Happy Friday!
Today is a very special day, as Coz will make his debut at Santa Anita this afternoon!
Cheer him on with us as he runs in Race 2 at Santa Anita Park. Post time is 1:27 pm PT. #GoCoz!
This week, John and Coz have been working on FOCUS in preparation for the big day. Scroll down for photos of his morning lessons.
Enjoy!
-Team Z
sue and tony
Here’s a trip down memory lane…
http://www.wave3.com/story/18063402/zenyattas-first-foal-a-handful
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sue and Tony:
Thanks for this. He was a “rascal” even then. Love and Hugs, JB
Rachel from Mariposa
I’ll be watching Coz from the moment he appears on CalRacing today. I’m counting every minute this morning, hoping and praying for the best. Victor will be very kind to him, and I believe he will have a wonderful time in his first race. Blessings to all the Z team today and always.
Dee in the Hudson Valley
Thanks, Dottie, for the great photos. We’re heading to our local OTB to watch Coz. We wish him a safe and speedy trip.
Donna H
I have to fight back tears in anticipation of your first race, Coz. You are precious to all those who have loved and followed your very special Mom. Be safe and happy as you go! Imagine that we watched your mom’s tummy grow with you and then witnessed your first moments under a full moon. Love you.
Thank you to Team Z for the extra coverage.
Sue in Indiana
Thanks to all of Team Z for letting us follow the journeys of the Zenyatta Troupe. I can’t believe this day is finally here and can’t wait for Ziconic’s turn. Fly safely with the wind Coz.
tony
One of my favorite videos which clearly says why we are still here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjm8Qc1wmSQ
How proud our Queen must be today.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Tony:
Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing it here. Love and Hugs, JB
norita19
Thanks for posting that, I hadn’t seen it before. I really enjoyed it.
Terry Crow
Coz–This is your day. Just do your best and come back sound. Some redneck jokes–You might be redneck if you have a glass eye collection. You might be a redneck if you have a special cap for church. You might be a redneck if you have grease under your toenails. You might be a redneck if you have used bread bags as shoes. You might be a redneck if you have the bail bondsman on speed dial. You might be a redneck if your job is breeding Chia pets.
Sandy Madsen
Have a safe trip my boy! That is the most important. Winning is great, but the experience is the teacher. If you start out on top you have no where to go! Just do your best! Prayers sent for you and your jockey! Love your job Coz!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear TC GP:
These are priceless. Thank you for the smiles. Go COZ. Godspeed. Love and Hugs, JB
moshok
Show ’em how it’s done, Coz, and Godspeed!
Faithful Zenyatta Supporter
Not sure if this was already posted but, Moe Candy is scratched today, so maybe that will be a positive thing for Coz.
Gayle Monger
Good Luck Coz. I have a luncheon I have to go to. but Ill be watching the clock and saying a prayer for you at 1:27 pacfic time.
Karen
Be safe beautiful boy. We all love you and want you to do well. You look a lot like your mom. Please just be safe. Thank you for sharing these photos of Coz.
Donna Crowell
Good luck Coz. Hope someone tapes it so we can watch your big race today love ya Coz
Tizgood
Love these photos JS is doing his “mind meld” photos
the first time I saw him do this was a photo take of him with
Giacamo on KY Derby day and he won the derby!!! Horses communicate
a lot with their eyes, they are one of there major forms of communication
and since we humans have two eyes we can use them to communicate
in horse language and notice JS posture square shoulders facing him
head on, that means look at me and focus on me and what is in front of you,
JS is a genius and a wizard.
Thanks so much for these photos. Love the one where he is looking at the
camera; just like he did when he was a foal !!
Mary Darden McLeod
My Dear CoZ,
It is so hard to believe it has been 3 years since Our Queen’s website crashed with the announcement of your royal birth. What a handsomely ripped horse you are…and those beautiful ears I have loved since I first saw your birth photo!!!! Your Mother left a deep imprint on you that has resulted in your great intelligence and your sense of “I’m Special”. Remember all the lessons Your Mother, Our Queen, gave you while you were in her care and all the lessons John, the Mayberrys, Mr. & Mrs. Moss, Team Z, Team Mayberry, and Team Lane’s End have given you. Please also be aware of all the love, prayers, and thoughts of your godparents out here in Zenyatta Nation. We are all with you today, even those of us not in attendance at Santa Anita.
Enjoy your run with the wind in your ears and the sun on your withers. High hooves and 3 whinnies for Our Royal CoZ!!! May you stay healthy, happy, sound, and….focused!
Love to you, CoZ, Our Queen, Mr. & Mrs. Moss, John, Team Z, Team Mayberry, Team Lane’s End, and ALL members of Zenyatta Nation,
Mary in Boone, who is nervously pacing
maureen ph[llips
Dear Mary,
Good day, so well written and Amen to all you have said. I couldn’t stop laughing. Stop the pacing, the Royal Prince Coz will be fine. Our God, he lives and has heard all the Prayers we have all offered up for our Special boy. It is well in Z Nation, how can it not be fine?, today is a very special day and we will all rejoice in it. GO Coz, GO. When you were born I felt your name should be, ‘Born to Run’, you were always running so, run Coz, Run..
