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Zenyatta grazing at Lane's End Farm. Photo by Alys Emson.
Zenyatta grazing at Lane’s End Farm. Photo by Alys Emson.

Dear fans,

It’s an exciting time of the year. The Derby is approaching, and Zenyatta is preparing to give birth to her fifth foal. She is in great health and on track for a mid-May foaling. We will keep you posted as the big day nears. Alys took some great images of Zenyatta on Friday enjoying a beautiful Kentucky spring day.

Enjoy!
Team Z

Zenyatta grazing at Lane's End Farm. Photo by Alys Emson.
Zenyatta grazing at Lane’s End Farm. Photo by Alys Emson.
Zenyatta grazing at Lane's End Farm. Photo by Alys Emson.
Zenyatta grazing at Lane’s End Farm. Photo by Alys Emson.
Zenyatta grazing at Lane's End Farm. Photo by Alys Emson.
Zenyatta grazing at Lane’s End Farm. Photo by Alys Emson.

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    My maiden name is Ghormley, so it’s a given that I’m a fan of Gormley! Excited about the Derby and watching him race.

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    Reported on the Forum that John was shipping Royal Mo to Louisville with Gormley. Also, posted on there that Thunder Snow as going to run. Haven’t seen it anywhere else but those folks usually have their news straight.

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      Dear Shirlee, I too think Royal Mo just might be the best horse for the Derby. I hope too he gets in.

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    Dear Max, Thank You so much for the remembrance of Dynaformer. Just loved him.
    We have lost so many.

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    Dear Judy and Marshall. My Quiet’s daughter won yesterday at Keeneland. Quiet Business in the Bewitch. His daughters just keep on doing good. Yah…….

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    Dear Kathy, Thank you so much for reminding us about our Barbaro’s birthday

    Happy Birthday our beloved Barbaro

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    What do you guys here think of McCracken? The more I have been reading about him and his jockey he sounds pretty interesting going into the Derby.

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      Dear Peggy:

      Honestly, I think there are at least fifteen out of the 20 that have the ability to win the Derby. A lot will depend on post position and good racing luck too. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Judy,
        You are correct. So much depends on post and racing luck. I would think experienced jocks like Mike and Gary would be very desirable for this type of race.

        As Peggy said, so many with talent but some of them appear to have some head problems. I think if Classic Empire has a decent post and his head on straight, watch out all the others.

        Safe travel to all who are setting out tomorrow for Louisville.

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    Cannot remember who really liked Rivers Run Deep (carolinarkansas I think) but he just won going away a stakes at Belterra.

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    Dear Max.Now I got to see GF’s race.The short guy looked annoyed some horses really don’t need a jockey!Sarah had posted photo of him with 2 of his little girls after winning the Jockey’s title.I was searching through some twitter accounts and Willie had tweeted Nicky when Simonsig died telling him both Simon and Vautour were kicking up a storm in the great racecourse in the Sky.The mark of the man.

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      This was an amazing performance by Townshend. He’s so well trained by Mullins and intent on winning that he got up instantly from his fall and kept on going. When he fell, it looked like he was second last. Without shorty, he just concentrated on getting safely through the field. He went for it at the end as he was trained to do, although it looked like instinct and the will to win, and came in second. He’s a baby too. Have to watch him next season.

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    Girvin workout Sat. April 29 2017
    Byron King DRF ‎Saturday, ‎29 ‎April, ‎2017
    Clocker Billy Pettingill at @keenelandracing: Girvin 5f in 59 3/5…
    splits of 12, 36, 48….out in 1:13 3/5 and 1:28 3/5. #KYDERBY

    VIDEO
    https://twitter.com/DRFRusso/status/858302146051276800

    Fast Work Provides Relief for Girvin’s Connections
    By Frank Angst The Blood-Horse ‎April ‎29, ‎2017
    As owner Brad Grady relayed Girvin’s :59 3/5 time for a five-furlong breeze April 29 at Keeneland, gathered friends and family let out a relieved cheer.
    http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/221285/fast-work-provides-relief-for-girvins-connections?
    “He’s amazing—very resilient,” Sharp said. “That’s the kind of horse you want for the Derby. He’s able to adjust with anything.”

