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Happy Monday!

Alys sent us some photos over the weekend. She caught 12Z having a good roll and Zenyatta spending some time (and sharing apples) with Donna.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Photo Courtesy of Alys Emson/Lane's End
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    • / Reply

      Thanks,Kathy R.
      I saw some photos of Lauren with her father, precious,just precious. Makes your heart melt seeing the hugs and love! Now that is racing.
      MOL ( FFF),Fabulous Feral Filly really puts the gas on in her final charge,wow!
      One gusty filly she is.
      Thanks again for introducing us to such an incredible story from…Down Under.

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    Sign,

    I have not had a chance to take advantage of my G3 membership.
    I just joined a year ago and this year they have the Cam only available.
    However, I love my membership and maybe one day I will get back East and make my Kentucky grand tour to my Bucket List of farms I want to see.
    Now, with 3 foaling stall cams, I will definitely be sleep deprived.

    catch ya later!

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      Dear Janet,

      Please do let me know if you come to KY to the farms. Would love to
      meet at Winstar, that lovely new farm. May be taking an Alaskan Cruise
      This summer with a friend, will keep you posted.

      Have you looked at the Stallion or other cams ?

      Love all those little baby horses and foal cam.

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        Dear Sign,

        Yes, I like to view all the cams. The yearling cams seems to be the hardest
        one to catch. Love watching the stallion cams, training barn.
        You will enjoy your cruise. Most everyone I know that has taken
        one, always seem to like it.

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      Thanks for sharing this Keta
      Big Red as always been and will always be my
      all-time favorite. I have many I love, but he is the’one I hold the most precious.
      I will never forget watching his Belmont win on TV.
      I think I caught a dozen flies before I picked my jaw
      back up off the floor.

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    Steve Andersen‏ Daily Racing Form tweet
    TREASURY BILL (2-1, Joe Talamo) closed from last in a field of six in the 7th
    to win his second start in maiden for sprinters
    Todd Schrupp‏ TVG tweet
    Be sure to checkout Maiden Win by #6 Treasury Bill, Race 7 today at SA.
    Promising 3yr.old who might be a late-developer on Ky Derby trail.

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    I remembered to FLUSH…….both available sites here in Arkansas and got friends to do the deed in Utah ….more later
    ….
    Love you Zenny

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        Got to do with the rednecks…..I think today was anniversary of the inventor of the toilet’s death….so in his honor….we all “flush” …some of the others may have better information

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      WHOOO HOOO !!!
      Carol,
      Utah and Arkansas !!!!

      Dear Janet,
      It is Thomas Crapper day, the inventor of the toilet !!!!
      You can do some flushing belatedly, Don’t think TC would mind
      having an Alaskan redneck, woukd you TC !!!!

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    Dear Kathy R and Sheena,

    Great news for Black Cavier !!!
    Hope she continues on sucessfully, must
    Finally be in her body suit !!!

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        Dear Kathy R,

        “Early Crow”?

        26 or 27 races is a lot, arthritis could be a consequence.

        Rapid Redux, our Vox Populi award winner from 2011, has ankle
        arthritis and is lame and on stall rest at times at Old Friends.

        Best of Luck to BC.

        • Dear Sign: Early crow is used a lot in racing here to mean calling the result of a race either before it’s run, or just after the jump. The term is usually “go the early crow”.

        • Dear Sign and Z Fans:

          So sorry to hear that RR has ankle arthritis and is lame. All those races can be punishing on legs, just as in human athletes. Hope he can be made comfortable and improves. Hugs, JB

        • Sign,
          Sorry that Rapid Redux has a problem with arthritis. Like Judy, I hope he can be kept comfortable so that he is able to enjoy his retirement.
          All the Best to RR. Hugs and kisses on your soft nose, RR!

        • Dear Kathy R,

          Thanks for the clarification. So you are sort of saying that PM
          is saying she is very ready and will win in so many words before
          the race is run. Sometimes we do that here, too.

