Happy Oaks / Derby Week to Everyone!
Wow! It is hard to believe that it is already May! The weather is a bit nicer here this morning. It is not too hot and the rain in Lexington has stopped for the moment. Everyone in town is hoping that the weather cooperates to make it a fun and fabulous week for all of our many visitors!
My Moss Pal, ZAZU, leaves CA very early in the morning on Tex Sutton’s plane and will land in Kentucky tomorrow around 10ish. I’m wishing her a nice, relaxing flight and a very successful Oaks week. The Moss’ and Dottie will be arriving late Tuesday. I am SO excited to be able to visit with them during the next several days. They did say they were going to spend LOTS of time with ME while they are in town. This is GREAT NEWS!
How about the 60 MINUTES program which aired last night! It is interesting that many people throughout the country were able to see the segment and commented about it to all of my TEAM. In California, the last part of it was interrupted due to BREAKING NEWS! John said that they were able to see it on-line…which is terrific! I know they MISS ME!
I think 60 Minutes did a wonderful job on MY update! It is so special that they were able to show me outside in the paddock with my dear friend, Pirates Queen. The portions on MY TEAM were adorable! Just in case, you did not get to see it last night or live in CA and the segment was interrupted, I’m including the 60 Minutes Link for you! They really did a wonderful job capturing so many special moments of MY LIFE!
Enjoy!
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/01/60minutes/main20058591.shtml
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Linda
Really wish they would have filmed more of the now and not as much of the replay from last year. Loved seeing it again though.
Michelle
Thanks for the link, I missed it last night. I agree with the Reporter, you are simply the most Magnificent Creature we have ever seen.
Deborah Richman
Hi Z! The photo of your Dottie and your John is TOO CUTE! The Sixty Minutes segment on YOU was fabulous!! And you and PQ were definitely ready for your close up :) Loved your joyful kick in the end. Two thumbs up!!
Shannon From Cool
Glad to see you on the TV again Queen Z. Big week coming up for Thoroughbred fans, it hits another season of racing BUT…there will never be another era like yours. YOU are the BEST.
Marilu V
Hello Zeny! Thanks for the link. I forwarded it to my family. It was great watching you RUN and saw your gentle moments again. Can’t get over how beautiful you are. John is so blessed to be around God’s beautiful creatures all day. Have a wonderful time with your family. So happy they will visit you.
Wish you all the luck in the world Zazu.
Have a great and safe race!
Love and hugs, Marilu
marcia deeb
dear zenny, we were sooo happy to see you on your special ;last night, and you are as beautiful as ever. I see how big you are and I can’t imagine how it would be see you in person. we all wonder when that will be. we all love you and care for you. marcia deeb
Julie Anderson
Loved the piece that 60 Minutes did on you Queen Z. TOO CUTE!!!!
Roxi Cook
Loved the little kick in the paddock. Wished 60 Minutes had spent more time on your life as it is now. Seeing you race again brought tears to my eyes … you’re just so magnificent!
Cindy Trejo
Hey Z girl…
You are such a WONDERFUL ambassador and majestic being! Really enjoyed seeing you featured like that again. Healthy days ahead dear Zenyatta! OH! An omen of good fortune for ya…our kitty Artemis was expecting 4 kittens. She had them one week ago…only there were 7!!!!!!!!!!! Happy thoughts for you and motherhood.
Roxi Cook
So is Zazu running in the Oaks? Looks like R Heat Lightning is out, and Joyful Victory with Mikey Smith riding is the favorite. Who is Zazu’s jockey?
Chris Balmes
Everytime I watch beautiful video of you like last night on 60 Minutes, I end up with tears in my eyes – tears because I am in awe of your inner and outer beauty, Zenyatta. Your “family” is so wonderful, too! Thanks for sharing; I enjoy this so much.
suew
Go, Zazu! I wish her well this ocming week. Zenny, how lucky you are that your CA family will be around you so much. I know if you were mine I would hate to spend any time away from you. I loved the 60 minutes segment…all your people show such love when they speak of you. Mike actually had tears in his eyes at times. Dottie and John, Ann and Jerry…safe travels to Ky. All of us remain so grateful you let us share Zenny with YOU.
Cindy Trejo
P. S. GREAT picture of John & Dottie!
judy berube
Dear Z,
Just watched the Extra segment on the 60 Minutes link you provided, “Working at the Stable”. Your dear John is really something. He said,”… treat people the way you want to be treated”. “It’s really simple”. It really is. Hugs, Judy and
Russ
Shanda Hooton
It was a GREAT segment Zenyatta. I watched it on tv and then when my husband got home we watched it again on the computer. You looked so beautiful and happy…everyone knows you are such a special girl!! I really enjoyed watching it. Happy Derby week to you and praying for sunshine!
