Today is Zilkha’s “official” birthday and she is beginning her new year in John Shirreffs’s barn as she moves from the Mayberry’s farm into the next phase of her life. Welcomed and already adored by John, Mario and Carmen who were also her Mama’s trainer, groom and hot walker. In John’s words “She is a perfect height, well proportioned and extremely athletic” May all the stars align for her and that she enjoys many celebrations!!!
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Praying this is signed into Law.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/259833/anti-slaughter-act-advances-through-house-subcommittee
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Me, too.
❤️ 🙏 ❤️ 🤞 ❤️
Hugs and Love
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Happy Friday everyone!
I think we can safely conclude that it’s HOT in merry old England, but of course nobody tells the story like our Hovey! 😂
https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-if-i-sweat-anymore-the-local-ant-colony-as-going-to-be-holding-canoe-slalom-time-trials-down-my-inner-thighs-793065
A very good race shaping up tomorrow for the Ohio Derby! Three actual Derby runners (White Abarrio, Tawny Port, and Classic Causeway) and one who could have run before a last minute issue (Ethereal Road). This is almost unheard of for our Cleveland track so I, at least, am excited. There has been absolutely nothing about the race in the local media. It’s going to be very warm so don’t look for me outside 🥵
judy berube
Dear Sandy:
Thanks for our Friday Hovis Update. You’re so right. Hovie does have a “way with words”.
Stay cool in the AC tomorrow and have a great time at the track. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sandy,
Thanks so much for our visit with Hovis — oh boy, is his humor appreciated after all that has occurred in the last few days.
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On a bright note, YAY!! Congrats to Frosted Oats with Luis Saez aboard for the win today at Belmont! Brilliant finish! Congrats to you, my friend — your girl was determined and prevailed! Cheers!!!!!
Hugs and Love 💕
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear ZFriends,
Here is the link to Frosted Oats’ race at Belmont today. Just scroll to Race 9 and click on it.
https://www.nyra.com/belmont/racing/replays
Hugs and Cheers to Frosted Oats, Luis Saez, Bill Mott and ALL connections!
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
OOPs: Didn’t see you already linked the replay of Frosted Oats win. Sorry for the duplicate. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Marshall, Sandy and Z Fans:
Marshall, thanks for this great news on Frosted Oats and Luis’ win. Congrats to them, Sandy and all the partners.
Here’s the replay. Click on Race 9. Marshall, Sandy brilliant finish indeed. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.nyra.com/belmont/racing/replays
Marshall (NC Broad)
That’s okay, JB!
Frosted Oats deserves double posting of her win❣️
I’m sure Sandy agrees.
Hugs and Cheers 🏇
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
She sure does. Love Ya. Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Very exciting to see her dig in and win!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Ann NC
Wow, way to go, Frosted Oats!
Congrats!
She’s a beauty.
Love to all!
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love and Big Hugs, JB🎠🎠🎠🎠🎠🎠🎠🎠
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Update on Frankie D and trainer Gosden situation.
Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/259854/gosden-dettori-agree-to-take-a-sabbatical
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
That’s that then. Glad it’s amicable.
Very best wishes to Frankie D., a fantastic rider with the best instincts for the horses.
Hugs and Love 💕
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Me too. Classy Frankie D.! Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Yes, Classy.
Keep flying Frankie.
Love him.
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Have a peaceful evening and Happy Dreams. Love all of you soooo much! Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Ann, Marshall and Z Fans:
Nice video titled, “ A Day InThe Life: Frankie Dettori”. Enjoy.
https://youtu.be/l76j4pp1geE
Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Thanks, JB.
Frankie had a win this past weekend on a horse named Lezoo. Congrats.
Also just read he is staying busy and plans to ride at Belmont and Saratoga.
How lucky for US!!!
Thanks for the CC photo. Handsome and what a personality. Love him. One of his babies, now 4 (?) won at Monmouth too. Chrome Finish, congrats to him.
Thinking, Chrome Finish is in same barn now with Sandy’s Tap horse? Good place for those two. Good trainer.
Love to all.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Ann,
Thanks for the news about Frankie and Lezoo winning this past weekend! Congrats to Lezoo and all connections!! Looking forward to seeing Frankie ride at Belmont and Saratoga.
Hugs and Love 🥰
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for the great video! “You got to love the horses.” So true, thanks Frankie!
Thanks for the super Chrome photo, too. Wow! Hi-Yo Chrome, away!!
Hugs and Love 🥰
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Frankie’s so right. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Stay comfy and cool. Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Just found this wonderful photo of Chromie from 2017 when he was still in KY. Just beautiful!
https://share.icloud.com/photos/083ZiSXi7lpFAOtMq5df-AOjQ
Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
Dear Judy,
Chromie is just SO HANDSOME! LOVE him! Thank you for sharing.
