Happy Monday to All!
I truly hope you had a wonderful weekend and really enjoyed yourselves and all of the competitive racing that took place around the country. I sure did….so much so I thought I’d DANCE for a bit! I must admit, that this is just part of my nature…to DANCE whenever I feel terrific! I love doing the “ZENYATTA”.
I’d also like to congratulate all of the winners who ran from coast to coast over the weekend. It makes for such FUN when the racing is as exciting as it has been lately.
I’d especially like to congratulate my owners on SISTER MOON’S maiden victory yesterday at Del Mar. She is a two year old filly by Dixie Union who was making her very first start. She is a homebred for their racing program…which really makes it all so special and so rewarding! Not only did she win quite impressively by over 9 lengths…she also set a new track record for Del Mar at the 5 1/2 furlong distance: 102.70. WOW! She is certainly one very “QUICK MISS”.
Track records for a specific distance are noted at the top of the page in the program and Daily Racing Form every time a particular race is carded at that distance. They reflect the BEST TIME that distance has ever been run…ever…at that race track!
I am elated to say, I also hold a track record time at Del Mar. Mine is for the 1 1/16 distance on the main track of 1:41.48. I believe I was definitely one very “QUICK MISS” as well! (Blush, Blush!)
All of this news….makes ME want to DANCE!
With Love,
Hugs to ALL~(Yeah, Sister Moon!)
Z
Andrea
Pray for KimmyZ. 6th race at Emerald Downs yesterday. Cannon bones are so fragile! Poor baby!!!
Lisa g
@Jackie, thanks for the link. There are going to be alot of great horses this weekend, and Shakelford is one of them. This is going to be an exciting weekend. Lisa g.
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, I did not know it was so late, have a wonderful, cozy night with your little one. Keep on dancing, keep on laughing, keep on being you..Lisa g.
judy berube
Dear Lisa g.:
You did it. Good for you. Knew you could. Here’s a photo of Z’s Breyer Model. Couldn’t find a larger one. Hugs, J.B.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zenyatta-the-Breyer-Horse/159633477416794
Inny Boyd
Good evening you hoofer you,
being all spick & spanned is an excellent reason for fancy-stepping.
I bid you good night and leave you with this little chuckle:
I married your mother because I wanted children. Imagine my disappointment when you arrived.(Horse Feathers,1932) Groucho Marx :) :) :)
judy berube
Dear Lisa and Barbara W. and Andrea:
Andrea just posted about KimmyZ (Kimmyv). She was vanned off after the race. Don’t know anything more. Hugs, J.B.
Jackie
To Lisa G, I agree. I just pray everyone horses and jockeys hit the finish line safe!
Max
@Brenda S. Great story about your Saratoga visit. It sounds like a wonderful experience which I am glad that you shared with all of us.
judy berube
Dear Lisa g.:
Just watched your link. What a poignant film. Hugs, J.B.
Jackie
Lisa G, Thanks for the link on the retired racehorses and inmates. I had read sometime ago they use this as a method to rehabilitate. They sure look like they are well treated!
Vickie
Dance on Queen Z – I recall a trip to the track with several friends who had never seen you in person….they freaked when you did your dance..”Oh my is she okay?” I laughed and explained your DANCE..Dang I so miss you!
Quarterhossgal
Dancing Queen…your fans love to see your moves.
JAG and all who gave the link for Sister Moon and Sting.Thank you. It will be interesting to hear the name the Moss’s have for Zenny’s foal!
Kbuckeye
Our Dancing Queen! Hope you teach your baby to dance! Wonderful performance by Sister Moon.
judy berube
Dear Kim S.:
You’re welcome. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Thanks for all the wonderful posts and links today. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Z,
Goodnight and Sweet Baby Dreams. Love you, Judy and Russ
suew
@Vickie, cute! I’m sure many others wondered “what was wrong with her” when she did her dance. Now everyone knows she was just enjoying the moment and being a superb entertainer. We will NEVER see her likes again.
Holly Zemba
Before I even looked at the commentary, I looked and saw you dancing! Yes you do still have the moves. Lookin Good Z! Hugs to you too!!
