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
DJ
To Khc: Still laughing….:) I always watched the Classics with my mom, and now my son collects them. Well, ahem..it was either the curl or the fly, and the curl was not going to drop! Therefore, the fly was raised.
Stella Bagwell
Dearest Queen,
You definitely are a Hollywood glamour girl and know exactly how to play to the camera! I’ll certainly be watching tomorrow evening–there’s no doubt you played your role perfectly! :)
Have fun with all your pals this weekend.
With much love and kisses,
Stel
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Here’s an update on Rosie N. Hugs, J.B.
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2011/07/08/napravnik-resting-comfortably-following-surgery.aspx
Guido
Z – Of course you will look TOO CUTE! How could you not? You’re a born Queen! Cannot wait for the show.
DJ
To Sally (B): TOO CUTE! Possibly “Flies in the Butterdish Shoo Flies Shoo!?” :)
And my the way…I was in Z same basket as you were in! And proud to still be woven in it.
Julie DuVall
To everyone who is planning to be at Hollywood Park tomorrow for the Gold Cup (and the Moss’ Pincay Award ceremony!): Please stop by The Second Race’s table in the paddock to donate your spare change to “Change A Horse’s Luck!” I will be at the table until around noon; I hope you can stop by and help out the horses!
http://www.thesecondrace.com
Delrene
I love that you are getting all “spiffed” up for your tv appearance. Although, really just seeing you relaxed and happy is quite wonderful. Thanks to ESPN, Dottie, John and all for this wonderful segment. Go Awesome Gem and win 2 times in a row!!!!
I will be using the DVR and relishing the moment that I can watch it Saturday evening!
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
A profile of Bold Ruler, Secretariat’s Sire. Hugs, J.B. http://www.spiletta.com/UTHOF/boldruler.html
Gae
Thanks for the link, Charlotte. I wish Z were competing in the Hollywood Gold Cup! I’d be there for sure!
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
You look absolutely gorgeous in your pics that we have seen lately and I am sure that the footage that will be aired Saturday on ESPN, you will be absolutely dazzling. You surely will keep on melting the hearts of everyone as you keep on shining and sparkling brighter than any star up above. Love you more and more every day Zenyatta! You are so special to me!
Gloria
Thanks for the ESPN update with time and all. Big Mama Z., you’re always going to be a cover girl! XOXO!
Victoria
Getting the tv screen wiped down now…..
Cheryl Denton
Zenyatta I can’t wait to see you on ESPN tomorrow! How nice of them to do a follow-up on you so folks can get an update on how you are doing. I’m glad you are enjoying yourself in Kentucky, I hope to move there myself someday! I think about you every single day-how could I not with all these photos and paintings of you all around my house?! Hugs and kisses to you!
KIMBERLY
Queen, I can’t wait to see the special…. Hope you have a great weekend after all the “show biz” is over…
Roberta Smith
Hello Pretty Girl! You look MARVELOUS! I can really see your bbaby growing inside you! Just lovely! Wow, all this attention…I do hope you will be able to get some rest as you need it so much at this time! So many thousands love you…we just cannot get enough of you Pretty Girl! You are so loved! I love you Zenyatta…I will be taking a short vacation stint this weekend and hope to be home in time to see your special TV appearance…once again! XXXXXXXXXXX
Brenda
Dear Judy B, I know that if anyone can post a link to the ESPN feature it will be you and thank you for the Bold Ruler link. I have to tell a small tale – visiting Keeneland with my parents soon after the sales, we were wandering around the backstretch when my father came upon a stall containing a horse. Dad went towards the stall, intending to pat the horse when out of nowhere came a voice saying “don’t go near that S.O.B., he’s one of Nasrullah’s and he’ll have your hand”. It has never ceased to amaze me that Secretariat was so agreeable given his bloodline and Nasrullah’s reputation. Hugs and more hugs to you Judy you give us such fantastic links.
