Good Morning,
We are really enjoying rather pleasant weather in Lexington these days. My pal, Tasty Temptation, and I were out in our paddock and suddenly we decided we would ‘scratch each other’s back’. As you can see, Mathea was there just at that moment and took the perfect photo of us. I scratched TT’s back…and she sweetly gave me a nice little back rub at the same time. I must say that she and I are really dear friends. We get along beautifully.
I know about TEAMWORK…as I have been part of a TEAM my entire racing career. Thus, I know how truly important it is to work together to achieve goals. It is so nice to have a friend there to help you out when needed.
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Robin in Ventura CA
I LOVE YOU ZENNY!!!!
Love the pics as usual…
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Karen Gogue
Olivia Sutton
How precious! Yes, it is important to be in school and be there everyday, as you know…I can’t speak for Zenny, but she probably feels that love from you everyday… I’m pretty sure she would love a fan letter sent her way from you too! TOO CUTE!
Sharon in Seattle
thank you Karen – your “report” on Noor brought chills and even more feelings of gratitude to all who worked so hard to honor this champion. When I finally make it to Kentucky, I’ll be visiting Noor’s site for sure.
And Zenyatta – what a heart warming photo of you and TT!! two friends doing for each other in a tender way. Love it!!
Kari Bussell
@Karen Gogue-No,… she says with intense curiosity.
Judy B- thank you for the ‘Grace’ link…and workouts- also, I agree about horses…
@JAG – love the Mom & 2 babies playing with sprinkler link-precious!
@Max thank you for the link about TT.
To all-who enjoy any video links I posted. I am glad you enjoyed them.
Laura
Awwwwwwwwww, who can’t love your ears Z?? ;)
judy berube
Dear Kimberly Potter:
So gald things are going well with the baby. Hugs to you and your family, J.B.
judy berube
Dear Kari B.:
You’re welcome. Enjoy all the videos you post, but especially yours. Hugs, J.B.
Brenda S..
@ Max – Loved your link to Tasty T. Vic tried some weeks ago to find more about her when we thought that she was a big girl, like Zenny, so we knew she was a Canadian but couldn’t find anything that gave her vital statistics. It does seem that she is close to Zenny in size but we can’t find out who she is in foal to, but we assume she is in foal, and considered well enough to have been sent to Lane’s End.
Yvonne and Maurice
Hi Zenyatta. We stayed at the Hilton in Del Mar (right next to the track) while visiting to attend the Pacific Classic. We met Jack Van Berg. What a great trainer and wonderful man. We also met Liza Fly, who was singing at the hotel on Saturday night before she sang at the Polo Club on Sunday evening after the Pacific Classic. We purchased her DVD – waiting for the next one to come out which has her song tribute to you. She sang Zenyatta at least 5 times – everyone kept on asking her to sing it. We had the best time. Love you big girl, stay comfy, what a gret pic of you and TT, eat well for two and enjoy giving and getting those back rubs. Love you, Angel in Disguise.
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
Just love that pic of you and Tasty Tempatation. You both sure look like real good friends and that is such a nice thing. Nice to know that you still have your dapples and of course, I have always loved your ears Zenyatta, they are so expressive. No one has ears like you that’s for sure.
Love you lots my dear sweet girl. You help me get through my difficult health problems each day and you keep me smiling.
You always shine and sparkle brighter than any star up above my dear beautiful Zenyatta. Always come back to read and see more of you. God watch over you and protect you always!
Paula Higgins
Very good to hear about Noor’s reburial. As someone who has been sending money for this to OLD FRIENDS, do they still need more or have they met their goal?
Max
@Brenda S and judy berube. I think that Woodford Racing LLC may still own Tasty Temptation. If you check out this link, you might know some very nice people who may be connected to TT.
http://www.woodfordracing.com/
Kim S
Zenny, tell Mathea, Matt and Sarah thanks and keep those photos coming. I have just love all the latest photos and today’s is really TOO CUTE!! with you and Tasty grooming each other. I love catching the horses, at the rescue where I volunteer, do that. :) Also YEA and High Hoofs to them, they are now a non-profit 501(c) and their website has changed equestrianinc.org instead of .com.
I have tried to keep up with all the goings on this weekend with you and racing. But helping out with the horses and getting my daughter back to school has taken up a lot of my time. Just wait until you have that little one to keep you on your “hooves” :)
I have missed some occasions:
@Shari Voltz–very happy belated birthday!!
