Good Morning!
It is another FUN day here at Lane’s End! I am trying to catch up on all of my BEAUTY SLEEP as there is a great deal of activity happening during Derby Week in town and I want to look my best!
I’ve just been told that I have OVER 80,000 Facebook Friends. This number has really grown since I’ve retired from racing. I can’t thank ALL OF YOU enough for wanting to keep in touch with ME! This is a HUGE number! I’m so proud!
Then The Moss’ and Dottie are coming into Lexington late tonight…so I’ll see all of them a great deal during the next few days. This is TERRIFIC! I am SO EXCITED! I also have some visitors coming who bid on visits with me for various charity auctions. This is always very rewarding. I am so happy to help others in any way I possibly can.
When reading the comments and responses, I am so glad that you enjoyed viewing the 60 Minutes piece again. Marilu V. asked if it was EL VINO working with me on the tape during the program. YES, it was! That is why John always said he deserved the award for SUPPORTING PLAYER! He worked with ME often to help prepare ME for my races and he did a FABULOUS JOB! What a GREAT GUY!
In life, it always takes people working together to make a difference. I was so very fortunate to have so many people who worked hard with me…and cooperated with each other to make it all happen for ME! I couldn’t be more grateful!
Over 80,000 FACEBOOK FANS! This is just TOO CUTE!
Blessing to all of you!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Kathy Kimber
I don’t know what post Zasu drew I’m so excited for her. It would be so great if she won. Enjoy your family this week Zeny its so great they can be with you. I know you are excited and when you see them you will really kick up your heels.
Ingrid in MA
Oh Zenny, you’re TOO CUTE! One of the many reasons I love you is how gracious you are with visitors. That’s what makes you so special. Please tell Dottie and the Mosses to take plenty of pictures of their visit!! Love to see you with your family!! Hopefully Mike will get a chance to visit,too. Love you,Sweet Zen!
Amy K
Dear Z – when you get this motherhood thing down pat I hope somehow they could find a way for you to date Sea the Stars in a few years. He ran as you did – getting the job done at the wire and sparing himself injury. I see they have a filly by him at Lane’s End. May be one to watch in the future along with Life is Sweet’s little one.
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/breeding-news/2011/05/03/sea-the-stars-filly-born-at-lanes-end.aspx
Ingrid in MA
Although I love the pic today, it just puts me in mind of your pal Life Is Sweet – all those videos John took of her “sleeping in” in the mornings, not getting up for anything! LOL Love ’em!
suew
Zenny…you are a sleeping beauty in that picture. Everything you did and do is a sight to behold. A big thanks to John for sharing another picture with us. Have lots of fun with your visitors and kick up your heals and play! Love you lots…
connie
You my dear Zenyatta are just too cute♥♥
Lisa in Colorado
Love you beautiful girl. You are perfection always.
Judy Maass Gadwood Adores Zenny ~ CA
Hello Zenny Girl Friend!
You look TOO CUTE laying there in the hay! :-) Every thing you do makes me smile because you continue to fill my heart with much joy and happiness.
I had a manicure on Sunday; you are always the subject matter ~ they ask me how you are doing! How SWEET is that! These are woman who never knew a thing about horse racing, but your bright career showed them the LIGHT ;-)
Here’s a link I shared on a previous posting, but in case some peeps didn’t see it. It’s just over 6 mins long. There are actually 3 videos.
http://uverseonline.att.net/play/tv/show/u-verse-exclusive/p/video/dk___dk_exc_sp4151_may11.mp4
HUGS & PEPPERMINT KISSES XOXOXO
Cheryl Smith
Rest sweet Queen, you deserve it! Thank you for inspiring us with you heart and spirit. Glad your family is coming to Kentucky. Do you have a favorite for the Derby? Take care beautiful one! Love you forever!!!!
Judy Maass Gadwood Adores Zenny ~ CA
p.s. I love both ZAZU and JOYFUL VICTORY… I would be very happy if either of these beautiful girls won!
Cathy Marshall
Hi Zenny, I was in Lexington over the weekend, and said “hello” to you as I was driving through. Miss and Love you!!
Hernan Tovar
My adorable Zenyatta, Your photo in straw is so cute, I love it I love it…
I miss you I miss you!! Ingrid.
Rosemarie Cola
Going to the Derby and Oaks this week. Wish I could come see you.(Well one wonderful experience off my bucket list anyway.)Maybe someday,…….
Hope you and your connections have a wonderful weekend!
Amy K
Kentucky Oaks 1-6 exacta box for Mike and Zazu. Go Grays!!!
