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Kentucky Visit, Filmed by Ann

Coz, April 2013. Photo by Kyle Acebo
Coz, April 2013. Photo by Kyle Acebo

Happy Tuesday!

Ann and Jerry went to Kentucky to visit Zenyatta, 13Z and Cozmic One last week. Ann sent us a few clips from their time on the farm.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Zenyatta having a little fun:

Zenyatta eating carrots:

Zenyatta, 13Z, and some snacks:

Even more snacks:

Z & Z13 heading into the barn:

Cozmic One coming from the barn:

Cozmic One looking so grown up:

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    I watched the Hollywood Park Gold Cup giveaway DVD this morning. What a wonderful trip down memory lane. I could almost see my Dad out there in the stands. I now have seen some of the horses, trainers and jockeys that my Dad spoke of at the home where horseracing was very much in the forefront.

    To see the stands filled with more than 60,000 people on certain days was amazing. Sad too as this last Hollywood Gold Cup probably had less than 8,000 attending. I do hope something can be done last minute to save this California racing landmark other than shops, dining and condos.

    If you were there and received the DVD be sure to watch it and our beautiful Zenyatta and John.

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      Delrene-I was one of those people in the stands. So many great horses have run at HP. Even some of the lesser lights are precious memories to me. Anybody remember Mustard Plaster? or Rising Market? I was watching a series called Pioneers of Television on PBS the other day. It showed some old game show clips and Jeopardy was one of them. The $50 answer was– this sport had the highest live attendance in 1964. The correct question? What is horse racing.

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      Dear Delrene and TC GP:

      Glad you have these wonderful memories of Hollywood Park and all the beautiful horses. Hugs, JB

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        Judy-With all of the postings about Whirlaway maybe you could share any memories you might have about Narraganset Park. I believe Whirlaway ran there once as did Seabiscuit.

        • Dear TC GP:

          Yes, Whiraway raced at Narragansett, as did Seabiscuit and War Admiral. Here’s a portion of a documentary aired by our local cable company on Narragansett Park. Unfortunately, by the time I got to enjoy racing there, the track’s days were numbered.

          I can honestly say I do know how all of our California Z’sters and Dumplings feel about losing Hollywood Park. I was very sad to see Narragansett Park close. It was the last live TB racing venue in Rhode Island. Hugs, JB

          http://coxsportsonline.com/documentaries-and-original-programming/documentary-narragansett-special/

        • Really sad about Hollywood Park. I thought perhaps I could get there in the next couple of years. Scratch that idea.
          Many of you have witnessed some of the wonderful race horses of the past. You will keep that up front in your memory book just like Judy B out in Rhode Island.
          hugs, Sally B

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      Judy–Thanks for posting this. I remember reading somewhere that Whirlaway’s regular rider, Eddie Arcaro, did not ride him in this race. Could have made a difference.

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        Dear TC GP:

        I think it was George Wolfe who rode Whirlaway in the match race. Whirlaway did defeat Alsap in a race after that. Also, I think, with Wolfe riding. Eddie Arcaro was serving out a suspension for most of the 1942 racing season. Hugs, JB

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    In the first picture on this blog I thought it was Zenny and Ann…but it’s Coz! He has the same sweet, soft look Z has…Ann must be the true horse whisperer because they seem to melt in her presence. This colt will be very special and a force to be reckoned with on the track. I think his mom gave him some valuable pointers.

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      Sheena. Just read on Kauto’s twitter account that Laura has been able to speak to her family, but will be under sedation and asleep for some time longer. Sounds promising. Kauto is sending his wishes for her to get well. She is a lovely person, and I hope that she is better very soon.

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      Dear Sheena: Don’t forget you’re going to give the Australian team a thrashing and win the Ashes – I’m holding you to that promise. Just get the Barmy Army to sing up a storm. Hugs KathyR.

