Happy Wednesday!
Zenyatta will make an appearance on the TV Show Horseplayers tonight! Episode six of ten airs at 9/8c on Esquire Network.
If you don’t get Esquire, the episodes are available on http://tv.esquire.com/now/ as well as iTunes, Google Play and Amazon.
Enjoy!
-Team Z
Dawn Conrad / Colorado
I was so sorry to hear about The Name’s Jimmy and Onlyforyou. One had a good life and one left us too soon. I have met Jimmy many times at Old Friends. He was such a gentle soul. Condolences go to everyone at Old Friends and to the connections of Onlyforyou. She was such a beautiful, talented filly. How very sad.
Dawn Conrad / Colorado
Barbara Wood, I read your great comment about the longevity of the blog. I agree, I think a lot of people probably thought it might end soon after Zenyatta retired. How wonderful that it is still alive and filled with so much joy! Thanks to each and everyone who posts here and to our fantastic Team Z for continuing to share this remarkable journey!! Our love for Zenyatta is everlasting and binds us together forever! Love and hugs, Dawn
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Dawn:
Ditto. Love and Hugs, JB
Maryp NY
Dawn, that is so wonderfully true!
Dawn Conrad / Colorado
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!
http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=4745607274962&source=jl999&utm_medium=internal_email&utm_source=pickup&utm_campaign=receivercontent
Maryp NY
Dear Dawn,
Many thanks for that beautiful St. Patrick’s Day greeting.
A tear always appears when I hear Danny Boy. Love it.
Max
Very nice. Lots of Hovis’ yellow perils in those vases. Thank you, Dawn.
Marshall (NC broad)
Dear Dawn,
I add my thanks to you for this lovely card! I always get misty whenever I hear the Londonderry Aire. Danny Boy is one of my favorite songs.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you, too! Hugs
Marshall (NC broad)
Oops! That should be “Air” not Aire — sorry!
Lots of Hugs
Terry Crow
I love Danny Boy. But, if you really like this song, don’t listen to the version by Conway Twitty.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Dawn:
One of my all time favorites. Thank you. Love and Hugs, JB
Celeste_in_TX
Thanks for sharing the beautiful card!!
Ann NC
Thanks, Dawn. Love her talent!
Hope you enjoyed the day!
Elizabeth in NM
Dawn,
What a lovely message! I hope we get to meet someday. Would be so great to meet everyone in Zenny’s website family. You always are so kind and thoughtful. Thanks for inspiring us all once again.
Kathy
Happy St. Paddy’s Day everyone.
March 17 Cherokee Devotional
Remembering is painful at times. It is so easy to relive what happened, and what did not happen, and we try to take all the blame. A fortunate few can look back and delight in the memory of times past. Most see it as a reflection of our own guilt. We know what guilt is. Why did we not do a better job, pay more attention, follow a hunch? It is probably because we are better at hindsight than we will ever be in seeing things as they are now. Would we have done differently if we knew then what we know now? Maybe. But how could we see past the bend in the road? The best thing we can do for ourselves is to forgive. Forgiving heals. It clears the way for quality time-time to build and love, and renew and restore. It is what the Cherokees call a da to li s di, a time of grace when we have done nothing to deserve it.
I am tired of fighting…from where the sun now stands, I will fight no more.
Chief Joseph
Kathy
♪ ♫ ♩ ♬ Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Too-ra-loo-ra-li,
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Hush now don’t you cry!
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Too-ra-loo-ra-li,
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, That’s an Irish lul-la-by♪ ♫ ♩ ♬
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Thanks Kathy – will you be available to get this OUT of my head at some point today? :-)
Kathy
Ha ha ha!
shirleeinindy
Good one, Sandy! I have been humming it all day long.
Maryp NY
I have always loved Bing Crosby’s rendition of this song.
Thanks Kathy for the reminder
Kathy
You’re welcome!
