Happy Breeders’ Cup Friday!
We’re thrilled to announce the start of the 2016 Zenyatta Celebration! Visit our all-new Celebration website for a chance to win an invitation to meet Zenyatta, bid on our auction items and more.
Friday, November 4 — Sunday, November 13.
All proceeds from this event benefit Thoroughbred Rehab Center, Inc.
Enjoy!
Team Z
sheena.davies(wales)
Some lovely photos of the handsome Vautour 3-time festival winner.A huge joy to see him jumping for the fun of it.A black day for NH lovers.My thoughts are with Willie and his team.
http://www.facebook.com/AtTheRaces/
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Oh my gosh, how gorgeous he was. Thank you for sharing.
Run free beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
A photo of Avant Tout in his chestnut glory.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/exciting-prospect-avant-tout-among-58-hennessy-entries/2181727/#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Max:
He was a gorgeous Chestnut. Wonderful blaze too. Run free in God’s Heaven beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
If you click on the link in the post and scroll down there is a video of Vautour winning the Ryanair in march.A beautiful memory now.
http://www.facebook.com/racinguk/
andrej
Beholder :-) and Songbird :-) speed in rich equal top level races burn health of horses, weather was dry :-( course was not usefull for legs :-( , fillyes and mares need health for to be mom or for simply to live in paddock near with mates, Beholder :-) and Songbird :-) have good long rest recover your health, Beholder :-) in long FoxHillFarm video of Songbird :-) and you in breeders cup distaff in youtube, on walk after race you look very tired but well, you dont want to mount flowers on your neck :-) :-) , Beholder :-) carefully with your eyes if its need carefully clean them with clean not cold water, Curalina 6th :-) ,, ,, ,, ,,
Bluegrass Girl
Breaking News!
Beholder to be Bred to Uncle Mo
https://twitter.com/BloodHorse/status/795400214509158400
sheena.davies(wales)
Richard Mandella will be sad to lose his beloved girl.Hugs
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Thanks for this news. This match has great potential for both beauty and racing success. Wishing Beholder a happy, healthy and long life as a Mama. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
His first love was Awesome Maria. She is a beautiful gray. I think that Coolmore paid $4 million for her back in 2013. At that time, she was in foal to Giant’s Causeway. Have not heard anything since.
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Wasn’t Maria Mo’s first love?
Wish there was more info accessible on the mares once they retire. We are so lucky that we have Z’s Blog. Love and Hugs, JB
The Kennedys in San Diego
Oh, we will never forget how Uncle Mo reacted when Awesome Maria walked by. He was so in love, and she would toss her head not giving him the time of day. There is a wonderful video that captures it.
Kathy
Dar Judy B., I responded to your post to me on the previous page…
XOXO, Kathy
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Kathy:
Thank you for your sweet post to me. Missed my Z Family too. Hope you’re feeling better too. Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
Ooops…”Dear”
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.I was late hearing the news about Vautour.It has sent shockwaves through our racing community.Sarah who runs Fly’s page cannot stop crying.He was such a beautiful chaser and loved Cheltenham.A very sad day for Willie.
I had been watching the last episode of Poldark you will soon get to see it and we got a teaser from next year,Wonderful nature series began too called Planet Earth 2.Hope you can get to view it in the US.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Enjoying Poldark very much, Glad there is a Season 2. I hope we get the Planet Earth too.
Always so sad to lose them. Love and Hugs, JB
andrej
Curalina 6th :-) , Curalina :-) weather was dry :-( , course was not usefull for legs :-( , may be it was well that you all race breezed on your own speed with long free space in front of your nose and around, there wasnt need quickly lil to decrease and lil to increase speed because of near horses, there wasnt need to make quick lil turns on full gallop speed of 35 38 mph, Coz :-) like in name of horse Run Away and Hide, photo of him on lil training course in Mayberry farm ocala florida when he 2yo breeze from right to left far from videocam :-) , Curalina :-) have good long rest care of your health, Curalina :-) if all will be well with health and legs may be you and Coz :-) will look on each other :-) two hearts :-) , same wishes to Zi and Rachel’s Valentina :-) :-)
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear andrej:
Good matchmaking. Too cute! Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
One of the best rounds of jumping I have witnessed at the festival.Vautour in 2015.
http://www.facebook.com/TheJockeyClub1750/
andrej
lil correct, same wishes to Zi and Rachel’s Valentina :-) two hearts :-)
Celeste/Massachusetts
I just purchased my Celebration Sticker. So happy to support the Thoroughbred Rehab Center. My dream is to meet Zenyatta. I met Ann and Jerry, Kyle, John and Dottie at the induction Ceremony; they are such wonderful people. Maybe I will be lucky enough to win the drawing to meet Zenyatta!!!!! I hope so!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Good Luck to you, Celeste!
