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ETA: Hansen lead almost all the way and got picked off by Doullahan in the last eighth (he went from tenth to first in the last three-eighths.)
That's an intermediate phase. Grays all eventually turn white (Hansen's just unusually young to be mostly whited out.)
How fun! Remind me, who sired Pepper's foal?Love all these baby pics.
On a related note, yesterday morning I met Peppers Pride, who had a 19 race win streak as well, in restricted New Mexico racing. She is a sweetheart and stood patiently, regarding me with a kind eye and a touch of "gimmee!" if I took too long breaking her cookie in half. (She likes them broken in pieces for her. ) Her boy, about a 2 month old colt, was less patient and would periodically dance around. He did not want me to pet him but sniffed my hand very curiously and then thought maybe he should taste me. I told him no, he couldn't chomp down on my hand. Kids. Anyway, it was exciting to meet her and get my picture taken with the two of them, and pet her on the nose.
More baby pics of Zenyatta and her prince:
http://www.zenyatta.com/z_photo/watch-baby-z-grow
In the first one, he looks like he has her dance move down already.
They don't need to name the foal until they register him, I think. So some time after his first birthday (Jan 1, 2013). I wonder if they have a barn name for him. I read that they call Rachel Alexandra's colt "Taco." Not sure why, but both he and Z's colt are adorable.
I won a charity auction yesterday and am going to get to meet Zenyatta!!! I can hardly believe it. I never win these things. But I got lucky and the price was even not bad, much less than the last time they auctioned off a visit with the Queen, because of the way they ran the auction. I can't wait!
I won a charity auction yesterday and am going to get to meet Zenyatta!!! I can hardly believe it. I never win these things. But I got lucky and the price was even not bad, much less than the last time they auctioned off a visit with the Queen, because of the way they ran the auction. I can't wait!
The Kentucky Horse Park Kid's Barn is fun with some hands on activities. (And the Horse Park itself is cool.)
Keeneland racetrack is gorgeous, and you can go watch early morning workouts -- It is free. And, there's a cafeteria open for breakfast (though I think you could bring in muffins and coffee/juice, but I'm not entirely sure.) The cool thing is that you can get right down by the rails.
I found the http://www.shakervillageky.org/living_history_museum/ Shaker living history park to be really interesting.
Looking forward to hearing your trip report.