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    Dear Terry Crow and Zsters

    Terry I wanted to share what I found out about Whirlaway. I talked to an individual that I trust what they say very much from Kentucky. I know you and others care very much about Whirlaway. This person is a great horseman and at the top of my list for trusting what they say.

    He told me that he had been to Calumet just recently and the marker was clearly there and he was told Whirlaway was there as well. He understood that the Markeys really cared about there horses and it wouldn’t be unusual for them to return Whirlaway.

    This feels like the truth and it helps my heart a whole lot.

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    Dear Judy Thank you Sandy and Ann for your good wishes for Laura. I too hope she will make a full recovery and be back home with Kauto as soon as possible. Goodnight God bless Love to Lola Mae and Charlie hugs SheenaX

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    Zsters, you know who you are, thank you so much for your kind words about Sir…..and Sir and I. I guess I did do whatever it took for Sir, but it was not enough.
    hugs & love, Sally B

    Goodnight Zenyatta and your two sweet boys
    Lovenkisses on your soft nose, and to your boys too!
    Auntie Sally B

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    Have I said that I love you guys enough? My Zenyatta family.

    I was having a trying day nothing big but sometimes the small things just push you over the edge.

    First Thank You Sandy NE OH I love you.

    I was taking a pic of my toilet tank when your note came in to my mail. I stopped and read it and started to cry. It really made my day. I was on my way to Home Depot to purchase a new toilet handle plastic arm thing. The handle broke on my toilet first thing this morning. Then the day just went downhill. I didn’t realize that the water would keep running after I flushed the toilet by pulling on the chain. It was running over and over again. I got that to stop by placing the broken arm thing just so in the bowl. Then I thought I better turn off the water just so Jelly doesn’t think about playing with the plastic arm.
    Off to work I went with big plans of fixing the toilet myself. I looked up online what I needed to purchase. I took the broken parts and the pics of the tank. I have a side handle tank not a front handle tank. Wouldn’t ya know I had to pick something different? I went and got the supplies and put them on. I would like to say that it is perfect but that’s not true. I don’t understand what I am doing wrong but it looks just like the one Brian put on that broke. I can’t get the handle tight it is lose and giggly. It is working but I am leery of it and will have to see what I can do to make it tight like Brian had the original.

    TC I wish I could have you come over and help. I know you are the man for this job.

    Maybe one of my neighbors can help me with it this weekend.

    Thank you Zenyatta for my family and tell Ann we love them too.
    Love Sue
    Coz I Can 2015

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      Dear Sue:

      Good luck with your plumbing project. Love your “Coz I Can 2015”. Hugs, JB

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      Sue-My nickname is toiletsRme but I specialize in outhouses and this does not appear to be the case. I am sorry that a friend has such problems. if I could help, I would.

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    With all the talk of the Lone Ranger & Silver, I could help myself. Had to post this.
    So, if it has already been on here, apologies. BGG
    Rare White Thoroughbred Wins at Mountaineer
    By Blood-Horse Staff Updated: Thursday, July 4, 2013 9:11 AM
    Chief White Fox, whose color is officially registered as “white” by The Jockey Club, broke his maiden in his ninth career try in the second race at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort July 1 (VIDEO).
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/79209/rare-white-thoroughbred-wins-at-mountaineer?&utm_source=WeekInReviewNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20130710#ixzz2YgJ1uTTR

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    Congratulations to Herb Alpert!
    Musician Herb Alpert, co-founder of A&M Records w Zenyatta owner Jerry Moss, received National Medal of Arts today from President Obama.

