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Diary Post #289

TOO CUTE...IT'S REALLY ME! Photo by Sarah Campion

Good Morning,

I sincerely hope each of you had a lovely INDEPENDENCE DAY! Not only is it
a wonderful day to spend with family and friends…it is also so significant to remember
the true meaning of July 4th. It is important to reflect upon the history of our country
and appreciate the fact that we are so fortunate in so many ways!

I wanted to share this photo of MYSELF…even though it is not my “best” view….as
you can get an idea of how “I’m filling out a bit”. When I was racing, this is the side
I wanted everyone to see…as I ran past them to the finish line. Now it is interesting
to see from another point of view…my IN FOAL STATUS!

Dottie has requested that each month the farm keep her posted on my ‘weight’.
She wants to keep track of this with all of the other notes she maintains on my records.

Since I was bred on April 3rd, she feels the beginning of every month is the perfect time
to record this number. As soon as she hears the information from the farm, I know she will
share it with all of you.

The racing over the weekend was great fun. I know MY TEAM was very pleased with
Harmonious’ first race back. She finished beautifully in a very fast time yesterday…and
looked terrific. She really ran a wonderful race. My congratulations to all of the
winners over this holiday weekend.

I heard that it was really warm in California over the holiday, great swimming weather, and
it appeared to be a bit warm and rainy on the East Coast from all reports. It was rather
pleasant here in Kentucky. I truly enjoyed my time outdoors with my pals.

Enjoy your week and the ‘summer weather’.

With love,
Hugs to ALL~
Z

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220 Comments

  1. / Reply

    Anyone interested in Show Jumping. Here is a video of Shutterfly a german Hanovarian, who is now 18 still winning the Grand Prix circuit. He has TB bloodlines and acts very much like one with racing style tendencies. In fact when Meredith got him at 6 she was going to sell him because he acted to much like a race horse and she was concerned he could not settle before the fences.
    He is finicky and is ridden with a loose rein, but what a dynamo.

    http://wn.com/Meredith_Michaels-Beerbaum_and_Shutterfly

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    @Sharon Call
    Yes, I noticed it was the same only from a different breeding farm. It is fun watching Z grow. It will soo fun to see her with a foal. The pictures of her mom with a foal give us an idea. And she will for sure be teaching it some racing techniques.

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    Dear Abigail in Montreal:
    You’re welcome. The Galileo colt should be a beauty. Did you see the video on Sea the Stars that I linked on Diary #287 or #288. I can’t remember. It shows him on the farm and they discuss his personality and racing record. Hugs, J.B.

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    Harmonious did really well yesterday. You look great Queen Z. Definitely, I see baby bump. I love you. Hugs and kisses!

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    Dear Signofthetimes:
    There is a mention of R Heat Lightening in the first link I posted today about Uncle Mo. I remember you were wondering how she was doing. Hugs, J.B.

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    To Marilu V.:
    You’re welcome. Hope he can do well in his training and is able to race again soon. Hugs, J.B.

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    @ Judy B
    Thanks for the link to Uncle Mo’s progress. You are sooo good at finding things on the web. Please keep us posted on Goodbye Charlie. Hope he comes back soon.
    @Abigail
    Looking forward to Part 3 and Quiet American. Oh yes!!! I forgot Rags recent foal is from Galileo. He is sooo awesome.

    Was “V” bred again this year? I know for the last two years it has been to Henry the Navigator.

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    @Judy B
    Really love the article on Aidan O Brien and his power packed stable at Ballydoyle. Should be some interesting challenges for the American colts and fillies. Thanks for posting.

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    You’re looking positively gorgeous girl!! I hope you enjoy all your outdoor time in your summer weather, nice to hear its pleasant in KY too. The photos of you looks beautiful, the ones with the clouds look a lot like paintings! Its very hot here in CA, I’m sure you remember how hot it can get here. Take care Z and Team Z

    P.S. any updates on the “Z” pins being made?

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    @ Judy B
    Which link on Uncle Mo? The one you posted today with info on R Heat Lightening? Thanks so much for thinking of all of us.
    XXXXOOOO

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    @Sharon Call, Fuego XII is a Pura Raza Espanola (PRE), Pure Spanish Horse, commonly known as the Andalusian. (The distinction has something to do with stud books and registries).

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    To Signofthetimes:
    You’re welcome. Breeder’s Cup should be loaded with talent this year. I added Goodbye Charlie to my Horse Watch on DRF so I will know when he races again. Hugs, J.B.

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    Wow, Mary B. from Lexington, KY-your diary entry was definitely nicely written and very interesting and thankyou for giving us all the facts and info, so interesting and very precious information for all Zenyatta fans to know.
    And Zenyatta, so glad that you are looking so good, and getting a bit of baby weight on you, so fantastic! Love you lots and my love for you keeps on growing just as you little precious foal inside you is. Hugs and kisses to you!

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    Z you look great, look at those dapples and your haircoat!! Glad that life is treating you well, keep sending these posts.

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    Hi Zenny, still not completely caught up. @ Barbara Wood – the Dick Francis book Field of thirteen : I read that about 6 years ago and still get chills when I think of Carot for a chesnut ! @ Katie Clawson future jockey – love the many Zenny driveby’s, can you tell us a bit what you thought of Cris McCarons ridingacademy ? @ Judy Berube – thanks for the great links! @ Kari – hope the move went well, love your video’s! @ Amanda G. – great you got a new Rottie, they’ll never replace a lost dog, but one more saved! Congrats. @ everyone – keep the jokes coming please!!

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    @Judy B, Alexandra B., Sue F, Sharon C, and anyone else interested, here’s the WEG freestyle that caused such a stir. Sorry, the commentary is in German, but the camera work and sound are professionally done.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVtZodFmcLU&feature=related
    Here’s the gold medalist, Moorlands Totilas with Edward Gal. “Toto” is a Dutch Warmblood. They hold the world record score, set in 2006 at Aachen.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTjVepyNLuM&feature=related

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    To Terry Crow:
    I’m having them senior moments) much too frequently. I will check for the Jay Thomas video. Hugs, J.B.

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    @ mary bobolis

    Eblouissante has been working at Hollywood park. She may show up sooner than we think :)
    7/3/11 HOL 4F :52.60 AllWeathr/Fast H
    6/22/11 HOL 3F :36.80 AllWeathr/Fast H
    6/15/11 HOL 3F :38.80 AllWeattr/Fast H

    And for a ‘looks’ comparision to Zenyatta & Eblouissante..see this link, taken when they were 2 yo’s in training:)

    https://staging.zenyatta.com/news/diary-post-97

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    Zenyatta, it goes without saying that that is a really great picture of you. You are showing your in foal status. I hope you had a great 4th of July weekend. I did despite the fact that I had to work and couldn’t catch much horseracing. I went to the fireworks in the evening and caught horseracing after I got home. Congratulations to your barn 55 buddies who ran at Hollywood Park yesterday. Too bad I didn’t see it, but it sounds like they did pretty well. Keep up the good work in raising money for charity. I’ll bet you enjoyed the treats those 2 women gave you.

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