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Happy Tuesday!

We have new leather goods available in the Zenyatta Shop, just in time for last-minute Mother’s Day gifts!

Show off your love for Zenyatta with our limited edition Clubhouse Tote or the Zenyatta Key Tag. Proceeds from the Zenyatta Shop support charities that benefit retired and rescued thoroughbreds as well as the ongoing maintenance of Zenyatta.com.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

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    Champion Dehere Dead at 23 in Turkey
    By Evan Hammonds The Blood-Horse May 16 2014
    Dehere, the champion 2-year-old male of 1993 and a top sire of 77 stakes winners, has died from a heart attack, according to a report from the Turkish Jockey Club. The 23-year-old son of Deputy Minister—Sister Dot, by Secretariat, has been standing in Turkey since the 2010 breeding season.
    In North America his influence will carry on through his top-earning runner,
    Kentucky Broodmare of the Year Take Charge Lady, the dam of grade I winner
    Take Charge Indy (by A.P. Indy) and champion Will Take Charge (by Unbridled’s Song).
    Dehere is also the broodmare sire of leading sire Midnight Lute .
    Globally, Dehere has sired 1,615 foals and his runners have earned in excess of $100 million.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/85108/champion-dehere-dead-at-23-in-turkey#ixzz31tXxEkax

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        Dear Terry:

        The big studs like Coolmore often sell unwanted or (to use the current word) unpopular stallions to places like Turkey or Korea where they are trying to establish a breeding industry. Just one of those “horse as commodity” things I find disturbing. Hugs, KathyR.

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      Sheena. When I read your post, and checked out other websites, upset does not begin to describe how I feel. Only Fink, LoPresti and the other Dans and the sisters feel worse. I’m devastated. I still have not got over losing Big D.
      Danny, you get well soon. There is a lot of butt out there left for you to kick. Power Up Danny.
      Free the Moose! Neigh x 9.

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        Dear Max:

        Let’s pray to St. Francis to get Dan through this. Love and Hugs, JB

        • JudyB. Very sweet of you. Alas, this is not what Protestants can do as we do not have the intercession of saints. We must ask always for relief only from God. Believe me, I’m begging for help for one of his wonderful creatures, our super horse Danny.
          Power up Danny.

        • Dear Max:

          I’ll pray to St.Francis for you for Dan. St. Francis loved animals of all kinds that is why he is one of my favorite saints. Love our Danny so much. I cried too when I first heard that Dan needed emergency surgery. Power Up Danny Boy. Love and Hugs, JB

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    morn zsters :)

    Hold On To Hope

    You can hold on to hope-no matter what happens because there’s One who’s holding on to YOU.
    He’ll stop at nothing and do anything to make sure you have everything you need.

    He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all – how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32

    You’re Loved. Just as you are.
    (Ephesians 3:17-19)
    You’ve got everything you need. Just when you need it.
    (Philippians 4:19)
    You’re going to make it through. Just when you least expect it.
    (Romans 8:28)

    -Holley Gerth

    prayers for those who’re injured 2 & 4 legged.
    PU wise dan
    love /hugs, vamp

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    Prayers for Delrene and all the folks in the wildfire zone. Prayers for Wise Dan. Things can go wrong so suddenly for horses. Go Chrome Go.

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      Thank you Vicki for praying for Delrene in Carlsbad. She’s in my prayers now too, We’ve been praying for everyone in the fire zone there and here in NM. We have friends and family in some of those areas in CA. Also praying for all of the animals.

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    From what I heard, Wise Dan’s colic was the “best” kind that it could have been, and they caught it early, so they are very hopeful. Power up, sweet boy.

    RIP, Dehere. Such sad news all around us.

    Delrene and SoCal Dumplings–please check in when you can to let us know how you are. Hugs to all.

