YEAH,YEAH, THE GANG’S ALL HERE!!!
I am so happy all of my friends are here and back at the barn. Dr. Dawn Hunkin, who has known me since I first came to CA, just returned from her vacation. She had a great time relaxing and being with her 2 wonderful children and husband each day.
Michelle, my terrific masseuse, returned this morning from her vacation. She and her husband, Ken, also spent time with family and friends…and just taking it easy.
Carmen, Mario’s wife and my morning hotwalker, returned from having a bit of the flu. She is feeling so much better now. The barn is teasing Mario that he had to take care of Carmen…just like he takes care of ME! Very cute! John suggested a few things like Aloe Vera juice for her…just like I get…and it worked. She is feeling like herself once again.
To this day, one of John’s favorite memories was right after I won the El Encino Stakes in January, 2008. He looked over at Mario and Carmen right after I went under the finish line…and they were so excited! He said, they hugged, kissed and held hands rushing off to the Winners’ Circle to get ME! To John, this was such a special moment…one he felt was made more special because the people around me were so happy!
I have lots of ‘stuff’ coming up this week. To be sure I am well rested and relaxed, John has asked that the afternoons be nice and quiet for me. Just a time for me to relax, graze and be quiet. I think this is so special and thoughtful!
Hope to see you at Hollywood Park on December 5th…or in Kentucky at Keeneland on December 6th. Details will follow.
Enjoy your Tuesday!
Hugs to all~
Z
Jo-An Holleman
Our Kentucky Girl Is Ready To Come Home To Her Old Kentucky Home To Bask In The Glory Of The Splender In the Blue Grass
Franci Nelson
Your diary posts bring a smile each time I read them. I hope you will stay in touch from time to time when you move to Ky.
Penny Frederick
Z…
I buy everything I can that has something to do with your career. The DVD doesn’t have the races from this past season. Please tell John to make another disc with the race from this past year…up through 19 wins and the Breeker’s Cup.
cheryl
keep us posted
Sara Rhudy
Good Morning Z!! What a great way to start my day….reading a post from YOU!! I agree with Francie…I hope you stay in touch when you move to KY too. Love you, Lady Z!!! xoxo
Gail Ulmer
Zenyatta you deserve every bit of happiness because you have given so much to so many. I just put a picture of you on my desk at work to make me smile and feel inspired. Thanks for all you have given!
Robbie Hamilton
Enjoy your “me” time, Zenyatta!!! You have worked so hard and deserve many relaxing days. :o))
Theresa
Good morning Zenyatta! I think of you every day and I can’t wait to get my Zenyatta hat in the mail.
Barb France
Zenny…I hope everyone stays healthy for your BIG DAY! It’s great that you get to see all those that have been with you for so long. You’ll be a busy girl during the next few weeks so you deserve some nice quite time just like John prescribes! Stay healthy and happy…we’ll see you and everyone Sunday!
Judy Gadwood Loves Zenyatta aka Zenny
Oh, Zenny! I get tears in my eyes each time I read a posting… I know your future will be happy, but I’m sure going to miss my Girly Girl! My Queen Z! XOXO I will see you Saturday, sweetie!
Margaret Story
CANT WAIT TO SEE U IN LEXINGTON!!!!
HUGS AND LOVE QUEEN Z, SEE U ON THE 6TH
Linda Deutsch
What an amazing team you have, Z and I know that this helped to shape the very special girl that you are – kindness and caring always win out! Sincere thanks to all who care for you and I hope that you will find the same in KY.
Paul Soto
Zenyatta, We Californians have witnessed greatness from you and we dont want you to leave Cali! You have spoiled us over and over and over and it’s so darn hard to let go. You have transcended the coexistence between horse and people like no other horse EVER HAS and we are eternally greatful for everything you have done and who you are. We love you zenyatta! You are truly awe inspiring and have the heart of a True Champion. Thank you for being you Queen Z
OraJean Stevenson
“Queen-Z” & “Team-Z”, So happy to read
that all of your dear team are back at
Barn #55, and feeling well and well rest-
ed. You-al’ take care, now, and I’ll see
you on Sunday !!! Fondly, OraJean
Patricia
So happy you are happy! It is like you are my third child! Love to hear that those closest to you are spending as much time as they can before you leave for Lane’s End. Just remember, you also have all of us fans that love you too! Yes, get your rest…you have some BIG TIMES ahead. XOXO
Again, thanks Dottie for the posts…as Dec 6th draws near, it is getting harder to read these posts without filling with tears.