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, all. Made sure my swim suit for water aerobics has some green in it!
carol in arkansas/PACING
I too am getting ready for the water….I think I have green in a suit….will check
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Barb W.:
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all!!! Nice to have a day when we can set aside national boundaries and simply rejoice together with our Zenny family that stretches across the globe. As Barbara Wood and Dawn have said recently, this blog is a miracle of friendship and we are SO lucky to be part of it. Just got back from a brief visit with my sister and brother-in-law in Florida. The cold weather has been felt there too so although it was a whole lot better than here on the north coast, it was definitely not quite what we expected. However, being able to walk outside and not see snow was a real treat. Another REAL TREAT was getting to meet our Sue R – handicappin’ contest captain extraordinaire!!! We had a great time (even if she did have the nerve to wear a PITTSBURGH sweatshirt :-), and I hope we can do it again sometime. It really is incredible when you think of all the places we could go and possibly meet up with a Dumpling Z Fan!
OK – here is today’s treat. Just got this from a friend who is currently residing in Montreal. These pictures are absolutely incredible – no horses, but lots of kids and other animals, and the scenery is gorgeous. Enjoy!
http://themetapicture.com/these-pictures-are-what-dreams-are-made-of/
Kathy
Wow! What a talented photographer! Thank you, Sandy.
Terry Crow
These are wonderful pictures, Sandy. Thanks for posting.
Celeste_in_TX
What an amazing treat!!! Thank you, Sandy, for sharing such wonderful photos. They are just beautiful. Wow.
Maryp NY
Sandy,
These photos are absolutely beautiful. Thank you.
Sue Fl CPRC
I want to defend my clothing choice.
I told Sandy it is not cold that often.
I own one Christmas sweatshirt, one Halloween sweatshirt and about half a dozen Steeler sweatshirts. I had to pick one and it is March so I went with my favorite one.
I didn’t even think of Ohio and those other teams. I just wanting to be warm.
Sandy and I had a visit to remember! A Zentastic time and I will always be so glad Sandy came to my side of the state to see me. FYI I am still tattooed.
COZ I CAN 2015
Ann NC
No one else could wear it as proudly as you, Sue, our cappin buddy!
Marshall (NC broad)
Thanks, Sandy!
Great photos, very talented photographer with beautiful boys! Love those dogs!
Glad you had a fun trip and met Sue R. in Florida. Hugs
Ann NC
Marshall, thanks for the congrats.
Here we go, get your dancing shoes ready!
Enjoy, cheers and hugs!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sandy:
These photos are priceless. Thank you for sharing. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Precious, precious and make the worst day so much better!
Thanks, sweet Sandy!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.Happy St Patrick’s Day!Boo had a lovely birthday and has raised a lot of money for his charity the dogs looked so sweet eating the cake.Fubu is trying to win a contest his Mum is finding the vet’s bills difficult and he’s seeing the doc today again,she worships him!Marty is going to celebrate 4,000 “likes” with another teashirt,he’s certainly an internashunal biznessman now!Loved the pic of him reading his little book especially the swcary part!!off to see the rest of the furbabies .Hugs to You, Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I enjoyed Boo’s birthday pics. He celebrated in style! Today would have been our poodle Jacques’s birthday. He was born St. Patrick’s Day in 1990. He was jet black. A beautiful, perfect poodle. So smart! I miss him a lot. I hope Fubu wins that contest. Hopefully the vet will work with her on that balance if not. I loved the pic of Marty reading the book. That would make a cute bookmark! Have a lovely day. Hugs from me, kisses from The Pack. Kathy
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy. We always remember our pets no matter how many years pass by.It will be 7 years next Tuesday(25th) since I lost my Katie and sometimes it just feels like yesterday,will always miss her.Love and hugs Sheena
Rosemary McCauley
I feel so privileged to be a part of this site the continuous supply of information about the Queen’s life in retirement and the lives of her first two sons just beginning their lives, soon to be joined by her third born. Team Z has given us all so much to look forward to.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Rosemary:
Me too. Love and Hugs, JB
Terry Crow
It is the members of this blog (and the RN club) who are happy to have you as a member, Rosemary.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z Family:
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Lola Mae and me. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z Family:
Happy Birthday today to Hudson Township and Kauto Star. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
I don’t think Kauto Star will hear my greetings, but please give HT a birthday pet from me when you get a chance :-) Maybe some special carrots too.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sandy:
I’ve misled you. It’s Charlie and Kauto Star that share the same birth date, March 19th. I got mixed up. Hudson’s is today and I will give her a special treat from you when I visit next weekend and Charlie too. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. Kauto’s birthday is March 19. I guess that you got your wishes in early? Happy birthday to Hudson.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Max:
You’re so right. My Charlie shares the same birth date with Kauto. Two handsome boys. I confused his birth date with Hudson’s. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. Just found your post with the photos of Charlie and Hudson. They look very well looked after and alert to treats. Charlie does look like the Moose. Free the Moose! Neigh!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Loose The Moose! Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
You tell em, Lola Mae!