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      Dear BGG:

      Thanks for this info on Girvin. Looks like he may be going after all. Godspeed to him and all in the Derby and Oaks. Safe and sound all horses, everywhere. Love and Hugs, JB

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      If he is not “right” on the track, Mike will take care of him. Thank goodness for riders like him. Hope he is well.

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    Dear Judy.Hopefully we will get pics of Ebby soon.Lovely photo of Snow Fairy with her Gleneagles filly she is a big girl.Emotional scenes at Sandown with the end of the jumps season.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Yes, hopefully we’ll have photos of Ebby and her little girl soon. Lovely name, Snow Fairy. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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    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.

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    Good wishes to all. Happy Birthday to Barbaro and miss you Dynaformer.Hope you both are running together with your friends. Per John and crew Gormley and Royal Mo had good works and both are going to KY together. Fingers crossed that Mo gets in. This will be an exciting week. Love,good health and happy dreams to all , 2 and 4 feet friends.Xoxoxo

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    Does Anyone Know Ebbys First Colts Name And Where Hes Located? Does Anyone Have A Picture Of Him Or Where I Might See A Picture Of Him?

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      Dear Beth and Sheena:

      I have been looking for a photo and trying to find out if Ebby’s colt has been named. No luck. Will post if I find anything. I think he’s probably in the UK; maybe Sheena would know. Love and Hugs, JB

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    To all Zsters: I didn’t see this posted yet and I wanted you to know that Royal Mo will in fact be shipped with Gormley. Reported time of arrival in Louisville is Monday and his time on the track is Thursday. It seems Gormley had a very interesting final workout at Santa Anita. Instead of Victor being aboard, He was ridden by Francisco Alvarado, Victor rode none other but our Ziconic. Gormley’s time for 7 furlongs was 1:28 Ziconic was right behind with 1:29. It seems this was a tactic John S. used with Mama Z. Here’s hoping it works for both of them. Also, I don’t know if this is good or bad, but Coz also worked out and went four furlongs in 49.80. Also a reminder that Oregon runs tomorrow. Best of luck to all. May all Zsters and horses sleep beautifully.

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      Setting Ziconic up to fail will have no benefit at all for him. The only horse who benefits from this tactic is Gormley.

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        Dear Max:

        Saw your reply to my post on ZI on the previous Blog page. I know that the practice of using rabbits is done often in the US and elsewhere, but I just don’t like seeing a horse going all out in vain. Maybe it didn’t harm Bullet Train’s psyche, but I don’t think it helps horses at all.

        I agree when they’re using horses this way; as you said, seems like they are giving up on them. Love and Hugs, JB

        • I didn’t like the use of Bullet Train in that way either, but at least it was done at the end of his racing career. I recall that Cecil said that BT just wasn’t interested in racing anymore, but he appeared to like working with his brother. Juddmonte was also not worried about the effect on future stud fees. Racing and breeding is a hobby only for Khalid Abdullah.

        • Dear Max:

          I’m sure Cecil knew BT very well. Hope we see ZI, and also COZ, have another go for their Maiden win. Love and Hugs, JB

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    I could be mistaken but I think that is pretty good time for Coz. Seems like many that I follow are in about that same slot. I was happy to see that, too. So hope he gets in the game.

    Wishing the very best and a safe trip for Gormley. Would also love to see Royal Mo get in. It seems very possible now. Girvin will have a special shoe from an article I saw.

    Love to our beautiful Queen!

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    Thanks so very very much for that stunning picture of Dynaformer. After losing Barbaro, I followed the story of his brothers, none of which had a great deal of success. I’ve got my fingers crossed up to my elbows for Oregon in his race tomorrow. I was born in live in that state. I just read that a 3 year old colt named Milton-Freewater came in 2nd in his race today. That just happens to be the name of a town here in Oregon. Here’s hoping Oregon does as well or better. May everyone have a lovely night.

