Good Morning,
Thank you so much for all of the kind messages you have sent ME offering congratulations on my IN FOAL news! Dottie and John were reading them last night and told ME about them! I am still chuckling at the cute names all of you are suggesting.
I also thought it was TOO CUTE when you referred to ME as having a BABY BUMP! I’m still giggling over this comment! And a name that is still making me smile is WINK WINK! How precious is this!
I promise I will do my very best to eat properly and stay nice and healthy. As you can see, I’m out enjoying the lush grass with my dear friend, Mona De Momma! She is a Grade 1 winning mare by Speightstown. As a matter of fact, Mona also raced in California…so we have a great deal in common.
The weather is quite warm in Lexington now. The rain has stopped for a bit and the sun is shining.
I’m one very happy HORSE!
Again, thank you for all of your kind messages. Happy JUNE!
With Love,
Hugs to all~(Especially my dear JOHN on his birthday!)
Z
Kate
Happy Birthday, John. One of my favorite videos is the one taken after the 2009 Breeders Cup in which you throw your cap into the crowd. I am sure that Zenyatta would give you one of her big hugs today, if you were at Lanes End.
Linda
How about Dancer’s Daughter if it’s a girl?
Anita Grace
I called “LANE’S END” today to see how You are doing, Zenyatta. It was really a pleasure talking to someone there, named Ms. Hunter.
We would LOVE to just take a tiny peek at You, OMG !!! We love You !!! Take care of Yourself and stay safe, You will someday be a Mom and a great one at that !!! XO ~ :-)
We LOVE YOU, ZENYATTA !!!
Pam Zacek,
First off Happy Birthday to John, and to a wonderful trainer, and second, Im just thinking, for a Name heck how about HIGH HOOFS not bad, right, well, any name will do, for you girl, can pick all the cute one, and Dottie of course can help you do that, keep on the blue grass girl, those carrots, and don t for get no drinking while pregnant. take care, and keep on eating, that extra great, nurtition blue grass, have a great day with your pal,there, High HOOfs, girl.
Gloria Jeanne
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qUZXtTzT6M
This is a DVD that TVG put together of Zenny’s 19 races before her only loss, this is very fun to watch, enjoy.
I hope everyone enjoys these links. I just sitting around today with a cold, so I thought I would remember Zenyatta’s racing career, it ALWAYS makes me smile, no matter how bad I feel.
Thanks for the memories Z – you are too cute.
Lisa T
Beautiful surroundings Zenyatta! You look gorgeous with your “Baby Bump”. We all love you and cannot wait for your foal to be born.
P.S. Happy Birthday John! :)
Hilltophorsewoman No Cal
Dear, dear Zenyatta!!!! I am so happy for YOU and all of your CONNECTIONS. This has been such a long wait. Happy birthday to you, John also, what a special 2 days! Beautiful pictures also.
Diane
I still say Rayonner for the baby’s name. :) Radiant…
Betty Burns
Zenyatta you look beautiful, congratulation on you Z Baby no matter what it will be, it will be a beautiful one just like you!
Happy Birthday John good health and lots of good horses.
Jill
Love the picture, keep them coming! So so happy for you. Can’t wait to watch you grow. From a great racehorse to a great mom! that’s you!
maureen Davis
A little late in the day to be jumping in here, but I just wanted to wish you a very Happy Birthday, John!
And of course, congratulations to YOU, beautiful Zenyatta – on your expected foal. You just continue to bring so much joy to everyone who loves you – even well into your retirement. I’m not sure if this is a first, but it sure feels like it! Still miss seeing you like crazy, out here in CA – but weren’t we all SO lucky, to have been able to see you “up close & personal!?” Never will I forget the graciousness of the Mosses & the Shirreffs – for making it all possible. Thank you, thank you!!
Robin Porcelain
WOW, I do detect a baby bump! Looking good. Still like the name Synchronicity for the foal. It’s going to be hard waiting three years to see what Zenny and Bernie have produced!
Joyce
So glad to hear the appreciation for Native Diver, who really was “California’s Horse” and a true star. I dearly loved to watch him with his tremendous burst of speed. If it’s OK I’ll mention my true story again in case it was missed. Someone I knew went on vacation to Europe and had really just gotten there when he got a cable from another friend “Come home right away, Natice Diver just died.” And he took the next flight back. This friend was not a wealthy man and that trip had taken a lot of planning including his budget for the trip. That’s truly an expression of love. Also, really enjoyed watching Kelso although I never got to see him in person.
Isn’t it nice that we can all enjoy hearing about the wonderful horses of the past and also about current day horses, whether racers or not!
All that and we get to spend time in our wonderful Zenyatta’s world.
Joyce
So sorry, missed my best wishes to John on his birthday. We all owe a great debt to you, John, for all you have done for our Miss Z. (or should I say MRS. Z?)
Linda/Maryland
Just think Zenny, everyone all over the whole US and other countries too will be waiting for your BUMP to show up!!
That is TOO CUTE!
Oh my I can hardly wait !!! What a precious Foal you will have ~!!!!
