Happy Thursday, Everyone!
Dottie is totally overwhelmed by all of the kind wishes and birthday greetings she received from all of YOU! She is deeply touched by all of your kindness and asked me to THANK YOU SO MUCH!
The poem by Trina Nagele is forever a keepsake. The countless cards with such memorable messages from all over the country a cherished surprise. Then the facebook wall filled with so many gracious wishes proved to be THE ICING ON HER CAKE! Dottie commented to John last night how all of this truly illustrates the amazing qualities of the ZENYATTA FANS….they really DO CARE ABOUT OTHERS! YOU ARE SO SPECIAL!
On a racing note, I wanted to share a few photos of the barn area at Saratoga. Above is the Phipps barn. Gotta’ love those trees! It looks beautiful!
Then here is the Steve Asmussen barn. Oh, I see David there looking at some horses.
The Oklahoma Training Track also has a turf course for the horses to use. It is really a very nice set-up for training. As I understand it, several trainers do stable horses at Saratoga from April, when it ‘officially’ opens each year…until it closes late fall…about the end of October. At this point, the weather is changing. Several trainers send their babies (2 year olds) there when they come in from the training center…to get them ready…as well as other horses in their divisions. Saratoga is a very important part of the New York Racing program for many reasons.
This weekend is packed with some great races around the country…but a major FOCUS is Arlington Park Race Course in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This venue is hosting the “International Festival” of turf races which includes the Arlington Million-G1 (my pal, Gio Ponti, is pointing for this race), the Beverly D-G1 for fillies and mares, and The Secretariat-G1 for 3 year old colts/geldings. Many top quality horses from our country participate in these races which traditionally draw several major horses from Europe as well. It really becomes an international festival of racing! Good Luck to All!
Enjoy your day…and again, on behalf of Dottie, THANK YOU, THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTFULNESS!
I must say, you are all TOO CUTE!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Donna from Baltimore
HIGH HOOF DOTTIE (AND QUEEN Z)!!!!
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, thank you for keeping us ‘posted’ and educating us further. So happy that Dottie enjoyed all her BD congratulations. She deserves the best. Talk with you later, Beautiful, I love you so much….Lisa g.
Terry Crow
@all-I left a joke at the end of 316 but here is another in honor of the new thread–Bill, a 70 year old extremely wealthy widower, shows up at the country club with a breathtakingly beautiful and very sexy 25 year0old blonds who knocks everyone’s socks off with her youthful appeal and outright charm while hanging over Bill’s arm and listening intently to his every word. His buddies at the club are all aghast. They corner him and ask “Bill, how did you find such an attractive woman to be your girlfriend?” Bill replies “Girlfriend? She’s my wife!” They’re knocked over, but continue to ask. “So, how did you persuade her to marry you?” Bill says “I lied about my age.” His friends respond “What do you mean? Did you tell her you were only 50?” Bill smiled and said “No, I told her I was 90.”
Lobieb
Does your John have any horses stabled at Saratoga or does he just bring them in to race on occassio.
Shannon From Cool
Love the grand overview of the Thoroughbred industry that YOU give to us. It shows that YOU are not just interested in yourself/selves but the good of the entire Thoroughbred culture. Thanks to you…and Dottie.
Selene McCarthy
Happy Birthday, Dottie! Thank you for being the endearing and eloquent voice of our dear girl, Zenyatta. You have brought together quite a fun following. We are grateful to you for all the time it takes to keep this going.
hooves, hugs and all things horsey,
Selene
Mary Margaret
Zenyatta you and your team are the gift that nevers quits giving. Many Birthday Wishes to Dottie & Mike. The Z team is truly a role model. Thank you.
Kiki Sim
Z! Toy are so sweet too! And Dottie os amazing! He deserves every
Nice thing said about her, and all of us Z fans are eternally grateful!! Have a great day!!
JAG from California :-)
Zenny ~ Dottie is a “Barn 55 Rock Star” in her own right! ;-) Dottie is truly TOO CUTE!
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ARLINGTON MILLION – CLOSE TO MY HEART!! This is the weekend that is bitter sweet because of my Beloved JOHN HENRY. Two-time winner and one VERY CLOSE 2nd! JH watches this race from the best seat in Heaven :-D IMO the race should be renamed: THE JONN HENRY ARLINGTON MILLION ~ after all, he won the Inaugural!