Jane C
Z, I love your daily posts. They make me smile and tear up at the same time. Love the story about Carmen and Mario. What will they do without you. They will have lots of other horses in their lives, but never one like you. You are as good as it gets, sweet girl.
Cathy P
You are such a SPECIAL horse Zenyatta, you have done so much for the racing community. We Californians will MISS YOU DEARLY, we don’t want you to go, but we know that you have too. You are a TRUE CHAMPION and always will be in my eyes. BIG BIG HUGS and love you.
Misty
Sweet Zenyatta!!! Your faithful fans have the best of both worlds! We get the fierce devil horse that runs down her competitors and now we get to see her sweet and gentle side with her posts!! What a great dam she is going to be!! Bet the foals from Zenyatta will be spectacular!!! Hope we get to see pics of the babies!!
Mary
Zenyatta, I am not able to fly to either place to see you on Dec 5th or 6th:( I am so sad. Will you please ask if there could be some other days planned for those who love you and have never seen you in person to meet you in Kentucky? Hugs, kisses, and prayers to you. May God watch over you always.
jahlgren
All “your people” are coming home to say goodbye to you, Sunday. I don’t know how they’re going to get through it. I just love reading your posts, and what your day is like. I really will be sorry that you’ll never be “prancing” for the crowd again. But, I am glad that you retired healthy and fit – in your line of work that is a joy and blessing in itself. I still hope that some of your motherhood years will include periodic forays into PR work for retired thoroughbreds and for racing. Will still need some “Zenyatta time”, and I really hope that you will be seriously considering putting out a book on your “life”. Lotsa love,
jena hobert
Oh Zenyatta its sad to see you leave but so wonderful that you are about to embark onto new adventures. I hope to see you in Kentucky soon, maybe not the 6th, but as soon as Lanes End will let us we will be there. Tell Carmen to feel better and ask Mario to give you extra hugs from us. See you soon. Secsea Dance, Salawgi, Simon and Picasso.
Henrietta Wolfe
Z, you are just so special to me. I start my morning with the latest news about you. You are a star with star things coming up. YOU WILL SHINE AS ALWAYS!!!! Thanks for keeping us all up to date with the goings on. Have a great day! Oh, by the way, I LOVE YOU!!!!!xoxoxoxoxxo
sharon Tarsitano
Zenyatta I just love you , you are so beyond belief.
I never nade it to California but I will make it to Kentucky to see you. Cigar is a friend of mine .
Bring your warm Blanket and coat.
Thank you for the joy and happiness you have brought to many especially me.
GOD BLESS YOU
Love Sharon xoxoxo
Carole Cole
I’m so happy now to be hooked into your website. I too love hearing about how your day is going and hope the daily diary will continue once you depart from us to Kentucky.
Have a wonderful day….see you Sunday!! Wish I knew exactly when you’re appearing to say goodbye. You are going to be missed, Zenyatta.
Chris Hausman
I’m hoping that HRTV, TVG or ESPN will air your day @ Hollywood Park & at Lexington. Wish I could have seen you race! We own a Quarter Horse mare name “Sassy” as you can tell by her name she is a little sassy — she prances like you do when she gets excited. Her speciality is barrel racing. She is now in foal and can’t wait to see her offspring. She is 16.1 and the proud papa is not that tall, but his disposition is definitely not sassy (maybe the foal will inherit his disposition lol
Have a wonderful weekend with your adoring fans!
Selene McCarthy
Every charismatic girl needs her down time. Enjoy being quiet and just relaxing…so wonderful that your team knows exactly what you need. Thank you for these wonderful posts! love you,
Selene
Linda Bulger
Hey Zen,
I am so happy you can go to the Zen part of yourself with a message. I get a message from my master every day. The racing muscles need the special treatment even after retirement !! I am a retired greyhound…XXXXoooo Harley
Stephanie Quilichini
I miss John’s You Tube Videos of Zenyatta-I keep checking but I’m sure he is super busy!! Hope to one of the party and the departure:)Thanks again for the updates-they are great!!
Rhonda Clements
I am so happy for Zenny and so sad for the rest of us, it is truly bittersweet. She gave me something to look forward to in the worst time of my life losing my Mom this spring. I get tears in my eyes reading the posts and realizing we will never see you race again, hope we will continue to hear what is going on and follow your road to motherhood. I hope you will receive the same treatment once you leave, I know you will miss your family a lot. I really could not let her go if she were mine. She is a gift .
Barbara
Oh Zenyatta thank you!! I am so happy that you are coming to Keeneland! We are going to visit Old Friends before hand and make a (small) donation to them in your name! Love you and can’t wait to see you next Monday!!