Hugs, Kathy
judy berube
Dear Kathy:
Me too. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
I downloaded it, but it’s lost somewhere in my photos. Do you know the date of the photo? I found one that could be it – April 6th?
judy berube
Dear Sandy:
I know the photo was taken in 2017. Definitely could be April by the look of the trees. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Sandy:
This article with the photo is dated March 6, 2017. Not sure that’s the date the photo was taken.
https://horsenetwork.com/2017/03/visit-california-chromes-new-home/
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Hope you’re all having a lovely day. Love You. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Ann:
I read about Frankie’s win on Lezoo, but didn’t know he was headed Stateside. Wonderful news. He was a big hit at the Spa last time he rode there.
Congrats to Chrome Finish and Papa Chrome. Great he’s with Tap.
Love Ya. Hugs, JB
EriNC
Miss Zilkha has a couple of official works!
5/25 at Santa Anita 3 furlongs in 28.40
6/6 at Santa Anita 3 furlongs in 37.40
judy berube
Dear Erin and Z Fans:
Erin, Thanks. Was aware of these two works. Waiting for the next one.
You can view the works by registering for free with this link:
https://auth.1st.com/login?state=hKFo2SAtTFlOWFJKR3JqRHNpd1E2Sy1hQVgwMGFSWW5DVENab6FupWxvZ2luo3RpZNkgUzlPZVZGNHJJUXlLZlpPWmdBcTh0Q1N0ZXJEb0VaNTijY2lk2SBiODllbjJBVnhTVW9USk9WV1RPc3ZEN0hhbkJ2TmN1RQ&client=b89en2AVxSUoTJOVWTOsvD7HanBvNcuE&protocol=oauth2&scope=openid%20email%20profile&nonce=44f1d2fbd72548f6631052d6b9f5f290aa9bf285478c586bd328a8e5872ab68b&response_type=code&response_mode=query&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.xbtv.com%2Findex.php%3Fauth0%3D1
Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Was she sporting her BOSS LOOK?
Have fun baby girl.
Luv ya.
Thanks, EriNC. Thanks, JB.
judy berube
Dear Ann:
She’s just like her Mama. Alpha Filly! Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Goodnight. Love You. Big Hugs, JB🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC;
Stay cool. Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
Dee in the Hudson Valley
Thanks sharing this with all of us, Judy.
Brought a smile and some tears at the same time!!
judy berube
Dear Dee:
I know just what you mean. Tears of awe at The Queen’s magnificence. Can’t watch her BCC races without crying. One of a kind. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Just found this wonderful video of Z on BloodHorse. She looks so gorgeous. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/videos/259945/zenyatta-ambassador-of-racing
Kathy
Dear Judy,
I don’t care how crumby your day is going, just watching this will bring you out of your doldrums! Many thanks for sharing.
Hugs, Kathy
judy berube
Dear Kathy:
So true. She’s a joy to all of us. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks so much for this great video of Z — I feel uplifted❣️
Just what I needed after certain events.
The whole world could use a miraculous dose of Zenyatta, IMO.
She looks SO beautiful, and I love that Jen recognizes her intelligence and loves her gentle spirit. Such a positive force, and we are all much the better for this gorgeous girl!
Hugs and Love 💕
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Yes, Z is indeed exactly what we need now; peace, joy and love. So happy she’s living the best life. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Thanks you, Sweet Judy B.!
Thank you, Marshall. Beautiful words. Yes, bring on the doses!
Peace. Joy and Love.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Great video!! Thanks, JB. Wish everyone could have a chance to meet her😊❤️❤️❤️
judy berube
Dear Sandy:
I’ll always wish I had. Thanks to you, I feel like I have in spirit. Love and Hugs, JB
Barbara Brayton
Thanks,Judy.
Tappy is racing again on July 2. Hope he does well.
Just finished my last infusion. Wish me luck going forward.
Thinking of buying shares in another horse.
judy berube
Dear Barbara:
Sending Prayers and healing thoughts to you.
Godspeed to Tap on Saturday. Let us know about your new boy or girl if you do. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZILand DC:
Have a restful night and Happy Dreams. Love You. Big Hugs, JB🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Happy Friday everyone. It’s still hot in Hovey land, and he has outdone himself with colorful descriptions of a variety of things. At least he didn’t get into any MAJOR trouble😊
https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-bouncing-about-on-my-toesies-793670
Hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday weekend. The state of Ohio has made personal use of fireworks legal 😩 but many cities have continued to ban them. It could be an interesting few days. As Barbara has already noted, Tap the Gavel is back at it at Monmouth tomorrow 🤞🤞🤞🤞. Hoping for a good performance. Lots of horses in the race.
Ann NC
Thanks Sandy.
Go, Tap, Go!
judy berube
Dear Sandy:
Thank you for our Friday Hovis update.
Godspeed Tap! Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Hope you’re enjoying a wonderful day. Love You. Hugs, JB❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️
judy berube
Dear Sandy and Z Fans:
Sandy, if I’m not mistaken Mendelssohn was one of your favorites. His daughter, Shaqra’a Sultan is his first winner.
She beat the boys in her Maiden win. Congrats to her and to Papa M.
Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/259982/mendelssohns-first-winner-shines-in-saudi-arabia