          It is scary that he is saying 26-27 races for wins in a very confident way.

          Would you say PM is a “bloke” ? Am trying to catch on to your wonderful sayings.

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      Dear Judy B,

      Hopefully they have put RR on adequan, it is a miracle injection for stiffness and arthritis.
      It is given as an injection and in about 10 to 15 minutes the horse is able to move
      smoothly and fluidly. It is about a $100 per month not too expensive for the
      benefits. Also used in arthritic dogs.

      There is even a human product, Haluronic acid, taken orally and it is often combined with Glucosamine and Chondroitin, CVS has a great brand.

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    FOR THOSE CONCERNED ABOUT SHANGHAI BOBBY’s SECOND PLACE FINISH THIS WEEKEND:

    HRTV VIDEO: ROSIE NAPROVNIK SPEAKS ON SHANGHAI BOBBY AND JOYFUL
    VICTORY – she says SHB ran well and galloped out well, hard to see a horse
    who has no losses, come in second, but she feels he is doing well.

    (fans, keep in mind; if he peaks too early in training he may not be able to make
    the KY DERBY, he will be in the Florida Derby -Sue keep us posted- as his
    last prep before the KY DERBY)

    Wonder what Super Saver did?

    http://www.hrtv.com/videos/?VideoCategoryId=2&VideoId=Y/MhpJc22kTPKWESUMbGHqFIlJax5kyB3WoC/giMV14=

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    Dear Zenny Fans, Dumplings and All,

    Lord, we thank you for protecting us through the night.
    We praise you and give you thanks for all the blessings you
    have bestowed on us.
    We give you all our thoughts, words, actions, joys and sorrows
    of this day.
    Bless us this day and protect us from dangers.
    Allow us to be genuine to ourselves and others as
    we go through our day.
    May our angels be with us and guide us through the day.

    HAVE A BLESSED AND WONDERFUL DAY

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    PAULICK REPORT: VETERNIARY CONCENSUS STATEMENT ON EIPH AND
    THE NEED FOR LASIX AND MORE CURRENT RESEARCH (last research on this
    area 1985)

    (PETA loses this one for now, thank goodness, the horses are being put first;
    sad to have 3 bleed in the BC in 2012. Will have to see what BC does for
    2013) FYI – A consensus statement is the STRONGEST statement made by the
    veterinary/medical community and sets a standard that should be followed
    or …….. action can be taken against those who do not follow it.

    CALIFORNIA PANEL: ‘THE ONLY TREATMENT TO DECREASE EIPH SEVERITY IS FUROSEMIDE’
    by Press Release | 01.27.2013 | 1:52pm

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    Thoroughbred Owners of California representatives joined nationally prominent owners and trainers to hear a panel of international scientists discuss Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH) and other critical Thoroughbred injuries in Beverly Hills on Jan. 18. Following the day-long forum, the distinguished panel issued the following consensus statement on EIPH:

    Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (E.I.P.H.) is a consequence of the high pulmonary vascular pressures achieved by elite athlete horses during strenuous exercise. A similar condition occurs in racing greyhounds and has been reported in some elite human athletes. In all of these situations, the heart is approaching its maximal functional capacity. E.I.P.H. has a detrimental effect on performance in Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds. The only treatment that has been shown to prevent the occurrence and decrease severity of E.I.P.H. in Thoroughbred racehorses is furosemide. The result of furosemide administration is a decrease in pulmonary vascular pressures. On average, horses administered furosemide have better performance. This could be attributable to the reduction in E.I.P.H. or to other factors. Horses administered furosemide on a routine basis have not been recognized to experience detrimental effects. Furosemide does not mask detection or other agents when modern analytical methods are used.

    The invitation-only event was co-chaired by Pegasus Training and Equine Rehabilitation Center founder and TOC board member Dr. Mark Dedomenico and Dr. Wayne McIlwraith of Colorado State University. Travel expenses for all participants were paid for by Dedomenico. The agenda included discussion about the status of knowledge and research into EIPH, racetrack surface injuries, traumatic joint injury including catastrophic injuries, blood bio-markers that could signal impending injuries, and the use of platelet rich plasma and stem cells in treating equine injuries.

