Happy, Happy Thursday to Everyone!
This is a very exciting day for several reasons! First of all, I am getting some fun visitors from the 60 Minutes Crew! They did such a great segment on ME when I was at Barn 55. Their staff came and spent a complete week with John, MYSELF, and all of My Team. Now they are coming out to Lane’s End to get some current footage of ME for a follow-up piece. This will be fun!
My paddock mates and I will all be looking TOO CUTE for them! David has been speaking with their offices to help get it all organized. I’ll let you know when 60 Minutes is going to air this piece. I’ve heard…it could be this Sunday…but I’ll find out more once everyone is at the farm with ME!
On another note, I want to THANK ALL OF YOU FOR ASKING ABOUT ME in your comments and responses! At this moment, everything in my life is moving right along perfectly. I’m in terrific shape, extremely healthy and very happy. I’ll keep you posted as time goes along…but at this moment I could not be better! BLUSH, BLUSH!
Also, as the Kentucky Oaks is getting closer, my friend, ZAZU, looks like she will be coming to KY to participate in this race. She will work again over the weekend…and if all is A-OK, she will then be on the plane and coming for the OAKS. This also means I’ll get to spend some fun times with Ann, Jerry and Dottie. They will be coming to town. I’m so EXCITED!
As for the business side of ME, I have alerted NINA KAISER (our sculptor) to have #19 ready to go for Dawn Conrad, our contest winner. I know Dottie will be calling her soon to get all of the postal particulars so the BRONZED ME can be sent safely to her!
Whew! Now that I have taken care of my business matters for the day….I’m off to exercise and play in the paddock with my friends. YIPPEE!
Have a wonderful day!
With love,
Hugs to ALL~
Z
Lynette Lucas
Zenny – I’m so glad the CA family is coming your next week!! I will be watching ZaZu!! I also will be watching for the 60 minutes eposide of you!! Love you big girl!! Hugs and Kisses from Roswell,NM!!!
KIMBERLY
Queen, I can’t wait to see you on TV again. You are very photogenic!!! Thanks again Dottie for your clever insight!! Nitey Nite ZZZZZZZ.
DJ
Dear Suew,
I found the Readers Digest Re: “The Best of Everything.” Pg. 99 refers to our “Z” and is under “Best Catch.” Summary:
“Last year when owners Jerry and Ann Moss retired their champion racehorse Zenyatta, and announced that she would take up residence, at a breeding farm, the ears of champion stallions perked up everywhere. If there were a matchmaker for thoroughbreds, she’d have these terrific credentials to work with:
Name: Zenyatta, 2010 Racehorse of the Year
Address: Lane’s End Farm, Kentucky, where she’s adjusting to the cushy lifestyle of a broodmare.
Stature: 17.2 hands (nearly 6 feet); 1,200 pounds. “She’s taller than most horses, including colts,” says Jerry Moss.
Victories: Over three years, 19 consecutive wins. “She beat all the boys, the best boys in the world.”
Earnings: $7 million-plus, more than any other mare in North American racetrack history.
Personality: Loves the limelight. “What a big ham she was in front of the TV cameras! She’d strut her stuff and dance and just put on a show. She loved all the applause.”
Race Strategy: Ran behind the pack, then galloped past leaders in the final stretch, “which is hard sometimes because you have to get through horses as well as past them.”
Typical Day: Wakes for an early feed bag, then grazes with three or four mare pals in her 15 acre paddock before returning to her stall late afternoon for a little love, grooming – and maybe a beer: “She likes Guinness. Her trainer, John Shirreffs, would give her some when she was racing once in a while to let her down.”
(Update: In January, the Mosses decided Zenyatta will be bred with 2006 Preakness winner Bernardini. But love can be fickle..) “She’s so grand,” says Jerry Moss, “perfectly sculpted in her back end, shoulders, and face.”
DJ
for Amanda G. prayers for you tonight and your “Sweet Home Alabama.” May God be with you and your Zenyatta too.
Sunny Boyd
Good evening Zenyatta,
my what gorgeous legs you have, just perfect for winning all your races, except the last one where you were outdone by only a nostril. :) Ha. What a race that was, oh my God, I’m still cheering for you when watching the replays, you totally make me forget it’s almost half a yr old. You and your Mike were great, and for the Derby, I have one word:”Giacomo”. GO MIKE GO
Good luck to Zazu and all her connections, hopefully turns out to be a great day for all of them.
