Today is Zilkha’s “official” birthday and she is beginning her new year in John Shirreffs’s barn as she moves from the Mayberry’s farm into the next phase of her life. Welcomed and already adored by John, Mario and Carmen who were also her Mama’s trainer, groom and hot walker. In John’s words “She is a perfect height, well proportioned and extremely athletic” May all the stars align for her and that she enjoys many celebrations!!!
Martha Fosdick
YAY! Finally my computer is no longer on strike and I too was able to see Zilka’s video as well as all the other cool things I’ve missed out on for the last few weeks.
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Big day on tap tomorrow. Maybe one day in Zilkha’s future. Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Big Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Big Congrats to Jackie’s Warrior, Joel R., Steve A. and all connections on winning at Belmont today! JW blew them away!!
Hope everyone racing this weekend will finish safe and healthy❣️
Hugs and Cheers, MP
Marshall (NC Broad)
Here’s a link to Belmont replays for June 10:
https://www.nyra.com/belmont/racing/replays
Just click on Race 9 — it’s the True North Stakes.
🏇 🏇 🏇
You don’t see it here, but Maggie’s horseback interview started with her
reaching over to give Jackie’s Warrior congratulatory strokes on his neck. I don’t know if she was riding her pony, but he was feeling his oats — she is quite the rider because he was really bouncing up and down like a hyper rocking horse! That was probably her Zander though.
Cheers!
judy berube
Dear Marshall;
Thanks for posting this link.
I hope Zander and Richie are good boys tomorrow.
Jackie’s Warrior looked like he was gonna get air-born today. WOW! Congrats to him and connections.
Godspeed all tomorrow; safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
JB and Marshall, WOW is right!
Congrats to Jackie! Happy for Joel R.
Love Maggie and her Zander.
Thanks for sharing. Happy Belmont Day.
Kathy
Congratulations to Mo Donegal and all his connections on winning the Belmont. Praying that everyone came back safe and sound.
Hugs,
Kathy
judy berube
Dear Ann, Marshall, Kathy and Z Fans:
Oh boy, what a day. Congrats to Mo D, Nest and Skippy; Clairiere, Regal Glory, Jack Christopher, Flightline and all the winners today. Great efforts by the second and third place finishers too.
Another day for Richie and Peggy’s Channel Maker. Hope all came back well.
Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
Dear Judy,
Absolutely congratulations for all the great efforts. Very proud of Nest, also Skippy. Also Clairiere, RG, JC ad Flightline. Love them all!
Hugs,
Kathy
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
I hope everyone is well, too. Poor Letruska, she ran her legs off with Search Results. I certainly hope she is okay.
Congrats to all who hit the board!
Hugs and Love, MP
judy berube
Dear Kathy and Marshall:
Yes, hope they all came back well.
Marshall, I hope Letruska is OK too. She gave it her all. I thought the mare that would be her nemisis was going to be Malathaat, but I was wrong. Clairiere was brilliant today. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Incredible race.
The entire card was great.
Proud of all of them.
Uncle Mo is a proud Dad today. Incredible story about Repole.
Belmont was absolutely beautiful.
Praying Echo Zulu is alright?
judy berube
Dear Ann:
Me too🙏 Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Ann and Judy,
I hope Echo Zulu is okay, too. Glad that Joel sensed that something wasn’t quite right with her. Better to be safe than sorry.
I felt so bad for Letruska — that was some speed duel the Ortiz brothers conducted. Letruska looked so dejected and tired at the back of the group. 😟
It wasn’t to be for Rich Strike, alas. They wanted him out in the clear, and he clearly wanted to go to the rail. I felt almost as bad for him and Sonny as I did when Smarty Jones lost at Belmont. I still think he is a phenomenal horse!
Oh well, onward we go❣️
Hope those of you (the majority, I think) who love hot weather will be ecstatic this week! As for me, I will be basking in the air-conditioning and longing for fall/winter. ☀️ 🥵 ☀️
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Ann:
Mike R’s little girl was so excited after the win; adorable.
Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Marshall, with you on the basking, inside, AC! The humidity is brutal. The Texas Bball team playing ECU called Gville a jungle!
