Happy Monday!
We celebrated Zenyatta’s birthday at Lane’s End last week with carrots, pears, yams, mints, cupcakes, and even Guinness! Fans sent birthday cards and cakes for Zenyatta and Ziconic, who shares his birthday with his mom. Scroll down for photos from our party.
Enjoy!
Team Z
Photos by Kyle Acebo
Fran Harrington
Happy Belated 11th Birthday Queen Z!! I see you had a rocking good time with all your goodies…I hope your Prince Ziconic also had a wonderful birthday!! <3
shirleeinindy
Happy Birthday to 30 year old Seeking the Gold. He is looking good and living good at Claiborne.
Max
Happy Birthday to Seeking the Gold. Good news like this is always nice to hear.
Belated Birthday greetings to Big D on April 1. Thought of him as always but did not want to distract from Z and Ziconic on the day. Never forgotten, Big D.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Huge Happy Birthday to Seeking the Gold & Dynaformer.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Happy Birthday Seeking The Gold. Love and Hugs, JB
Happy Birthday Dynaformer; RIP beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Shirlee & Max, Thank you both for reminding us of the birthdays of Seeking the Gold and Dynaformer. It starts me remembering two other great horses that one has just had a birthday and the other has one the last part of this month. Two Old Timers that I think about so often. A P Indy and Quiet American. Just love these two older gentlemen. And can’t believe that I just found out. Quiet American is Star Guitar’s Dad. The first moment I saw the face of Star Guitar there was something special there. I know what it is now. His dad.
sheena.davies(wales)
Hi Max.That’s a grand age for Seeking the Gold.Sad to hear the Fly isn’t coming over to Aintree most probably Punchestown or maybe the French Hurdle.It’s all kicking off at the Dyfi with the return of the ospreys.Sheena.
Max
Mullins never commits to anything for his horses until the very last moment. It seemed however to be in the cards from the start that The Fly would not go back to England. The Fly prefers Irish turf. He’s sending Arctic Fire instead. Jezki is also slated to race, probably with AP.
tony
The pics of one of my favorite gals in the world, The Queen, are outstanding as usual.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Huge Congratulations to Dayatthespa, NY Bred Horse of the Year. Go Pretty Girl.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Congrats to Dayatthespa. Love and Hugs, JB
Linda in NJ
Oh thanks for sharing this news. I saw Dayatthespa over the summer at Saratoga.
Congratulations to Dayatthespa and all the connections on winning NY Horse of the Year award.
Linda in NJ
Congratulations to Dayatthespa and all connections on receiving the NY Horse of the Year award. I enjoyed seeing Dayatthespa race at Saratoga this summer.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.I didn’t get summer today heard Janiss’ dad passed away yesterday and they’ve got his cat Smokey there now.She hopes to find him a home eventually.Beautiful black cat.The chaos has already began at the Dyfi with Blue 24 arriving in the morning and Monty at 2.20pm.Dai was confused bringing nesting material back to the Dyfi nest instead of his own.It’ll be handbags at dawn when Glesni returns!!!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank and all the Sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Hope things go well for Glesni at the Dyfi. RIP to Janiss’ Dad. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank and all the Sweeties
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Oh Gosh can’t leave out Congratulations to Kerwin D. (Boo Boo) Clark’s win on Lovely Maria on Saturday Central Bank Ashland Stakes. Your 1st grade 1 Victory. If I am remembering correctly didn’t you give a nice gift from that win to Old Friends. Think it was you. Meant to say a Big Shout Out to you. Anytime our OldTimers get something good done for them just puts a huge smile on my face. Someone did Saturday and I think it was you. I’m smiling so Big Thank You. I wish I could name every horse that’s at Old Friends but I’ld miss someone if I tried, but I know they are all so Thankful. I’m smiling……….
Debbie G/Kentucky
Peggy, I saw on the local news here Saturday that Lovely Maria’s owner, Brereton Jones, donated $20,000 to Old Friends after her win. He owns Airdrie Stud and when I visited there last year he was there and he was so nice. It made me smile too when I heard about the donation. They interviewed “Boo Boo” on the news and he was so happy that he’d won his first Grade 1, he got teary eyed when he was talking. I love stories like this!