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      Dear Barb W.:

      Loved this grandson of Secretariat. Saw him at Saratoga. Rest In Peace beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB

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    OMG….
    just got in
    PUWiseDan…..
    PUDeIrene….
    hope for the best for both of you
    wish the rain at Pimlico could be dumped on SoCal instead…

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Oh that dratted colic. Power Up beautiful Danny Boy. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Zsters,
    Seems to be so much going on now, fires in Cal, Dan in the Hospital, CC has a throat problem, gosh I ‘ve got to catch my breath. Prayers for all of the above!

    I’ve got to tape the Preakness tomorrow as we are going to Sally B’s sons wedding and the conference hall where the reception is doesn’t have a regular bar where one could sneak in before dinner and watch the race. Sally wants ME to ask her son if we could have it played on the monitor in the wedding hall. I said “no way” I don’t want the kids mad at me and she said “better you than me”, ha, ha. No, I’m not going to ask, I get myself in enough trouble without starting a row at a wedding!! So my heart will be screaming “GO CC”, but my lips will be sealed. We could be in more trouble as Sally informed me that we will be sitting at her ( mother of the grooms) table instead of her sisters and bro. I told her we can’t do that it’s not proper but she said her son insisted, so I’m sure I’m already going to be in trouble. Should be a fun affair!!

    My love to beautiful Mama Z and darling EaZter Lilly, she is really a knockout. And to handsome Ziconic and CoZ, and to my Indy.

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      Dear Sue Fredrick:

      I know, very upset about Delrene and Danny Boy and anxious for CC. Join you in prayers for all. Wishing Sally, the bride and groom and all of you a fine day tomorrow. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI and Princess Z:

    Goodnight. Stay safe and cozy. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

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    Dear Max.I hear the news about Dan is more promising now,he will need 6-8 weeks recuperation.He is in the best place,I know how devastated you are,I would feel the same if it were Kauto or Frankel it brings back memories of St Nick and his gallant fight, will keep Dan in my prayers,don’t worry that boy is a fighter!
    Have you heard Shorty is riding Long Run in the Grand Steeplechase de Paris on sunday something to do with Sam and his amateur status.One of Moose’s twitter friends Top Notch Tonto is running in the Lockinge tomorrow will have to support him!Was a bit annoyed with Hovis today and his views on small women.I am very tiny but do not possess legs like steel girders!!! would love to see him at Badminton though I’ll forgive him!Free the Moose.Sheena.PU Dan.

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      Dear Sheena and Max:

      Dan is a fighter. Will keep him in my prayers. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Sheena. My only consolation on this dark day is that Dan is as tough as nails. I hope that Dan can recover like Paynter. Power up Danny. I just want him to live. He’s done enough to be one of my horses of any year. Power up Danny.
      Saw that the French won’t let amateurs ride horses in their races. Steeplechasing is a risky business as we all know. They are concerned about the safety of the horses. Shorty on the other hand thinks that horses are replaceable.
      Hovis is just annoyed with those particular women. He’d have a positive attitude to his most loyal fan Sheena. No doubt you would show up to see him with carrots.
      Free the Moose! Neigh x 9. Power up Danny.

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      Dear Barb W, Sue Fredrick and Z Fans:

      Yes, Mr. Sherman was very upbeat in the DRF article I posted on Page 9; nobody knows CC better than he, so that is a good sign. Love and Hugs, JB

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    WISE DAN UPDATE horseracinghl tweets Friday May 16 2014
    Charlie LoPresti says Wise Dan out of recovery. “When I left him he was banging around his hay net, trying to rub his muzzle off.”
    Added LoPresti “Everybody I talked to said unless it’s reoccurring colic, he should recover and not be career ending.”
    LoPresti said as long as Wise Dan got through the night with no complications, they would let him start trying to eat something tomorrow.

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      BGG. Thank you very much for this. I feel really badly about this. Keep thinking – Not Danny. Went to bed after I heard the news. I’m staying there. Power up Danny.
      Free the Moose! Neigh x 9.