JB, something tells me that little girl will have a great racing future. She was too cute! What a fun family!
Loving Joel even more. Poor Zulu.
Royal Ascot here we come!
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Have a wonderful day. Love You. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
I feel bad for Letruska snd Richie too.
I’m with you; already longing for Fall weather. 😜
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Friends,
I found this article about an hour ago — it’s by Steve Haskin and is on the Secretariat.com website.
If you haven’t seen it already, here it is:
https://www.secretariat.com/askin-haskin/05/08/2022/rich-strike-hits-the-mother-lode-with-improbable-derby-victory
—
He ends with a very moving observation about the tragic Medina Spirit.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Thanks for posting Steve Haskin’s wonderful article on Richie and his heartfelt tribute to Medina Spirit.
I agree, Medina Spirit gave his all every time and I’ll always think of him as a Derby winner. Feel the same about Maximum Security.
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
I agree with you — Medina Spirit remains a Derby winner to me as does Maximum Security. No matter what they ruled, both of these beautiful colts were winners.
Hugs and Love, MP
Kathy
Dear Marshall,
That you for posting that wonderful article. We love the insights into Richie. Always will feel heartbreak for Medina Spirit. He was a wonderful horse. Unwise decisions made by some of the humans around him do not take away from the horse’s greatness. RIP, Champ.
Hugs, Kathy
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Update on Echo Zulu from Paulick Report. Healing prayers beautiful girl. Love and Hugs, JB
https://paulickreport.com/news/thoroughbred-racing/champion-echo-zulu-headed-to-kentucky-for-precautionary-tests/
Kathy
Dear Judy,
Best wishes and prayers for Echo Zulu. It is comforting to know she is in good hands!
Hugs, Kathy
judy berube
Dear Kathy:
Yes, indeed. Whatever caused the lameness I’m sure will be discovered.
Power Up gorgeous girl.
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for this article! Hoping Echo Zulu will be okay — glad they are having her thoroughly checked over and is in excellent hands.
Wow, that’s a great photo of her — what a gorgeous intelligent face she has!!
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
A Beauty, indeed! Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Thanks, JB.
EZ deserves the Royal treatment after having to exit the racing day in that fashion.
Heartbreaking. Get well beautiful girl.
Lynn Martin
Greetings!
I missed the Belmont as I was at the dog show. And, wow, what a weekend of shows it was for me! Little Rosey showed very well on Thursday, and I was pleased. But what floored me was when the judge pointed to her for BEST OF BREED!!! There were lots of dogs in the class, nearly all professionally handled, all very well trained and experienced show dogs. Rosey is a baby, 13 months old! Handlers are all very composed, show no emotion in the ring. But I picked Rosey up and gave her a big hug, and ran to the Best of Breed marker, in tears! She defeated the #1 male in the country (ranks given according to wins, nation wide) and the #1 female in the country! I was over the moon! Ring time for breed judging was 8 am and the Sporting Group judging (all best of breed winners in the sporting breeds compete against each other) was not until 5:30 that afternoon. It was a hot day, over 100 degrees, but we waited and competed in the group. She did nothing there as her youth really showed. I floated home in cloud 9 and she had steak for dinner! On Friday her brother Jager was there and HE won best of breed, over the same entry, and Rosey was Best Opposite Sex to Best of Breed! So they both defeated the top dogs in the country!!! Wow, was I a proud breeder that day, grinning from ear to ear! Saturday Rosey had had enough of this show stuff, did not show well and got nothing. But Jager won Best Opposite. Sunday, Rosey was a bit better, but nothing, Jager won “Select” Dog which really means the judge loved him but just not enough for the breed win. All in all, Rosey got 10 Grand Champion points (25 points needed to earn Grand Championship) and Jager got 15! Pretty darned good weekend for my babies!!!!
Lynn
judy berube
Dear Lynn:
Double WOW. Congratulations to you, Rosey and Jager. You’re well on your way to Grand Champion!
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Lynn,
What a wonderful weekend for you, Rosey and Jager!
Tremendous Congratulations to the “Victorious Vizslas” and to you, of course! No wonder you are on cloud 9 — Well done!!
