Good Morning,
Yesterday, I had such a busy afternoon. As I mentioned to you earlier in the week, ESPN
requested some current photos/video of ME for their Saturday afternoon Hollywood Gold
Cup-G1 television broadcast. They are in California covering this race and also
wanted to air a current update on ME!
Needless to say, I truly wanted to look my very best for this photo shoot! As you can see in
the above picture, the guys and I got busy to get my last minute ‘beauty touches done’. I wanted
to be completely ready…coat brushed, dapples glowing, mane and tail touched up, and,
of course, my hooves polished so they would reflect that perfect sparkle! (Mario would
be so proud! He has groomed me perfectly so many times…that I know JUST WHAT TO DO!)
It was truly a fun shoot…which lasted approximately 2 hours. It took a bit more
time than we had originally planned as once in a while a ‘darling little fly’…(it is that season of
the year, you know)…. decided he / she wanted to be photographed WITH ME!
As sweet as this is….we had to explain to the little creature…this was NOT happening!)
Patience, though, is a virtue and we were able to stay focused on the task at hand and
get some great material!
I’m not sure how many of these photos will be shown on this Saturday’s ESPN broadcast
…but they did take quite a bit of footage of ME at the farm….grazing, in the paddock,
and then back at my barn. I really had a wonderful time!
Per MY JOHN, ESPN also had cameras at BARN 55 yesterday morning, taking pictures
of MY STALL and my dear BABY SISTER, “E”. Jeannine Edwards spoke to John about
how she is doing and to get a current update on her as well.
Photos of ME, MY STALL, and MY BABY SIS……this is all so very special!
I must say, I am deeply touched by all of this.
It will be interesting to see how their writers and video staff tie all of this information
together in creating this segment. I’m not sure at what point in the broadcast the
ZENYATTA UPDATE will air. Dottie just checked the ESPN-TV sports programming
schedule for this Saturday…and it looks like the entire broadcast is on from 7-8 Eastern / 4-5
Pacific Time.
I do hope I look TOO CUTE!
Have a wonderful Friday! I’m off to relax outside and enjoy the day in the paddock with my
Lane’s End pals.
With Love,
Hugs to ALL~
Z
Jill Parslow
Beautiful girl! We miss you.
luvscritters
You’re always TOO CUTE. Can’t wait to see the broadcast!
Jean Moore
Beautiful Zenyatta, You are the most beautiful creature that God ever put on this earth. Thank Dottie, John, Sarah and your family for sharing your life with us. I will always love you.
Lil from KY
Zenny—Getting spiffied up, now aren’t you something—looking good, sweet girlWill watch for your big production!
Teena Dennis
Hi Zenny! You look wonderful! I love to see that “baby bump” growing. You are going to be a wonderful mom!
Anne Marshall
Can’t wait to see it. Good thing they did it yesterday and not today since it’s rainy and gloomy. Do you like the rain or do you like to stay inside and be lazy like me?
Susan in TN
Zenny- what fun to get the “inside scoop” on your upcoming feature! You look gorgeous-you must have been VERY patient to do a 2 hour shoot! I doubt I could do that with good grace! I am excited that your Barn 55, John and E will be part of the show! Love you<3
Chey In Va
Zenyatta! I’m sorry I missed your last few updates. I’ve beed so busy. Anyway! You’ll look amazing, as always! I’m looking forward to the broadcast!
xo
#1NewEnglandFan
You are simply a gorgeous girl! Thanks so much for all these wonderful photos over the last few days.
Can’t wait to see (and tape) your segment.
Love to all…
Annie B in MA
Tory
People will be so happy to see YOU again. YOU are a sight for sore eyes and we miss YOU so very much on the race track dancing (even if not racing, dancing would be nice).
Fran
Morning Z! You are having such a wonderful time, and I can’t wait to see you on ESPN! That is going to be so much fun to watch. You are such a star! xxoo!
Dawn in Ohio
Looking good, Zenny! I can’t wait to see the broadcast. A big THANK YOU to your team in CA and KY, and to ESPN.
Tracy
I am glad that we get to still be a part of your life and informed,just cuz a horse isn’t racing doesn’t mean fans are not still interested.Glad you are making more people aware.Already have my DVR set for tomorrow..can’t wait!!
Linda
Will definitely be watching and dvr the broadcast so I can watch it over and over.
