HAPPY # 300 to ALL OF YOU!
I truly can’t believe that this is Diary Entry # 300! I guess I must be one very chatty female….with so many things to say! I can’t thank Dottie enough for expressing all of my personal thoughts, hopes, dreams, feelings, and achievements in such a way as ALL OF YOU….my dear friends….can also take part in my life and share so many things with ME!
Racing is an amazing sport! I truly feel deeply blessed for what I was able to achieve ON THE RACE TRACK. Yet, I feel equally as appreciative for the things I have been able to do FOR MY SPORT…and most importantly FOR THE FANS!
Yesterday, in a news article discussing the final statistics for the Hollywood Park Meet, they noted that the on-track attendance was down this season. Per the article, “he partially attributed this to the absence of a big draw such as Zenyatta, who raced at the 2010 spring-summer meeting”. Jack Liebau, the track President, commented…”Last year, we had a big day on account of ZENYATTA that we didn’t have this year.” (Thank you, Jack! Blush, Blush)
I know all of the numbers were up in the BREEDERS’ CUP attendance figures each of the year’s that I raced. My goodness, over 20,000 people came to see ME walk on track and say ‘good-bye’. For this, I am so, so proud!
In life, you hope to do things to make people feel good. You hope to achieve and make some type of mark. You strive to do your best and TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! But…to make history, to make people feel good about a sport again, to bring fans closer together, and to have people love ME so much not only for what I achieved as an athlete…but for ME, my personal qualities,….is truly something one DREAMS could happen to them!
One of the FACE BOOK responses yesterday by Marie Stoyles-Moura was very touching to ME. She said, “I don’t think your pedigree should read Champion–See Record—–It should read “QUEEN–See Record.”
Upon reflection, having a racing career which spanned 4 years, to have statements like the ones written above said about YOU…is so, so rewarding and extremely appreciated. MY TEAM and I can’t thank you enough.
I am one very, very grateful HORSE….for all of the gifts I have been given…which totally includes the LOVE, HONOR, AND RESPECT I HAVE BEEN GIVEN FROM ALL OF YOU!
Again, THANK YOU from the bottom of MY HEART!
With Love,
Hugs to ALL~
Z
Terry Crow
@Kathy Baldwin–Hollywood Park is, indeed, quite a place. To me, it was more fun when the Goose Girl used to sail the lakes in her boat and feed the birds. Of course, I am old enough to remember when there was no shopping center next to Santa Anita and the training track was on Baldwin Avenue.
Sharon Call
@Barbara Wood. The Handi-Seat sounds like a great idea. I’ll check the Lillian Vernon catalog on-line and see if I can locate it. Thanks!
Edie Dickenson
And your fans thank YOU, Zenyatta! And we love you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much!
Leslie R.
Zenny, you deserve all the praise! You truly are the Queen. That pic of you is so pretty. You look like you are happy in your retirement. You deserve it!
I’m very thankful to Dottie for all that she does. Losing contact with you would be very sad.
Hugs to all,
Leslie
Celeste
Wow! Congratulations on post #300 – that is a wonderful milestone and I have appreciated every one of your diary entry/messages. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us. The photo of you in your paddock is so beautiful, it just takes my breath away. You have that special glow of love from within. I hope it is a slight reflection of the love we all feel for you. Thank you once more, to Dottie/Zenyatta for providing this space for us!!
Beatrice Lian
Thank you for sharing with us this beautiful photo of our precious Queen Z!
sue
Zenny: I love that photo of you peering over the fence. Can we buy the photo!
Love ya,
Sue
Gary Moulton
@Animal Lovers – Cute Song
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Victoria
It is you and your very very special Team Z that has allowed us to share our love and admiration of you. each new posts brings us all together, learning from you thru Dottie and exchanging wellwishes and thoughts. You have changed the world! Please know that it is a better place for you and yours being in it. Thank you.
Robin
Thank you for such beautiful picture! You are truly insperation to all.
Patty Smith
…and thank YOU for the beeeeeeeautiful photos! This one is now on my desktop at work and I’ve printed out a copy too. Looking at you when I come to work makes my day! You are the most beautiful Queen I have ever seen! :-) Love you!!!
Barbara Wood
@Sharon Call– now that I think of it, it might have been Miles Kimball. No matter, my husband tells me that the sporting goods store here carries them. They are very lightweight aluminum, and fold up to look like a cane but with a small seat when unfolded. Has saved our lives in long airport lines, etc. We trade off using it. You could just Google Handi-Seat.
@Terry Crow- TimTam was the first horse I remember seeing on tv. Conicidentally, he is mentioned in several of the pedigrees in this month’s Bloodhorse magazine.
