Hello,
Yesterday I shared my HORSE OF THE YEAR trophy with YOU!
In 2010, the Eclipse Awards honored me with 3 different Awards: Horse of the Year, Champion Older Female, and the Special Eclipse Award for the contribution MY TEAM and I have made to the Industry! I am so fortunate!
At this time, ALL 3 of MY 2010 TROPHIES have arrived. My owners have them safely in their possession. John is TOO CUTE! He arranged them in this setting to get this photo to share with YOU!
Dottie was commenting to Ann and Jerry the other day that they now have 5 FABULOUS ECLIPSE AWARDS….WITH LOVE FROM ME. Literally, they could have the 5 Awards running in a race of their own on their fireplace mantle. TOO CUTE!
The GOLDEN ECLIPSE TROPHY is definitely one that brings tears to my eyes! I truly worked hard to earn all of them…but this one means so, so very much! My team and I not only worked hard…but so did all of YOU! To me, it truly means WE DID IT!
I know I have said this many times…but having seen these awards now, I must say it again. THANK YOU for all of your support, love, encouragement, and cheers! I could not have earned these honors without ALL OF YOU! I hope you enjoy sharing them with us in these photos…and know in your heart that YOU played a very special part along with MY TEAM and I in achieving these honors!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Mariel
Oh Zenny, thank YOU for the absolute joy that you have brought to my life! You well deserved all of your awards, such a special lady. Take care of yourself and have a joyful day!!
Judy Gadwood Loves Zenny/CA
Zenny Girl Friend ~ there aren’t enough awards in the world to honor YOU! Each one of these trophies you richly deserve! You EARNED THEM, Sweetheart!! (hearts hearts hearts)
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@ Nina Kaiser ~ I agree with you, but I won’t say which “other year” Zen should have gotten Horse of The Year ;-)
LOVE & KISSES MY QUEEN XOXOXOXOXO
p.s. Praying for safe racing! Lord please watch over each and every horse and bring them home safely. Amen.
Paula McCaleb
Beautiful Zenyatta…..Thank you for sharing your trophies…..I bet your whole team is so happy and proud of you. We sure are…..and you deserved every one of them. Hugs to you Precious One, and sweet dreams.
Fran
Hi Z! Just big hugs to you. You are just the best of the best! xxoo
Irene Caty
Thanks for shareing the awards. They are all great and very meaningfull. It makes me so happy to see these awawards. Thanks for working so hard to earn all these awawards. You have done so much for all of this and I truely appreciate you Zenyatta. Sending you my love Zenyatta.
Sunny Boyd
P.S.
I didn’t realize your Mike is also going to ride Joyful Victory at the Oaks.
Good luck to everybody :) :) :)
Char
Congrats Zenny, they’re beautiful trophies and you certainly do deserve them!
Pamela J Hebert
What a beautiful picture, no other horse is more deserving. It brought tears to my eyes beautiful girl. How truely wonderful you are & what a gift you have been to everyone. Wow!!! Thank you John for sharing.
Jeanne O.
It is nice to see your trophies–you certainly deserve them all. I think that the Special Eclipse Award for you and all of Team Zenyatta was such a joy for all of your fans (after Horse of the Year, of course!). We are (and have been) witness to how much they truly care for you, and how hard that they have worked to share you with all of your fans. Once again, kudos for Team Z!
Robin A.B.
Zenny – You and your team of humans are JUST THE BEST THERE IS!!! We love you honey lamb. Sleep well and enjoy all of your visits this week!
Molly
Zenyatta, thank you for sharing your awards. Your little one will have a lot to live up to, but I’m sure that he/she will love having you as a Mom. I’ll be flying to Lexinton in September to visit Lanes End. I know that I won’t be able to see you, but maybe I’ll feel your presence. You have brought me back to horse racing. I plan to visit Old Friends to thank some of your predecessors for their valiant racing efforts. Have a wonderful life, Zenyatta. I think the whole world is crazy about you. I know I am. I’ll be rooting for ZaZu and Mike (aboard Joyful…) tomorrow. Miss ya.
judy berube
Dear beautiful Z and Team Z,
You earned and deserve every one of these awards. Z you are incredible and so is your entire Team. We fans love you so much. Love to all of you. Judy and Russ.
Peggy
Dear Zenyatta, Love you very much.
@Sally(B) Hope you have a wonderful birthday. I am a may baby too May 29
@ZaZu Best Best of luck sent your way.
Who does everyone want to Win the Derby??? I think I have to go with Dialed In Mineshafts son and my boy Indy’s Grandson. Just have to pick him. I like ArchArchArch too, but really don’t like his post position.
@all runners on Friday and Saturday, Please Please Please all come back to the barns Safely, may God be with and take care of you all. Love Peggy
judy berube
To Lynne:
An article in yesterday’s Daily Racing Form indicated that Z has visited Bernardini again and we should be hearing news soon. I don’t know how to link, but if you google DRF you will see the article listed there. Hugs, Judy B.
judy berube
Dear Kay,
I don’t think the Horse of the Year award is a likeness of Z. I think it’s just a random horse. I don’t know who the model is. Maybe Ensign might know. He’s very knowledgeable about a lot of things Equine. Hugs, Judy B.
