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!!!
judy berube
Dear Ann, Marshall and Z Fans:
Wow, this is unexpected. Hope Frankie D picks up some other mounts.
Love You Frankie D. Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/259830/dettori-unnamed-on-gosdens-upcoming-runners
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
I guess Ascot didn’t go as the Godsens hoped. Oh well, as the song goes:
“That’s life . . . riding high in April, shot down in May”. It is disappointing when one considers all the wins with Frankie aboard though. I, too, hope
Frankie gets some goods mounts this weekend.
Hugs and Love 🏇
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
I echo your thoughts on our Frankie D. He and our Mikey have given so much to the Sport and they both care about the horses’ welfare. Love them both.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Praying this is signed into Law.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/259833/anti-slaughter-act-advances-through-house-subcommittee
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Me, too.
❤️ 🙏 ❤️ 🤞 ❤️
Hugs and Love
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Happy Friday everyone!
I think we can safely conclude that it’s HOT in merry old England, but of course nobody tells the story like our Hovey! 😂
https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-if-i-sweat-anymore-the-local-ant-colony-as-going-to-be-holding-canoe-slalom-time-trials-down-my-inner-thighs-793065
A very good race shaping up tomorrow for the Ohio Derby! Three actual Derby runners (White Abarrio, Tawny Port, and Classic Causeway) and one who could have run before a last minute issue (Ethereal Road). This is almost unheard of for our Cleveland track so I, at least, am excited. There has been absolutely nothing about the race in the local media. It’s going to be very warm so don’t look for me outside 🥵
judy berube
Dear Sandy:
Thanks for our Friday Hovis Update. You’re so right. Hovie does have a “way with words”.
Stay cool in the AC tomorrow and have a great time at the track. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sandy,
Thanks so much for our visit with Hovis — oh boy, is his humor appreciated after all that has occurred in the last few days.
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On a bright note, YAY!! Congrats to Frosted Oats with Luis Saez aboard for the win today at Belmont! Brilliant finish! Congrats to you, my friend — your girl was determined and prevailed! Cheers!!!!!
Hugs and Love 💕
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear ZFriends,
Here is the link to Frosted Oats’ race at Belmont today. Just scroll to Race 9 and click on it.
https://www.nyra.com/belmont/racing/replays
Hugs and Cheers to Frosted Oats, Luis Saez, Bill Mott and ALL connections!
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
OOPs: Didn’t see you already linked the replay of Frosted Oats win. Sorry for the duplicate. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Marshall, Sandy and Z Fans:
Marshall, thanks for this great news on Frosted Oats and Luis’ win. Congrats to them, Sandy and all the partners.
Here’s the replay. Click on Race 9. Marshall, Sandy brilliant finish indeed. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.nyra.com/belmont/racing/replays
Marshall (NC Broad)
That’s okay, JB!
Frosted Oats deserves double posting of her win❣️
I’m sure Sandy agrees.
Hugs and Cheers 🏇
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
She sure does. Love Ya. Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Very exciting to see her dig in and win!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Ann NC
Wow, way to go, Frosted Oats!
Congrats!
She’s a beauty.
Love to all!
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love and Big Hugs, JB🎠🎠🎠🎠🎠🎠🎠🎠
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Update on Frankie D and trainer Gosden situation.
Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/259854/gosden-dettori-agree-to-take-a-sabbatical
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
That’s that then. Glad it’s amicable.
Very best wishes to Frankie D., a fantastic rider with the best instincts for the horses.
Hugs and Love 💕
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Me too. Classy Frankie D.! Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Yes, Classy.
Keep flying Frankie.
Love him.
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Have a peaceful evening and Happy Dreams. Love all of you soooo much! Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Ann, Marshall and Z Fans:
Nice video titled, “ A Day InThe Life: Frankie Dettori”. Enjoy.
https://youtu.be/l76j4pp1geE
Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Thanks, JB.
Frankie had a win this past weekend on a horse named Lezoo. Congrats.
Also just read he is staying busy and plans to ride at Belmont and Saratoga.
How lucky for US!!!
Thanks for the CC photo. Handsome and what a personality. Love him. One of his babies, now 4 (?) won at Monmouth too. Chrome Finish, congrats to him.
Thinking, Chrome Finish is in same barn now with Sandy’s Tap horse? Good place for those two. Good trainer.
Love to all.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Ann,
Thanks for the news about Frankie and Lezoo winning this past weekend! Congrats to Lezoo and all connections!! Looking forward to seeing Frankie ride at Belmont and Saratoga.
Hugs and Love 🥰
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for the great video! “You got to love the horses.” So true, thanks Frankie!
Thanks for the super Chrome photo, too. Wow! Hi-Yo Chrome, away!!
