Happy Wednesday!
Alys paid a visit to Zenyatta this morning and sent us this footage of Zenyatta getting ready for her morning meal.
Enjoy!
Team Z
Queen of Racing
Happy Wednesday!
Alys paid a visit to Zenyatta this morning and sent us this footage of Zenyatta getting ready for her morning meal.
Enjoy!
Team Z
Ann NC
Congrats to Bullet Train. His baby boy won today at Gulfstream. Congrats to Whiskey Train! Beautiful boy.
Zenny, how was the Food Truck rodeo this am?
Luv ya!
Max
Good news. Always admired Bullet Train. He is an independent sort.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Ann.Fantastic news about Bullet Train’s boy Whisky Train.I hope he has a great career at stud.He always played 2nd fiddle to his more famous brother the incomparable Frankel.Hugs
Max
That food truck looks like catering. Pretty good. Zenyatta is clearly enjoying her eats, always a good sign for any horse.
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Ann and Max:
I always loved Bullet Train too. Thanks Ann for sharing this news. Congrats Whisky Train. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
You are welcome Judy B.
Sheena, BT is a bargain now. Hope this baby stays healthy and sound and continues to wow us.
Max, catering indeed! Z is precious!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Congratulations to Whiskey Train on the win at Gulfstream! Congrats to connections, too.
Papa Bullet Train is so proud for sure!
Thanks Ann for the news.
Hugs and Love
Faithful Zenyatta Supporter
Best of luck to both Beholder and CC today. come back safe.
MaryAnn Donahue
Always enjoy seeing Zenyatta in video or photos. How lucky you are Alys to have Z as your photographic subject. Thank you.
Max
Flintshire taken down by Ectot, a son of Hurricane Run. Hurricane Run won the Arc. Although not brothers, Hurricane Run shares a sire, Montjeu, with The Fly.
http://www.paulickreport.com/news/breeders-cup/ectot-defeats-flintshire-joe-hirsch-turf-classic/
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Wow, another day for Flint. Congrats Ectot. Nice breeding. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
RIP Materiality
Jeremy Balan @BH_on Sat. Oct. 1 2016
Steve Young called back and said Materiality died July 29.
Euthanized because of complications of laminitis.
Story will be updated shortly.
Florida Derby Winner Materiality Dies
By Jeremy Balan, The Blood Horse, October 1, 2016
Grade I winner Materiality has died, according to the bloodstock agent who purchased the Afleet Alex colt and breeder John Gunther.
Agent Steve Young, who purchased Materiality for $400,000 at the 2014 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale, said the colt was euthanized July 26 “at Dr. Scott Morrison’s farm in Lexington” after a long battle with laminitis.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/215479/florida-derby-winner-materiality-dies?source=rss
BGG Note: Yes, there are date differences in these two.
Another sad loss to laminitis
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
I remember reading that he had been injured and it sounds like laminitis possibly developed as a result. So very sad; only four years old. Run free in God’s Heaven beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
This is very sad news, and we hear it too often.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
Thanks for posting this. It clears up some questions I had when I first saw the news that Materiality had died. That awful, evil disease, laminitis, strikes again. It shows no respect for age or pedigree. So very sad.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.The racing gods are alive and well .They were discussing the disagreement on our racing channel today.The presenters thought there was more to it than finances.I heard Davy Russell got into trouble for hitting another horse with his whip.The first strike was accidental but Davy continued to hit him I think it was at Clonmel.He has taken a few days off to calm down and apologised profusely.Sheena
Max
Mullins is a mild mannered trainer and a gentleman. If Mullins says that the dispute was down to cash, I would believe him. Ricci and McManus don’t seem to be worried about a fee increase. Ricci says that he’s definitely sticking with Mullins, although it would be easier for him to have a Brit trainer. Ballycasey is his horse.
As to Russell going momentarily off the rails, Hastings used to bite other horses at the track, even during races.
Sophia Gates
Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Moss with Gormley! Victor Espinoza riding in the Front Runner Stakes – Secret House came out of the gate without his rider; scary!
Anyway a nice winner, with those lovely Zenyatta silks:)
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sophia:
I add my congrats to yours. Wonderful win by Gormley. So happy for John and Mr. & Mrs. M. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
I add a happy “me, too!” to this news.
Thanks Sophia for posting and big Congrats to Gormley!
Hugs and Love
Max
Super news.
Ann NC
Congrats to the Moon Kid, Gromley.
Congrats to all. Nice when good things happen to good people.
Love and hugs.
Ann NC
Gormley!
sheena.davies(wales)
Frankel’s filly Toulifaut sold tonight for a record €1.9 million.She was bought by Katsumi Yoshida.I hope she will stay in Europe Spain burg who beat Fair Eva is coming out to the US.