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Debbie, It was Mr. Jones Thank You, for letting me know. I thought it was such a nice donation. And this does just bring tears to your eyes. As I think about all the horses it will help. Thank You to Mr. Jones and a huge Congrats to Boo Boo. Even if we can just help them one at a time. Makes you so happy when this happens.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Debbie, It was Mr. Jones Thank You, for letting me know. I thought it was such a nice donation. And this does just bring tears to your eyes. So happy for the horses. It will help so much. Even if we can help them just one at a time so happy to hear this. Thank You Mr. Jones and Congrats Boo Boo.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Peggy and Debbie:
Cheers for Mr. Jones. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Peggy:
Found this photo of Star Guitar, the son of your boy, Quiet American. I can see why you love him; he reminds me of his grand dad, Bernie (my fav). Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.bloodhorse.com/images/content/StarGuitarPremierNightChampionship10CP298.jpg
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
OOPS. Peggy. Got that wrong. Bernie is not SG’s Grand Sire. Think SG’s gorgeous though. Sorry about that. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
To correct myself: Quiet American is Bernie’s Grand Sire. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Debbie so sorry that posted twice.
Debbie G/Kentucky
That’s all right Peggy!
Julie from Kokomo
Zenyatta loves her Ann. :)
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, V and Montey:
Goodnight. Stay comfy and cozy. Love You. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.
Kathy
April 8 Cherokee Devotional
Age magnifies who we have been all along. Our minds are planted with words that seed the very ground on which we stand. There should be regret for having planted seeds that will not allow change.
Responsibility to what we have planted is ours alone. It is a garden that we must weed-and it should not be a surprise to us that there are so many weeds and not many flowers. We have talked weeds and tangled our lives with brambles. But we have the same privilege of making sweeping changes-and we can.
Grandfather, Great Spirit, you are older than all need…you are older than all prayer…you are the life of things.
Black Elk
Oglala Sioux
Barbara Wood
Dearest Zenny,
Every time I look at these pictures, I realize they are my favorites of all time. Just too cute and winsome. You will never be “old”, dear girl. We are growing “old” along with you, after all.
Hugs to all.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.Oh,gosh I had many weeds in my garden!No signs of Glesni yet but Blue is calling for her lunch and Monty is surveying his kingdom.Am preparing myself for the big battle again!Weather still good but promises cooler for the Grand national am soo glad!Poor Miss Kitty is still losing weight despite her new diet such a worry for momma.She will get more tests I expect.Miiko seems better but is a lot more clingy Fubu had a lot of Easter prezzies and was nipped out!Does Zoe have another team to watch?Certainly a busy time for her and the Boston Red Sox were playing with Ray I think.Dolly looked so adorable in her Easter dress!Mango had her morning chat yesterday she is worried about coyotes Abby was using mama’s tools to build a trap not a good idea!!I went on Mr No Ears page they’ve been raising money to help a feral colony there!They are planning some open days at Catley Cross for Gizmo he had a groom yesterday is shedding his winter coat was as good as gold.Hope you have a wonderful day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
I think we all have plenty of weeds! We will all rest easier when Glesni shows up. Blue the trouble maker. Here we go again! That’s very worrisome when an animal keeps losing weight. Poor Miss Kitty’s mom! That’s good news that Miiko is better. Fubu still hanging in there. What an amazing kitty! I can’t keep track of all of Zoe’s teams. She has a ton of them! I know Ray is a sports fan, too. Not to the extent of Zoe, though, I think. Have to go over and visit Dolly. She has some beautiful clothes! I’m sure there are a lot of coyotes where Mango lives. Did you read about those 2 dogs over on Zoe’s page that survived a coyote attack? The one was named Dash, don’t remember the name of the other one. Anyway, I think they’ve both come home. Amazing they survived, they’re so tiny! Will visit Mr. No Ears. Good for them raising money for the feral cats! Have a wonderful day. Love and hugs from me, kisses form Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.
vicki
RIP Conquest Two Step. Such a beautiful boy. My sympathies to the connections. Sometimes racing seems like such a cruel and unforgiving life for the participants.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Vicki and Z Fans:
After reading your post, I looked for info on what happened to Conquest Two Step. How very sad. RIP beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.paulickreport.com/news/thoroughbred-racing/accident-claims-life-of-palos-verdes-winner-conquest-two-step/
shirleeinindy
Judy,
Thanks for posting the news about Conquest Two Step. Sounds as if his owners truly loved him. The down down down side of racing.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Shirlee:
So very sad side of racing. Love and Hugs, JB
Linda in NJ
Oh thanks for sharing this news. I saw Dayatthespa over the summer at Saratoga.