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    The Horse Grave list may have the incomplete info on it.
    Here is a biography of Whirlaway with pics. It says he was brought back to Calumet.
    Whirlaway
    1941 Triple Crown Winner, 1941 Horse of the Year, 1942 Horse of the Year
    When the famous French breeder Marcel Boussac saw the champion in 1950, he was immediately taken by the horse. He first convinced Warren Wright to let him lease Whirlaway to stand stud at his Haras Fresvay-le Bufford farm in France, and later, unwilling to part with him, he bought Whirlaway in full. On April 6, 1953, Whirlaway died of a rupture in his nerve tissue, and was buried on Marcel Boussac’s farm in France.
    His body was later returned to Kentucky, and he is now buried at Calumet.
    Whirlaway became a member of the Hall of Fame in 1959.
    http://www.spiletta.com/UTHOF/whirlaway.html

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      Thanks BG. Moosie reminds me of, The Half Wit having his personal tutor.
      Great story,great trainers. Love how they took the time to get into the minds of these precious creatures. Love and patience.

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      Yes, I am well aware of this version. The information is still incomplete. Whirlaway died in 1953 and he was elected to the HOF in 1959. But, when was he reburied at Calumet? What seems like a simple piece of information must be available somewhere. I don’t know, I guess I would be happier if I just accepted this explanation and moved on.

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      Thanks for the info Bluegrass Girl. I was a little girl in the Calumet hayday and don’t remember Whirlaway but do remember Citation and some of the others. Hope to see this famous farm returned to its former glory.

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        Citation actually ran at Hollywood Park and achieved his then title of leading money winner of all time after winning a race there.

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    YIPPEE SKIPEE-HURRAY-YAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I can finally get back on the site again!!! As I told Sandy when I placed my frantic call,I felt as if my right arm had been cut off when I was unable to communicate with everyone here and to catch up on the news!! Every day I kept getting the message PROXY ACCESS NOT ALLOWED–maybe because it was the office computer and not the one with my e-mail. However,the office computer is the one I usually use. Right now,my home computer is not working at all as the monitor won’t get a signal. Still have not got it working. Have to sign off for now as it’s time to go home but wanted to give you all my best and love from Barnaby and Traveller. Thanks to Sandy for passing along my message the other day! Sweet dreams to all-especially our Queen and those fabulous,beautiful boys!!!!

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      Dear Sue Noel:

      Good to see a post from you. Hope your compute issues resolve soon. Kisses to Barnaby and Traveller. Hugs, JB

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      Dear Sue Noel,
      Great to hear from you, and hope your techno problems get sorted out soon!
      All the very best to you, Barnaby, Traveller, Sue and everyone there.
      Cheers and hugs

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      Dear Sue,

      I had the same problem for four days. Was so glad to get back on and back in touch with my “other family and friends” on Zenyatta’s blog. Even though I dont always post much anymore, I read all of it several times a day, time permitting with my work. I felt very cut off and lost from all of you. Love to all.

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    Hi Zenny:
    I was at your old stomping grounds this past weekend!! I had a great time with other Z’sters, and I saw Hollywood Park’s Gold Cup race. Hollywood Park just isn’t the same without you, Zenny. I wish I would have made the trip when you were racing. What a thrill it all must have been.

    Take care, Zenny! I love ya!

    – Linda

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      Linda-It was a pleasure meeting you when you came out for the Gold Cup a few years ago and we all visited Barn 55.

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    Can’t seem to catch up with everything, but I signed the petition for the Hollywood Park horses in Face Book via El Vino’s Post.

    I’m so glad Zenyatta’s statue is at Santa Anita and the Zenyatta Lounge as well. We don’t hear about it anymore, but I think it was the most wonderful thing to be done for the women working in the backside at SA.

    Well, everyone try to stay cool.

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    Dear Sally B.,
    I do feel for you and Sir. So sorry that the powers that be have decided that he must be sent away. I sincerely hope that he finds an understanding and loving home — he certainly deserves it. You have been his champion and his trusted friend — you have shown him love. You have done the very best you can; you have made a difference.
    Love and hugs to you(and to Sir,too).

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      I agree completely…I have been trying to find the words to say exactly this..
      Sally B hang in there..

