Happy Saturday Everyone!
I hope all of you are getting ready to have a wonderful weekend! I have been out grazing and ENJOYING LIFE THE ZENYATTA WAY! As I have mentioned to you before, the grass is amazing here. I’m really getting an opportunity to enjoy and experience the famous KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS! Also, look at the absolutely GORGEOUS CLOUDS! This environment is very special! I feel so fortunate!
Dottie LOVES this photo of ME…and she really wanted to share it with ALL of YOU! She thinks it almost looks like a painting of ME…rather than a photo! My coat is so healthy and I still have all of my dapples! She commented to ME that I look FABULOUS! Blush, Blush!
Also, thank you for all of your kind comments for Dawn Conrad. It truly is a GREAT PHOTO OF HER! You are right…she does look very HAPPY!
Everything else is going well! It is only one week to the Preakness so there is a buzz about that race everywhere. The Peter Pan runs today which is a warm-up for the Belmont. It is nice to see that the New York Racing Association brought this race back this year. Last year it was put ‘on hold’ due to budget cuts, so it is great to see this stake back on the schedule again. It should be a very exciting race!
I also want to mention another terrific thing that happened yesterday. My dear Family Friend, ALPHA MAMA, had an A.P. Indy colt last evening. Since A.P. INDY recently retired, this colt may be one of the last foals born to be sired by this amazing stallion. This baby is a big boy! He weighed in at 142 pounds and all is A-OK with both MOM and foal. This is TOO CUTE!
I’m just thinking ahead. 142 pounds…WOW! I know she is a very good-sized mare, but I would imagine that Alpha Mama is really glad that this foal is here and romping about now. This is all ‘food for thought’ for my future! I am really trying to keep up on all of these details and pieces of information as I continue to prepare for my next role…that of becoming a MOM!
Enjoy your day, today’s races, and your weekend!
With Love,
Hugs to ALL~Especially ALPHA MAMA and her new A.P. INDY Colt
Z
Erin
Lovely pic Z! I cant wait til you become a Mommy too!
stevebiscuit
Just out of curiosity, are they still trying to get you pregnant or are they going to wait until next year?
cheryl
Really nice pic, it does like a painting.
helen
Glad to hear you are doing fine sweetie. I can only imagine just how big your baby will be when it happens.
AP Indy was such a great horse and I sure hope this baby grows up in his likeness.
Judy
It really does look like a painting.. Beautiful, of course.
J J
a great photo! Your pose resembles your bronze…!
Debi
Zennie, this picture looks like a painting! And what a wonderful painting it would be…. glad you’re enjoying the bluegrass!!!
Kirren Dolan
What a beautiful picture of you, Z! I agree with Dottie, it definitely looks like a painting!
Congratulations to Alpha Momma on her A.P. Indy foal! I can’t wait until next year, when I am hopeful to hear news of a special arrival of your own!
Until then, stay happy and healthy, Z, and keep enjoying that Kentucky blue grass!
As always, miss and love you!
Sharon in Seattle
I can see how Dottie thinks of this photo as a painting – it does look like a beautiful, totally life-like painting. I’m so happy to know that the legendary Zenyatta is taking it easy and enjoying life as a broodmare!! All the best to her and Team Z.
Joyce
I could be first! Have tried before but then got long winded and didn’d make it.
Love and kisses to you dearest Zenyatta, and I LOVE the picture also. I’m sure I will not be alone in that because it is so beautiful as are you.
XXXXOOOO from Texas
Sami
Have a great day Zenny! You look in fantastic condition and I hope you feel that way too. Did you hear about Black Caviar? She is already 13-0! I want to congratulate the owners and connections of Black Caviar and I hope you have a great day Zenny! -Sami
BTW, are they still trying to get you pregnant? I hope so, I can’t wait to see our queen have a princess! Love you!
Susan
It’s true – this looks more idyllic than a photo! And who could imagine a lovelier painting! Truly beautiful…and we are all imagining what it would be like to be there to see you this way. It’s a peaceful feeling to know you are so safe and content.
You look FABULOUS, indeed!!
Joyce
Well, not first again, Zenny, but that is no problem. I always want to have the opportunity to “talk” to you and that is what is important. Alpha Momma’s colt sounds like quite a handful (would have to be a very large hand!) but best wishes to her and the new baby.
Hooves crossed for your continued good health and happiness, and for good news next Spring.