Jeanette
Hi Z, you are TOO CUTE!!!! Pregnancy definitely agrees with you. You’re beautiful and your glowing! Can’t wait to see your segment. I miss you on the track but know that you’re doing better than ever. Thanks to Team Z for keeping us informed on your progress!!
Love you, Jeanette
Sandy, New Jersey
You look gorgeous Z. I just set the DVR for ESPN tomorrow so I don’t miss your footage. Can’t wait!
Katie Clawson
I can’t wait to see this Z! I’m sure you will look BEAUTIFUL as always! Have a great day with your friends and take care of that growing baby :D
Love, Katie(future jockey)
Selene McCarthy
Can I hire Mario and your groom team for my horse?? It takes a village in the hot summer time to keep him half clean! You look fabulous! Pregnancy becomes you!
love and carrots,
Selene
Cathy Braun-Emig
Your always so beautiful! Hope to catch you on the broadcast tomorrow. Take it easy and rest yourself! Hugs and carrots to you! Tell those flies to bug off!
>^..^<
Pam Green
Can’t wait to see you on ESPN tomorrow night. Will be watching to see your new baby bump but do hope they show your fancy dancing steps as we do miss those. Have a great weekend Queen Z and enjoy that wonderful bluegrass.
Mary
Hi Z….looks like you were doing a little posing there….have not lost your touch for the cameras. I wonder if you danced any…maybe that is just for the track. You are so beautiful…and yes …just “too cute”…I have my DVR set for 7:00 on Saturday. I should be home to watch it..but just in case not here…but I will record it…and watch over and over. You just have that affect on our fans!! Have a fun weekend Z… hugs to you!!!
Pam Zacek,
thank you for the time, I just hope they use every single great picture and the works, with the likeness of your baby sis, oh I can’t wait, I ll be here, waiting, for sure, hopefully can get it all in,You look good, as usual, have a great day with your buddies in the field, today, and can’t wait for tomorrow,
Cathy Marshall
Looking good, Z! Can’t wait to see you on t.v. Love ya, Zenny!
Jeanne from Texas
I had ordered your head picture shot from Pictopia a couple of weeks ago and just got it yesterday. I have a “Zenyatta Wall” ~~
I have to agree with everybody else and emphasize again just how much we all miss you. Like Tory said, we would love to just see you dance again, oh wow, Any live video we can get our eyes on would be so appreciated! ESPN’s coverage will be welcomed with open arms! Blessings to all!
Ida Lee
WOW You do look gorgeous Little Girl…I can’t wait to see the new pictures…have a nice weekend. Love you
Sarah Powell
Can’t wait until Sat. to see new pictures – you always know how to work a camera! Didn’t get to read yesterday’s post until this morning due to late night in the barn – still have one horse not 100% but hopefully he is getting there. Read all the posts from yesterday and today and was struck by the thought that this diary is a little like going to school or going to the movies or going to the comedy club or going to church but mostly like going to a family reunion. Where else can you get your daily inspiration, a laugh (sometimes my only one of the day), great links to videos, a history lesson or a racing lesson, an “atta girl” when you need one and a whole lot of hugs! Hugs, prayers and positive thoughts to all who are in need either because of illness either self or family or just because of life. Special thanks to our Zenny, Dottie and Sarah who allow this site to keep going.
Judy (Maass) Gadwood ~ CA
ZENNY ~ YOU ARE TOOOOO CUTE!!! I see a “Baby Bump”. I work with a young woman who is pregnant, too. She is due in August. When she asked me how long you will carry your “baby”, and I said 11 months, you should have seen the expression on her face lol :-D
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I will be at Hollywood Park on Saturday with the rest of the “Zenny Dumplings” ~ you will be in our hearts ~ and I’m sure the topic of discussion :-P I hope someone is taping the program, because I’m not able to :-(
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HUGS & KISSES TO YOU AND BABY Z XOXOXOXOXO
Sandra Frey
Wow! You are TOO CUTE with that baby bump growing!!! You look so beautiful and will be such a wonderful mother! I’ll be watching tomorrow – the Hollywood Gold Cup is tomorrow too! Can’t wait to see that race! Love you, Zen, you are an awesome girl! Much love to you and yours!
Linda H
I can’t wait to see you on TV. Since I have heard nothing about the possibility of any of us in the Zenyatta Admiration Society having the opportunity to visit you at the farm, I guess this is as close as it gets to actually seeing you. You are special!
Cheryl Smith
You are always beautiful! Can’t wait to watch! Have a great weekend!!!!