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    Dear Max and Z fans Laura spent a comfortable night but is still under sedation because of the damage to her lungs .Will be keeping her in my prayers. Heard that Weird Al may take up hunting. Beautiful weather for the july meeting at Ascot. Also news of a rose named after the great sir Henry a strong cream colour available next year.hugs Sheena

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      Sheena. Power up Laura. All the best to her.
      I read that about Weird Al. He should do well. He’s a nice looking horse and deserves a good second career.
      Cream colored roses seem appropriate for Cecil. He was gentle soul after all. The horses knew that the most, especially his friend, Twice Over.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Thanks for the update on Laura. Continued prayers.

      Nice tribute to Sir Henry.

      Sheena, do you know if Balance is one of the mares confirmed in foal to Frankel? Love and Hugs, JB

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    @Peggy-Sorry i missed your explanation about Whirlaway on the previous page. It would have been typical for Liz Whitney, the former owner of Calumet to retrieve Whirlaway from France and bury him at Calumet. Case closed. With all of posts here on the blog about Hollywood Park and the state of racing in California, I have a story that I have posted before about Bill Shoemaker and the weekly TV shows that emanated from the local tracks during the 50s and 60s if anyone wants to read it again. I realize that the musings of an old man are not all that interesting to most.

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      I for one would be very interested ….history is always important…..first person accounts are more so

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        All right, carol and Janet. Here it is. Remember, you are to blame. Starting in the 1950s and continuing, as I recall, into the 80s, the local CBS affiliate would televise, live, the Saturday feature race of the week at whatever track happened to be in operation. This time it was Santa Anita. In those days, the feature race was always on Saturday. The telecast was hosted by Gil Stratton, a local sports reporter who used to be an umpire in the Pacific Coast League. His signature opening remark on his sports show was Time to Call ’em as I see ’em. Anyway, after the race was run, there was always an extensive interview in the winners circle with the winning jockey. It was almost always Bill Shoemaker, and it was on this occasion. I happened to be there this time, and went down to the winners circle to listen to the interview. Just as the interview started, a guy down by the winners circle started yelling “That race was fixed. I’ve got the evidence right here in my back pocket.” This was live TV and you can imagine the commotion. Security guards were called and the guy was hustled away. The interview then started again with Stratton asking Shoemaker about the running of the race. Shoemaker then said “Never mind that. I wanted to see what that guy had in his back pocket.” Everyone was laughing and they cut to a commercial. On sort of a sad note, even though the race was at Santa Anita, CBS used Harry Henson, the announcer at Hollywood Park, to call the race on TV. Joe Hernandez, the announcer at Santa Anita, had slipped a lot and I remember one time when he called the wrong horses in a race. He called the race as if it were the fifth and it was actually the fourth.

        • Did they ever find out what “the loose canon” was talking about??? Good for Bill S for not to duck the question.

        • Dear TC GP:

          Really enjoy your racing stories. Please continue to share them with us. Hugs, JB

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    On the subject of where is Whirlaway buried, I emailed Calumet with that question. Will let you all know if, when and what they answer.

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    Forgot to say that I used Zenyatta’s name in the email and this blog. Hope that will encourage them to answer. The power of The Queen!

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    Could someone use the “power” to find out more about Balance?. Last month it was mentioned that she went to England to be bred to Frankel, but she was in foal and must have delivered in England. The article was dated January 20l3. I can understand if they are waiting to see if the Frankel foal is for sure, but what about Giant’s Causeway’s baby? Hope the talent on this blog can help with this. Thanks.

