Good Morning,
Each year, the DRF (Daily Racing Form)…in book format…produces a complete recap of the prior year in racing. It is called the AMERICAN RACING MANUAL. The issue currently being released is recapping 2010…and it has ME on the cover. Now this is TOO CUTE!
This resource book is a very complete review of the prior racing year. All graded stakes charts for the year are included as well as the past performances for all horses who won a graded stakes. They also present a summary of every stakes race run in that calendar year with some extra statistical sections for the Triple Crown Races. A great deal of other information is presented to really keep racing fans up-to-speed on all of these topics as well as honoring many historical perspectives concerning our sport. It is truly very informative!
And…the fact that I’M on the cover…even makes it more special!
In reviewing other topics in the RACING FORM, I have to say MY TEAM and I love the photo Jay Hovdey used of ME in one of his current blogs. Jay wrote the words and those are his thoughts, however, the photo is of ME! MY TEAM and I are still laughing at my expression! I must explain. Jay took this photo one morning at BARN 55 when I was really enjoying a post workout bath with Mario and Carmen. I remember it well! Jay got this shot at that very moment when Mario was massaging my back and just touched that ‘perfect spot’. OH-H-H….it felt FABULOUS!
Enjoy!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Barbara Wood
Good night, sweet Z. SO glad to hear Nehro is doing well. Love you always.
Celeste
Yikes! I checked the DRF web site to learn more about the 2011 Racing manual featuring our Zenyatta and found out that it sells for %60.00. Wow. That is just way over my price range for one book no matter how much I love the cover and I think it would be a wonderful reference to have. I’ve recently added more horse books to my library from a sale at Exclusively Equine (the Bloodhorse) and I’ve just about finished all of those – but it is hard for me to spend so much on just one book. Oh well – at least I can see the photos of Zenyatta on the web!
Jess
Purely you Zenny, have a terrific Kentucky day!!!
s (in San Diego)
congrats Big Girl for making another cover! You are a super model for sure. Counting down days till DelMar, I have only made it up to Hollywood park 3 times this year so far…but Del Mar is in my back yard :)) Hope to see some of you there. So happy to hear that Animal Kingdoms injury should heal fine. Sure has been a tough year for the young ones. Praying they are all well soon and back in training. Mostly…just healthy. Have a great weekend everyone and safe racing to all. Zenny….eat well, get your exercise and lots of rest. Hi to the girls.
Karen Gogue
@Dumplin’ DJ
:) :)
Karen Gogue
@Grace (HH) Are you going to be at Hollywood Park tomorrow? Would love to meet you too!
Tere Thomas
hahaha! I love the photo and I love you – what a great post! Congrats on making the cover too – great all around – love you Z!!
Karen Gogue
Thank you to all who post links – Duh in that department!
Trina Nagele
@Karen Gogue and other dumpling afficionados–Great to meet you at the paddock rail 12:30 or maybe earlier. Like you said Karen, I’ll be in white (including white visor). I’m also an overweight (ok – dumpy) blonde (ok – dyed) older (they-tell-me-I-don’t-look- my-age) woman (ok – Broad–That’s my maiden name!)
Karen Gogue
@ DJ
That should have read after ‘black shorts’ – thata be a sight! Not! :)
Judy (Maass) Gadwood (CA)
@ Karen Gogue – I go to the paddock often. I’m about 5’6″ with blond shoulder length hair (died, lol). I’m trying to decide what “Zenny” or Mikey attire to wear! I have something to do prior to entering the track… so, it may be closer to noon before I’m at the paddock. I’ll have more “groupies” with me. In any case, we do hang out at the paddock! See you tomorrow!! :-D
judy berube
Dear Cheryl Y.:
Wow, you really know all the ins and outs of equipment. I really appreciate your informative post. Thank you for sharing. Hugs, J.B.
Judy (Maass) Gadwood (CA)
@ Trina Nagele – I just saw your post! How about we give a shout out to anyone we see to ask if it’s one of us LOL
Karen Gogue
@ Trina
:):) LOL!! I’m still laughing!! Touche’!
Judy (Maass) Gadwood (CA)
I just sent fb requests to Karen and Trina… I hope they are yours!
Judy
judy berube
To Karen Gogue and Judy M.G.,
You’re descriptions are very funny. I wish I could join you; I would fit right in. If you see E, please give her a hug for me. Hugs, J.B.
Kari Bussell
@California Mob- Have a great time! I wish I could be there….if you see Zenny’s stall let this song play in your head…this is NOT MINE- It is one of my All Time Favorites…”Whenever you Remember Me” Zenyatta-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zkqWf6faqQ
Karen Gogue
@Judy
OK – I know you, I’ve introduced myself to you before. How can we miss ‘our’ Judy from all those wonderful videos and pictures and signs? :)
Karen Gogue
@Kari
Thank you! Bless you – Angel Kisses to you and yours!
judy berube
Dear Z,
Goodnight and sweet baby dreams. Love you, Judy and Russ
Karen Gogue
@Judy B.
Judy M-G
Touche’ Touche’ Touche’ Z’ers – dumplings! LOL! LOL!
Kari Bussell
@Karen Gogue-Angel Kisses, Hugs, Love, Joy & All that is Beautiful back at you!!xoxoxo!
Karen Gogue
Thank you Zenny – of our dreams – we will surely think of you when “your” race comes up! Miss you terribly – love you more!
Karen Gogue
@Kari
LOL :)
Delrene
Dear Zenyatta – It seems the Vanity has come around again – and it is sad that we will not see you there. The crowd and the Zeyatta fans were all so amazing. Everyone was there for you! What a great show you gave us too. Glad to count our blessings that you are retired without injury, happy in Kentucky with your friends and a beautiful baby on the way. Love this picture of you. Too funny. Your pictures and posts are a very fun part of my day. I look forward to lots of good news and good luck and a safe trip to all on this busy racing weekend.
Cathy P
You are just so darn cute Zenny, Love Ya. It’s great that your picture in on the cover, what a great privilege that is. Have a great weekend Zenny. With Lots of Love and Big Hugs.
KIMBERLY
Congrats to you Z and your team for being on yet another cover!!! They could never find another horse more DESERVING!! lOVE YOU BIG GIRL. NITEY NITE ZZZZ.
Molly
Zenyatta, I second the motion that we need more current videos of you. I am sure Baby Zenny will want to see pictures of his/her mother in foal. Yes, we do miss you and how. Stay happy and healthy.
relientkislove
Yes Zenny, we do miss you (: I watched “Ruffian” tonight, and I was so heartbroken over the story all over again, and thanked God he protected you during your racing days. Love you Zenyatta!
JSmith
@Dumplings, I will wear my Uncle Mo hat, for 2 reasons, 1. Mo’s girlfriend Awesome Maria is racing at Belmont on Sat. 2. I foolishly sent my Z hat to my uncle in England! What was I thinking? Thank you Zenyatta, for all these new friends. Terry Crow, where r u? Can u come to HP? I won’t be looking at computer again before going to HP, Karen has my # if anything changes.