Hugs and Love 🥰
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Frankie’s so right. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Stay comfy and cool. Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Just found this wonderful photo of Chromie from 2017 when he was still in KY. Just beautiful!
https://share.icloud.com/photos/083ZiSXi7lpFAOtMq5df-AOjQ
Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
Dear Judy,
Chromie is just SO HANDSOME! LOVE him! Thank you for sharing.
Hugs, Kathy
judy berube
Dear Kathy:
Me too. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
I downloaded it, but it’s lost somewhere in my photos. Do you know the date of the photo? I found one that could be it – April 6th?
judy berube
Dear Sandy:
I know the photo was taken in 2017. Definitely could be April by the look of the trees. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Sandy:
This article with the photo is dated March 6, 2017. Not sure that’s the date the photo was taken.
https://horsenetwork.com/2017/03/visit-california-chromes-new-home/
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Hope you’re all having a lovely day. Love You. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Ann:
I read about Frankie’s win on Lezoo, but didn’t know he was headed Stateside. Wonderful news. He was a big hit at the Spa last time he rode there.
Congrats to Chrome Finish and Papa Chrome. Great he’s with Tap.
Love Ya. Hugs, JB
EriNC
Miss Zilkha has a couple of official works!
5/25 at Santa Anita 3 furlongs in 28.40
6/6 at Santa Anita 3 furlongs in 37.40
judy berube
Dear Erin and Z Fans:
Erin, Thanks. Was aware of these two works. Waiting for the next one.
You can view the works by registering for free with this link:
https://auth.1st.com/login?state=hKFo2SAtTFlOWFJKR3JqRHNpd1E2Sy1hQVgwMGFSWW5DVENab6FupWxvZ2luo3RpZNkgUzlPZVZGNHJJUXlLZlpPWmdBcTh0Q1N0ZXJEb0VaNTijY2lk2SBiODllbjJBVnhTVW9USk9WV1RPc3ZEN0hhbkJ2TmN1RQ&client=b89en2AVxSUoTJOVWTOsvD7HanBvNcuE&protocol=oauth2&scope=openid%20email%20profile&nonce=44f1d2fbd72548f6631052d6b9f5f290aa9bf285478c586bd328a8e5872ab68b&response_type=code&response_mode=query&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.xbtv.com%2Findex.php%3Fauth0%3D1
Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Was she sporting her BOSS LOOK?
Have fun baby girl.
Luv ya.
Thanks, EriNC. Thanks, JB.
judy berube
Dear Ann:
She’s just like her Mama. Alpha Filly! Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Goodnight. Love You. Big Hugs, JB🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC;
Stay cool. Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
Dee in the Hudson Valley
Thanks sharing this with all of us, Judy.
Brought a smile and some tears at the same time!!
judy berube
Dear Dee:
I know just what you mean. Tears of awe at The Queen’s magnificence. Can’t watch her BCC races without crying. One of a kind. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Just found this wonderful video of Z on BloodHorse. She looks so gorgeous. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/videos/259945/zenyatta-ambassador-of-racing
Kathy
Dear Judy,
I don’t care how crumby your day is going, just watching this will bring you out of your doldrums! Many thanks for sharing.
Hugs, Kathy
judy berube
Dear Kathy:
So true. She’s a joy to all of us. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks so much for this great video of Z — I feel uplifted❣️
Just what I needed after certain events.
The whole world could use a miraculous dose of Zenyatta, IMO.
She looks SO beautiful, and I love that Jen recognizes her intelligence and loves her gentle spirit. Such a positive force, and we are all much the better for this gorgeous girl!
Hugs and Love 💕
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Yes, Z is indeed exactly what we need now; peace, joy and love. So happy she’s living the best life. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Thanks you, Sweet Judy B.!
Thank you, Marshall. Beautiful words. Yes, bring on the doses!
Peace. Joy and Love.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Great video!! Thanks, JB. Wish everyone could have a chance to meet her😊❤️❤️❤️
judy berube
Dear Sandy:
I’ll always wish I had. Thanks to you, I feel like I have in spirit. Love and Hugs, JB
Barbara Brayton
Thanks,Judy.
Tappy is racing again on July 2. Hope he does well.
Just finished my last infusion. Wish me luck going forward.
Thinking of buying shares in another horse.
judy berube
Dear Barbara:
Sending Prayers and healing thoughts to you.
Godspeed to Tap on Saturday. Let us know about your new boy or girl if you do. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZILand DC:
Have a restful night and Happy Dreams. Love You. Big Hugs, JB🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Happy Friday everyone. It’s still hot in Hovey land, and he has outdone himself with colorful descriptions of a variety of things. At least he didn’t get into any MAJOR trouble😊
https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-bouncing-about-on-my-toesies-793670
Hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday weekend. The state of Ohio has made personal use of fireworks legal 😩 but many cities have continued to ban them. It could be an interesting few days. As Barbara has already noted, Tap the Gavel is back at it at Monmouth tomorrow 🤞🤞🤞🤞. Hoping for a good performance. Lots of horses in the race.
