Happy Friday!
As you can see, I’m getting my BEAUTY REST and making sure that I am taking great care of myself these days!
Additionally, I want to get plenty of rest so I can be energized and watch all of the terrific weekend of racing on both coasts. I’m going to be spending tons of time with my guys here at LANE’S END handicapping and watching the races. The conversation around the barn is already heating up now on who likes who in which race…and why! It is great FUN!
From Saratoga, running the Travers and the King’s Bishop… to Del Mar carding the Pat O’Brien and the Pacific Classic to name a few of the quality stakes running the next few days, it will be one very sporting weekend.
Uncle Mo…is making his first start back in the King’s Bishop since ‘feeling under the weather’ around Kentucky Derby time. There are so many contentious 3 year old colts running in the Travers….that I will really have to study the FORM here.
Then in Del Mar, they are running The Pacific Classic which is their premiere race of the entire meet. My farm, Lane’s End, has a horse competing in the field…TWIRLING CANDY. So this is very, very exciting!
My friend, BLIND LUCK, and her connections decided to ‘skip’ the Pacific Classic for this year and have her compete on another path: The Lady’s Secret and if all goes well The Breeders’ Cup Ladies Classic. These are both very distinguished and prestigious races….I know them quite well. All the best to her and her future plans.
Enjoy your weekend! Have a terrific time watching all of these high quality races! It is SO MUCH FUN! I can’t wait!
Hey, Matt, Charles, Mike, David and Sarah…who do you like???
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Nancy
So glad to see you are doing good. Still miss you out here in Cali!! I am going to the Pacific Classic on Sunday!! Very excited that a get to go every year! We wish all the horses running the best! Keep us posted! You are still the Queen!
Denise in AZ
@Lisa g~ I will post the latest Peyton/Eli pic on my FB page.. Denise Wolford :)
I see some dark hairs coming in on Pepper’s face, so maybe there IS some paint markings hiding under that baby fuzz! Hooves Crossed!
Kari Bussell
I left out something very important as he is one of my great loves-
GO MR.COMMONS GO!!
@Kennedy’s in San Diego-thank you for sharing that precious story about Our Queen.
Fran
Good morning Z! Beautiful picture. Have a great day and a wonderful weekend. xxoo
Susan from Fl
Lookin’ good as usual! Peace & Happiness to u Z!
Cheryl Smith
Happy Friday! Rest up!
Chris H
“If you are blessed with the joy of horses in your life, then you know that very little can compare to watching a new-born foal take his first breath or walking out to your barn in the early morning light and feeling the presence of these awesome creatures. If you have never experienced the pleasure of horses, I hope that you someday get the opportunity to look into their eyes at the reflection of your own soul.”
Author Tena Bastian in “The Horses We Love, the Lessons We Learn”
There is nothing better than to go out to our horses and put my arms around their necks and let the cares of the world melt away.
DJ
This is just what I desired to see! So precious!! Thank you Sweet “Z”
Allen
Z ,you are one beautiful girl, great picture. Hope everyone racing this weekend has a safe trip. Get your rest Queen Z and have a great weekend .
LauraJ
@Kennedys, thank you for the story. Have a safe trip. Will you be attending any races abroad?
Lisa g
Omgoodness, Ms. Zenyatta, you take my breath away,,,you are so perfectly beautiful…I love you…Lisa g.
Katie Clawson
You look beautiful as all ways Z! I am SO looking forward to the big races this weekend! Have a good time watching them and be sure to take great care of yourself :D (I know you will)
Love, Katie(future jockey)
Shema
Dearest Z, Your beauty continues to thrill my heart. Love to see you taking such good care of yourself!
Angela
There is nothing I love more than seeing a half ton horse sleeping on the ground, something peaceful about it…especially if it’s Zenyatta! Happy dreams of grazing on the hills in Kentucky, or re-living your fame!
JAG from California :-)
GOOD MORNING, QUEEN Z aka BIG MAMMA!!
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You are just TOO CUTE in this photo!!! :-D
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I want to wish YOUR BERNIE’s son, STAY THIRSTY, the best of luck in his race!! SAFE RACING FOR EVERYONE!!!!
