Good Morning,
Look who is peeking out of her stall at BARN 55! It is my dear baby sister, EBLOUISSANTE! We have the same MOM, Vertigineaux, but our sires are different. My DAD is STREET CRY and her’s is BERNARDINI.
John keeps teasing that he would know those EARS anywhere! The first time he saw “E” at Winter Quarter Farm last year, she was in a field with several other yearlings. He got out of the car, looked around for literally one short moment, and said…”there she is, Zenny’s sister”. He felt her body carriage and fabulous EARS were definitely a huge clue. Those qualities truly reminded him of ME!
Per John, Eblouissante is also very, very inquisitive. (Sound familiar???) She wants to always check everything out that is going on in the barn and she pays close attention to all that is happening around her. (If I say so myself, I THINK SHE IS PRETTY SMART too!)
As you can see, she does not have any white on her. Per the Jockey Club, she is considered to be dark bay-brown / black in color. “E” is also a good-sized girl, I know that feeling, with a great shoulder and hip! Our MOM had a great deal of size and presence….so I’m sure some of this we inherited from HER! Lucky Us!
From all reports, “E” is adapting very well to her new environment and really catching on well to the training routines at Barn 55!
John said he’d keep us ALL posted on how she is doing! As her BIG SISTER, I hope I can offer some great advice to her as we go along! Dottie has mentioned to ME that is something big sisters often do!
In reality, that is what is so much fun right now for ME…I can also help to TEACH things to my family and friends drawing upon my wide range of challenges, life-experiences, and accomplishments!
Have a fabulous Tuesday!
With Love,
Hugs to All~(Especially my dear baby sister, Eblouissante!)
Z
monica
hello dear Z!! we cannot wait to see your sweet sister E run here in calif!! we miss seeing you run pretty Z, but we promise to be there every time your sister E runs – we will root and cheer for her just like we did for you every time you ran here in calif – we never missed you run and we promise to be there to support your sister – she is pretty too – we wish her all the best and hope she has fun in her new racing career – and sweet zenny, we will always love you… thanks for everything you did for us – its been miles of smiles – you are and always will be the best!! love you!! monica
Jennifer Adelman
What a beauty and their mom vertigeaux is really a queen too for her beautiful offspring. Little sis has alot to live up to but she has the best trainer with JS and his team for success. Best of luck with her! Can’t wait to watch her run!
DJ
Dearest Sweet “Z”,
Goodnight to you and to “E”, and to “B” and Mr. “C.” and the rest of your wonderful equine family! Thank you for sharing another day with us.
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Trina N. – thank you for qualifying the retirement audience. I was not sure I understood correctly. I did think however, since my sister and I visit convalescent homes monthly that it would be such a wonderful short video to share.
Margie
Hi Sweet Zenny Girl, you have a beautiful sister. I’ll be following her future for sure, however, you will forever reign supreme in my heart, most beautiful of all Z. :-)
@Susan in TN: Today was an incredible day of major progress in your volunteer work! Animals know when love is in the air! I really do love hearing about your adventures each day – it’s the best!
@Mary B: I suspect you’ve found a family here. When you’re lonely, come to this site, touch your Z halter, and feel the good vibes flow.
Susan in TN
Thanks, everyone, for your positive comments about rescue work. There are so many wonderful people on this site!@Sharon Call: the pears worked for Chester the pony with missing teeth! I peeled them and kind of diced them up-kind of mushy. He LOVED it-thanks for the suggestion! RE:Street Sense filly: She just HEARD that John was going to be her trainer and she dappled out-he’s that good!Warm wishes to all-
Susan in TN
@Margie:Thank you-and your comment to Mary B was right on !
Megan
Zenyatta, your sister is adorable. I do hope that you and Bernardini have a colt or filly with a blaze or star. But just having a healthy one will thrill all of us. Take care and stay cute.
Shari Voltz
Dear Zenyatta Ebby is BEAUTIFUL. I showed the children this afternoon and they think she looks like you except she does not have the white on her forehead. I have to agree. I will tell the class what her name means. I did not know that and learn so much from this site. I love you sweet girl. I have some school work so I must be off. I love you so much. Hugs and many kisses from Shari XXXOOO
@ Susan in Tn you are my HERO. I think the work your doing is just so wonderful :)
@ Hi sweet Dawn. I know your getting ready to leave. Be careful and enjoy your time with your BF. Your in my thoughts and prayers :)
@ Ensign I have a question. On Uncle Mo’s site they talk about his girlfriend Maria. Does she race too? Thank you :)
Barb France
E sure is a beauty just like her sister!! Gotta love those ears!
@Mary B – how great to own a piece of history..enjoy!
@Terry Crow-I just love all the history lessons your giving..keep it up..do you recommend any books to get started with?