    In addition to issuing a consensus statement on EIPH, the panel identified several key areas for future research, including cardiac and vascular physiology contributing to EIPH in the US and abroad, pharmacological agents and their efficacy, the potential role of genetics, and the effects of EIPH on well-being.

    The panelists included Samantha Brooks, PhD of Cornell University, Gordon Cohen, MD, PhD, MBA of UC San Francisco, Mark Dedomenico, MD, David Frisbie, DVM, PhD and Chris Kawcak, DVM, PhD of Colorado State University, Alan Guthrie, BVSc, PhD of University of Pretoria, South Africa, Kenneth Hinchcliff, BVSc, MS, PhD of University of Melbourne, Wayne McIlwraith, BVSc, PhD, DSc, FRCVS and Paul Morley, DVM, PhD of Colorado State University, and Ed Robinson, BVet, PhD and Alice Stack, DVM of Michigan State University.

    The Breeders’ Cup phase-out of Lasix began in 2012, banning the medication on race day from all events restricted to two-year-olds. The current plan calls for all Breeders’ Cup runners to compete Lasix-free in 2013. Lasix was first introduced as a race day medication in the US in the early 1970’s.

    According to McIlwraith, “The current medication policy of the American Association of Equine Practitioners is no race day medication except Lasix. Lasix remained because there was scientific proof that it reduced EIPH. That has been our stance all along. It is also the stance of the Racing Medication Testing Consortium.”

    TOC Chairman Mike Pegram, a Grade I Kentucky Derby-winning owner, said the forum was important to help understand both sides of the issue.

    “I haven’t heard one negative thing being said that Lasix is detrimental to the horse or that it enhances performance because it lets a horse perform to his or her ability,” said Pegram. “I’m trying to find out what the other side of the argument is, to the people that may not like the use of this medication.”

    All agreed that the Thoroughbred industry needs to develop funding for research on EIPH. TOC will also look to breeders and sales companies for funding, which could total several million dollars over the next few years. When asked if EIPH and the other critical issues could be fixed, Dedomenico said, “Absolutely. We just need to get started.”
    New to the Paulick Report? Click here to sign up for our daily email newsletter to keep up on this and other stories happening in the Thoroughbred industry

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    DAILY RACING FORM: RAMON DOMIGUEZ UPDATE

    (out of ICU, but still very hush hush hush about what is going on – thoughts and prayer
    to him and his family; for a full recovery)

    01/26/2013 1:35PM
    Aqueduct: Dominguez out of intensive care; rehabilitation possibilities under discussion
    By Dave Litfin

    Barbara D. Livingston
    Ramon Dominguez is no longer in intensive care but is still not allowed to have visitors.
    Ramon Dominguez, who continues to progress in his recovery from a slightly displaced skull fracture at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan, was transferred Thursday from the neurological intensive care onit to a medical step-down unit.

    “The step-down unit is an intermediate location between the ICU and a regular, inpatient room,” said his wife, Sharon Dominguez, in a press release issued by the New York Racing Association on Saturday afternoon.

    “Ramon’s doctors say he is recovering well, and we’re beginning to discuss his rehab options.”

    Currently, there is no timetable for Dominguez’s release, and doctors have prohibited him from having visitors.

    “We’re so appreciative of everyone’s support, thoughts and prayers,” Sharon Dominguez said. “Many people have also given generously in Ramon’s name to the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, which is a cause he has always been passionate about. Those vital donations provide financial assistance to permanently disabled riders, and we would encourage anyone who wishes to show support for Ramon to donate at http://www.pdjf.org.”

    Dominguez was injured when his mount, Convocation, clipped heels nearing the quarter pole of the seventh race at Aqueduct on Friday, Jan. 18. He was unseated and appeared to be struck by a trailing horse. On Tuesday, he was moved from Jamaica Medical Center Hospital in Queens, N.Y. to New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan.