Hugs!
Terry Crow
Lola Mae does look a bit vicious. I would not do anything to make her mad at me.
Barbara
Wow – Zenny looks like she has indulged in the mother of all rolls. Good for her!
Bluegrass Girl
Mine That Bird Movie Premieres March 19
By The Associated Press March 17, 2014 1:21 PM
The improbable journey of Mine That Bird from southern New Mexico to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner’s circle has made it to the silver screen.
The cast and filmmakers of “50-1” were embarking March 17 on a cross-country tour to promote the movie. After making a few stops between Las Cruces and Roswell, they’re set to arrive in Albuquerque for the March 19 world premiere at the historic KiMo Theatre.
Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/83872/mine-that-bird-movie-premieres-march-19#ixzz2wFOEv1V5
Ann NC
Thanks, BGG.
Hope to see it.
Terry Crow
BGG-I don’t care how many times I hear or see it, I will never get used to calling it the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum Brands. Therefore, I never will call it that.
Marshall (NC broad)
Dear TC,
I agree! Although it may be presented by whomever, it is still, quite simply, The Kentucky Derby.
Cheers and Hugs
Bluegrass Girl
Bob Baffert tweet on Monday March 17 2014
Chitu and Midnight Hawk running in Sunland Derby
after strong workouts today
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max. There was a feature on our “one show” tonight about Chartwell’s new cat Jock VI,he’s certainly landed on all 4 paws.He was found wandering the streets of Croydon. A real rags-to-riches story,Jock V has retired to Scotland with his owner.Great series on tonight about the Plantagenets.Happy St Patrick’s day.Free The Moose.Sheena
Max
Sheena. Thanks for news of Jock. Saw a photo of him in his new red collar. He’s really settled in well.
Heard news that Sammy may get the ride on Tidal Bay at Aintree. Nicholls also said that Irving nearly kicked him today. The horses are in rebellion!
Looks like Kauto’s bro, Kauto Stone, may not run in the Grand National. Saw photo today of Tidal Bay in The Guardian. Handsome! Love TB.
Enjoy your shows. Happy St Pat’s Day to you and all of the Irish horses. Z’s dad is Irish.
Free the Moose. He’s Irish. Neigh!
Abigail_1849
Hi there Zensters.
Just a quick note to let you know that there’s a new article on THE VAULT about a little guy who overcame a lot of obstacles to become one of the most important influences on the modern thoroughbred…..and our Zenny carries a double hit of him and his famous grandam.
I mean: of course she does, right?
http://thevaulthorseracing.wordpress.com/2014/03/17/mahmoud-a-force-of-nature/
Hugs & love to all and Happy St. Paddy’s Day!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Abigail:
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Can’t wait to read the new article on Z’s relative. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Abigail:
Just read your article on Mahmoud. My gosh what a legacy. Well done. I always learn so much about our beloved horses from The Vault. Thank you. Love and Hugs, JB
Terry Crow
The Vault should be required reading for all who are interested in the history and legacy of racing. It is very well-written.
Marshall (NC broad)
Dear Abigail,
Thanks for this post — another great read!! Love your articles! I learned a lot about Mahmoud from your writing.
What a fine job, and what a fine horse!