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      BGG, Thank you for the good news about Wise Dan. Hope he has a good night and is feeling much better tomorrow.

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      Dear BGG:

      Thanks for this update. Praying for our King of the Chess Club. Love and Hugs, JB

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    BEN’S CAT WINS tweets Friday May 16 2014
    Jennie Rees ‏@CJ_Jennie · 8yo Ben’s Cat wins for 26th time in 39 starts, repeats in Jim McKay Turf Sprint at #Pimlico. #Howcool!
    Scott Hazelton ‏@Scott_Hazelton King Leatherbury says to me after Ben’s Cat’s
    21st stakes win…
    “This is the only horse I order my win picture before the race.” Love it
    BetAmerica ‏ Ben’s Cat deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame… as does King Leatherbury. We need to make this happen.

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    Dear Sheena:

    Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Ruby, Diamond and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Max.Bless you ,cariad,don’t take to your bed ,Dan is awake and fighting .We must be strong for him.I know that’s what he’d want.He’ll be fine I’m sure.As for Hovis,I’d turn up with a bag full of treats for him!Prayers for your boy.PU Dan. Free the Moose.Sheena.

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    Dear Max:

    Regarding Wise Dan. We have just had a huge flock of black cockatoos fly directly over my house. They are a large bird, and quite beautiful with matt black feathers, tinged with grey, and lemon tails. We call them the Birds of Hope, because when we had the devasting bush fires here in Canberra, the cockies were the first birds that returned to the city. I think they’re a message to Dan to keep up the fight against all odds. Hugs, KathyR

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      Kathy. Great image. I have a soft spot for all black creatures from birds to bears to panthers. May they bring good luck to Dan and hope to all who are caught up by these terrible California fires.
      Free the Moose. Neigh x 9. Power up San Diego and Danny.

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    Wise Dan

    When I found out your dilema my heart skipped several beats. Just got home from work.
    Already been On My Knee’s praying for you. Pray the Good Lord and many Angels will look after you.
    There’s power in many praying Dan. Your getting better is all that matters. Loved what Charlie said.
    Know I want sleep any untill your better.The nights are hard when someone’s ill.
    Power Up Dan. Love You Dan, You gotta get better.

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    Dear Judy.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Ruby Diamond Little Cap Hercules and all the Sweeties.Wishing CC good luck for tomorrow.Verrazano is running at Newbury in the Lockinge.Power up Dan.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Rooting for Verrazano. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Ruby, Diamond and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Kathy R.Such an upside down world as I am off to bed ,your day has already began.Hope the Cockatoos are a good sign for Dan and he will pull through.The signs are good.Love and hugs Sheena.

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      Sheena. Enjoy your rest. You’re right. Dan’s a kick butt horse. No point in retreating to bed. Got praying to do.
      Free the Moose. Neigh x 9. Power up Danny.

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      Dear Sheena:

      The world is an upside-down place – I think that’s why I love the Black Cockies so much – they are rare in the suburbs, and since the fires have only come when I’m feeling very down about something. So I do think they bring Hope. Sleep well, we’re into a race day here – Scone (NSW), Doomben (Queensland), Morphettville (South Australia) and Caulfield (Victoria) – but as always, safe journey to equine athletes. Hugs, KathyR

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      Dear Barbara W:

      Thank you for that post – so pleased Delrene is okay. Will keep up the prayers. Hugs KathyR

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      Dear Barb W.:

      Thanks for this info. Glad to know Delrene is OK. Hope these fires are controlled soon. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Barbara, Thanks so much for this post. So relieved about Delrene. Will keep praying for her and everyone out there. Lv Elizabeth