Cheers, Woofs and Hugs
Ann NC
Congrats! Cheers!
Yay pups!
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Have a lovely day. Love and Hugs, JB❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
judy berube
Dear z Fans:
Congrats Cilla and Papa Chrome. Well done. Love and Hugs, JB
https://paulickreport.com/news/bloodstock/cilla-named-louisianas-2021-horse-of-the-year/
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Congrats to Cilla who gave California Chrome his first black type winner and North America winner! Now she is Louisiana 2021 Horse of the Year; Cheers to both Cilla and CC!!
Thanks for posting the news, JB❣️
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Stay cool and comfy and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
judy berube
Dear Ann, Marshall, Shirlee, Kathy, Sandy and Z Fans:
Terrible luck for Frankie D and Lord North in the Prince of Wales At Ascot today.
Lord North enters the gate blindfolded (guess he won’t go in without it). Frankie tried numerous times to remove it, but it was stuck in the bridle. Finally he got it off, but after the gates opened. They missed the break and finished last😞.
They were my pick in the cappin’ contest🤪. Glad they got through the race unscathed. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Even when you know, you never know….
So sorry for Lord North. Yes, safe and sound for them. Thank goodness.
Today, Stradi and Frankie getting the big box situation but what a CHAMP! Fights back for 3rd. Stradivarius is my winner even though he was not first.
Incredible horse.
Stay cool folks.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Ann and Judy,
I didn’t know exactly what happened with the blindfold just that it was slow getting removed — caught in the bridle, wow — glad Lord North and Frankie were not injured.
YAY, Stradivarius is my winner, too!! I will go look for that replay.
Thanks, Ann.
Hugs and Love
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Yes, in a big box is putting it mildly!!! Stradi will always be a winner for me too❤️❤️❤️
judy berube
Dear Ann, Marshall, Sandy and Z Fans:
Stradi and Frankie D; both Champs. Love them.
Stay cool and comfy. Love and Hugs, JB
Barbara Brayton
Have been watching as much of Royal Ascot as possible. It starts at 5:30am our time, just a tad early. I was rooting for Stradi also.
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Have a peaceful evening and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ann NC
https://www.nbcsports.com/video/royal-ascot-2022-gosdens-inspiral-frankie-dettori-win-coronation-stakes
Congrats to Inspiral and we get a Flying Dismount! Frankie!
Congrats to US Spendarella. Wow, great effort. So happy for Motion and team.
judy berube
Dear Ann:
Thanks so much for posting Inspiral and Frankie’s win in the Coronation Stakes. Wow, did they ever find another gear. Brilliant! She’s a Frankel.
Yes, great effort by Spendarella and Jockey Buick. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Happy Friday everyone! I am . . . err . . . ummm . . . running a bit behind today. As you might guess from the title, Hovey’s halo has slipped a bit since last week.
https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-i-am-standing-excused-of-trying-to-break-every-female-in-my-life-792130
Talk to you later😊
Sandy
judy berube
Dear Sandy:
Thanks for our Friday Hovis update.
Oh, this is not good. Hovie is plotting more mischief. His hilarious descriptions of Mum’s anatomy will surely keep him in trouble for quite a while. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sandy,
Thanks for the Hovis Report! Oh dear, poor Mum — hope she isn’t too uncomfortable. Imagine her trying to catch a tripping Hoverine!! We all knew his halo would eventually slip! Trouble follows our boy like a dark cloud. LOL!
He does have a great way with words though!
Thanks again!
Hugs and Love
Ann NC
Thanks, Sandy!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Ann,
Thanks neighbor for posting this brilliant win by Inspiral and Frankie!
Wow, they were flying to the wire! It seemed that Pizza Bianca couldn’t quite find a path, but she was still trying.
Congrats to Inspiral, Frankie and all connections!!
Hugs and Cheers!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Oops!
I forgot to say Congrats to Spendarella, William Buick and all connections for holding on to second in the Coronation Stakes! Well done Mr. Motion!
Cheers!!
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Have a wonderful day. Love You. Big Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Goodnight. Love You. Hugs, JB🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Stay comfy and cool and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB🌻🌸🌻🌸🌻🌸🌻🌸
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Yay! There you are!