Thanks again and Lots of Hugs
shirleeinindy
Abigail, Thanks for this article. I had not heard of this great horse. Was familiar with some of his daughters but not him. Thanks again for posting.
Celeste_in_TX
Thanks for sharing another great blog, Abigail!! The details of your research and your talent for telling the story make it such a great read.
Maryp NY
Dear Abigail,
I love your blog and I learn so much more than I ever thought I would want to know. That is one big run-on sentence!lol! You know what I mean, I hope.
I always look forward to them.
Hugs,
Maryp
Ann NC
Thanks for sharing your wonderful blog with us. My father’s old sire books have circles around his name on many pages. Really neat to read this.
Love and hugs!
Hope the days are getting better.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy and Sandy. Kauto’s name is pronounced Kor-to,a lot of us used to call him Kato before Clive Smith explained ,he got annoyed with Paul and others pronouncing it wrong. His birthday is on Wednesday the 19th.Love and hugs Sheena
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Thank you. I was one of those pronouncing it wrong. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Thanks Sheena – NEVER would have guessed that one. Glad I haven’t said a wrong version out loud :-)
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max. I think all the horses are in rebellion after Cheltenham!Sam is picking up some good rides now,Tidal Bay is a great horse and a good age too.SDG is running in the celebration chase at Sandown next month I think.He shares the same birthdate as my mother (June 21st) a late foal.With the absence of SS he’s certainly scooped up all the top 2 mile chases.Not long to the Dubai World Cup,our Emma Spencer will be out in Dubai in all her finery!!Free the Moose Sheena
Max
Sheena. June 21 is even a later birthday than Muchie’s. Sire was a late foal, and is a good racer like the Mooch. Yes, the horses from Cheltenham are annoyed by the unsolicited opinions of short, angry men. They’ll show who is replaceable and it is certainly not them. Beware the hooves. Heard that Ballydoyle is sending a contingent to Dubai. Gentildonna is also supposed to be there again. Nick won that particular race last year. Miss Nick and many more.
Terry Crow
I will not be satisfied until the Moose is loose.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Mama Z, COZ, Little Bid Red and Baby Z:
Stay warm and cozy. Sweet Baby Dreams. Love you all so much. Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Beautiful photos of Charlie and Hudson.Hudson looks so well and happy.Hope she had a great Day.So glad to hear the temps are rising with you,it promises a colder spell for us later this week.Love and Hugs to you LM PC HT Little Captain and all the Sweeties. Goodnight and God bless. SheenaX
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
So glad you liked the photos. Yes, HT’s never looked better. This week the temps are supposed to be in the 40s. We’re getting there. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap and all the Sweeties
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Sis Dawn
So very nice to hear from you. Yes, just love Ring Weekend. Will be pulling real hard for him. So hope he stays safe.
Celeste/ Massachusetts
Peggy and Dawn, Ring Weekend is so exciting to watch because one of his owners lives right here in my town!! His daughter is my daughter’s friend!! I actually brought him my latest copy of the Blood Horse magazine because there is an article about Ring Weekend in it. How cool…!!!
Ann NC
What a neat story.
Sounds like you folks will have a hometown favorite.
Enjoy the ride! Very cool.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Celeste:
That’s great. Imagine if he Runs for the Roses. He’ll have the whole Town rooting for him. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Celeste
That is just wonderful. He is such a beautiful horse. I know you all will want to go along for the ride with him. Count me in. I just love him.
I think he has a wonderful trainer in Graham Motion too.
Celeste/ Massachusetts
Ann, Judy and Peggy,
Thanks for your comments!! It makes the excitement more fun when sharing with people who truly appreciate these horses for the athletes that they are. Also, they are so young, but so accomplished.
Kathy
March 18 Cherokee Devotional
Other people have so much happen in their lives before we get to know them that we don’t always know how to meet their needs. If they have been hurt they may box themselves in and our reach is not long enough. But we cannot go back and make up for what someone else has done. All of us have come to the present with some memory, some experience, that has affected us negatively. It would be hard to live in a world of hurt and not be touched by it. But the Cherokee knows that change can take place suddenly to heal life. A Seneca chief had been sick a long time, but he was visited in his dreams by three supernatural beings sent by the Great Spirit, and rose up cured to teach the good message given him by the Master of Life. His people thrived and flourished and developed gifts. So can we. When we seek we find. And it may be by helping others.