Congratulations to Dayatthespa and all the connections on winning NY Horse of the Year award.
Linda in NJ
Please ignore my previous post. Thank you.
Linda in NJ
So sorry to hear this very sad news of Conquest Two Step. My condolences to all his connections that loved him. Blessings Conquest Two Step.
Ingrid Arnone
Oh, one more…RIP beautiful boy!
Thank you for the link.
k hallinan
for Ziconic, b-day, 4-1-2015, by Ogden Nash
‘Roses are red, violets are blue. Today, you are actually two (2).
Yesterday, you were only one.
Today, I think, you are twice the fun.. xoxox
Bluegrass Girl
Kentucky Derby @KentuckyDerby on Wed. April 8 2015
War Story bound for #KyDerby 141 after work at Churchill Downs; Talamo to ride
http://www.kentuckyderby.com/news/2015/04/08/kentucky-derby-141-hope-war-story-works-churchill-downs
Mary Margaret in Georgia
So sorry to hear the news on Conquest Two Step. RIP dear boy. Run free….
Bluegrass Girl
Mary Rampellini , Oaklawn Park , DRF Live Wed. April 8 2015
ARKANSAS DERBY DRAW
The field for the Grade 1, $1 million Arkansas Derby on Saturday at Oaklawn, with riders and morning-line odds:
1. THE TRUTH OR ELSE Calvin Borel 15-1
2. MR. Z Ramon Vazquez 10-1
3. BRIDGET’S BIG LUVY Angel Cruz 20-1
4. MADEFROMLUCKY John Velazquez 6-1
5. BOLD CONQUEST Ricardo Santana, Jr., 20-1
6. AMERICAN PHAROAH Victor Espinoza 1-2
7. FAR RIGHT Mike Smith 9-2
8. WIN THE SPACE Kent Desormeaux 30-1
Blinkers on for The Truth or Else and Mr. Z
http://live.drf.com/nuggets/12727
Dona
How time flies!
Seems like yesterday, you were a 3yr old and celebrating your special day
at Hollywood Park. You look marvelous.
On Easter, I watched your 2009 Classic win on Tvg and of course saw my self on the video(blush), and got such a rush reliving your special day on my birthday. p.s., I’m the idiot, arms raised high, standing at the rail, wearing Breeders cup tee shirt and hat. Yeah, I will be with you forever, on
film.
Dona
Just ordered that tee shirt, had to have it. :-)
sheena.davies(wales)
Hi Max.Moosie is getting a make over for his parade tomorrow!#the moosie is back!!!Sheena.
Max
I looked at the photo of the preps. The Moose is as debonair as ever. Noticed that his groomer is a lady. Nothing has changed there. I’ll be interested to see if he arrives with an osprey.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Judy
Doesn’t Bernie look a lot like Quiet American too. I think Coz shares a lot of QA’s look too. Just so handsome are these boys. Would love to see Bernardini’s mom Cara. Love Papa A. P.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Peggy:
Yes, I agree. They are all gorgeous. Beautiful family. Here are photos of AP, QA, SG, Bernie and Cara. Love and Hugs, JB
http://thoroughbredfacts.weebly.com/uploads/1/3/9/0/13901498/9645477_orig.jpg?435
https://thevaulthorseracing.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/horse_quiet_american-_2big.jpg
http://media.nola.com/horseracing_impact/photo/9113660-large.jpg
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
http://www.paulickreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Bernardini.jpg Bernie
https://thevaulthorseracing.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/cara-rafaela-z.jpg Cara
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Judy
Thank you so much for posting. Such a beautiful family. Just love them all.
