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Ziconic to Run Sunday

Ziconic finishing third at Santa Anita on May 14. Photo by Cynthia Holt.
Ziconic finished third at Santa Anita on May 14. Photo by Cynthia Holt.

Dear fans,

Ziconic is scheduled to make his fourth start this Sunday, June 5. He is entered in Race 2 at Santa Anita Park, a 1 1/16 mile maiden special weight. Victor Espinoza will be riding.

Post time is approximately 2:30 PM Pacific. Watch online at calracing.com (free account required).

#GoZiconic

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    Yep Sheena,
    I too enjoy tennis and watch a lot on tv. Glad for Murray. I get so nervous when one of Zenny’s boys race. Geez…

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    A good horse will overcome obstacles. This is his last chance before I wont follow him anymore. 3 races should be enough to air one up leg one up and learn what they are supposed to do. Love his momma though.

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      I’m sure he doesn’t care if you don’t follow him.

      However, he is learning his business pretty well. His last race was against a tough field–the second-place horse had recently finished second in a graded stakes race. Ziconic showed a nice turn of foot; he was simply too far back to catch up. That may not have been his fault. Good horses sometimes take a few races to break their maidens, and he had such a bad start in his second race that it wasn’t a good evaluation of what he can really do, IMO.

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        Well said, Laura!

        Go Ziconic! We love you and support you along with all of Team Z. Zenyatta’s Red Prince is making good progress. It’s early days yet, and “fair weather friends” don’t add much anyway.

        Hugs

        • Hello Laura and Marshall.

          Totally agree on your reply that horses take a few races to catch up. They need to mature. Ziconic is one of them.

          Every horse just like us humans is different. We practice, we work hard, we lose, we win. Seems some just expect too much from Zenny’s babies. They should not compare them to her.

          There will only be one Zenyatta. Just as there have been other great horses. We will see more horses coming of age. Ziconic will be one of them.

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        Bravo! We love Ziconic, rain or shine!

        Meanwhile, oh goody?

        I’m glad Victor is riding. Zi has “stuff,” speed and desire.

        • There’s this horse called Seabiscuit that lost his first 17 races. Not trying to put Ziconic on anywhere near the same level as Seabiscuit – just saying that sometimes it takes a little while for a horse to get rolling. As Laura said, there have been plenty of good horses that took a few races to get it all put together. I’m willing to give Ziconic more time (and I, too, think he needs to be closer to the race – he was awfully far back last time out).

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        lauraj
        I will follow him every day of his life whether he turns out to be a good runner or not. The same for big brother, Coz. I am sure most on this blog will be right there along with me. And you gotta admit, he is one handsome dude!

        • Dear Shirlee, Laura J and Z Fans:

          Me too. Godspeed ZI; safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB

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      You should live in the UK.We loved Mad Moose who often and in the end always refused.I find it sad you won’t follow a horse if he doesn’t win.I follow racing because I love horses Sheena

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    I have to wish Peggy (N) South Georgia a happy belated bday.??????
    Happy belated bday to u ?
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    Happy belated bday dear peggy?
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    Have a greaaaaat day! ??
    HugZ?prayerZ?
    Luv ya bunchez?
    Vampressqueen

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    todays devo:

    A Blessing for Your Day

    May God’s PEACE cover you,
    His HOPE inspire you,
    His JOY uplift you &:
    His LOVE surround you.

    hugZ/prayerZ, vamp

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      Dear Vamp Sue:

      Just beautiful. Thank you. Hope you’re doing better. Love and Hugs, JB

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    We are anxious to see Zi race again! John seems to have him on a regular schedule which can only be good for him.

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    Be safe beautiful boy. Tell Victor we said he had better take good care of you. Nice that we in the east will be able to watch the race at a decent hour.

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    There have been great horses who didn’t make it in their early goings. Zi, you are terrific and you’ll get there. We believe in you and love you no matter. Go, Zi!!!

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      Dear Judy.My heart was in my mouth when Minding got into trouble but her class and courage put her on the right track.She has the stamina of Galileo and the speed of Lillie Langtry plus she got slapped in the face with a whip again,And Frankel’s first born filly won today at Catterick!Derby tomorrow!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Judy B.,
      Thanks for posting this link to Minding’s race. Fantastic win especially with the difficulties in traffic. Congratulations to her and her connections!

      I wonder what happened to Diamonds Pour Moi? She was eased. Hope it wasn’t fatal.

      Hugs and Love

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        Dear Marshall, Kathy and Sheena:

        I know, she was magnificent.

        Sheena, thanks for the good news on DpM. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI and DC:

    Goodnight. Love You. Happy Dreams. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.

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    Good luck Ziconic! I feel like this will be your day but even if you never win a race, I’ll always love you. The same with your big brother, Coz. Most importantly stay safe and have fun!

    Love,
    Leslie

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    GO ZICONIC!!! Looking forward to seeing him run again, and I don’t care how Coz and Zimbabwe turn out. I will always love them, because they are a part of our beautiful queen ZENYATTA. GO ZICONIC AND BRING HOME A WIN FOR MAMA!!!!

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    Thanks Team Z for the schedule.

    I will watch the race. God speed – Ziconic and Victor.

    We love Zenyatta and her boys, win or lose.

    Hope Zenyatta is fine and feeling well. Hugs and Hugs to her.

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    I will always love Zenyatta and her beautiful boys. What has happened to Cosmic One. Have not heard about how he is doing. Go Ziconic this will be your day and mommy willbe so proud of you no matter where you come it. Thank you Team Z for sharing. Hugs and kisses to Zenyatta and her precious boys. I love Zenyatta and her boys sooooo much.

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      Cozmic One is still at Santa Anita. He has been working out. His last work was on May 23, 6 furlongs in 1:17.60 handily, 7/7 at that distance. His previous work was on May 14. He worked three times in May and twice in April, so he doesn’t seem to be injured. I have no idea why he hasn’t been entered in a race for almost a year. He was eligible for the last race that Ziconic ran in and this one as well.

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        Dear Laura J:

        Thanks for this info on COZ. I have been worried about him. As you say, he doesn’t appear to have health issues, so hopefully we’ll see him racing soon. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Wow !!! Ziconic I can’t wait until Sunday…….
    I love youuuuu !!! Go ! Go ! Go !!!!
    Kissessssssssss !!!!

    Please win, for your owners, they love you very much !!!!
    And for us your fans !!!!

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    Thanks again Team Z for the info.

    Totally agree on Laura’s and Marhall’s reply that horses take a few races to catch up. They need to mature. Ziconic is one of them.

    Every horse (just like us humans) is different. We practice, we work hard, we lose, we win.

    Seems some just expect too much from Zenny’s babies. They should not compare them to her. There will only be one Zenyatta. Just as there have been other great horses. We will see more horses coming of age. Ziconic will be one of them.

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