Racehorses at Longchamp

"Horse racing, a luxury sport imported from England, experienced a vogue in 19th century Paris.  Built on the Western edge of the city in 1857, the Longchamp racetrack drew fashionable crowds and Degas, whose love for horses was matched only by his attachment to the ballet.  This scene of jockeys and their mounts milling beside the track at the end of a race was the first Degas painting acquired by an American museum." MFA; Edgar Degas; 1871; Oil on canvas.

Cozmic One Still Running Free

Cozmic One at Lanes End Farm

Officially named a few months ago, Cozmic One (formerly Z12) is just about 18 months old now.  From the Zenyatta blog: "May the heavens bless him and he has all the chances to be the bright star he is :)".  

"Coz" will celebrate birthday #2 March 2014.

Kentucky Derby 2014 News

Churchill Downs Releases 34-race Schedule for 2013-14 'Road To The Kentucky Derby' Series.