Was beginning to wonder where is JB? Hope you had a nice weekend.
Our weather here in NC has been as near perfect as can be (Saturday until today). Looks as though our luck will run out tomorrow when the temperature approaches 100°F and similar humidity — Yuck! Guess I better get the grass cut this evening.
Hugs and Love 🥰
Donna Heim
This is a little late but haven’t had time to keep up lately. I loved the article about Medina Spirit and have agreed with it all along. Was heartbroken because he lost with the decision of the stewards. I will always see him as the deserving winner.
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
I think you will enjoy this article on the film JOCKEY including the movie trailer. Love and Hugs, JB
https://paulickreport.com/news/people/logan-cormier-unscripted-im-not-afraid-of-dying-im-just-afraid-of-not-being-able-to-ride/
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for posting this link. The movie sure looks a winner!! Congrats to all involved in this film. Great that they recognized Logan Cormier’s ability and how perfect he was for the role! I love that quote from the unscripted scene; it rings so true.
Hope I get the chance to see JOCKEY!
Hugs and Love 💕
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
I definitely want to see it too. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Marshall and Z Fans:
Another documovie I highly recommend is Harry and Snowman. It’s about Harry DeLeyer, an immigrant from Holland, and an Amish work horse on his way to slaughter. Harry bought him at the Holland Auction in PA for $80 from the kill man right off his truck. They went on to win multiple championships in the highest echelon of show jumping beginning in 1958. But that’s only part of the story; Harry and Snowman were best friends.
It’s streaming on Roku and Pluto too I think. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Yes indeed, I would like to see Harry and Snowman! I have read “The Eighty Dollar Champion” by Elizabeth Letts — I treasure my paperback copy.
Thanks for the heads-up! I haven’t ventured into streaming as yet though.
Hugs and Love 🐎
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
There are excerpts from that book in the film.
What a strong bond Harry and Snowman had. I do believe Snowman knew that Harry saved his life. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Yes, I believe Snowman recognized something special in Harry that night at the truck (at the lot), and Harry felt there was something very special in Snowman, too. Snowy knew that Harry saved him and gave him his all.
Hugs and Love 💕
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Beautiful Medina Spirit. Love You. Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/259778/experts-blast-maylin-study-of-medina-spirit-positive
Ann NC
The “agreed upon” lab gets blasted…say what!
Keep talking Medina.
Thanks, JB.
judy berube
Dear Ann;
Love Ya. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Love You. Hugs, JB🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
Marshall (NC Broad)
RIP Hollywood Story
She was by Wild Rush out of Wife for Life (Dynaformer) and the dam of Honor A P. She died of natural causes at age 21. 🌈
Hollywood Story was winner of several stakes races and was trained by our John Shirreffs. She won a lot of races at Hollywood Park. Owned by Mr. Krikorian(Starrwood Stables), she died peacefully at home. Condolences to all her connections. Run free with heaven’s angel band, dear girl. 🌸
I tried to view the article on The Bloodhorse but was unable to pull it up — I kept getting messages that an “error occurred”. Guess I’m personna non grata with Bloodhorse tonight.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
RIP beautiful Hollywood Story. Run free in God’s Heaven. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
I remember hearing John talk about Hollywood Story when Honor A P was in his running days. Very sad, but it sounds like she had a nice life. Best wishes to my Frosted Oats who will be trying again to get a win tomorrow at Belmont! 🙏🏻🤞❤️
Ann NC
Will be cheering!!!
Go, Frosted Oats, GO!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sandy,
Cheering for Frosted Oats for sure!!
Best of racing luck with safe and sound racing to all❣️
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Sandy:
Adding my cheers to Ann’s and Marshall’s for your Frosted Oats. Godspeed Beauty.
Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
She was a beauty and so neat that she passed along those socks.
RIP precious one.
Thanks for sharing Marshall.
Marilu Villanueva
Belated Happy Birthday Zilkha. So happy you are with John S and his entire team. Stay healthy and happy. Love and Hugs!!
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Stay comfy and cool and Happy Dreams. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Have a restful evening. Love You. Hugs, JB🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