Good Morning, dear friends!
It is such a glorious day outside. As a result, I am able to just stand under the trees and graze for a bit. This is just like I would do at Barn 55! It reminds me so much of those moments in my California Home!
The weather has been rather lovely…and I am enjoying every single moment of my time outdoors. I must say, I have adjusted beautifully to my new life and my ‘new career’ as a MOM-TO-BE!
I am wearing my ‘sunglasses’ often these days…not just for the sun but to keep those ‘adorable…yet pesty flies’ off my face. These masks really work.
As you can see, I am ‘growing’ a bit…but in all of the right ways. While relaxing and grazing, I do use the time to think about so many things!
It is always interesting to reflect upon what one has achieved and the different paths one may experience in life. Last year at this time, I had just won #18 in a row and my 3rd Clement Hirsch-G1 stakes. I was enjoying a few weeks of RNR after the race with MY JOHN, Mario, and Steve at Del Mar. The cool ocean breezes were making it such a comfortable environment. I was also grazing on the grass and standing by trees…just like I am now.
Some things in life change and one’s life goes through various stages. Other things remain very much the same…and constant! I am such a BLESSED HORSE. I have been so fortunate to experience all of the different stages of being a very successful and world-class athlete in my sport…and yet have so many special and sweet things in my life stay happily the same.
Lucky ME!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Linda
Zenny – one thing for sure to stay constant – YOU were the BEST and ALWAYS will be THE BEST. Love you and baby Z
Allen
Love the sunglasses. Z you are one lucky gal. Have a great day Queen Z.
LauraJ
Z, if you think that flies are adorable, then you are much more forgiving than I. :-) You are adorable in your fly mask, though.
Beth Buckley
Our gal is filling out. She looks great.
Man,I would love to visit Del Mar.
Gary Moulton
Baby Plays …………………………………….. 08-25-11 (11:42 pm est.)
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At Saratoga today there is only baby race, race 3. This race has a small field. There are no Pletcher or Bernardini horses in this race. At Del Mar there are three baby races, race 3, race 6, and race 8. Two are small fields so we will bet to win in those two and try to pick the top three in the last. Pass all win bets if odds go below 2-1.
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SARATOGA –
Race 3 – $10.00 to WIN on #1 “Alydarla”
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DEL MAR –
Race 3 – $10.00 to WIN on #5 “J Man”
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Race 6 – $10.00 to WIN on #7 “Moonlighting”
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Race 8 – #2 “Believe Me”, #7 “California Roll”, & #12 “Kvell”
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$1.00 Triple Box 2, 7, 12 = $6.00
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Bet $36.00 Today +$231.20 Starting Out The Day. Good Luck
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@ judy berube – Sorry I missed you yesterday. I should have posted something because I struck out yesterday. Thanks for the luck today, maybe we will hit one. Good luck back if you play.
s (in San Diego)
You look so lovely and relaxed (as always). Another beautiful day here in San Diego (although it’s suppose to get hot later today).
Wishing you and everyone a blessed day!!
darlene
are you not being turned out now? love how you are growing
Marcee Hansen
You are such a beautiful animal Zenyatta!!
Mary
It is always a pleasure to come to this site and see Queen Z. I named a really fast dog after you Zenyatta. She has long legs and loves to run just for the joy of it. Your ardent admirer, Mary
Frank Snyder
I really enjoy the updates on Zenyatta, one of the greatest horse of all time. Thank you.
JAG from California :-)
Good Morning, Zenny! :-)
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Oh, yes, I remember win #18 very, very well!!! We were packed around the paddock HOURS BEFORE YOUR RACE!!! The electricity in the air had a life of it’s own! :-D
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I have my keepsake from Ann ~ a red rose! She and I made eye contact and we both had tears in our eyes ~ another one of those “meoments in time” that’s so very special to ME!! :-D Ann ~ whereever you are, THANK YOU!!
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Mamma ~ I think you are just TOO CUTE in that fly mask :-D
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Kisses & Hugs Queen Z and Baby Z XOXOXOXO
Cheryl Smith
we are blessed to have witnessed your races and been allowed to fall in love with you and follow up with your life now! May God always keep you safe in his loving care.
Trisha Veazey
How dare those pesky little flies. Do they not know who you are? You are the queen of queens and always will be. You look fabulous. Is that a baby bump on your side? You do look a little fuller around the middle and you are glowing.