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Thanks for this info. Wow, hope we don’t lose track of her. Love and Hugs, JB
Sophia Gates
Woo woo Chrome – on another planet!
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
Oh what an absolutely special boy he is. Congrats Chromie! Love You. Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Yeah Chromie.
Happy for Art.
Marshall (NC Broad)
YAY!! Another “me, too”. Congratulations to our boy, California Chrome and Victor Espinosa. Congrats to all connections.
CC is absolutely magnificent — he keeps getting better and better.
Hugs and Love
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Ann:
Me too! Love and Hugs, JB
Janie (in L.A.)
Love our California Chrome! What a special boy he is… and congrats to John Shirreffs and the Mosses for the win with Gormley!!
sheena.davies(wales)
Congrats Chromie!!Wins easilyX
Kathy
Belated congratulations to wonderful Chromie on his win yesterday, also hearty congratulations to Gormley and the Mosses!
Hug, Kathy
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Thank you so much for the Nobby video. Loved it. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Z friends:
Race 6 at Santa Anita, Gormley he won wire to wire, Victor his Jockey,
his trainer JS, and the Moss’ his owners….Great race….Great horse!!
Congratulations to team Z !!!!
Hugs Ingrid.
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
Oh, what a finish by Stellar Wind. I love Beholder and I believe she has nothing to prove. She’s got so much heart. Congrats Stellar Wind and VE. I think that was his third win of the day. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
I totally agree! Beholder and GS ran a great race; it just wasn’t to be today. Congratulations to Stellar Wind (another member of the Chestnut club), VE and all connections!
Yes, Victor has had quite a day!
Hugs and Love
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Marshall:
She always gives it her all. Beautiful girl. Hope they all came back in good shape. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
So do I! Everyone stay healthy and sound.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.I feel sad for Beholder she ran her heart out.I heard the ground was against Flintshire very heavy rains.I have just been watching the 2012 Arc when Solémia beat Orfevre.Oh,I wish all horses were as nonchalant as Nobby.The look on his face says it all!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Frank Hercules Bentley and all the sweeties.SheenaX
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
I’m thinking maybe Beholder needs some down time to just be a horse. She sure deserves it. Love that girl. Nobby is something else. Hopefully a surface better suited to Flint next time. Love and Hugs, JB
Martha Fosdick
Laminitis strikes again. DARN! Condolences to all his connections. Speaking of which I saw that Macy’s Attitude, daughter of Lentenor, Barbaro’s younger brother was scratched from her race by the veterinarian. Hope its nothing serious. Has anyone heard anything concering Coz or Ziconic? Here’s hoping they’re O.K. May everyone sleep beautifully tonight.
Marshall (NC Broad)
FYI Z’sters,
I just finished watching a new show on Animal Planet, “Life at Vet U”. It is interesting, and one of the students was working with Dr. Richardson at the New Bolton Center. The veterinary school is in Pennsylvania. The show airs at 10:00 PM, Saturday.
Hugs
Ann NC
Thanks, Marshall, will try and watch this.
I receive their newsletter by e-mail and that is great. They do good things for the animals.
Luv ya!
Kathy
October 2 Cherokee Devotional
You stirred up your own emotions when you did not want to. You kept the faith when it seemed not to matter. You got up when you wanted to lie down. You were weak but you claimed strength. You were resentful, but you reached outside that resentment and took hold of something that erased all resentment. You overcame the melancholy mood not because you thought you could, but because you alone could not. You refused to listen to the persistent voices of wrong and took a strong grip on that which lifts and secures. You made it when everything seemed to defy the possibility. Some part of every victory stays you at every point where you will never again sink below it. You hung on for dear life, and there is no turning back now. The Spirit has been with you and will continue to be with you. Remember and give thanks.
As I prayed, I was aware of something above me and there he was; Earthmaker…
-Winnebago
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
I hope the day is going well for you. The Canada trip is ending. I’m sure they really enjoyed their time there! Gosh there sure are some beautiful new photos of the kids on My Pom Pals. They are such adorable dogs. Have a blessed Sabbath. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.A beautiful autumnal day here.They are not televising the Arc on C4 and I don’t subscribe to Sky.I don’t watch a lot of TV so it would be a waste of money.Waiting the result on FB.They are busy at the Dyfi the frame for Ceri’s hide arrived and it was really heavy.The water buffalo are off to Mr Puw the farmer for the winter and they have been adding more to the online shop.I posted the goodbye photos of Will and family on my timeline.Very sweet.Mother Theresa’s big week she was very casual yesterday in jeans.We all hope she gets some new kitten heels for the conference.I had no idea the hero dog Hooch had his tongue cut out bless him.What’s a bit of slobber between friends?Have a blessed Sabbath.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO
sheena.davies(wales)
A thrilling finish to the Prix de L’Opera with Speedy Boarding winning her 2nd group 1 in France.So Mi Dar rallied to finish 3rd.James Fanshawe trained the winner.Congratulations to all connections. Lovely day at Chantilly.
sheena.davies(wales)
Found has won the Arc!!!Really pleased for her and Aidan.More later.
sheena.davies(wales)
A 1-2-3 for the master of Ballydoyle in the Arc.Huge congratulations to Aidan and team.Highland Reel and Order of St George 2nd and 3rd respectively.He must be talking 19 to the dozen now!!!