What a win that would be — a dream come true.
Hugs and Love
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Celeste:
Good luck. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
A brilliant analysis of Classic & Arrogate by Steve Haskin!
A Mystery Horse No More
Steve Haskin Hangin’ With Haskin The Blood-Horse November, 2016
http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2016/11/06/a-mystery-horse-no-more.aspx
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Another wonderful, Spot On article by Mr. Haskin. Thank you for sharing it here. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
Thanks for the link. Steve Haskin never disappoints!
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Tepin is to stay in training and may even visit Sha Tin in December.
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Thanks for this info on Tepin; beautiful girl. Love and Hugs, JB
andrej
Coz :-) and Zi :-) safety like in flights of light planes, you are usual middle horses, convenient time for you on four furlongs are 49 and 2/5 like Chromy in light night workout on dry hard los alam course and 49:20 on sloppy course, Coz :-) and Zi :-) quietly and not quickly recover your health and legs, follow rule of mom Zenny :-) one or lower race in month, workout is same thing only shorter,, Coz :-) and Zi :-) come on course only when you feel that you are full healthy well rested and want lil to breeze quickly, choose sloppy course, always think and care about your thin legs,, Coz :-) and Zi :-) dont breeze near left fence, keep long free space in front of your noses, dont make quick lil turns on full gallop speed, increase and decrease speed very glidely ,, ,, ,, ,,
andrej
beautyfull Zenny :-) do all quietly and not quickly, walk on air, eat apples pears care of your health say to Vixana :-) too, beautyfull Zenny Zi Coz de Coronado Winx chestnut Aeolian by Street Cry stay comfy and cozy eat apples pears care of your health kiss your soft noses, lil 16z lil 14z filly Dubai im remembering you
Bluegrass Girl
Article includes Video
‘I’m Gonna Fool Him’: Smith Describes His Ride Aboard Arrogate In BC Classic
by Paulick Report Staff | 11.06.2016 |
http://www.paulickreport.com/news/people/im-gonna-fool-smith-describes-ride-aboard-arrogate-bc-classic/#.WB_xRlemMXs.twitter
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
What a great article. Loved Mikey’s description of all of the intricate decisions that have to be made in a matter of seconds. Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
November 7 Cherokee Devotional
When we’re under stress, we think we should know everything. We know that somewhere in the back of our minds we have all answers to what confronts us, but no matter how hard we try, we can’t find the answer we need. We won’t be able to as long as we’re under stress.
Ironically, the best thing we can do in situations like this is walk away! Many dilemmas are solved the minute we put them down and leave them. If we let the problem loose, we often find that the solution emerges effortlessly. So loosen up, let go, turn your attention to something totally different. Relax and the answers will come.
Any one could pray to the spirits, receiving answer usually in a dream
-Edward Goodbird, Hidatsa
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Hope your week is off to a good start. One of Zoe’s little friends, Izzie is having surgery today. She’s a Yorkie…so tiny. I hope it goes well. Election is tomorrow, so it will all be over soon, thank God. Have a great day. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.As you can imagine our racing community is reeling from the news of Vautour’s tragic death.A lot on FB thought he should have gone for the Gold cup this year but I am not sure he would have got the 3 and 1/4 miles.We will never know now.I know Mullins will bounce back such a tough day for the team yesterday.Kauto will have been there to greet Vautour at the bridge.We have raised £211,000 for Freddy the last time I looked and counting.We were also sympathising with Avant Tout’s lass Rachel.
Your big day tomorrow as a neutral observer I wish all candidates good luck but you and I already know who has won I am going to his birtual bictory party tomorrow the only squeaky clean candidate,No Mondays and doughnuts for all!Mother Theresa is out in India on a trade mission.She had a trouser suit on for travelling..
I got my Dyfi calendar today and my shopping bag.Great service and I shed a tear seeing the beautiful Ceri on the cover.Mondays even come around too quickly for Felix these days.I l left a message on Fubu’s page asking if anyone could give us news.Kimberly does have a daughter!Oh,I have the withdrawal symptoms today the last of Poldark last night and we have to wait a YEAR before seeing him again.Planet earth 2 started last night.They were in the Southern oceans on an island only inhabited by chin-strap penguins but the price they pay for solitude is enormous.A mother and babies were waiting for daddy to return with fish and he got there!Then seeing Mr Albatross waiting for the return of his partner.Oh,the joy when she finally turned up.They performed a little dance.And you wonder why I so love the natural world.Lisa the dog is starting her chemo today God bless her.Remember to turtle.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
Good to know the boys came back from the Classic well. Thankfully, it appears all BC horses are OK. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/arrogate-chrome-in-fine-form-sunday/
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
Beautiful Birdie heading to Winstar for some well deserved R & R. Lovely photo. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.paulickreport.com/news/breeders-cup/songbird-heads-winstar-break-2017-campaign/
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.I saw this lovely photo of Songbird on one of our FB’s yesterday.She will enjoy her R&R and come back better and stronger next season.Rich Ricci has been talking about Vautour he said all the jumping,training and his fall at Aintree this year he was fine but just grazing in the field he dies.He said thinking of Freddy and JT McNamara is helping him.There was another dreadful story about a dog called Max who was hanged by a hunter(the hunters in Spain love hanging their dogs).He is in ICU God bless him so nauseating.Love and hugs Sheena.
