Big fan of Zenyatta's but I love that Blame too.  I love the Closers.

He's made me a traitor to QR...LOL

Ok, team Z checking in here but he sure is a nice looking horse...pretty little bit of a dished face. If Queen Z doesn't repeat, as long as this guy takes down Quality Road again I won't cry...too hard! Thanks for the pictures!

What wonderful pictures of a wonderful horse. Hope he goes all the way!

Great pictures, love to see a schmoozey colt.

I wonder if anyone has picked up on the Zenyatta--Blame connection.  If not, here it is.  Zenyatta is by a grandson of Mr. Prospector, out of a daughter of Kris S.  Blame is by a son of Kris S out of a granddaughter of Mr. Prospector.  Amazing how the pattern gets you a top horse.  With Blame only being a 4 year old, I hope they plan on running him as a 5 year old.  I really enjoy watching him run.  Zenyatta will beat him though in the Classic though.  He can win the Classic next year.

How is it that no one has made the connection that Blame and Zenyatta are 1st cousins? Vetigineaux and Arch are sister and brother.The pedigrees are so similar that we should hardly be surprised that they run so similary.

I love Blame!  He & Paddy O'Prado are my current favorite horses.  I hope they keep Paddy on the grass on Oct. 2nd, so they can both win!  He has such a pretty head with that slightly dished face.  I visited Claiborne a few weeks ago, and it sounds like Blame will be retired to stud there after this year.  Can't think of a more deserving farm than Claiborne to have such an awesome runner...during their 100th anniversary!

Wow, I did not realize that he and Zen were so closeley related! I love the Kris S. line anyway, and he is just another example of why it is so valuable in breeding - hardiness and durability along with the talent. Yes, they are usually late bloomers, but talk about worth the wait!

I agree 100% with sodapopkid, love Zenyatta, Blame and closers of all kinds.  If Lady Z can't win, then Blame can get the job done.  I luv them both.  LADY Z ROCKS!!!

What a beautiful guy. He's gonna be a big handful for Zen to repeat but I think she has it in her with a good trip.

LIfe is Sweet is also from a Kris S mare.

Blame's been my favorite Horse (that excludes geldings & mares, btw! lol) since he burst on the scene late last year.  Love that he was given time to mature instead of wearing him out at 2 and as a young 3yo.  His pedigree alone would probably make him a sought-after stallion (I voted for him in the TrueNicks poll); and his impressive wins & stamina will be a ton of icing on the cake.  I'd really like to see him continue in a 5yo campaign as he's the type that will keep getting stronger (imho).

WOW, Ms. Eberhardt, thanks for the great pictures and commentary.  You confirm my sense that he has a lot of personality with that talent!

Wonderful photos, Anne, thank you!  He's a horse who has certainly caught my eye and it seems that he is adored by his caretaker with that look she is giving him in that first photo.  Beautiful!  

It's nice to see Blame squeaky clean.  He emerges  from his races with a dirty face, as if he is incognito.  He's quite a handsome guy!  Just love this series. Always look forward to the next installment! Thanks so much.

Neat pics.  Am a fan of Blame as well.  Didn't realize that he and Queen Z were related. But when you dig back thru all pedigrees, all TB's are descended from the 3 foundation sires - so in simple terms everybody is somehow connected.  Still waiting anxiously for the Classic, should be good.

The Breeders Cup Classic is between Zenyatta and Blame.  Love those closers.  I think Zenyatta will prevail but Blame will make her work for this win.  Ironic that they are related.  An interesting tidbit.

TREET N HIM LIKE THE KING HE I$!!!...

Such a cool horse! Great bath shots, keep'em comin'.

What is a dished face? Just looks like a horse face to me

A beauty, just like his cousin.  Someone mentioned his dishy face....I noticed that as well.  Arabian ancestors coming through.  My pet peeve has always been that they start racing at such a young age, nice to see that they waited with this awesome guy.  

WHAT A PRETTY BOY!!!

What an exquisite horse.  

Gotta love him.

Oh wow I never knew he was bay. He's covered in dirt everytime I see him. Anyway what a horse! He, Zenyatta, and Lucky are my picks for the classic.

I love the first photo. He is smiling for the camera! He is one of my favorites.

Lovely horse, I am a fan...really great shots too! Wish all of mine would let me wash their faces so easily!

Thanks Anne what a great photo essay.  I LOVE this horse he is as tasty an equine as they come. He has a masculine face but a little Prettier thatn is dad who's nose is a tad droopier. As other folks have mentioned the Kris S / Roberto over or under Mr P is a phenotype that is easy on eyes. Though in huge physical stature, the "cousins" are agile and graceful, Heart Stopping Gut wrenching closers that LOVE to win.  God protect them all - I cant wait till November!  

He sure is a gorgeous horse to look at :)  I hope Zenyatta wins the classic but if she doesn't I hope he does.  My third choice is Lucky because he is such a gutsy horse that trys his best all the time.

Kinda hate to see Zenyatta race her 1st cousin ( Blame ), shoot,  he might beat her..

If Blame wins the Gold Cup... you can give Zenyatta a big 2nd in the Classic.  Blame will rock 10 furlongs like no other.  Churchill is his home.  They would be smart to run her in the Distaff if she wants to win HOTY.  It will be a "make up" title" unless she beats Blame in the Classic.

The dishy face comes through the female family.  Try and find a picture of his mother, Liable, and Granddam, Bound.... geeze, you can probably go back to Special, his great granddam.  Is there a better bred horse on this planet? No.

All:  if you haven't already, be sure to check out the video of Blame arriving at Belmont today (article on BH's front page).  He looks magnificent!