Boy, I’m glad you live in Kentucky, I pulled out the map, to see how far you were from Alabama. Man, did they get whacked. I knew the moment I saw that twister, it was a bad one. Scary as heck & awful. Just horrible for the people.
Well, I’ll be sure to stick around for ’60 Minutes’ this Sunday. How exciting, how ab fab is that?!:) :) :)
Have a restful night and sweet dreams
Valeria Cannon
Hi Lady Z, hope you are having a great time in front of the camera! Have you chosen your derby outfit, yet? Will be cheering loudly for ‘little Z’, Mikey (Joyful Victory and Twinspired), as well as Cloud Man this weekend. This is going to be a fun week, will be saying prayers for all to come back safe and sound. sssssh…You know that Uncle Mo is the one, right?
@ Dawn, congrats on winning #19, what an honor!
S (in san diego)
Oh Zenny…thank you for the uplifting news, You and another 60 minute segment, Zazu in the Oaks and the blue grass of Kentucky. You look beautiful big girl.
I hope everyone is safe. My heart and prayer go out to all the people and animal suffering tonight from the terrible tornados. Watching the news is just heartbreaking. I am sure many will need assistance, hope everyone can help a little. Money, Clothing, Medical assistance, giftcards…most of all prayers.
Jackie
It’s me again Queen Z. I was on the Hollywood Park Race Track Site and saw this beautiful article about you. Your stall 85 has been turned into a Shrine. Enjoy the reading.http://hollywoodpark.com/news/zenyatta-s-stall-converted-to-sanctuary
Hugs and Kisses
Jackie
Snoprinz
Hi Zen, I’m glad you’re happy,healthy and A-OK. I’m looking forward to your follow-up piece on 60 minutes. Best of luck to all your friends participating in the races.
Sharon in Ohio
Hi Z…can’t wait to buy Reader’s Digest,to read more about you. You look beautiful and happy grazing in today’s picture, the blue grass is lovely. Thank you for sharing this wonderful picture with us!!
Zenny, I am interested in you saying that you are Blushing, hummm interesting to say the least…a little hint for us? We can wait want, it has to be right for you,we all want the best for you. Lots of Love….xoxoxox
Be safe…we had very high winds in my area of Ohio, last night a big tree crashed into a friend of mine’s house. The baby and family in her upstairs were not at home…it crashed into their bedroom and the baby crib. A big miracle that they were not at home. Praying for all of the people in the southern states.
sue
As we rejoice with our love for Zenyatta every day, let us also not forget that the Great BARBARO’S birthday is Friday 4/29. They are having a huge celebration at Churchhill in his honor.
kristen
Dawn wrote a beautiful essay. Well deserved for the bronze. Hope to see you soon on 60 minutes.
Marshall (girl's name)
Love the Zenyatta posts!! Enjoy the bluegrass! Yum!
@susan in tn: Thoughts and prayers! All the Best!
@amanda g: Hope you are safe and well in Alabama.
To all storm victims, human and other animal species, many good wishes for a safe recovery!
Kari Bussell
@Sharon Call- I answered you on the last post by accident. I was in a hurry when I first read this one. Please over look the part where I am referring to “running in your paddock..eating the sweet bluegrass” considering it had been raining for days at that point.I’ve had little sleep and I am still a bit frazzled.
Helen
Hi Zenyatta! Haven’t posted much these days. I am sure glad you and everyone at Lanes End came through the terrible storms in the south okay.
Wow, 60 minutes AGAIN! Can’t wait to watch it.
Hope Zazu does well and you enjoy all your “family” when they come down to KY!
Sweet dreams
Kari Bussell
Zenyatta, my love I am so happy you are okay. I kept wondering how you and your friends were during yesterday’s endless weather. My local news reports on your county when there is dangerous weather and I was aware you had a few tornado warnings yesterday. I am so excited about 60 minutes this Sunday. Yippee! Seeing you so happy and dreaming of you running in your paddock and eating that sweet blue grass with your girls makes me almost burst with Joy! It is close to midnight and I hope you are having sweet peppermint dreams. I love you for all time.
@Mary and DJ- A heartfelt thank you to you both.