Max
I read what Ricci is quoted as saying about losing Vautour. According to these stories, the death of this horse as compared to jockeys getting hurt is “nothing”. Shades of shorty? Maybe The Fly was right about this guy?
sheena.davies(wales)
Yes,I wasn’t too keen either.Of course the ‘Fly’ bit him!One should realise that far more horses lose their lives than jockeys in races.I suppose one cannot expect much sympathy from a banker.Definitely shades of the short guy.Sad.
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
The Dam of Arrogate, Bubbler and the Dam of CC, Love the Chase, are in the 2016 FS November Sale today. Hope they both go to loving, caring owners and stay in the US. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/217488/dams-of-arrogate-chrome-top-hips-to-watch
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
Enjoyed these links. Thanks for posting. Yes indeed, Songbird is a gorgeous girl! Love that x-shaped star she has.
Hugs and Love
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Marshall:
So glad you enjoyed these links as much as I did. Love and Hugs, JB
vicki
This years BC was so wonderful even my brothers watched. The problem was I rooted for all four of my favorite horses! The greatest race I ever saw was of course Zenyatta’s Classic. I cried with happiness for Beholder and with regret for California Chrome. I thought VE could have rode a better race. I still think Chrome should be HOY. I couldn’t help but be a little sad while watching the juvenile fillies and reflecting on what could have been. Z Princess would have been a superstar. My health is improving and I have high hopes for the coming year.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Vicki,
So happy to hear that your health is improving!! Keep those high hopes alive; that will get you just where you need to be. Continued thoughts and prayers that soon you will be up, out and about again!
Hugs and Love
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Vicki:
Joining Marshall in prayers and wishing you continued good health. Good to hear from you. Love and Hugs, JB
Barbara Brayton
California Chrome is an awesome racehorse and just so beautiful. I hope he comes back, wins the Pegasus World Cup and then he can go and make babies.
Bluegrass Girl
Equine Altitude. Com tweet Monday Nov. 7 2016
Breaking News:
FROSTED RETIRED to Darley
My BEST at stud my friend! Will miss you racing!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
All the very Best Wishes to beautiful Frosted in his new career. Yes, we will certainly miss this talented boy. Such a lovely grey!
Hugs and Love
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Love Tapit’s beautiful Gray boy. Wishing him a long, healthy, happy life. Same for Tamarkuz. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
Dirt Mile Hero Tamarkuz Retired to Shadwell
Monday, November 7, 2016
Shadwell Stable’s GI Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile hero Tamarkuz (Speightstown–Without You Babe, by Lemon Drop Kid) has been retired and will stand at Shadwell Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, the farm announced Monday. His fee has been set at $12,500.
http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/dirt-mile-hero-tamarkuz-retired-to-shadwell/
Marshall (NC Broad)
Good Luck in the shed, Tamarkuz!
Hope you have a happy, healthy and nice long life.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.I received my lovely Dyfi calendar today with dear Ceri on the cover.An amazing £228,000 has been raised for Freddy so far.So happy all have returned from the BC safe and well.Liz and I thought of Kauto when we heard the news yesterday.Vautour was found on the ground so must have been in pain.The team are thinking of running Douvan in the King George now.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Wonderful outpouring of help for Freddy. Don’t want to think of Kauto, Vautour or Z Princess suffering; choose to believe, with God’s mercy, they did not. 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. Enjoy a restful night and Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
CC’s Dam, Love The Chase, went to John McCormack Bloodstock LLC for $1.950M today at FS. Don’t know who the actual buyer is or if she’ll stay in the US.
Bubbler, Arrogate’s Dam will be coming up soon. She’s Hip 110 and they’re on Hip 92 now.
Here’s the link to the live auction. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.fasigtipton.com/fasig-tiptontv/StreamingVideo.php
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
Cathryn Sophia is Hip 113. Curalina Hip 123. Quite a few more I think you’ll recognize. Hoping they all find loving, caring owners.
http://www.fasigtipton.com/ci/catalogues/view/2016/The-November-Sale
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Hope they all go to good homes.Love and hugs Sheena
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena and Z Fans:
Arrogate’s Dam, Bubbler, went for $4.7M. She’s in foal to Into Mischief. Love and Hugs, JB