Good Morning All,
I am just getting ready to leave Barn 55 at Hollywood Park and go to the plane. I can’t thank everyone enough for the kindness, generosity and love you have all shown me during my racing career.
We have had a terrific ride together…20 fabulous races over a 3 1/2 year span. I have been able to travel and visit with so many wonderful people. I have made so many wonderful friends.
Last night I spent some time just thinking about how GREAT it has been. I looked outside and saw the wonderful area I have grazed on for years. I have shared it with so many loving friends: After Market, Life is Sweet, Tiago, Giacomo, Zardana and Harmonious to name a few. It has been a blast!
Yesterday’s ceremony at Hollywood Park was so special. So many of my dear fans came to greet me. I had fun looking at everyone in the paddock, up on the stairs, and in the balcony. Then walking to the track for the last time…was a bit emotional…for me. I knew I wasn’t running…as all of my normal pre-race stuff was not happening…and my dear Mario…was not wearing a NUMBER. (That was a big clue.) I paraded and went to the Winners’ Circle…even did an encore for my 2 presentations from the Dodgers and the San Pedro Winners’ League. It was special!
John is looking at me now. It is time to bundle up (I’m going to heavy coat weather….good thing I have a great wardrobe)…and get on the van.
My 2 dear friends are in the picture in this post…Dottie and Sophie enjoying the night on my ‘grazing grass’.
I will miss everyone…HUGS, HUGS, HUGS!
Again…THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU…for EVERYTHING!
I will keep in touch! I would not miss visiting with all of you for anything.
Blessings to all!
With love,
Hugs~
Z
Barbara
Safe travel beautiful Zenyatta! We love you so much thank you for your diary! Love Love you:)))
Cyndi Boss
WHere will she go? to what farm?
Julie Lopez
Everyone will miss you!! Safe travels!!
Karina
I am so happy to have been able to be there yesterday.
Lisa
Safe journey on your trip ! All the best to you.
Ann Maree
Hey, sweet girl, Saw some of the coverage of your party at Hollywood Park. Just awesome. I know you are busy today with the trip to Kentucky, so will keep this short…look forward to an update when you get settled in. Lots of hugs! Your friend, Ann Maree
Tina K
i am sobbing now … thank you Zenny — and thank you Dottie!
Kim Noble
Just wanted to say thank you, even though that phrase is totally inadequate, to Team Zenyatta.And to give all the love in the world to the Queen. You deserve the very best life anyone can have. LOVE YOU!
Judi
Have a safe trip and let us know when you arrive safely :)
Helen Rasmussen
Zennie, I heard your plane was delayed. I am praying for a safe trip for you! Good to know your wardwrobe includes nice warm blankets, I think you are going to need them. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! You have made the world a better place and I am sure you will continue to do so. Enjoy your new found freedom sweetheart. I can’t wait to see your first baby!
See you in 2011 when I come to KY!
Karen
I can’t wait to see you! Kentucky is beautiful 9 months out of the year. You will LOVE the bluegrass and being able to kick your heels up and run around. Safe trip and stay warm!
Melanie Wells
LADY Z we are so happy to have you here in Kentucky. I took the last of my vacation time today in hopes of getting my grandson to lexington to see you. Unfortunately with the flight delay we will miss you yet again. He’s only 2 but loves you dearly, he tells everyone your his horse and he’s Mike Smith. He even dresses like Mike. We hope your flight is warm and safe and wish we were there to great you tonight.
Love the Wells Family
Stephanie Quilichini
Safe Travels-Love the Z’s in the trees-Please give us one more post about Lane’s End when you arrive! Thanks for all the Joy you have brought to your fans!!
Tru Talbott
Good luck at Lands End Farm!
Jill Mabry
We love you Zenyatta, have a safe trip.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Hugs and Kisses,
Jill
Melissa
She is coming to KY where it is about 11 degrees out today. Poor girl. I believe she is going to LandsEnd.
Helen Rasmussen
Dottie, thank you so much for these updates they have been very much appreciated! I sure hope to see more in the future. Hugs to you, your husband, Mario, and the Moss’. You have all done Zennie well and I hope others in the industry can now see how to really start promoting our sport. Thanks to all of you racing now has a legion of new fans…people who didn’t know a thing are now part of the fold!
Jennifer Remazki
Safe travels, Zenny girl. I wish I could have been at your send off, but I live way up in very cold Canada. I wish you all the happiness at Lane’s End and hope to meet you there one day. Thank-you for the ride – you are thrilling xo
Rachel
She will be going to Lanes End. Good thing that she is going to be bundle up. Its freezing in the midwest. It feels like middle January then early December. We are having sub freezing weather right now.
Alyssa
Cyndi, she is going to BEAUTIFUL Lane’s End Farm in Kentucky. Dottie’s son lives nearby, so she will not be without family.
Good luck Zenyatta, I know you’re going to love Kentucky and I know you’re going to make us our next great champion :)
NancyP
Good Luck My Beautiful Girl,
Words can’t express how grateful I am to
God for having sent you to us who love you Zenyatta with all our hearts and souls. You truly were a gift from God.
You were so wonderful to all us humans, I know you will be a loving and caring Mother to all of your foals.
God keep you and your foals in his care.
Love and Kisses,
NancyP
Rosemary McCauley
I was there to see you Sunday and you looked great in your pink saddle towel. I hope you keep in touch with us so that we know how things are going in your life. You are spectacular and brought great joy to all who had a chance to see you race and to see you in person. Thanks for the memories.
Dawn
Safe travels today Zenny! Please write us when you get settled in to your new barn.
It is cold now, but you are going to love Kentucky! Can’t wait to come visit you.
jane
Have a safe trip, Zenny. And, yes, bundle up, it’s cold out here. I pray it will not be too hard on you at first.
My prayers were answered, however, in that Mario is going with you; and staying with you for a few days til you get situated. Stay strong, Big Mama, take care of yourself, and I hope to see you in KY! Luv you forever!! <3
mary petrecz
I’m glad you have a warm and complete wardrobe. You’re going to need it little California girl. I hope you get to play in the snow and we get pictures of it!
LaurieK
No, thank YOU, sweetie. Be happy.
Liza G. Fly
Bon Voyage Zenyatta! Thank you for everything! You are the greatest ever. I love you so much, I hope I get to come see you in Kentucky. I know you are going to be a wonderful Mommy.
Jess
I wasn’t able to be at Hollywood Park yesterday but I watched plenty of videos of it. I can’t make it through ONE of them without crying. It has truly been an amazing experience for me. Racing will miss it’s biggest star for sure! You’re a game changer Z, seeing you twice was the highlight of my life!!! Much love and blessings for a happy retirement!!! You deserve it!
Nancy A Nash Coleman
No, sweetie, thank YOU … may the angels continue to keep you in all of your ways … safe travels! I’m happy for you but, my heart is still breaking … can’t stop tearing up … can’t wait to see your babies … hope they are handled as well as you have been … you were a blessing to all who handled you but, they were one back to you! You truly are unique! Smooches … still hoping to meet you face to face one day!
Stephanie Hauge
I cant wait to see you here in the Bluegrass State Z. :) I have to work today and cant make he short 1.5 hour drive to see you this afternoon but bet your gorgeous dappled bottom I will visit you at Lanes End as often as they will allow! I cant wait to bring my 2 year old son to see you for the first time in person. He see’s your picture on my computer background and tries SO hard to say your name… he gets “horsie Enya-ah” :) Close enough… he knows who you are. We wish you lots of love and warmth on your trip here. Its cold big mamma, bundle up!