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    Dear Wise Dan

    Heard about you this afternoon. Immediately praying for you. My heart just sank.
    Home now and “On my Knee’s ” few minutes ago praying for you to the Good Lord and Many Angels. There’s power in numbers praying Dan.
    Just that you get well is all that matters. Love what Charlie said
    Dan the hardest times when someone’ s sick is at night so know I want sleep till your better
    You gotta get better Dan.
    May the Good Lord and many Angels be in your stall with you. I’ll be there in spirit with you too.
    Love You Dan

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    Dan, I’m no vet but walk a little in your stall. Don’t overdo it though, I’m trying to pray on all angles. I’m praying for your legs to be safe too. Not for your racing but for your health.
    I think keep the legs moving some.
    Dan i’m relying on what knowledge I have, but praying real hard for you.
    I know they know what to do for you, but I’m adding my prayers big time on all of this just don’t want something else to pop up.

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      Dear Peggy:

      How quickly our beloved horses can become so ill. Prayers for Danny Boy. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Prayers for Wise Dan and all of his connections and devoted fans – especially Max and Peggy. Hope that the morning will bring good news. Sleep tight Danny. PUD!

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    wow -the black cockatoo are pretty. i’d never heard of them or seen a pic until today.
    i used to have a white cockatoo named Ivory. she was such a sweetheart. rob & i bought her as a baby & handfed her. we had her for 3.5-4yrs.
    the 1st words out of her mouth at 6mos were “jesus loves you”. i miss her.
    we had to get rid of her & a black headed caique we also had because i became allergic to them & i got really sick. i was heatbroken but we found them good homes with ppl who had the time for them & could take care of them properly as i couldnt do that anymore.
    ivory was a gem & “Trouble” was cute little boy who could drive me nuts. lol

    praying for wise dan, delrene, & whoever else near the fire, plus those zsters who are under the weather.

    god bless ,vamp

    i think im rooting for CC. i AM hoping he’ll do well.
    i’ll make my final decision when i see how the other horses look like in the post parade.

    sweet dreams Z & kids

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      Dear Vamp Sue:

      Enjoyed your story about Ivory and Trouble. Sad when you have allergies to beloved pets. Glad you were able to find loving homes for them. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Really was a damper on my day to read that Wise Dan had to have surgery and especially for the colic. Hate colic about as much as I do laminitis. Several things going for him is 1.) Dan is a fighter 2.) Charlie Lopresti is there for him and will never give up on Dan either.

    Power Up Dan.
    Also thoughts and prayers to all facing the fires in So Cal and that our four legged friends are safe as well.

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      Judy, I just watched the replay of the Pimlico Special. WOW, that was exciting. I totally agree with you… reminded me of Mike and Zenyatta!!!! Boy her last to first races were thrilling.

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      Judy, That was some race. I watched the video at Bloodhorse.com and Revolutionary wasn’t even in the picture through most of the race. Then suddenly there he was. Great ride by Mike.

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      Was watching this one on my computer, and my heart just sank when the track announcer kept saying how far back Revolutionary was (and of course, we couldn’t even see him). I know he is “closer” but never expected this kind of race. What a “come from behind” effort that was!!! Yea Revolutionary!!!!

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        Dear Sandy:

        Love horses that close like that. Just like Z. Love and Hugs, JB

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    What a race! From 20 lengths back to First!
    Pimlico Special S. (gr. III) Race 12 at Pimlico VIDEO on May 16, 2014
    Grade III 1 3/16 miles $300,000 3 yo’s & up
    1 Revolutionary 4YO Colt, TN: A++ War Pass — Runup the Colors
    Jockey: Mike E. Smith Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
    Margin: neck Earnings: $180,000
    Breeder: W. S. Farish, Owner: WinStar Farm LLC
    Sire: War Pass , Dark Bay or Brown, 2005. Lifetime: 121 yearlings sold, median $30,945.
    Broodmare Sire: A.P. Indy, Dark Bay or Brown, 1989.
    2. Prayer for Relief
    3. Cat Burglar
    http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/USA/PIM/2014/5/16/12/pimlico-special-s-gr-iii

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