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    Kate Hunter‏ @KeibaKate ‎30 ‎April, ‎2017
    Something special happened today. Kitasan Black, wow, 16 furlongs in 3:12.5!
    He broke Deep Impact’s Tenno Sho record of 3:13.4 from 2006.

    SundaySilence0325‏ @ss0325JP ‎30 ‎April, ‎2017
    Black Tide, sire of Kitasan Black is full brother to ex-course record holder Deep Impact.

    SundaySilence0325‏ @ss0325JP ‎30 ‎April, ‎2017
    Kitasan Black (H5 Black Tide – Sugar Heart by Sakura Bakushin O) wins the Tenno Sho (GⅠ T3200) at Kyoto and sets world record.

    G‏ @LongBallToNoOne ‎30 ‎April, ‎2017
    DEEP IMPACT held the previous record at 3:13.4
    KITASAN BLACK just ran 3.12.5
    Both ridden by Y.Take

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    Was just messing around on the computer and looked up Classic Empire’s pedigree. This guy is truly a blue blood. On his dam side he has Alydar (my beloved one) Hoist the Flag and Princequillo among others! And we all know about his sire line. Not going to change my mind on my picks but was glad to see these guys represented in a Derby horse.

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    Dear Judy, My Night Prowler is running next Sunday at Belmont Park. Javier is on Board. Paul Pompa Jr. also had a horse running today at Belmont Park. They mentioned him as being Big Brown’s original owner. I wish we would hear more of Brownie. I always liked him. Mr. Pompa also owns my Night Prowler.

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      Dear Peggy,

      Good luck and Godspeed to Night Prowler! Safe and sound racing to all.
      Glad Javier is riding Night Prowler.

      Hugs and Love

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      Dear Peggy:

      Godspeed to NP; safe and sound. Yes, would be great to have news of Big Brown and Wise Dan too. Can’t find any recent news on him from the farm. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Sure would like to know what Arrogate, Gun Runner and Bisquits think about the Derby horses this year. Wonder who’s their favorite!!!! Wow would love to have a hot line to them. Bet they would have a lot to say
    What do ya think Max?????

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    Wishing the fabulous Songbird a Happy 4th birthday and remembering my boy’s 2000 Guineas win in 2011.Henry used a pacemaker to try and cure Frankel’s fizziness.He was a horse you could never imagine coping with the Epsom track at 3 that’s why he was never entered in the Derby.He was a much more settled horse at 4,We tend to associate rabbits with Greyhound racing a sport I very much dislike.

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    Sheena,
    Agree with you about greyhound racing. One of my neighbors had two retired greyhounds who were just wonderful dogs.

    And, Thanks so much for the reminder of the wonderful Songbird’s birthday. She should be back to racing very soon.

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      Dear Shirlee:

      Russ and I adopted a 72 pound retired racer, Fawn Brindle girl named Lou Lou. She was with us for six years and she was the sweetest soul. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Sheena:

        Happy Birthday Songbird. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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        Dear Judy B.,

        LouLou was a lucky dog to be adopted by you and Russ! It is very true that greyhounds are wonderful companions with sweet dispositions. They do make good couch-potatoes, too, after a little exercise.

        Have a good week!

        Hugs and Love

        • My Dear Marshall:

          I know Bailey and Smudge are very lucky Pups. You are so right; Lou Lou was a big girl and when she stretched out, she took over the couch. Was her favorite spot. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Judy,

        I too, have rescued three Greys plus an IG. I am looking forward to adopting another one soon. They are the best! They steal your heart. Racing them is a cruel sport, especially in Calliente where my rescues have come. Linda

        • Dear Lindal:

          Wow, that’s wonderful. They do steal your heart. Yes, most are caged at least 22 hours every day when they are racers. Not a good life for a Pup. Love and Hugs, JB

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