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Kisses and Hugs My Queen Z & Baby Z XOXOXOXOXO
Arlene
Hi Zenny, Guess what – ever since I read on this site in May that you were in the Readers’ Digest I have been looking for one, but by the time I located where Readers Digests were sold the May issue was gone:-< BUT, today I was in a thrift store and had the blessing of seeing the May issue with you in it, as good as new – HORRAY. Of course I bought it !!!!
DOTTIE, I hope you got the card I made.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful day. LOL Arlene
DJ
Good morning Sweet “Z” and little “z,”
I am so glad YOUR Dottie loved her birthday greetings from her Dumpingz here! We appreciate her so much! Beautiful photos thank you for sharing them!
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DMCQ: I like your vision better! Reality! Now I see the tail swish and the digging :)
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TC: I just loved both of the jokes! They are terrific. I needed the laughs today..still smiling. Thank you.
Doreen
@all – for those of you who regularly go to Saratoga or plan to in the future, this will be a great place to visit once it opens: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/64481/old-friends-to-expand-in-new-york
Barb
Oh Dottie, you are loved by so many and do SOOO much for all of us for Zenyatta and her Team!! Happy Birthday!!!!
Mary
Yes….Z….us fans have to thank Dottie so much….what would you and us fans do without her. You were lucky Z to find such an amazing administrative assistant. You can graze….take care of yourself and that baby….because Dottie is so on top of things. Hugs to you…hope the weather is as nice in KY as it is here in VA…beautiful cooler day.
JAG from California :-)
p.s. I forgot to mention that Mike Smith also has a Happy Birthday wall on face book! :-) If you’d like to write greetings…
JAG from California :-)
@ Dottie
I’d like to know how you juggle ALL YOUR HATS! That is truly amazing to me! I guess it’s a LEO trait ;-)
Doreen
@all – It looks like Morning Line will be going to Lanes End to rest for awhile. Hopefully that’s all that he needs and they don’t find any medical issues: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/64469/morning-line-sent-to-lanes-end-for-time-off
Andrea from Germany
Hey Zenny Hope your belly is growing ! Nice to hear Dottie enjoyed all those birthday wishes. Love you all.
Donna
I am so grateful to your Dottie and Mike for the loving way they show how important you are to them. One of my favorite horses who was a Kentucky Derby surprise winner never seemed to be shown affection and it always troubled me. I truly love you, Zenny, and have gained so much joy from following you.
Susan in TN
Zenny- belated happy birthday to Your Dottie! We are all so lucky, aren’t we? I hope you are doing well. <3
Joan
Dottie, you are so kind as to care about us how can we not care about you?? I’m glad you had a good birthday and I hope Mike did, too. I am loving the reports from Saratoga. Thank you, Dottie and Zennie!
Lisa g
@Terry Crow, Loved them both. Still laughing at #316. Ain’t it the truth.
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, cannot wait to see Gio Ponti, I know he has a special place in his heart for you and Goldikova..hehe. He is a handsome brute.
Sharon Call
@Susan in TN. Glad to see you back and hope your trip to San Francisco to see your son was all good and enjoyable. Let me know about Chester via e-mail when you get a chance to catch up.
judy berube
Dear Z,
How are you doing? Very well, we hope. Exciting weekend of races coming up and we will be rooting for Gio Ponti in the Million and Treasure Beach, Galileo’s Colt, in the Secretariat. Love you and love to all of you, Judy and Russ
judy berube
Dear Susan in Tn.:
Glad to hear from you. Hope you enjoyed your trip. Hugs, J.B.
Lauren
I am so happy that Dottie liked her birthday Facebook Page. I hope she had a nice day. I hope you are doing well. I miss seeing updated pictures of you. Have a blessed day beautiful girl!!!
judy berube
Dear Doreen:
Thanks for the link on Morning Line. Hope he’s OK. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Terry Crow:
Soooo funny. Thanks. Hugs, J.B.
Kimberly Potter
@Doreen~ Thanks for the link on Old Friends expanding in NY…and 150 stalls…that is fantastic!!!
Zenyatta’s #1 fan in Montana!