Be safe and have fun. Give Victor a high hoof . God be with all horses and riders for a safe trip today.
Mary Darden McLeod
Thanks, Maureen, for the kind words and the Gibbs’ head slap that I needed!!! Love your suggestion as to his name: truer words never written.
sue and tony
Words from your fingertips straight to our hearts. Thank you!
Margaret
Coz, you truly appear to be very special and like Zenyatta, you have “the look of eagles.” She was an excellent mother while you were at her side…may all she shared with you during that time carry you across the finish line first and going away. Your life thus far has been magical…may it continue throughout the coming years! Have a safe route and take away lots of knowledge from your maiden. I cannot be there to watch in person but my spirit goes with you! (Thank you, Dottie for the photos…love his ears, head, and conformation…Z and Bernardini shine through.)
AmyK
Love it when he sneaks a peek at Dottie – “Hey, how am I doing? Tell mom I’m being good and listening to John. I’ll do my very best to listen to Victor later. Will mom be watching”? Run swift, run well, enjoy yourself, and come home safe to have a big dinner. Your family here will all be willing you to a safe and successful outcome. Angel filly is always with you.
Marty
Can’t believe the day is finally here. Have a safe trip handsome boy. We’ll see you in the winner’s circle!
sandra jakowpck
My T.V. is set and ready. will be praying for you Handsome, run with the wind and be safe. You are your MOTHERS SON, Good Genes, Mr. & Mrs. MOSS, more owners should care as you do, What a Blessings these Kids have as your owners. Waiting for 1:00 today, Go Cos, you handsome boy. Blessings to all!!!!
maureen ph[llips
Amen.
janet
Good luck Coz. We all love you and we want you to win, but it is more important that you are safe. Remember everything your mom and John have taught you. Stay focused and you will do great. I love you very much.
Dona
Dear Coz,
So wanted to be with you, in person at Santa Anita today, but got
voted down. Seems like family insists on being at a Birthday Party today.
I say party can wait but race cannot! I would be there but evil forces
prevail. : – }
Be safe, have fun and run with the wind.
Love you forever.
Peppermint
Thanks to all who have worked so hard to get Coz to this point! Beautiful and special pictures too.
Good Luck and Safe Trip to all on this special day!
Peppermint
P.S. to Terry Crow,
I loved Chia Pets when I was a kid, though I never could get them to look as good as the photos on the box.
Terry Crow
Peppermint-There is a redneck joke there somewhere.
Jeanie
It is less than 90 minutes to post and I am so nervous I don’t know what to do with myself!!!! I am praying for you Coz to do your Mother proud and come back safe and sound!
Love,
Auntie Jeanie
Rebecca B
I believe in you Cozmic…you are a champion in the making!
moshok
Show ’em how it’s done, Coz, and Godspeed!
maureen ph[llips
Amen. Go Coz, run.
Joan Fasoldt
Have a great race Coz and go make Mama proud. I am so excited to see you race. I know John has done a great job with you. Be safe.
Ingrid Arnone
Adorable Cozmic One good luck today,
go! go! Coz we love youuuuuuuuuu!
Big kisses.
Mary Darden McLeod
Hi Zenyatta Nation!
Meant to ask this question in my posting but forgot. Does anyone know if Our CoZ still squeals when he runs like he did as a youngster? I always thought that sound showed his true delight with running!!!!
Take care, and Love to ALL,
Mary in Boone
♥Auntie Judy aka JAG So. California
♥ Hi Mary
No, he doesn’t LOL
JAG
Linda
Safe trip Coz!
Allen
Mary, so well written. Praying for a safe trip Big Boy. I know everyone in the Z Nation is praying and pulling for you. I know Zenny is so proud of you, and Ziconic will be watching so he can learn from his big brother, and Z Princess will be watching over you from above. So perk those ears and just run with the wind. Our God is a Awesome God and he will be watching over you.
Mary Darden McLeod
Thank you, Allen. Love reading your remarks on Our Royal Family!!
Crystal Harrison
Last night a friend of mine was saying that wouldn’t it be cool if Coz danced like Zenyatta in the paddock walk through the crowds. Of course, for today we hope that he gets through those crowds without being too scared as we all know they will be cheering for the darling. But, maybe he can develop his very own special dance too! I also said that wouldn’t it be cool if Zenyatta had a live video feed of him racing hooked up in her stall. Then, I thought probably not, as she will be in the pasture I imagine, at the time of his race. I sure hope she does see pictures of her first born, her special Prince on his BIG DAY!
Ann K
In these new pix, you can see how big he has grown! He’s built like a tank! Who knew?
It’s so hard to believe that this is our baby. I see he is favored to win, though some of the competition might be very tough. Go Coz. Feed off the crowd, baby.