Debbie G
Thank you, Mars, for the link to the article about our Zenny as a foal. That was really interesting. And Zenny, you look too cute in your stall. I’m so happy that the Moss’ and Dottie are coming out to see you. I hope you have a wonderful visit. Loving you in Lexington :-)
Amanda Gilliland
My Sweet Lady Zenyatta, What a wonderful photo John took of you! Thank him for sharing. I can’t imgine how many wonderful photos that John & Dottie have of you! One day I hope they publish your life in those wonderful photos. That book would be cherished by some many. To see your body framed by fresh hay in your spacious stall is a special look into your life at Land’s End. I want to Thank The Mosses & The Shirreffs for sharing you with your Fan Family. I know I would be lost if I couldn’t hear from you. I am so happy that you will be spending time with your family this week. I’m pulling for ZaZu and the other horses of Barn 55. I love you Zenyatta for all you have given me in my life. I keep all your race videos, your 60 Minutes segments and your photos to enjoy especially now with the tornado damages.You are so uplifting to me! Sending Hugs & Kisses From Alabama With Love, Amanda G.
@Laura J-Thanks for the info on ZaZu’s race.
@Mars, Laura J, Amy K-Thanks for the article links.
@Mrs. Mary Weiner- I really liked your post. I too cry with joy when I see her transformed into a force that wins the races & especially the 20th! Zenyatta is pure MAGIC with her dance step!
darlene
Hi Z you are a pretty girl cant wait until your fans can visit you I hope to be first in line love you always
NancyP
Hi Beautiful Girl,
Enjoy the visits with your family this week. I’m so happy they take every opportunity to see you, so many are forgotten when they retire.
Hugs and Kisses,
NancyP
LauraJ
@Kathy Kimber, Zazu is at post position 6.
Pam Zacek,
Love that picture of you getting your beauty sleep, with all the coming visitors your going to need it, and enjoy that time with your team, You do being joy to people, old and young, Im one of the older ones, Love Horses, loved riding, and watched alot of the races, the one I remember the most was Seatly Slew, in the Woods memoril, and I told My Mother, that horse is going to win, the triple crowns, I was right, well Queen girl, you are so much, livlier, in your sprit, love your poses and your, whole happy, personallty, that makes a great winner, in my books, enjoy yur family, this, week, lots happening, down there for sure, have a Dance for the Derby winner, girl
Joan Walls
Zenyatta, you are so beautiful in heart and spirit. Every time i think about you, you make me smile. I can only imagine the joy it is for those who are so close to you. Love you! Hugs to you and your loyal team!
Joan
Holly Walker
Hi Zen, I miss you so much. You look so beautiful taking your beauty nap. I took so many wonderful pictures of your and have made them into italian charms & then into bracelets which I have given to Ann, Dottie, and Michelle to remind them of all the wonderful things you have done. Hope you have a wonderful Derby Week.
Irene Caty
Hi Zenny, it looks like you are in for a real fun week. There will probably be alot going on with you each day with various family and friends. How about that, over 80,000 Face Book Fans. That is just great. You are the Queen of them all and surely deserve it. Have a great week, have alot of fun and I love you Baby Girl.
Christine Coleman
Hi Zenny! Love this pic of you lounging in your stall looking lovely as usual! It soothes me to to know you are happy and well cared for. I hope your fame makes even more people give their horses the kind of care they should have. I love you Zenny!
livey
Beautiful picture and lovely hay as well. :) Nothing bet the best..
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Z, so envious of those the bid on charity events and get to visit with you. :|
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Maybe one day we can have a silent (charity) auction on here for your die hards?!? Though don’t know what THAT would look like :\
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And to the posters who are aching to see Z in the flesh. I KNOW, I feel the same. But I’ve resigned myself to the fact that this may be the closest I ever get to her. That’s OK though, I can handle it. :|
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@WildHorses: THANK YOU!!!! That’s all ;)
Ayla
Theres that big mare we all love!!! Go big Zenyatta!!! The most pretty girl of them all!! Wish I could go and see you at Lanes End hope your havin a good time in that stall which I think you already are!!You always make me proud!XOXO Ayla L. Cabral
Candace J Serviss
Love you Z !!!!
Sue Noel
Oh what a wonderful photo–I LOVE IT!!!As others have also said–I would like to curl up next to you and take a nap!! I have always wanted to sleep in a stall with a horse and it would be especially perfect if that was you!!
@Saron Call–The first thing I thought of when I heard Zazu’s name was Zazu Pitts!! I am 72 and have been a movie buff all of my life and I remember her well!
@susan in tn-I think the littlest girl’s name in “It’s A Wonderful Life” was Zuzu–close,though!!
Wish the 60 Minutes piece had gone on for hours!! It was so great to see you and the team and for others to learn how really special you are!! Having the link is marvelous so we can watch it again and again!!
Hope Old Friends is receiving lots of checks!! I noticed that mine cleared this morning and it reminded me to remind anyone who hasn ‘t given to them in Zenyatta’s name,if they can,to send what ever they can to them. What better way could we honor our Queen and spread her good works!
@Dawn Conrad–Hope all is well with you and that #19 will be there soon!!
Zenny-hope that today you had the sun on your back and a soft breeze to ruffle your mane–and that tonight your family will be there to tuck you in!! LOVE YOU!!!!
Sue Noel
OOOOPS!! I meant- Sharon Call–sorry!!
Linda/Maryland
YOU are TOO CUTE~!!!
You look so happy laying down getting your beauty rest!
Love you Zenyatta~!!!