Irene Caty
Hi Zenny, loved the show and it was good to see all those happy times with uou all over again. They spotted you as a winner right from the beginning, thats how impressive you were to the racing world. I’m so happy that I was able to be a part of that until your retirement. Have a happy time visiting with your family, it is great that you will have them around there with you for several days. Good luck to Zazu. I hope they take many pictures for all of us to see. Love you Queen Zenyatta.
Sue Fredrick
Hi Zen, loved seeing you on 60 Minutes, although I do wish they had donated more time to your new life at Lanes End. You looked “marvelous”.Dottie and John make such a cute couple and they always seem so approachable.
Can’t wait to see ZaZu run on Friday it should be a really exciting Oaks, and Godspeed to all the horses running and all the jockeys aboard on both days.
Please don’t forget to continue to send prayers and any help you can to those who lost so much in the tornadoes.
Luv and kisses on your nose, Zee.
Barb France
That photo of John and Dottie is TOO CUTE…Love it!! Boy, I think I could hear all the groans from the West coast viewers. I went directly to your Facebook page and there was a wonderful fan who mentioned to go to CBS and watch. Thank you..I was so out of my mind, I didn’t even think about that! It was great, next time I hope they do a new segment of you and your foal.
It’s wonderful you will be seeing everyone again, lots of love coming your way!! Looking forward to seeing Zazu race and EVERYONE coming out of the races healthy and happy!! Everyone…have a great day!!
darlene
great to see the update and of course when Mike Smith was talking of you esp when he said none were worthy enough for you I teared up I do hope he gets to have a nice long visit with you during this busy week Along with the rest of your fam of course Hope you get a visit from Mario too As to the breeding back to Bernardini I hope that it has taken place and all is well but if not who cares as ong as your happy and healthy
Jean Moore
Beautiful Zenyatta, Nifty photo of Dottie and John, they are such a handsome couple. I have watched the 60 Minutes video again today and each time is such fun watching you kick out, makes me know you feel great and you have never looked more grand. I know your visits with your family will be a precious time for all. All this rain in Kentucky must provide you with olympic size mud baths, hope it does stop before the Derby, if not, I fear the race will become a swim meet. I am hoping that Zazu wins the Oaks and Stay Thirsty takes the Derby, any thoughts? Stay happy and well pretty girl.
Bobbie from WI
You looked fantastic on 60 minutes. I loved the coverage of your pasture time and thought you looked well rested and ready to enjoy your new life.
Can’t wait to see Zazu in the Oaks. She will be my pick for sure and with R Heat Lightning out she might turn up as the favorite!
Susan
Thanks for the 60 minutes link -Thought it was very good-brought the general public up to date on where you are and what you are doing. Good to have you in the spotlight and especially good for racing with the Derby coming up this weekend.
I am excited about Zazu as I just don’t think Mr. Commons will get into the Derby 20. It will be exciting- Joyful Victory with your friend Mike and Zazu with Joel. Hope the weather racing gods give Louisville some sun.
Love Ya Z
Sharon in Seattle
LOVE the photo of Dottie and John! How sweet! I wish for a safe trip for all Derby weekend horses. And a happy mother’s day to all – and future – moms!!
WILD HORSES
Hey Big Z
It’s been awhile, I was out of town. Glad to be hearing from you again and all is well. I just happened to be flipping through the channels when I saw you again on 60 Min. Loved seeing you kick up you hind end and playing with PQ.
Wishing Zazu luck and a safe trip in the Oaks. Also wishing Mike the same on Joyful Victory. The two gray Tapit fillies coming home for a dead heat! Hope you enjoy spending some time with your Mom and Dad and some of the rest of your CA family like Dottie and Mike. Love Ya Big Beautiful One!!!
darlene
Love you Z will be routing for ZaZu in the Oaks
Gloria Jeanne
Zenny has over 80,000 facebooks fans now- way to go Zenyatta!!!! I think it’s great that the 60 Minutes segment reached so many people last night – so many new fans already.
Gloria Jeanne
http://www.facebook.com/Backside55?v=wall
For all the new people on this site, check out the Backside 55 website, it has info and images of Zenyatta while she was at Hollywood Park – Enjoy.
Gloria Jeanne
http://www.backside55.com/photos/
Gloria Jeanne
http://www.youtube.com/user/backsidefiftyfive
This site has Zenyatta videos
Margie
Dear Zenny, you fill my heart with joy. I love every single thing about you. Just like everyone on this site does, and those who read it but don’t post.
Have a wonderful family visit, great play time with your pals, and enjoy all those extra treats you know you’ll be getting.
Love you, of course!