Dawn Conrad
Dearest, Zenyatta. How do we love you, let me count the ways. One, Two, Three, Four, FIVE Eclipse Awards!! They bring tears to my eyes also. Thank you so much, Zenny, for taking us on such an amazing ride with you. You have allowed us to be right there with you every step of the way of this remarkable journey. There are not enough superlatives to do justice to you Zenyatta. You give so much and you deserve everyone of those awards and more. I was never so proud of the thoroughbred racing world than when the announcement for Horse of the Year was read, they finally got it right! Team Z’s reaction was priceless and how wonderful to see all of those marvelous people who helped shape your life sharing that moment on stage. Unforgettable! I have to tell you, Zenny, that there was something very special about the picture John took of the Gold Eclipse. If you look carefully you can just make out John’s reflection showing on the engraved plate. Such lovely symbolism of what he in particular brought to your life. Thank you Dottie for these special posts even while you are so busy in Kentucky. Hope you are all having a great time and getting to visit Zenny often. You will also get to spend Mother’s Day with your son! I want to wish my mother a fantastic Mother’s Day. She is an exceptional woman. The best mom a woman could ever ask for. Tomorrow is the Oaks, wishing Zazu the best of luck and a safe trip to all. Saturday will be spent in front of the TV savoring every moment of Derby Day. I love you very, very, much beautiful girl. Have fun jumping for joy!!! We all need to do a little more of that. Sweet dreams. Hugs and kisses. XXXOOO
@Shari – How wonderful that you received a couple of Mother’s Day gifts from you students. You make such a difference in their lives. Have a great time tomorrow and Saturday.
@Kari Bussell – Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m sending positive thoughts and prayers your way. Hope you are doing well.
@Sue Noel – You are just great. What a wonderful surprise moment. How fun!!
@DJ – Love Bronzatta!!!
judy berube
To Nina Kaiser:
I totally agree with you. Hugs, Judy B.
judy berube
To Peggy,
This Derby is really tough to pick. I like Dialed In, Mucho Mancho Man and Bernardini’s son, Stay Thirsty. I don’t know if Unclo Mo is a definite go for the race, but I like him too. I also hope all of horses have safe and sound trips. Hugs, Judy B.
Peggy
To Judy B, I agree it is really hard this year. So wide open. I know I am going to be praying really hard for no accidents
Peggy
Well Zenny it off to sleep for me. Sweet dreams to you.
@Dawn meant to say hello to you too.
All enjoy the races…….
Kim Noble
You and your team deserve every wonderful thing that happens to you. We are all so lucky to have witnessed what you did and who you are and all those who helped and loved you!
Linda Henderson
Love Zenyatta always
Leslie R.
Hi Zenny, winning five Eclipse Awards is an amazing accompishment. The golden one also brings tears to my eyes. I can still hear the announcer saying your name. What a moment! Thanks to you and all of Team Z for all the joy that you’ve brought to my life. You truly are an inspiration, sweet one.
Love to all,
Leslie
KIMBERLY
Hi Queen,
You deserved every award you received.. You worked soooo hard to win all of those races..I can’t imagine all the hours of training you have endured..I am glad you were rewarded for all of it. And I am also glad you are resting and enjoying being a horse again.. WE ALL LOVE YOU.
myrna miller
Zenyatta, you and your team are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!! Never havea fans been treated with so much kindness, understanding, and dignity. We have all appreciated that so much. And it’s also wonderful for us to know that we were heard by the racing community at large, and that our enthusiasm and words made a difference. That,too, is very special. I’m so proud that we were able to help you get the Horse of the Year award you SO MUCH DESERVED. IT IS really GORGEOUS and with the other two flanking it on either side, it is more beautiful than words can say. I love you, Zenyatta, and Happy Derby Day!
Ann Maree
Hi, Zenny,
If any horse ever deserved every single trophy, it is you! You earned much, much more than could ever be bestowed. I enjoyed every single minute I spent in campaigning for you for the Horse of the Year Award. My heart was broken for you when it looked like for the third year you might not get it, but all turned out well, and I’m proud to have participated in that process. The knot in my stomach and the ache in my heart was there from Nov. 6 until January 17 when the announcement came. Still have hooves crossed for good news soon about your status. Hugs. Your friend, Ann Maree
Reb
Really nice…
Dona
WOW…They say three times is the charm and Lady, you are charming :)
John, You are just too cute, yourself.
I bet Dottie and Ann are out of control and having a ball!
Good luck in the Oaks, and hope everybody runs safely.
Delrene
Congratulations, Zenyatta and Team Zenyatta – those are some really special mantletop trophies to exhibit in your office or home. As they say, Zenny, you are the real deal. Good luck to all horses and riders tomorrow and on Kentucky Derby Day. I wish they would show Friday’s program on NBC like they cover the Derby program. I think the Oaks is every bit as exciting. Good luck to Zazu and Joyful Victory. It’s a tough choice with Mike on board and her trainer Larry Jones. We love Zazu too and John Sadler. Have a safe trip all riders and horses! Should be a fun weeked for you Zen
sue
Thank you, Zenyatta, for giving us an adventure that we’ll never forget!