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Quick story!When I was waiting to turn left on Jimmy Durante Blvd last weekend, a man in a truck to my right noticed my pink ZENYATTA sticker on the passenger’s back window. We both had our windows down when I heared: “Do you own Zenyatta?”
I replied: “No.” Smiling from ear to ear :-D
He asked: “So you have no connections to her?”
My reply: “No, I’m just a big fan of hers!!” :-D
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Kisses & Hugs Queen Zenny & Baby Z XOXOXOXO
Leslie R.
Hi Zenny, that is a cute pic! I’m glad you are getting your rest.
This is an exciting weekend for racing. I hope Uncle Mo wins.
Have a wonderful weekend, sweet girl, and enjoy the races!
Love to all,
Leslie
Kathy Baldwin
WHAT A SWEET AND DARLING PHOTO OF YOU ZENNY! TOO CUTE! :)
THANKS TO THE KENNEDYS FOR THE GEM OF A POST
THIS MORNING. GREAT LITTLE GEM! MADE ME
SMILE. :)
ALL THE BEST TO YOUR JOHN AND DOTTIE THIS
RACING WEEKEND, AS WELL AS THE MOSS’S! ;)
I WILL PROBABLY BE GOING TO DEL MAR THIS
SATURDAY. YIPEE!
BLESSINGS TO ALL FOR A SAFE AND HAPPY
WEEKEND,
KATHY from SoCal xoxo
Max
Zenyatta. You are so beautiful. Your photos are always just perfect.
@The Kennedys in San Diego. Thanks for more Z gems. Have an enjoyable trip to Europe.
@judy berube and all Z fans on the East coast. Here is hoping that you will be safe and sound away from the hurricane this weekend. Worried about all of you.
JAG from California :-)
@ KENNEDYS
Have a wonderful trip ~ see you when you get back! :-D I can just picture Zenny doing that in her stall – TOO CUTE!!!!! She has such an adorable personality! Judy
Barbara Wood
Queen Z–look at YOU, all snuggled and comfy in your stall! What a girl you are. Glad to see you getting your rest.
@the Kennedys–thank you for the beautiful story about Z. Have a great trip (I’m envious–lol!)
@Chris H.–thank you for the lovely quote.
JAG from California :-)
I keep meaning to share this “click a day” link; see the tabs at the top:
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=3&link=ctg_ars_home_from_trs_thankyou_sitenav
Steph
Zen, you always look so beautiful. I love reading your diary. Keep on making entries and keeping us updated, im truely blessed to haven u in my lifetime.
-Steph
henrietta Wolfe
My Good God, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!
Trisha Veazey
Yes you are the true sleeping beauty. There is no other. Have a great weekend and enjoy the races. We here on the east coast are batten down the hatches waiting for Irene. Hope our power stays on long enough to see the races.
Love , hugs and kisses gorgeous Zenyatta
Kathy Baldwin
DENISE IN AZ, GOD WILL NOT FORSAKE YOU AND
BRIAN!
HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU. DO
NOT BE AFRAID; DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED.
–DEUTERONOMY 31:8(NIV)
PEACE & BLESSINGS,
KATHY from SoCal :)
Barbara Wood
@Denise in AZ– so glad you are getting help from friends w/lawyer. Please keep us updated as we pray for his new job.
@Laura J–I learn so much from you! I knew what a ridgeling was, but I did NOT know that A.P. Indy was one. Worked pretty well for him–lol! Thanks for sharing.
Barbara Wood
@JAG– I click at the animal rescue site every day and then vote for a rescue here in TX. Did you know about the http://www.freekibble.com site that gives food to dogs and cats as well? I visit there every monring (both places) practically before I do anything else so I don’t forget.
Karen Gogue
May the Lord above bless you all on the East Coast – dumplings all take care!
Rosemary McCauley
TO THE KENNEDYS IN SAN DIEGO – What a great story. Thank you for sharing. Do you have more? Have a great three weeks.
Sarah T.
Sweet pic; thanks for sharing. :) I am intrigued to see how Uncle Mo does. I know a lot of people are but I heard he’s in a tough race. We’ll see how it goes. Hope you have a good weekend, Zen!