Max
The winner here is Galileo. Those three are his kids.
Ann NC
Amazing! Maybe Frankie did a mini Flying Dismount for the Team.
Congrats to Found…girl power!
sheena.davies(wales)
Hope the link works.Found has her day in the sun!
http://www.facebook.com/AtTheRaces/
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena and Max,
Big congratulations to Found on the Arc victory, well done!! Congrats to Aidan O’Brien on having the finishing 1-2-3, too — amazing! Also, huge congrats to Galileo for these three fabulous offspring!
RIP Bel Sas, only 5 years old. So sorry that this terrible accident happened to you, beautiful boy. May you run happily now among the angels.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Bei Bas who was only removed from Mullins 6 days ago has died.Very sad about this a 5yr old gelding.Run free now my brave boy.
Max
Do you mean Bel Sas who was sent to the young O’Brien?
sheena.davies(wales)
Yes,Sarah who runs the ‘Fly’ page is fuming.She said it would never have happened if he had stayed with Willie.Who knows??I hadn’t realised when I posted Galileo had sired all three.He is truly a superstud!Sorry for the typo in the name.RIP Bei Sas.
Max
Just horrible news. No good may come from Giggi moving those horses. Horses are creatures of habit, and change of any kind can cause issues. This was major, moving them from their homes and friends. Willie’s people must be very upset. Same for the young 0’Brien.
Max
Just read that poor Bel Sas fell over a hurdle. Very sad. Mullins won that race with Penhill and Shorty. They also won the Istabraq Hurdle with Ivan Grozny at Tipperary. Apparently, it was a walk in the park for Ivan and the short one.
Ann NC
RIP Brave Champ.
Agree, Max. Racing so soon after a move and then not receiving the usual send off from Willie… it is very sad. Horses are very sensitive to changes, esp when it comes to their daily care and from their familiar peeps.
debbie sutherland
Got caught up and watched the races last night.
Congratulations to Chromie, he is amazing! A shout out to Dortmund for a valliant race and so much heart.
Talking about heart, Congrats to Stellar Wind and to beautiful Beholder who gave it her all. So close with Stellar Wind winning by a neck, they are both winners to me.
Happy for the Mosses and John Shireffs, congratulations to Gormley.
In Euro racing , wow, Aidan O’Brien with a 1-2-3 in the Arc!!Congratulations to Found, and to Highland Reel and Order of St. George for an exciting 2nd and 3rd place finish.
RIP Bel Sas, very sad news. Too many to count, no words.
I agree horses are creatures of habit and form attatchments to their routine,environment and the people and horses they see daily. Giggi did not put the best interest of the horses first moving so many from Mullins and so suddenly. Traumatic for the horses the way it was handled.
Bluegrass Girl
RACE REP;LAY
QATAR PRIX DE L’ARC DE TRIOMPHE Groupe I – 5 000 000 €
& POST RACE – FOUND
THEPICKSPARLEY Published on Oct 2, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VihJQ3f67UY
Ann NC
Thank you.
debbie sutherland
Beautiful course and what an exciting race!
Thanks Sheena and BGG, enjoyed it twice. Congratulations to Ryan Moore and Found.
A great day for Aidan and the Irish with his horses finishing 1-2-3!!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.I heard about Mullin’s other winners.I look forward to them returning to our shores for the coming jumps season.Trainers are tough and can cope Joe hardly knew the horse.Michael O’Leary has put his financial interests first instead of the welfare of his horses.
Ryan was in a good position all through the race.Did you see Frankie giving him a kiss??Ryan is a very reserved kind of guy.I am not sure what he thought.Limato was a superb winner of the Prix Foret might be coming out for the Breeders Cup.Sheena
Max
That was a very nice win for Found and Moore in the Arc. Saw the kiss and it was bizarre. Frankie tried to land one on Wicklow Brave a few weeks ago after the St. Leger. Wicklow Brave was having none of that, kind of like how The Fly would react. Frankie ended up kissing Mullins instead on the ear. Frankie is clearly not a Brit.
Mullins is very soft hearted for his horses. He never takes a holiday. Each horse is treated like a family member. Same thing for his dogs, who train with him and even bark out their opinions. I think that seeing Bel Sas go down like that today after leaving less than a week before would be devastating.