    The leading rider in New York the past four years, Dominguez was honored with his third straight Eclipse Award after winning 341 races and a record $25,582,252 in 2012.

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      Dear Sign: Oswald is now referred to an an “ex tropical cyclone” but is still moving down the east coast – has dumped a lot on southern Queensland, northern NSW and down the south coast of NSW – the cyclones/monsoons are a little later this year, hence the build up of the unbearable heat across the centre and down into the southern states. But the amount of rain, as is normal from these sort of filthy storms is that too much comes too quickly and causes flooding, and loss of life and livestock. One poor farmer had moved his cattle to higher ground to escape the rising waters, only to see around 40 of them blown into the river by the gale force winds. But at least it’s abating now, and at least some of the fires are out.

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        Dear Kathy R.:

        Horrible for that farmer and all enduring the awful weather. Praying for all of you. Hugs, JB

        • Dear Kathy R.:

          You have become a beloved member of Z’s Family and we are all praying for you and everyone affected by this terrible weather your Country is going through. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Kathy R,

        So very sad about the farmer who moved his cattle to high ground only
        to be blown in to the waters. These natural disasters can be quite
        devastating to humans and cattle.

    • / Reply

      hi max….I remember reading a article about WD and SD last year early….someone was saying that SD was much the better horse…then SD was injured and WD was phenomenal….so when SD comes back…should be very interesting
      ….
      I think Wisemans Ferry’s stock rose a bunch…just like Flower Alleys….just imagine what some of the sires who progeny are good runners could do if they got the best “dates”…because sometimes it seems that mixing things up is the best way

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      Dear Max,

      Just read this one last night. What a wonderful story for a new group in
      the TB breeding business and a sire who no one expected to be “special”.
      He is gorgeous very large and muscular. Looks like stamina and soundness.

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    Good morning all
    @Sign….read a tweet about the Holy Bull finish…reminded me of Sec/Sham derby in a way….Sec broke the track record….so did IMLD but then Sham also broke the record…not sure about Bobby but his run would have to have been close to the record..
    IMLD got a 104 Beyer…Bobby got a 100…if one uses these…that is Bobbys best by about 6 points …so in the end…both of them did great…IMLD was my pick..but Bobby is improving off last year and so…it begins…going to be a great year
    …..
    I really like IMLD because he has Lord Avie and Donraile Court in his pedigree..i think DC as a broodmare sire bears watching…
    …..
    just a couple of thoughts…ZENNY are you resting and keeping all those mud bath spa appointments….I am taking myself to bathhouse row for the “works” in your honor later this week…that always works the kinks out…
    …..
    LittleManZ…run and play with friends…soon school will begin…
    kisses for all soft noses

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      Dear Carol,

      Great comments and insight about Bobby, read somewhere he had a 108 beyer,
      was that for another race. These two may be the first great contenders for
      the Derby, really like the winner too. He was very determined and just pulled
      away and said bye bye !!! Did not realize Lord Avie was in IMLD pedigree, what
      a wonderful win for his sire.

      Not sure if you read Janet’s comment about he Yearling Cam at Winstar,
      she has a hard time finding the yearlings, they must be a very busy group.
      So exciting 12 Z is going to be learning his lessons so and he does so good
      with being lead around in his stall, he does not seem to try and lead anymore.
      Very smart boy !!!

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        Dear Sign:

        I think Shanghai Bobby ran a very good race finishing second to IMLD. It will be fun to see if these two meet again in a Derby Prep. SB has 6 starts; 5 wins and 1 second.
        Another horse in that race that impresses is Bern Identity (sire Bernstein). He finished fifth after repeatedly being bumped at the start of the Holy Bull. His record is 7 starts; 3 wins, 2 seconds and 1 third. This is the first time he was out of the money in a race. Hugs, JB

        • Dear Judy B,

          Also really like Bern Identity, too.