We were a lawless people, but we were on pretty good terms with the Great Spirit.
Walk Buffalo
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.Seems to me the Native Americans were more lawful than the White Man! Fubu won the St Patrick’s day contest and he ate some of his dry food last night! His mum was so overcome,he couldn’t get to the vet yesterday because they had more snow(have no idea where they live).Enjoyed Ray’s video and his “view”of the world.Went on Marty’s you-tube channel last night hilarious! I love his new tee-shirts to celebrate his 4,000 friends Marty does indeed rock!Zoe looked so sweet dressed up for her visits yesterday anyone would feel better after meeting her.
I hope Audrey is still recovering well and is out and about.Have a lovely day. Hugs to You,Kisses for the Puppy Pack.Sheena
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
I was delighted to see that Fubu won! And how marvelous that he ate some dry food! I think it was on Joey’s page there’s an adorable video of a baby chick snuggling with a cat. Nice article on Boo and Buddy with a link on their page. See that pic of Zoe with her front legs crossed? Our poodle Jacques used to cross his legs just like that. Audrey is recovering well. I had lunch with her and some other friends on Sunday after church. Have a great day. Hugs from me, kisses from The Pack. Kathy
azizurrahman
zenyatta was the best in racing, when and what ever she raced she proved she was she will be the best,i am waiting for her sun to be same like her.but its too early.but her prince started training in florida.the evening at churchill downsshe lose by nose,but did not sleep at all night. even thousand miles away from luiesvailly kentucky.
♥ Auntie Judy aka JAG / So. Calif. ♥
Dear Judy Berube from Rhode Island
I got to spend quality time with “our” ♥ JUDY THE BEAUTY on her birthday yesterday at Santa Anita. Yes, she’s a Irsh Lass ;-) I will emal pictures to you, and my other Judy friend who lives in Lexington, of me feeding her peppermints. She is an absolute doll!!! I saw her workout, get a bath, and walked to cool down. This made my year!!
Judy The Beauty will be heading back to Keeneland this week. Her first race there will be in April. She will return to this years Breeders’ Cup! Yay! I love this gorgeous chestnut mare (she turned 5)
{{hugs}} Auntie Judy
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear AJ:
What a special treat for you. Will look forward to the photos. She is a beautiful Irish Lass and a member of the Chess Club. Love and Hugs, JB
Terry Crow
Here’s hoping she stays healthy until the BC.
vicki
Great article about Mahmoud. I was unfamiliar with his great influence on some of our greatest thoroughbreds.
Have a new member of the household. My cat Cotton had her last litter. Only one survived but what a One. Cotton really has to be on her toes with Oreo. You can’t keep her still. I think she was born running. What would be do without the blessing of our four legged friends?
Terry Crow
What would we do, indeed. Nothing would be the same.
Rosemary McCauley
Turf Paradise jockey Anne Von Rosen paralyzed March 11, 2014, when pulling up after a Quarter Horse race, in which she finished second, and her store stumbled and flipped over on top of her. Contributions are being sought for her and an account has been set up at Chase Bank, c/o Anne Von Rosen, 13602 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85022; or contact the horsemen’s bookkeeper, Bucky Huff, at bhuff@turfparadise.net;
Other fundraising events are being organized for April 16, silent and live auctions – a full account of these events is more fully laid out in the Daily Racing Form. Just type in Anne Von Rosen and the DRF article should come up. That’s how I found it.
Terry Crow
Thanks, Rosemary. I had seen the solicitation for donations but didn’t know the circumstances. Now that I do, I wish I didn’t.
Rosemary McCauley
Terry – it is very sad for Anne and her family. I’m looking around here for something to donate to the silent auction. Every little bit helps and Turf Paradise and Arizona are both very special to me.