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    Where are they now? Here is some info on other greats. BGG
    Dust Commander’s Old Kentucky Home
    John Asher | July 11, 2013 | The Voice-Tribue
    The sweeping impact of Foster’s beauty and the emotions it generates were on display again late Monday morning in the garden at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Friends, fans and museum visitors gathered there in tribute to Dust Commander, winner of the 1970 Kentucky Derby. Following that ceremony, his remains were buried alongside those of four other Derby heroes: Sunny’s Halo (1983), Carry Back (1961), Swaps (1955) and Brokers Tip (1933).
    The journey of his remains from a Central Kentucky farm to the grounds of the museum was nearly as eventful as the unlikely path that led to his trip to the Kentucky Derby winner’s circle in the Churchill Downs infield.
    http://www.voice-tribune.com/sports/horse-sense/dust-commanders-old-kentucky-home/

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      The Kentucky Derby Museum is definitely on my bucket list since I have become aware that Swaps is there.

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        I went there on my way back to the Louisville airport. It’s an awesome place for sure!JAG

        • Thanks, JAG. I will definitely go there on the near future. Is it limited to horses who actually ran in the Derby?

        • They have a wonderful 360 degree show that is about the Kentucky Derby (takes you through the current year). Yes, the museum is dedicated only to the winner’s of the Kentucky Derby. Quite a history!!

        • He sure picked a bad time to act up. However, it was one less horse Z had to contend with.

        • @Terry,

          Not that it would have mattered anyway. He wasn’t much of a problem in the 2010 edition either. Good horse, just not his day.

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    Travers showdown looms for Oxbow, Orb, Palace Malice
    By David Grening Daily Racing Form 07/10/2013 9:47AM
    The three winners of this year’s Triple Crown races won’t meet again until the $1 million Travers at Saratoga on Aug. 24.
    Preakness winner Oxbow, who arrived in Saratoga on Tuesday, will make his next start in the Grade 1, $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on July 28,
    trainer D. Wayne Lukas confirmed Wednesday.
    The Haskell is run one day after the Grade 2, $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga, which is the next target for Belmont Stakes winner Palace Malice.
    Meanwhile, Kentucky Derby winner Orb, who worked four furlongs in 50.20 seconds Wednesday morning at Fair Hill, according to trainer Shug McGaughey, will skip both those races and train up to the Travers, which this year could live up to its nickname, the Mid-Summer Derby.
    http://www.drf.com/news/travers-showdown-looms-oxbow-orb-palace-malice

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      Wow – this should be fun!! How will we ever handicap this one???

      On another note, WOO HOO – “my horse” Dullahan ♥♥♥ has emerged from his post-Dubai oblivion and is running at Arlington on Saturday (on the turf – hmmmmm). He’s had some great workouts but I didn’t pay attention to what type of surface he was running on. Details . . . details . . .

        • Hi TC it’s me Sue
          I have not seen any more info on the capping yet.
          As soon as its ready I will let everyone know.

          Coz I Can 2015

        • Thanks, Sue. I really don’t know why I am asking seeing as what my results were last year.

        • If I remember right, I was the winner last year in our group. Not like I got anything out of it besides the fun and learning. Can’t wait to do it again this year. Wooohoooo, let’s get capping Zensters!

        • Yes Heidi – we all remember your amazing win on that LONG SHOT horse :-) Will you be sharing any handicapping secrets this year???

        • Dear Terry and Sue:

          I would like to be part of the capping contest again. Hopefully, I’ll do better this time. I didn’t have one Exacta Box right last year. Hugs, JB

        • I am hoping that we will get more information this weekend. Maybe even today. I am glad that we did this LY. It makes it really special to play again.
          Go Zentastic

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    Bodemeister named 2012 Virginia-bred Horse of the Year
    By DRF Breeding Staff Daily Racing Form 07/09/2013
    Bodemeister, a Grade 1 winner and dual classic runner-up, was named 2012 Virginia-bred Horse of the Year by the Virginia Thoroughbred Association.
    The now-4-year-old son of Empire Maker was among the elite sophomores of 2012, winning the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby, and leading deep in the stretch of both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes before being caught both times by I’ll Have Another. In total, Bodemeister won two of six races, never finishing worse than second, for earnings of $1,304,800.
    http://bleacherreport.com/tb/daML9?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=horse-racing

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