LOVE YOU ZENNY~
Linda in NJ
Hi Zenny: You look so wonderful out in the paddock enjoying the summer sun with your friends eating that yummy Kentucky bluegrass. Speaking of names, I like: Too Cute!! You say that all the time. And we all know your foal is going to be Too Cute!!! I hope your foal is a dark bay brown like you. I hope your baby has that blaze just like you. Oh, and we can’t forget about those white socks either. Did I ever tell you when I saw the picture of you and Secretariat; I thought the photographer must have taken your picture at an angle that made your ears look so large. At the time, little did I realize your ears are that large! I still get a kick out of that whenever I think of it. So your baby has to have your ears too. But you know what Zenny, all that really matters is you teach them to dance. Lol!!
Zenny, thanks for letting us know about your John’s birthday!!! All of us would have felt so bad if we missed the chance of sending our good wishes!
John, Happy Birthday! I hope you are having a wonderful day and wishing you the very best all year long!!!
Sally L. Hopkins
Congratulations Zenyatta on your new baby. Happy Birthday to John. Zenyatta you’re just TOO CUTE! Lots of xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Charlotte Sveen
Happy Birthday John! Zennie, I think the name should be “Too Cute”!
Barbara Grimaldi
Well, let’s see now…names for the foal…can there by any better one than TOO CUTE???? But that is not classy enough for the foal of our precious Zenny, so I say ZENNY’S STAR, ZENNY’S PRIDE. Maybe not far out, but we will know that horse is yours forever if you use one of those names!!! Or Zeeline. Just having some fun, Zenny. I’m sure your people will come up with a wonderful name that will reflect all of your spirit and light! Bless and keep you, dear Zenny! Love those photos of your dining on blue grass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Meredith
Congrats. You and Mona will be BFFs and can compare your pregnancies. Swollen ankles stretch marks? Ann Maree I love the name Zen Master. And Teresa E I love your idea of donating to Old Friends in Z’s name.
Signofthetimes
@Laura J
Totally agree. Zenny now looks like she would have
Had she never raced. When racing she was a lean “green
Guinness” warrior. Like Mary Lou Retton in her
competition body versus now her woman body. Zenny
Had little fat and lots of muscle.
@ Judy B
Thanks for the link on MMM. He was having fun. Jock
Change is also a good move. I was not fond if
Rajid after he really smacked him with the whip
In his work before the Derby.
I know the horse was
Distracted, but leave the whip for racing not training. Good
Thing MMM has a sound although immature mind.
Dear Zenny
Sweet Dreams. You look gorgeous. Keep the little
Hamster warm. Happy B-day to John.
DearX
Bonnie MacRaith
Happy Birthday John!!!
Didn’t know you were a Gemini…that explains your versatility, intelligence and cleverness!
Best Wishes to you!
Gloria
Hey Big Mama Z! I remember Mona De Momma! Hope you two have lots to chat about while grazing. And, of course, HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your Dear John. He deserves the happiest of birthdays! Love you all! XOXO!
Barbara Grimaldi
More names: Zenny’s Joy, Zensation, Royal ZB, I’m sure I’ll think of more…Dottie must be going nuts with all these names!!!!
nancy
Happy Birthday John :) And warm hugs to you Z and all your buddys at Lanes End.
nancy in nj
Better late than never…well, actually it is still 6/1 where I am so: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Mr. S!! Thank you for enabling Zenny to develop her plethora of amazing qualities. Did you ever imagine that she would make such a connection with her fans? Well done, Mr. S. and all of Team Z. Thank you all for the tremendous gift you continue to give to us. And Z – big hugs and high hooves to you , my dear! Am so looking forward to this new ride you are taking us on; what could be more exciting than a new “tiny dancer” in the making? Be well!
Paula Higgins
I just looked at the link provided above to her 19 victories on a Youtube video. Still gives me chills. One person noted under the video that Zenyatta made her “think of GOD.” I couldn’t have put it better. So true. She is GOD given.
Linda from Vermont
OMG Z – congrats on being in foal!! The picture is beautiful – you look so happy!!
judy berube
To Signofthetimes:
You’re welcome. MMM does look like a little kid jumping for joy. Hugs, J.B.
To Joyce:
Great story about the man who came back from his trip early when he heard of Diver’s passing. Now, that’s a fan. Hugs, J.B.
To Laura J.:
How’s Step. Did he come out of his race OK?
To Hernan Tovar:
Dear Ingrid,
I’m looking forward to the Belmont and hoping MMM does well. Hugs, J.B.
To Charlotte Farmer:
Thank you for your informative and interesting post about Kelso. Hugs, J.B.
Z Fans:
Thanks for all the great links. Hugs, J.B.
Sunny Boyd
Good evening, Mometta :) :) :)
You’re loooking goood. Keep eating that good grass, and all the other daily goodies,
stay hydrated, very important. Don’t forget the daily arobics, leg stretches, back rolls, ear flicking, tail swishing, throwing your mane into the wind, high hoofing, etc.
Happy B-day to Mr. Shirreffs. And many moooore…
Have a good night, and dreams of mints & carrots