Lou Ann
OMG! You are so beautiful in the picture at the fence! You look like the royalty that you are and you deserve every great comment made about you. You earned it Zenny! Stay cool on these hot humid days. Love you!
Deborah Richman
@DJ… LOL,I’ll have to revise my description of Goldie: she has a dark “bay” coat with a sprinkling of 14 carrot gold dust :)
Lil in KY…loved your description of Old Friends! Want to meet little Charmie some day:)
Charlotte and Diana S…can’t wait to hear about your journey with Noor. Godspeed.
Barbara Grimaldi…Alleycat.org is the website for the wonderful Alley Cat Allies :)
Terry Crow and Kathy Baldwin…enjoyed your descriptions of Hollywood Park. Would like to go there during the next meet.
Shari Voltz and Dawn Conrad…looking forward to hearing about your adventures
ame
QUEEN – SEE RECORD! Perfect for you! You are an amazing horse and spirit – that is why we all love you so. You look fabulous in this #300 diary post photo!!! Beautiful Girl!!!
Sug
And who deserves our respect more than you, Zenny? You are an inspiration to all of us. Thank you Dottie for making this happen for all of us.
dunie
Never cried more happy tears than over you, dear QUEEN!
Sharyn
You are so right – we all love chatting with you and who better to put it all into words for you – Dottie of course!! Gorgeous picture of you there by the fence – you look so beautiful and content!
Brenda S
Zenny, that is an absolutely stunning picture of you, so relaxed and happy, and the bump is growing so Baby Z is doing well. I hope you were not too upset by that horrendous storm this morning, it delayed our visit at Claiborne by more than 30 minutes. We met Blame and he was very gracious in spite of Vic telling him that she would never forgive him for his win last year. He still took a couple of mints from her so I guess he wasn’t too offended.
@ Abigail – A mint was left on Secretariat’s headstone from you.
After Claiborne we went to see Giacomo and he too got mints and loving wishes from us in the name of Zenny’s Dumplings. Vic is convinced that he was very happy to see us.
From Adena we went to Old Friends – a wonderful place. We were all shown the special space where Noor will be, separate from the main burial area, at the front of the property where everyone will
will see the memorial as they arrive. The guide gave a brief history about Noor and then started the tour. I made a donation for Noor in your name Zenny and I also treated myself to a print of YOU which I will be able to look at every day as I sit down to read your diary.
It’s been a very busy and thrilling day and we are all pooped out so I think it will be an early night for us. Lots of Hugs and Kisses to you and Dottie for another amazing post.
DJ
To Gary M: Thank you for the Unicorn Song! I’m 1/2 Irish and the Leprechaun in me just loved it! Slainte!
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Sarah P & JB: Your ‘always’ welcome! Hugs, DJ
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Lil from KY: Thank you for taking us with you to the equine Sanctuary. I can just picture all :)
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Khc: Thinking of you and reserving a brew.. ‘Youngs Double Chocolate Stout?’
Barbara Grimaldi
Roxi Cook: HOORAY!!!! Captures what we all feel!!!
DJ
Deborah R: For that price.. I would buy gold too. Goldie must be worth her weight in carrots. Tee hee :)
Amy Miller
We LOVE you Zenyatta! You’re a beautiful mom-to-be!!
Joan
Awe Z, you are so very special and beautiful.I have your pics in my office,all over the place, but the SPECIAL one is of me and you together at Barn 55 on your retirement day alst December. The Kennedy’s from San Diego were so friendly and gracious to take several for me.
I love ya Z
Linda/Maryland
I live in Maryland Zenny, but after all of your descriptions I feel like I know Hollywood Park also. I would love to be able to go there and see your Stall in Barn 55.
This picture of you is so beautiful. 300 Posts, just think of how many of your fans have been blessed with your thoughts.
Love you Zenny!
judy berube
Dear Terry Crow, Barbara Wood, Wendy in St. Louis and Z Fans:
Here’s a profile of Tim Tam. Hugs, J.B. http://www.spiletta.com/UTHOF/timtam.html
Linda Clausen
Love you always, Zenyatta. You have given us something to be happy about! And thanks so much to Dottie for the eloquent way she expresses your thoughts for us.
Sharon Call
@Barbara Wood. I Googled folding stool and a whole bunch of options popped up. I have my choice of many different kinds. Again, thanks for the mention of this. I hadn’t thought of it myself.
judy berube
Dear Gary Moulton:
Thank you for the Unicorn Song. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Brenda:
Sounds like you are having a wonderful time. Great that you got to visit Giacomo. He’s gorgeous in person I bet. It’s also special that you got to see the place of rest for Noor. Hugs, J.B.