Ann NC
Thanks Sandy.
Go, Tap, Go!
judy berube
Dear Sandy:
Thank you for our Friday Hovis update.
Godspeed Tap! Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sandy,
Just getting to Hovis today — I had missed it. Imagine overlooking the Hoverine! I need to audit the number of cells remaining in my brain. LOL!
Where does Hovis find these similes/metaphors? He certainly is adept at describing things! I love the “. . . airbags on a snake” and the “. . . wetter than inside an otter’s pocket”. What precision and imagery!
Anyway, thanks so much for the brilliant humor of Hovis❣️
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Hope you’re enjoying a wonderful day. Love You. Hugs, JB❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️
judy berube
Dear Sandy and Z Fans:
Sandy, if I’m not mistaken Mendelssohn was one of your favorites. His daughter, Shaqra’a Sultan is his first winner.
She beat the boys in her Maiden win. Congrats to her and to Papa M.
Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/259982/mendelssohns-first-winner-shines-in-saudi-arabia
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Yes, I was a big fan. Congratulations to his baby girl!🎉🎉🎉
Barbara Brayton
Tap finished 8th,this was his first race against winners. Better luck next time.
judy berube
Dear Barbara;
Next time for beautiful Tap. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Mo Donegal sidelined with bone bruise.
https://paulickreport.com/news/thoroughbred-racing/belmont-stakes-winner-mo-donegal-sidelined-with-bone-bruising/
Power Up Champ. Sending healing prayers. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Really sad news! 😩. Hoped to see him continue to improve after the Belmont.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Hope Mo Donegal will make a complete recovery. Power Up, Mo❣️
Thanks for posting, JB. 🥰
Hugs and Love
Kathy
Dear Judy,
Yes, I saw this online. Very upsetting. Prayers for healing and well-being.
Hugs, Kathy
judy berube
Dear Sandy, Marshall, Kathy and Z Fans:
Each year some of these Three Year Old Warriors on the Derby Trail sustain injuries. They are as fragile as they are brave.
Still sad over Spirit and Bourbon. 😪
Praying Mo will be all healed with rest and TLC. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Love and Hugs, JB😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB❤️🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻❤️
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Euro turf stars arrive at Belmont. Wonder if Frankie D will be riding one of them.
Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/260061/european-contenders-prepare-for-belmont-derby-oaks
Ann NC
Welcome!
Have a wonderful time.
That would be fun watching them coming off the van taking in all new sights,smells,sounds.
Good luck!
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Lost Ark, beautiful half brother to beautiful Nest, won his Maiden debut at Belmont yesterday. Talented family!
Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/260078/half-brother-to-nest-wins-on-debut-at-belmont
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for this article. Congrats to Lost Ark, Flavien Prat, Todd Pletcher and all connections!! Lost Ark and his dam, Marion Ravenwood, get their names from “Raiders of the Lost Ark”. Marion Ravenwood was the lead female character (played by Karen Allen) in the movie. This was a little bit of trivia contributed by Greg Wolf (America’s Day at the Races) yesterday.
Let’s hear it for Indiana Jones fans!
Hugs and Love 💕
Ann NC
Great story.
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Sweet connection to Raiders; I
never thought of that.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Prayers for trainer George Weaver’s wife, Cindy Hutter. She was injured when exercising three year old filly Vindatude on the Spa’s training track.
Vindatude last raced on 6/26/22 at Belmont. She won at odds of 30 to 1.
https://paulickreport.com/news/people/hutter-injured-when-mount-collapses-on-saratogas-oklahoma-training-track/
RIP beautiful Vindatude. 😪
Healing prayers for Cindy Hutter.
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
This is so sad. Hope Cindy Hutter regains consciousness soon and will recover completely. So sorry for George Weaver and wife Cindy Hutter.
RIP Vindatude, gone much too soon. 😞
Hugs and Love
Ann NC
Sending prayers….
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Have a wonderful day. Love and Hugs, JB💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
judy berube
Dear Marshall, Ann and Z Fans:
Update on Cindy Hutter.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/260081/hutter-still-unconscious-but-stable
Continued prayers. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Thirteen are entered in the Belmont Invitational Oaks on Saturday. Mikey’s aboard Cairo Prince and Frankie D is riding With The Moonlight. Should be exciting.
https://www.equibase.com/static/entry/BEL070922USA7-EQB.html
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
OOPs:
Got my races mixed up; only 10 going in the Oaks; 13 going in the
Caesars Belmont Derby. Sorry about that.
In the Belmont Derby, Frankie’s on Nation’s Pride; Uncle Johnny on Implementation.
https://www.equibase.com/static/entry/BEL070922USA9-EQB.html
Love and Hugs, JB