@Paula Higgins, Susan in TN,Sharon Call I am very glad to know you are all okay.
To all our Zenyatta friends in the South please let us know you are okay.
Amanda Gillian-I am praying for you-please check in.
My heart, my thoughts and prayers are with All states including mine that have lost love ones (the numbers are hard to wrap your mind around)homes and their entire community.
Denise
Magnificent Queen Z – I am so happy that you are safe and feeling well – blush blush!! I can’t wait to see you on 60 minutes!! Good luck to your friend Zazu! Thoughts and prayers go out to all who have endured these storms… WE LOVE YOU Z!!!!!
Kari Bussell
Zenyatta please tell Dottie to tell ZaZu that I am thrilled she is coming to my neck of the woods to run in The Oaks. I hope to be able be there to welcome you. Got my tickets…fingers crossed it works out.
Dottie thank you again not only for what you do, but how you do it.. pure class not often seen these days.I love you all-Team -Z- horses and human.
Dolores Pshsnychniak
I cannot wait to see you again on 60 minutes!! My daughter and I still get teary eyed watching reruns of you winning your races! I am still wondering if your John puts an angel on his other horses when they race?
Quarterhossgal
Zenny…60 Minutes will get a big boost in their ratings with a follow up story about our Queen. We’ll be cheering for your friend Zazu, you’re her good luck charm! Enjoy all the blue grass and sunshine!
Judy Gadwood Loves Zenny/CA
Zenny My Queen ~
Blessed! You bet I am!! Zenny, I was at Barn 55 and at the paddock when this video was done! TOO COOL… My Zenny jersey, Zenny Breyer horse, “All Hail To the Queen Zenyatta” bumper sticker, Zenyatta bracelet and signature manicure… SURREAL!!!!
http://uverseonline.att.net/play/tv/show/u-verse-exclusive/p/video/dk___dk_exc_sp4151_apr11.mp4
Thanks for the wonderful memories, sweetie XOXO
Linda Henderson
Looking forward to seeing 60 Minutes.
Dona
Hehehe, ain’t you the sly foxy! Are we going to get a special announcement on 60 minutes? :)
Good luck in the Oaks, Team!
DJ
Dear Amanda G.,
I saw that you are from the Lake Martin region and the google information is very hopeful in that area. Praying for you in a special way and for your little furry family: Teddy, PePe, Sugar – your female, the new “Rotti” and of course Jennybird your Amazon Parrot. I made a donation in your name and if anyone else would like to it is http://www.redcross.org/centralalabama
Mike from Ca
God bless all of you that were touched by the tornados. Amanda Gilliland, really hope you are safe. You usually post a couple times a day, all positive too! Paula and Susan glad you both are well. So much to be grateful for.
Mike from Ca
p.s. Good luck Zazu, however I won against you when I bet on California Nectar! Sorry, but it was a great race!
Trina Nagele
Amanda Gilliland’s town, Dadeville, Alabama, is in Tallapoosa County, some 80 miles SE of Birmingham. We all hope Amanda has suffered nothing worse than a power outage, but the area did take a direct hit, as Joan posted above. This report was on the Internet today:
(Quote:) Parts of Dadeville were nearly unrecognizable Thursday morning in the aftermath of the deadly six-state tornado outbreak that plummeted across Alabama Wednesday. Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy McMichael called the devastation “something that he’s never seen before.”
“Some places the track is so wide, I’d be guessing of course, but it could be a half a mile wide and the track, in my best estimation, would be somewhere around 25 miles,” he said. “It is a lot of devastation. A lot of timber damage. A lot of structural damage.”
Nearby, countless home and business owners surveyed the damage as demolished homes and vehicles sat on roads lined with uprooted trees, downed power lines and debris.(End quote)
Trina Nagele
@Amanda Gilliland–We are all sending you and your furry and feathered family our prayers for your well-being. We hope you have made it through the storm OK. God bless you all.
susan in tn
@ Amanda Gilliland: agree with Trina above. we are thinking of you and yours and will be glad to hear from you!
Molly
Zenyatta, I will definitely be telling all of my friends to watch your segment on 60 Minutes. You have helped so many and deserve all of this attention. Hopefully TV programs like this will keep your sport alive and remind us of all the retired horses that need our help. Sweet Dreams, Zen.