Isn’t Cara just beautiful too. Such a pretty face.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Peggy:
Yes, she is. Bernie, QA, SG and COZ have that gorgeous face too. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Zenyatta,
I just got your TShirt too. Going to carry it with me to Ocala . Hope I get it in time. I got the color Ann has on. Love it.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Nissy’s blog is late tonight.His peep#1 has,maybe, found something to help with his medical condition.Paws crossed.Blue is settling down on her nest!!!!Who knows Glesni may accompany the Moose to Aintree first!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank and all the Sweeties.Thinking of you today 9th.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Praying for Nissy’s return to good health. Hope Glesni returns soon. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank and all the Sweeties
SallyB.(AuntiecherishesZandheryoung)
I love just looking at you Zenyatta!!
Goodnight, love you with kisses and to your sons
loving thoughts of zprincess and Sir
Auntie Sally B
Happy belated Birthday to Seeking the Gold!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sally:
Love and Hugs, JB
Denise in St. Louis
Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Moss !!! You are the BEST!!! Your bond with Zenyatta is undeniable and you can see how much she loves you!! Thank you for sharing these special moments with her fans!!!!!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, V and Montey:
Goodnight. Happy Dreams. Love Ya. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
Here is Barbara Livingston’s wonderful photo and commentary tribute to The Great Cigar. Some really fabulous photos. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.drf.com/blogs/unconquerable-invincible-unbeatable-cigar
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Just Beautiful. Miss him so much.
Kathy
That was fabulous, indeed! Thank you so much, Judy!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Peggy and Kathy:
He truly was a special boy. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Thanks so much Judy! The Kentucky Horse Park is going to erect a statue of him on their grounds. He can be in the company of the greatest of them all Man O War!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Shirlee:
Indeed. Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
April 9 Cherokee Devotional
Nothing stays impossible when hope emerges from a remote chance to a clear-cut burning desire that is so complete in detail the mind accepts it as real. Wishing and expecting are as different as the thorny vine and the fragile fern.
Don’t let a living soul keep you from the mental picture that your dream is coming true. It can either be wishful thinking or it can be eager expectation. Expectation has every detail memorized and ready. Hoping and wishing is waiting and waiting and waiting.
As abiding love filled his being with the joy and mystery of living…and made a place for all things…
Luther Standing Bear
Chief of the Teton Sioux
shirleeinindy
Does anyone have any thoughts on the reliability of the Dosage? American Pharoah has a 4.33. Don’t know if that is because of the sketchy info on his grandsire Yankee Gentleman or not. Conventional wisdom is they need a Dosage under 4 to be able to get the 1-1/4 mile on the first Saturday in May. There have been one or two who have won with 4 and over but think that was changed later on as their sires or grandsires were upgraded. Think one was Strike the Gold???
lauraj_cincinnati
I think the predictive reliability varies. It can’t take into account ancestors who aren’t Chefs-de-Race or descended from them. If the horse is from a new or less popular sire who isn’t a Chef, then you’re missing that factor in your calculations. IIRC, one recent KY Derby winner was calculated at a 5-something based on info available at the time. When his sire was named a Chef, his dosage number dropped to 3-something. Sorry, can’t remember which horse it was.
Dosage also accounts for females only through their male ancestors. (The “Reines de Course” cannot be used in dosage calculations, as they are are not treated statistically.)
It’s something to consider in your wagering, but I’d also consider how the horse looks at the 9f wire. If he gallops out strongly for a furlong and looks like he has stuff in the tank, then he can probably get the 10f. If he looks like he’s saying “Come on, wire!” then I’d question his ability to win at 10f.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Shirlee and Laura J:
Thank you for your interesting question and very excellent answer. Below is an explanation of Dosage elaborating on what Laura J. said so well. (Coincidentally, they use my Charlie’s Grand Sire, Demaloot Demashoot as the profile of a Sprinter). Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.teamvalor.com/dosage/dosage.htm
shirleeinindy
Judy,
Thanks for the link to the list. There as a Classic sire is my beloved Alydar. Still cry over his tragic end.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Shirlee:
Always loved Alydar too. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Sprinkle it all with a good dose of racing luck.
JB, really neat about Papa Charlie. His profile is tops for Love Bug.
Thanks for the info.
Great subject!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Ann:
Oh, yes, so true. Good racing luck an important part of racing, especially in the KD with a 20 horse field.
Love that, Papa Charlie profile tops for Love Bug. He sure is. Love and Hugs, JB