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    Hi all just got a post from DRF, hope I’m not repeating old news, but I know many were asking about Mr. Besilu and what happened to him. He was the expensive colt from A P Indy and Balance who was born 1/18/09 and has slipped off the radar.

    Activity: Work
    Date: 1/27/13
    Track: Payson Park
    Surface: Dirt
    Work Type: Breezing
    Time: 0:39;40
    Track Cond: Fast

    I sure hope this means he will be joining the racing world at last. What a beauty he is.

    Thanks for all the welcome backs, good to be part of this group a again. hugs

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      Dear Sue Fredrick:

      Thank you for this update on Mr. B. I am one of his fans waiting for him to debut. This is good news. Hugs, JB

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      Great update Sue.

      We were wondering a few weeks ago and when I looked in Equibase there was nothing
      posted. Now their is. Hope he does make a good start.

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    RE: Judy Glore, Heart of Tucson Horse Rescue

    The only thing I can add right now to Barbara Wood’s comment above is that Mike Relva, whose name will be familiar to many from the Family of Barbaro blog, commented to the same effect the other day in the comments section following Steve Haskin’s new article about Big Red:

    …Just returned home last nite from a weekend in AZ. Worked on Sunday at Heart of Tucson horse rescue and rehab farm. The president, Judy Glore, had been seriously ill since last yr but seems to be on the road to recovery. She’s wonderful and I enjoyed every moment there.
    Mike Relva 23 Jan 2013 12:26 PM

    http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2013/01/21/big-red-and-the-winter-of-73.aspx

    Here is a link to the story on Mike’s blog of Judy Glore’s rescue of the abandoned and starving son of Dynaformer, Dyna King, known also as Gifted. Since this story, Gifted has sadly passed to the Rainbow Bridge, but he was deeply loved by Judy, and he knew it, as you can see in the pictures. Includes photos of Judy Glore, Dumpling Diana Stuart, and Mike.
    http://familyofbarbaro.blogspot.com/2011_04_01_archive.html

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      That was a very interesting article. Every now and then I watch Secretariats run for the Roses @ the Belmont. What a beautiful horse he was, with that striking white & blue mask, for a purpose of course, he was really sthg. Thanks, Mr. Haskins.

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        Yes, how very true, Sunny B.

        Both Judy B and I posted this link/article a few pages ago. Great article, just love
        Steve Haskin, he is soooo very insightful.

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      Thanks Trina!

      Love where the little Geevers is learning to lead a horse.
      So sweet. Looking at these pictures and realizing that
      Dyna King would pass and Judy would battle cancer makes my
      heart ache. He trusted her and she loved him.

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      Dear Trina and Z Fans:

      Thank you so much for this lovely article and photos of Judy, Gifted/Dyna King and our sweet Diana. Gifted was so loved by Judy G. and vise versa. Wishing her returned good health and God’s Blessings. Hugs, JB

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      Trina, I’m friends with Mike Relva. Have chatted and talked many many times over the last few years. Whenever he comes to California to see his “girl” he usually Always, makes a trip to see and visit with Tinners way and HOT. He’s a great guy!

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      Thanks for the links Trina. What a wonderful article about Dyna King and Judy G – this really fills in some “history” for me. Great pictures too!
      Sandy

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    What about the color of a horse determining the temperament?
    Secretariat, the Big Red, was a rambunctious, boisterous, showing lots of exuberance even in his older yrs., remembered so by his groom & the people around him then in some of the old footage. Shackleford,also a red, looked like he could be a handful, I’ll have another has a lively streak. Are the Reds more temperamental than their less flashy cousins?

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      Sunny B

      That is interesting. I do not know if they are more temperamental
      or not. I recall that Ferdinand was very easy going and was one
      of Charlie Whittingham’s favorites. The same for Curlin, he is big and rather imposing, but also easy to get along with.
      It does seem that the reds are more boisterous though.

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      Dear Sunny B.:

      Let’s not forget Northern Dancer and Dynaformer. Both Bays. I guess it’s just the nature of the horse more than the color.

