candy-triumphs-in-san-felipe-stakes-at-santa-anita-park

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      Dear BGG:

      Thank you for posting this replay of Danzing Candy and Mikey. Impressive win and great ride by Mike. Congrats to them. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Effinex ruined by BC Classic exacta but I still laugh when I see or hear his name. Feel sorry for the poor thing with all those hives. I get ’em too and talk about itch! Hope they clear up soon.

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        Dear Shirlee:

        I’m amazed that the Jockey Club let that one through. I read an article where the owner said it surprised him too. Ha! Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear BGG:

      OMG, poor baby. He raced like that and managed to finish third. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear BGG:

      Thanks for this link. It’s amazing how many horses are in the TP stable. So many good ones this year headed for the Derby. Love the footage of Bernie’s handsome boy, Zulu, among others. Love and Hugs, JB

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    March 13 Cherokee Devotional

    The prophet said there is a time for everything under heaven. A time to laugh, a time to cry, a time to live, a time to die. What he did not say is that what we believe about life makes all the difference.
    Do we find good reasons to laugh-and not so good reason to cry? Do we see ourselves as losers, or are we equal to any challenge? Do we expect to be slaves, or do we know we are free to choose how we will live our lives? Sure, some people will try to impose certain images on us and try to make us think we are something that we are not, but don’t let that happen.
    There is a time for everything, but what we think and say and do play a tremendous part in what we get. Even sickness, prosperity, and love come because we make room for them. Remember that how we act, think, and speak chooses much of our destiny.

    Look for benefits that last…
    -Ten Bears, Comanche

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    Dear Sheena,

    We had to move our clocks forward 1 hour last night. I went to bed extra early to try and deal with that! Have a blessed Sabbath. The FB furbabies all seem to be doing well. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holliy, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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    Dear Kathy.I heard it’s the shady chickens fault the time changes.Ours goes forward on march 27th.Unlike you I never go to bed early so you can imagine the time I will get up that sunday.I heard about rainstorms in your county last night and some power cuts.I have posted some new photos of ‘Fly’ on my FB.If their page is anything to go by he is going to get lots of visitors.I am waiting for Boo’s news.Mr Fibbs habbed a doughnut crisis and was busy cooking.Have a blessed Sabbath.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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    On this day in 1996 Thomas Hamilton entered the gymnasium at Dunblane primary school around 9.30am and 3-4 minutes later 16 children aged 5 and 6yrs plus their teacher Gwen Mayor were killed.He was known to police for his unhealthy interest in boys.The horror of that day was unimaginable for citizens not only in Scotland but the whole of the UK.In my lifetime there have only been 3 mass murders.We have had terrorists attacks of course and the troubles as they were called with the IRA bombings but this was a lone gunman with a grudge.We never forget these little children who died that day or the teacher who protected them and lost her life.Although the tragedy led to legislation to ban handguns the pain of that horrific day will never go away.RIP little ones.Safe in Jesus’s arms.Sheena

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    Dear Zenyatta, as I sat in church this morning my mind and my heart started going towards you. As you near the foaling process, I find myself pacing, being so happy, but also knowing I have to talk to God about you.
    Faith, Hope and Love, Zenyatta I am putting my Faith in the Good Lord and praying so very hard that he will look after you and take care of you and the baby. Hoping so hard for an easy birth. And most of all I love you Zenyatta. Life is so fragile Z, as I pray on my knees I just try to lift you up to him and pray so hard that you and baby will be fine. As I pray I remember baby princess, and you know I Know she is fine.
    Zenyatta Easter is only two weeks away. I hope you have an Easter baby but no matter when, Zenyatta praying so hard that everything will be fine. Love You forever.

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      Dear Max

      Thank You so much for this video. OMG, first time I’ve seen a video of him. He is a beauty and He and Zenyatta sure look like each other. What a find. So enjoyed seeing him.

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      Max,
      Great post.
      Roberto, named after my all time favorite baseball player in the world Roberto Clemente.

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      Dear Max:

      Oh, this is a wonderful find. I have never seen a video of Roberto before. You can really see the resemblance to Z (even a similar blaze) and those ears. I see him in Cozzie too. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

      Hope you saw that wonderful photo of The Beast that BGG posted on Page 3. He looks like a happy boy. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Thanks for the great video Max! I don’t think many of us ever have had the opportunity to see Roberto (and his ears) run!!! Unbelievable how much Zenny looks like him, but she evidently got her running style from someone else :-)

        • I read that Roberto was born at Darby Dan in Galloway, Ohio. His owner is the only one who has had both an Epsom Derby winner and a Kentucky Derby winner. John Galbreath was also born in Ohio. He owned the Pittsburgh Pirates. Roberto raced in Europe but he came home to do some of his best work, such as being the sire to Kris S.

        • Thanks for this, Max. Nice seeing Zenny’s peeps in action.
          Roberto was a fierce Pirate…arrrrrrrrr.

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      Dear Max,
      Thanks a million for this link! It is the first time that I have ever seen Roberto in action. What a race! Brilliant performance. Zenny, there is definitely a family resemblance — beauty/handsomeness, distinctive ears and talent certainly do run in the family.

      Hugs and Love

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        Dear Max:

        Oh my gosh, what an impressive win by Roberto. Z looks so much like him. Beautiful boy. Thank you for sharing this video with us. Love and Hugs, JB

        • I liked the pre race loading of the stalls. Liked the chestnut giving those guys a hard time. That was a long wait for some of the other horses. Big field too. Roberto was great in that race.

        • Dear Max:

          Yes, waiting like that can make them anxious. A great win in a very large field indeed. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Judy.A westie called Devon won the best in show at Crufts only 20 months old and a whippet got reserve.There was controversy about a poor GSD who’s back legs were almost on the ground and the judge gave her a prize These breeders are sick,So many people commenting they felt sick seeing her and they only devoted a couple of minutes to the subject on the programme.Lola will most probably need more surgery soon but she is fighting.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Congrats to Devon and all the pups. I’m guessing that’s a German Shepherd your referring to. I always feel so sad when I see some of these Shepherds and how deformed their hind ends are. It’s cruel. Will keep Lola in my prayers. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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      Dear Sheena,
      Beautiful little Westie, indeed! The Whippet is quite lovely, too. This was a fine lot of seven finalists. I must say that I have never liked the way the Pekingese breed is groomed, though — makes the dog look like a woolly-worm, IMHO. :-) Don’t get me started on the exaggerated “hairdos” of the shows!
      Congratulations to the winners and to the finalists at Crufts. And all group winners, too.

      Hugs and Love

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    Dear Zenny and Z Family,
    We’re just back late this afternoon from Texas. My husband’s oldest brother passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s. His memorial service was just amazing. He was loved by so many people. Wonderful stories were shared, and so many people came. We all know he’s in Heaven now. Such an inspiring trip, though very sad also. We all loved him so much. Have missed everyone. Will look forward to catching up with everyone’s news, especially you, Queen Z. with love, Elizabeth

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