Barbara Wood
I was responding to an earlier post about the breakdown of Kimmiev (KimmyV?–maybe I read it wrong). I don’t know any more either. The earlier poster said she broke down as she crossed the finish line for a win, and she was a daughter of Rock Hard Ten.
@Brenda S–you had a FABULOUS weekend. Thank you so much for sharing. Now Diana may have her hands full filling Z-tag orders!
Lisa g–thanks for the inmate link. I had heard of them before but had not seen anything. I think that should be something offered to all inmates. Way more rehabilitative than sitting in a cell all day.
@judy berube–I just went online to wait my place in line for the book “War Horse”. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Good night, dear Z! We so love the photos of you we are able to see. I hope you know we love you always.
Jane Wade
Glad your happy and still doing your dance! Have fun pretty girl!
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What a great race Sister Moon ran! It was awesome to watch her fly away from the rest in the final stretch! Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Moss! I’m sure we’ll all be keeping an eye on this girls future!!
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Have a wonderful day Zenyatta and Baby Z!
We miss you! xoxo
Linda in NJ
Hi Zenny: It was indeed a fun weekend that was full of great racing. And yes, we really do miss you! And we miss your dance moves that you performed from the paddock to the gate. You put on quite a show there girl. Then when you raced, well you simply took our breath away. You know Zenny, I think of you often; but today, I was thinking just how much of a STAR you really were. You had the whole package. You were such an entertainer. We could have watched you circle the paddock all day. Your fans on the west coast must be lost this year with you retired. You brought so much excitement to the races for so many years. Those of us on the east coast miss you too, but the CA fans had so many opportunities to see you. Zenny, we need another STAR—that’s all there is too it. We need a horse that’s not only great at racing, but has a personality too. I guess I am asking for far too much. There were great race horses before you, and there will come along great race horses after you, BUT THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER YOU! We will be talking about all your qualities and your uniqueness for years to come. Oh my Zenny, YOU will never know how much you are missed. Take care Zenny. Love, Linda
Anne
Thanks for the Sister Moon video. Too busy here with the Saratoga stuff and haven’t had a chance to catch up with other racing. She was amazing… I will put her in my stable mail.
You are looking good dear Z. Squeaky Clean…
Linda in NJ
Hi Brenda S. What a great story. I’ll have to wear my Z Dumpling Tag. Maybe I’ll have good luck too.
Lynn Baer
Glad to see those dance moves are still perfect, Queen Z! We miss you so much out here in California. Hugs to you, O Lovely One!
Susan in TN
@Brenda S: Wow- what an experience you and Vic had at Saratoga! That is so neat- that’s the power of Zenyatta, isn’t it? It must have been SO exciting to get that close to Inglorious!
@Kim S: So glad you looked at Chester’s FB page! William must be very handsome. Chopper is so sweet and I think very pretty. I’ll have to look for the “War Horse” book.
Barb
I don’t think you’ll EVER forget your moves…it’s in you forever and I’m sure you’ll teach your foal all the right moves, too!!!!
Saw SISTER MOON’S race and boy did she fly…Congratulations to her!!!! Hope you and everyone has a wonderful week!
Delrene
Lots of posts today Zenyatta! Perhaps someone already has said that the name “Sister Moon” is a song by Sting. I’m sure there is some connection. A great race by a great filly. Good to see “your colors” in the Winner’s Circle.
You look so gorgeous today in your picture. Living life to the fullest.
Must take time to read most of the posts.
Hope the rest of your week goes by with lots of nice baths, carrots and all good things for the Mom to be.
Thanks again Dottie for all that you do to keep Zenyatta close by for us to enjoy.
Marshall (girl's name)
Beautiful moves, Zenny! Great to see you dancing again!
@Shari Voltz: Happy Birthday!!
@Susan in TN: Love the Statler Bros.,too! Also, love the gang at River Edge! Take care!
Barb
@Jag: thanks for the link to Sister Moon’s race…thrilling to watch again.
@Barbara Wood: Great link to the upcoming War Horse movie..should be good but I already getting “teary eyed” so need to bring the box of tissues.
Georgette
Keep on dancing, Zen. You deserve much happiness and wonderful care. Oh, that your fans could see you one more time. Miss ya.