@Barbara Wood–happy anniversary to you and your husband
@Karen Gogue–thank you, thank you, thank you for the updaes on Noor’s trek “home” with Charlotte and Kathy. I’ll have to wait until I have some uninterrupted time to view from beginning to end.
@Terry Crow–search for your jokes first :) then go back to catch up. I start out smiling when I come here and keep on smiling with your wit.
Had to record the races but did get to watch all of them and congratulations to Stay Thristy, Uncle Mo (who did great to me in his comback), Mr Commons and others that I’m forgetting right now. Sorry Shackleford didn’t do better but seems like everyone came home sound.
Well Zenny, tomorrow is “Hump Day” and time to get ready for the holiday weekend. Lotsa hugs and kisses to you sweet girl.
Thoughts and prayers to those in the path of Irene. Godspeed with repairs and getting back to normal.
Lotsa love to all.
I know I’ve missed some things, will do better later.
LauraJ
@Doreen, here’s a blog you might like. The author is interested in the trainng and conditioning of race horses to maximize performance and reduce injury. He has stron opinions, but he does a good job backing them up with data.
http://thoroedge.wordpress.com/
harriett
MAX: Thanks for the heads up on TT. These two have got it all going on, don’t they?
mj
Thanks everyone for all the links-they are terrific! Dearest Z, always love your photos. Hope everyone made it through the hurricane ok and the critters too.
Susan in TN
hey, Kim S- good to hear from you! Congrats to your rescue! How is William?
Barbara Wood
@Kim S–thank you!
@Trina Nagele–too cute! Our minds are always on horses, even when they are on dogs!
@Doreen–I had time to read your paper, and if I had been grading, you would have received an A+. Thank you so much for condensing all that. info. into an easy-to-read presentation.
Well, Noor is home, Zenny is probably safely in for the night, so I’ll say good night to all the fellow Dumplings. Love you always, Big Z. Will catch DJ’s evening prayer as my morning one.
Alene
Hi Zenny..Love the photo of you and TT. Two stunning girls. Super models!! By the way, you my dear are PRICELESS!!!! Lots of Big Hugs and Kisses Alene :-
Theresa Buck
it is great to have friends…you are the best Z kind of like that phrase”you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours”hehehehe
Susan in TN
Will catch up later- looks like a lot of great links and posts!
@Charlotte Farmer and Kathy Kimber and ALL: You did it <3
@Karen Gogue: Thank you for the wonderful updates!!
Warm wishes to all my Z friends <3
KIMBERLY
Oh Z, I wish I could scratch your back everyday!!! You look so beautiful. And I must add that those EARS are the best!!
Sunny Boyd
Good evening Zenyatta,
you are THE flirt, the Femme Fatale in horse. Heehee. You and T. T. are such a pretty pair, if I may say so myself. :)
I’m sure by now you and all your barn buddies are all in your stalls curled up on the straw. Maybe already dreaming of mints & carrots.
pillow chuckle:
The less people know how sausages & laws are made the better they sleep at night. Unknown :) :) :)
Brenda S..
@ Max – thanks for the link. Tasty T certainly has some very good connections so I’m sure that she will have had an impressive date a few months ago. Vic thinks that we’ll have to wait for the foal to find out who the sire is. We’re proud to know that Zenny has a Canadian girlfriend and would love to be able to scratch some backs.
Michelle
@ NINA K – YES BEAUTIFUL SCULPTURE IDEA (WITHOUT THE MASKS THOUGH)
myrna miller
Love the picture of you and Tasty. Even tho I don’t blog a lot I go to your web site first thing everyday, Zenyatta. My day wouldn’t be complete without you and Dottie in it, You make me feel so good and I learn a bunch too. So thonks so much and I love you both!!!!!
kristen
Zenyatta,
Can you tell us more about Tasty Tempation? What is her personality like? Does she have any quirks? What about her racing career? Is she in foal too? And is so, who is the sire?
Great photo of you two.
Michelle
Love the photo of you two beauties. I love you Z and your big beautiful ears. I never saw those ears pinned back by the way.
barbara
zenny dear, wonderful photos. you look marvelous!!
love to you and your TEAM.
Max
@BrendaS. Zenyatta knows the details and she will tell us when the time is right. Did you notice that Medaglia d’Oro, the sire of TT, stands at Darley like Street Cry? In her day, TT was a leading racer in Canada. Her jockey was Luis Contreras, another name Canadians would recognize as a first class rider. He rode for Stronach Stables last week at Del Mar. TT and Z should have a lot to discuss about their careers and racing life in general as they relax at Lane’s End. Glad for them.