      In humans, red heads are often said to have fiery tempers. Hugs, JB

        • Dear Kathy R.:

          So your PM is a “carrot top” that fits the stereotype! I guess that can be a good thing and a bad thing in a PM. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Kathy R
          Should we add the Feral Filly to the list?
          She is a redhead.
          Your weather has been measured in extremes lately.
          Hope everything settles down to a nice warm sunny day–no heat, no flood
          Hugs, Keta

        • Dear Kathy R,

          Too funny. I dated a guy with “red” hair and boy was that a mistake.
          Firey tempered and not a very nice person.

          Think the color of hair is more reflective of a humans personality
          than a horses. TB had a distinct temperment that runs on a continuum,
          from Ferdinand like to Shackelford like or Alpha like – very typical for
          a “TB to get upset and step on himself” as Karian Mc Laughlin said of
          Alpha. They are so hot natured and it comes out in various ways.

          The party type like Shackelford and then in introspective ones like Ferdinand and then the opinionated ones like HDG, and those are the ones that have something to say about everything and negotiate everything.

          Sunny B,

          Temperments are bred into animals. Now the handler of my dog, has imported Belgian Malimois from Finland and France to out cross the
          aggression that has been bred into the breed in the US. Mr. Kronfeld
          actually bred “V” temperment, which has been passed down to all of
          her offspring.

          Interesting question.

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        JudyB. Genes rule as you said. Our Tasty is neither red nor bay but she is not docile. Thinking about Z’s gal pal. Hope she’s okay.

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    BELONGING, the Moss homebred 4yoF trained by John Sadler, is entered Friday, Feb 1, in Race 5 MSW (3:05 PM Pacific) at SA with Garrett Gomez up.

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    2013 Kentucky Oaks – A Baker’s Dozen
    Horse Racing Naton Zipsee at the Track 1/28/2013 5:17 AM
    1. Dreaming of Julia (A.P. Indy-Dream Rush, by Wild Rush) Todd Pletcher– With the defection of Sign, I needed a new number one, and this one fits the bill. I look at this one’s breeding, full of class, stamina, and speed, combined with her strong record as a juvenile, and cannot help but think that she will be a major factor on the first Friday of May. The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies loss can be explained for a myriad of reasons, not the least of which was a very speed biased racetrack. Her tactical style should fit in very well at nine furlongs at Churchill Downs, and it would seem that Stonestreet is absolutely loaded in this division with Kauai Katie sticking to one-turn races, with this one going after even bigger goals.
    http://www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/zatt/2013_Kentucky_Oaks_A_Baker_s_Dozen_123

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    Keta Note: For complete list of award winners, see article.
    Irish Breeder O’Reilly Honored by ITBA
    By Blood-Horse Staff Updated: Monday, January 28, 2013 1:13 PM
    Lady Chryss O’Reilly, who operates Castlemartin Stud, was inducted into the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Hall of Fame during the organization’s awards ceremony Jan. 26.The event was held at the Heritage Golf and Spa Resort in Killenard, County Laois, Ireland.
    In addition to operating Castlemartin and Skymarc Farm, O’Reilly recently ended her tenure as chair of the Irish National Stud. Her husband, Tony O’Reilly, is a media and industrial magnate in Ireland.
    The complete list of ITBA award winners for 2012 were:
    Sire: Galileo, standing at Coolmore Stud
    2-Year-Old Filly: Sky Lantern (Red Clubs—Shawanni, by Shareef Dancer), bred by Tally-Ho Stud
    2-Year-Old Colt: Dawn Approach (New Approach—Hymn of the Dawn, by Phone Trick), bred by J. S. Bolger
    Older Filly or Mare: Snow Fairy (2007, by Intikhab—Woodland Dream, by Charnwood Forest), bred by Windflower Overseas Holdings
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75888/irish-breeder-oreilly-honored-by-itba#ixzz2JIXWYTSv

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