Wendy in St. Louis
Is it the angle? You look a bit pudgie. Could there be a “bun in the oven”?
Max
Zenyatta, you look just great as usual.
Congratulations to Alpha Mama on her new foal. 142 lbs. A very big boy!
Let us know how Life is Sweet is doing if and when you can.
Stay well, Queen Z.
Fran
Z, Dottie is right that is a beautiful picture of you. Looks like rain her in CA again; sort of cloudy and windy but still quite nice. Kate and Emma are doing some Spring cleaning today-Em is doing her room and Kate just cleaned out the refrig. You have a great day. xxoo
Joyce
HAVE TO ASK…Dottie (or connections), will the new photo above be available? I’m going to end up with a wallful of your pictures, Zenny, and this one would look just wonderful as part of the show.
Pam Zacek,
I must say you look so content, and I agree, that blue grass, must me the tastiest grass around, Looks so nice, I would love to run bare foot in that. and Hey, just a thougth, do You think you could and Dottie, and the team, get more races on ABC or some Channels, they only do the races, maybe with some Zenyetta in put, might work, and yes< im glad about that NY, race, so that Saratogo, be going good, Im sure, but enjoy, and wow, AP INDY, that sounds so familar for some reason, anway,stay so content and keep on, being Happy, there, just grazing, and enjoying, Life, and your buddies,
Maryyette
Honey, this is a wonderful picture of you and you are gorgeous!! Of course, you only take wonderful pictures- you are so photogenic!! And your sweet personality and intelligence always shine through, along with your beauty. Thanks for sharing this wonderful photo – Love you so much, Sweet Girl!!! Hugs and kisses!!
Cheryl Smith
Beautiful photo, it does look like a painting and you look like you are having a wonderful time. Congrats to Alpha Mama, that is wonderful news. I want to say to you that you have made such an impact on me, I have so many new friends because of our mutual love and admiration for you and all you stand for. You are the finest example of grace,talent,and beauty. God was really smiling when he created you! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and get all the rest you can. Just know that we all love you and admire your team for allowing us to be part of your life.
I will love you forever!
Deborah Richman
What a beautiful photo! I can almost hear Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony (the Pastoral) playing in the background. Sarah, this is a work of art.
And congratulations to Alpha Mama and her connections on the birth of her new A.P. Indy colt!
Kathy B.
Yes it does look like rain today in “sunny CA”….and I’m freezing here at work! That grass sure does look yummy! Great picture….great to see you’re doing well. We love you Z!!!!
Jenna
How pretty she is! Just gorgeous. I’m thinking good thoughts that everything is going well for you. I just watched a program on thoroughbreds on PBS…and they talked about the grass in KY. :>
Thank you Dottie for this beautiful photo…and it really does look like a painting.
Pretty as a picture!
Sandy, New Jersey
This photo absolutely looks like painting. It is a beautiful shot of you, Zenny. Do you think Dottie would consider having prints made of it for purchase? In my computer room, I have framed photos of my favorite racehorses over time and I would love to include this photo on the wall that is now dedicated to Ruffian and Winning Colors! Please talk to Dottie and see what she thinks.
darlene
That photo does look like a painting Very calm and serene I am so sad that the last of the Indy foals are being born this year but the blood and legacy will go on through the babies including your guy Bernardini
audreyc
It is a beautiful, serene picture. My first impression, coincides with that described by Wendy of St Louis. hmmmmm…..
Pam Burns
Beautiful photo of you Lady Z!! Of course I don’t think there could ever be a bad picture of you!! So lovely inside and out!! Love You!!
Suzanne
Black Caviar just ran her undefeated record to 13 races last night…she is also very exciting to watch, & beautiful, like you, Z! I can’t say enough about how refreshing it is to see older (this field was 4-8yo males & females) horses running…they are sturdier & stronger…much better able, mentally & physically, to take on the rigors of racing…it is when they should race, not when they are immature, fragile 2 & 3yo’s. I know everyone has pointed you in the direction of motherhood, & looks forward to your possible offspring…but I can’t help but wish that you would keep on racing (I believe it is what you truly love to do) & continue to set the positive example for letting our horses have the time they need to fully develop, & to truly shine on the track for many years to come! Love & hugs, S.
Kathy Jones
Beautiful picture of the most beautiful girl
Jane Wade
I too thought it was a painting of you! Just beautiful!