DJ
p.s. to Khc: Use your best Mary P. voice. :o) Also…I wish you did not mention the fresh baked bread! I will not even ask what kind. Been thinking about it warm with melted butter which it probably does not even need. Just a heartwarming bowl of soup or chowder (and not a fly to be found doing the backstroke or any other misdeed).
Cynthia H.
You’re right back where you live best, Zenyatta—-in front of the camera, and the center of attenton. It even looks as if you are preparing to do a bit of a dance step in Sarah Campion’s great photo. Easy does it….you are dancing for two now. I cannot wait to see the ESPN special! Not many athletes, human or eqjine, attract much press after they retire from their glories. But then—-you have always proved to be the exception, in every aspect of your life. Tomorrow will be a divine treat, and I know that we can all rest assured that you will put your best (well-shined) hoof forward!
We are also eagerly anticipating the public debut of your sweet “little” (not!) half-sister, Eblouissante. Fans had best be prepared to fall in love. Just like you and Vertigineaux, she is royalty in the flesh, breath-takingly beautiful, with intelligence to match. You truly do hail from the most magnificent family. dearest Z (dad was no slouch, either).
Wishing all of the Z-ers a happy, fun-filled day at the Gold Cup tomorrow! Even more than the race itself, I wish I could be there to see Mr. and Mrs. Moss honored in the winners’ circle with the presentation of the Pincay Award. There are not two more worthy people on the planet. I am so happy for them.
@Stephanie: hope you are feeling a bit better today. Remember, just because your hopes and plans did not come to fruition, it does not mean that something even better will not be waiting for you in the future!
Linda M
Z – Butterflies for you!
http://www.jacquielawson.com/notecards/pickup/2952883732645?source=jl999
DJ
To Julie DuVall: Thank you! I remember Sharla Sander’s ‘Good Works’ from the “Zenyatta Cap” Day! Spare change can change a horses life! The Second Race.
Janet Cutting
Zenny!! what a life… all those great guys getting you all pretty and having a great time with you and the ESPN crew. I can imagine how everyone enjoyed the work, but its not really work with you. I also want Dottie to know that the pictures we are seeing posted are great!!!! Till, Saturday afternoon– See you Zenny.
Terry Crow
@Debbie G and Margie-Thanks. @Margie-Kilmer was good, but I liked Denis Quaid’s performance.@Kathy Kimber-amazing. thanks for that info.@Kathryn Cogswell-Good one.
Karen Gogue
@JSmith(Delia)
:( gonna miss that wealth of info you have at the races on most of those running. And your funny sense of humor too – Too cute! Have a great time anyway….
judy berube
Dear Brenda:
Thank you so much for your kind words. It’s so interesting the way some personality traits are passed down from the sire and the dam. You never know exactly what you’ll get. It’s fun researching bloodlines and learning about the different personalities. It seems some of the stallions were/are just not approachable. Then you have A. P. Indy, Giacomo, Sea The Stars, Bernardini. Z’s baby should have a beautiful temperament judging from Z, Bernie and Eblouissante. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Linda M.’
That was Too Cute. Hugs, J.B.
Amanda Gilliland
My Sweet Lady Zenyatta, You look so wonderful! I love seeing you lift your front leg as a start of a prance. You know when the cameras are on. I hope I get to see you on TV. What a great report to show your Barn 55 and now with your foal. It’s just so cool for them to keep us informed on you. Beautiful Zenyatta. I am so happy for you and I pray that everything keeps going as well for you as it is now. I love you, Zenyatta. Sending Hugs & Kisses From Alabama With Love, Amanda G.
Jenna
Always too cute….always too gorgeous. I can’t wait to see Z on TV tomorrow!! Yay!
Kathleen Marsh
You are too beautiful! I can’t wait to see the special.
Trina Nagele
@Julie DuVall—I’ll see you in the paddock at the table for Second Race! Thanks for the alert!
Joan Walls
Zenny – You are oh sooo TOO CUTE. I am looking forward to the race and your appearance on tv tomorrow. I hope that you had a good day. Love and hugs. Joan