Love hugs and kisses sweet girl
Linda Deutsch
WE are the lucky ones, Z, to have you in our lives. You deserve all the good things that have come to you and your team because you give more than you get by inspiring us and showing us loving ways. If only the world worked that way, what a beautiful life everyone would have. Thank you!!!
Leslie R.
Good morning Zenny! You look adorable wearing your sunglasses. Yes, some things in life change but our love for you won’t. I hope you have a lovely day.
Love to all,
Leslie
Marty
Good afternoon, Queen Z. We are so blessed to have you in our lives!!!! You are truly one awesome lady. When I first saw you, I thought that you were beautiful. I still do. You are even more beautiful as an expectant mom. Enjoy your days outside. And, I am enjoying reading about your days in waiting. We are very blessed to have such a beautiful lady relating how she spends her days. Love you.
Jeanenne Cliffman
Good morning Queen Z, Baby ZB looks to be getting bigger and bigger – YEAH!!! So looking forward to seeing your new addition. You look great!!!! Love you, xxxxoooo
Marge
YOU LOOK absolutey stunning Zenny – !!! :):) Love you girl! :)
Bridget
Hi Z, yes, you are truly blessed! Are they exercising you? Hope you are still being turned out. Love you!
Sally
My horse would be driven nuts without her fly mask! With the hot summer we have had this year the flies were out in full force!!!
Maria K.
Lucky us we got you. You gave us so much fun and excitement the last four years. I will never forget those moments especially the 2009 Breeders’ Cup. I was fortunate to be there to witness one of the greatest races ever. I love you! Nice ‘sunglasses’! You look cool!
Lorri
Momma Z. You look absolutely stunning! Love the sunglasses too. Seems pregnancy agrees with you! We can all remember well your #18 win! I hope you telling your little one inside all about your career as you graze under the shade trees! xoxo
Lee Ann McNeil
I loved watch you run because you ran for the love of it. I also think you would have made a great dressage horse with all your gracfull movements.
dottie breckenridge
how is she doing since being anxiousley waiting
Shari Voltz
Hi Zenyatta just a quick I love you from school. Hugs and Kisses, Shari and Homeroom 215 XXXOOO
dottie breckenridge
since she is in foal how are things going?
J Smith
Blessed indeed, as are we to have been able to share in your life. What a joy it is. All, don’t forget, you can help less blessed horses by supporting the Trott fundraising party this Sunday 8/28 6pm, Del Mar Polo Grounds, after the Pacific Classic. We have a shuttle bus to/from Polo Grounds/Track. If you can’t attend in person, you can make a ticket donation, for which you will recieve a limited edition Marcy Leonard poster signed to you from Mike Smith & Jack Van Berg. Both are being honored at the event with Inspiration awards, for the inspiring work they do for charity. If you are in the area, it will be a really fun event, Laffit Pincay Jr will also be there (what a very nice, personable, man he is) several other jockeys, celebrities, inc. Juice Newton. Yea for the Zenyatta song, Lisa G Fly is providing the music, she has such a beautiful voice and always has to sing the Zenyatta song at least twice, by popular demand. Wine tasting, great food, golf cart polo, and 3 fab artists displaying work. Phew, we have a lot going on! Tickets and full detail at Trotts website. You can see pix of many of the horses Trott has retrained and found homes for, on their website too. A big thanks to all of you who already sponsor a Trott horse, and make donations when you can. I’d also like to say a personal thanks to anyone who helps in animal rescue, I greatly admire you all.
http://www.trottusa.org/ once page opens, click near top right for more details – there is a VIP package for Churchill Downs in the auction!
suew
Zenny, I cannot say it enough. We are the lucky ones to have found you and your team and all the thrills that come with it.
You look stunning as usual. Does Matt take you out on a lead often or do you run through the paddock as much as you want?
I remember your 18th. race, too. Goosebumps galore but what a wonderful ending. You always “brought it”, Zenny.
Pat Beck
This is the first pic I’ve seen where I can tell you’re preggers. It suits you, my dear Z!
The Kennedys in San Diego
When Mario held her lead while she grazed on the grassy plot outside Barn 55, I liked to get down 6 to 8 inches from her muzzle to listen to her eating the grass — one of the most beautiful sounds one can hear.