LauraJ
Sort of off topic, but here’s a nice story about the newly retired Brass Hat, He is a lucky boy–like Zenny, he has people who care very much for him.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/63205/millionaire-brass-hat-retired-at-10?utm_source=BreakingNews&utm_medium=email
ENSIGN
@ Shari Voltz,
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Mo’s “girlfriend” is Awesome Maria, a 4yr old Marias Mon filly : )She’s a Grade 2 winner, Gr 1 placed.
http://racehorsewatchdog.com/wp-content/plugins/rss-poster/cache/0798c_AwesomeMariaRampart2011AC298.jpg
Sally L. Hopkins
Zenyatta, you’re sister is too cute! I’ll be looking forward seeing her on the race track. Keep me posted. Thanks! Lots of xoxoxoxoxo to you and your sister.
LauraJ
@Shari Voltz, Mo’s girlfriend is Awesome Maria. She has a different owner than Mo, but she is another Todd Pletcher trainee. She’s 4 years old, a gray daughter of Maria’s Mon. Her most recent win was the G2 Shuvee Handicap at Belmont on May 21. She’s a good racehorse and a worthy crush for Mo.
Melissa
Thanks “Z” and Dottie for sharing all the updates I wish your sister much success and as an older sister I can relate to you about the advice passed down to your siblings. You look well Zenyatta and I send many many prayer to you my dear.
Lots of Love,
Melissa
The Kennedys in San Diego
@Shari Voltz — Check out the video of Mo going crazy for Awesome Maria as she walks by his stall — 7 seconds long on his Facebook page. A second video on his page shows Maria doing a Zenyatta-like dance as Mo looks on and reacts from his stall.
You can see her last race, the Shuvee Stakes,on Bloodhorse.com or DRF.com. She is pointed toward the Ogden Phipps on June 18.
Barbara Wood
Zenny–your sister is adorable, and she has a great sister to look up to.
@Susan in TN–thank you for all the work you are doing. May your number increase, and may you reap the reward you richly deserve.
Shannon From Cool
We’ll soon see which one of you has the best daddy.
D.Lawson
Zen, your baby sister is so adorable! Thank you for sharing. XO’s to you.
judy berube
Z Fans:
Just found the cutest article on MSN about a 15 year old blind horse at a rescue who is taken care of by five goats and sheep. Hope this link works. http://today.msnbc.msn.com./id/43138175/ns/today-today_pets_and_animals/t/goats-sheep-guide-blind-horse-r
If not google MSN and click on weird news. It’s a heartwarming read. Hugs, Judy B.
Tessa
She’s beautiful Zenny. When is she going to race? Will she race this year?
Love ya Z!
Jess
Yep, John would be right about the ears Zenny, and the head and… I think she has your eyes too. Here’s hoping she can become as great as you. Love,
Jess
Paula Higgins
E is one lucky girl to be in John’s barn! I have no doubts she will thrive there and be very well loved. In The Inependent newspaper in Britain they did ana rticle on Mike Smith who has a mount thie week and they referred to Zenyatta as “incomparable.” Boy that got that right. The incomparable Zenyatta. It was also a nice article about Mike. I do not know how to post links (I am internet challenegd sorry) but google “Zenyatta” under the news and it will show up.
Linda in NJ
Hi Zenny: Thank you for introducing us to your sister. This is very, very exciting. She is absolutely beautiful and looks very sweet. I can’t wait to hear when she will start. Any chance your John could give us a couple of weeks notice in advance of her first race. I am sure lots of us would like to be there to cheer her on. Zenny, I am concern about all the tornados happening in the Midwestern states. I hope you will be okay. To your fans in Joplin, MO and the surrounding areas, my thoughts and prayers are with them.
Leslie
So let’s see…. how does this work? you and your sister have the same mom but different dads. Your sister’s dad is the “man” who would become your “husband”? So you would “marry” your step-father? Hum…. so two sisters have the same man in their lives… one sister has the man as her father, the other as her mate… Wow… thoroughbred breeding is weird!
Sunny Boyd
Good evening Zenyatta,
she’s got your snootie, totally, how fab is that? And what a looker just like her beautiful big sister. I bet your John called on the family resemblance immediately, you really do have your very own look. Well, she’s in good hands at the Shirreffs and with your old team still there, they’ll take good care of her. I hear rumblin’ from the sky, so I bid you good night and restful sleep for all of us. :) :) :)
Linda in NJ
@judy berube thanks so much for sharing. What a wonderful and heartfelt article.
KIMBERLY
Hi Z. Your baby sister is sooooo cute… Runs in the family. I am sure she is truly loved in her new home.. Anyone related to you is special…
nancy
I know John said she would not start till she is three? But I hope to be at the track when she does make her debut. She does look like Bernie, but she has your face and size. Look forward to seeing “E” in the future.
Julie DuVall
I’m sure everyone at Barn 55 is happy to have another big girl with EARS in the barn. :) I can’t wait to see her race, although I’ll bet she won’t start running until next year(at 3), just like you did!
judy berube
Dear Linda in NJ:
I just figured out how to link. Guess I’m not too senile yet. (Lots of Senior Moments though). Hugs, J. B.