Good Morning,
So much is going on these days in Lexington. I have such a busy schedule. It is my understanding that I even have a ‘CALENDAR’ that Dottie coordinates with Sarah each week to be sure I am where I need to be and when at the farm each day. I am having so much fun! This SECOND CAREER aspect of my life is rather exciting!
Needless to say, it is absolutely necessary for them to schedule in times for ‘HAIR, MANE AND HOOF’ care. As you know, I truly want to LOOK MY BEST!
Nicholas Karem is one of the photographers who was at Lane’s End last week shooting photos of ME. He is working with LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE. They are currently doing a piece involving ME right now. He really tried to get some very ‘unique’ shots. I sure hope I LOOK FABULOUS! He said I DID!
This reminded ME of the time Robert Maxwell came out to BARN 55 to get ‘just the right photo of ME’ for W MAGAZINE! He spent an hour on the ground rolling around on my grass snapping shots, stood on ladders of various sizes for another hour, and even had his assistant hold SOPHIE as a prop for ME to track with MY eyes. All of this was done with the goal of getting just the RIGHT photo! I saw the one they used in their piece…it was very special! LUCKY ME!
Some other very special things are also happening right now. As many of you may have read, MY JOHN was busy last week spending some time on a project that involved ME. When he was here on Friday, he did whisper a tid-bit in my ear. He is so excited! On Thursday, he went to Louisville to see the ‘in-progress’ LIFE SIZE PAINTING of ME that is currently being completed by artist, Jamie Corum. They have been in touch while the project was unfolding….but Jamie wanted John to review the final details in person with her and add anything more specific that would make the painting PERFECT!
From all reports, when he walked into the room and looked at the painting, I heard MY JOHN was ‘speechless’! After all of the years we spent together, he is the one person who truly knows every single inch of my body better than anyone else. He had one word to share with The Moss’ and Dottie after seeing Jaime’s work….”MAGNIFICENT”! Per John, “I did not have much more to add…Jamie captured ZENYATTA perfectly!”
This painting will be unveiled at MY PARTY! I can’t wait to share it with all of YOU!
Here’s wishing you a wonderful day!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Elizabeth
Zenyatta, thank you for being you!!!!!!
Julie Anderson
Thank you for sharing Queen Z! You are truly magnificent!!!!
Arlene
Hi Zenyatta and all. Just a quick Hi and LOL
Lauren
Smile for the camera beautiful girl!!!
Lauren
My Zen!! Look how gorgeous you are! You are really showing that miracle bump! :) I love you!
Delrene
Oh my gosh Zenyatta – Now the tears are running down. A life-sized portrait??? Fabulous. Can’t wait to see it. You and all your team are just amazing. Thank you Dottie for keeping us involved.
Kathy S.
Zenny, honey, it would be IMPOSSIBLE for you not to look FABULOUS. I can’t wait to see the life size painting of YOU. Oh, I hope I get to see it in person one day!
Mary
I am so thankful you have the people around you who truly love and care about you. As I have said many times…you are a gift from Heaven…and God knew just who to make your team. You inspire and bring joy to so many people ..you are unique Z. Enjoy this nice weather….it will be so cold soon. I cannot make the party but will be watching the Breeder’s Cup from my living room in Central Virginia…where I cheered you on many times. Hugs to you and Dottie!!!!
Shannon from Cool
YOU are the cat’s meow! Miz Magnificent Queen Z has kept the magic flowing.
Sheila Cook
Just look at that cute baby bump. Cant wait for the big day to see your wonderful baby. Love you so much Z.
Linda
You so deserve a life sized portrait – you are THE greatest!!! You and your team warm our hearts with every one of these posts. Thank you.
Jamie
I can’t wait to see the new painting… You are looking GREAT! Fat (baby bump) and sassy. Love you girl.
Linda Waltman
Zenyatta & Team – Too bad your luncheon won’t be live streamed so that all of us who can’t come to Louisville can share in your “special” day. You mean a lot to everyone in all states who soak up anything written and especially any current pictures of you.
Thank you for considering this for all of your fan club.
Linda Waltman 717 951-0246
Rosemary McCauley
You are always splendid looking, Zenyatta, from any angle. How exciting about the painting. I can’t wait to see it. Where will it eventually reside?
Caroline Blevins
Beautiful Queen as always…love seeing new up to date photo’s of you…! xoxox neck hug..
JAG / California :-)
Zenny!! A LIFESIZE PAINTING OF YOU!! Oh, how glorious!!! I think I would start crying if I saw it in person… how wonderful! :-)
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I’m checking out that Baby Bump ~ so sweet! Due date: MARCH 9th (wink wink)
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Kisses & Hugs Mamma Z and Baby B/Z XOXOXOXO
JAG / California :-)
Per Thoroughbred Times:
Kentucky Derby winner Giacomo to California
Posted: Monday, October 17, 2011 4:41 PM
Giacomo, the 50.30-to-1upset winner of the 2005 Kentucky Derby (G1), will be relocated to Magali Farms in Santa Ynez, California, for the 2012 breeding season.
The nine-year-old son of Holy Bull moves from Frank Stronach’s Adena Springs Farm in Paris, Kentucky, where he began his stallion career in 2007.
“We are very pleased to welcome Giacomo to Magali Farms and look forward to offering California breeders the only opportunity to breed to a Kentucky Derby winner in our state,” said Tom Hudson, manager of Magali Farms.
Giacomo is out of themultiple stakes-winning Stop the Music mare Set Them Free, dam of six winners from seven starters. He is a half brother to multiple Grade 1 winner Tiago and Grade 2-placed winner Sea Jewel.
Campaigned at three by owners Jerry and Ann Moss and trained by John Shirreffs, the same connections as 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta, Giacomo won three of his 16 career starts and earned $2,537,316. Stronach Stables purchased an interest in Giacomo in 2006.
In addition to his Kentucky Derby victory, Giacomo also won the 2006 San Diego Handicap (G2) at Del Mar and finished second in the 2005 Preakness Stakes (G1). He finished second in the Hollywood Futurity (G1) as a two-year-old.
JAG / California :-)
p.s. I love Santa Ynez ~ it is sooo beautiful there! I wonder if the farm will allow visits with Big G ~ I’d make the drive there!! ;-)
Judy G
Diiana Hanson
Looking forward to seeing it!
Leslie Bonnette
I have several of Jamie’s prints and can not wait for the party to see this one! She does have a way of capturing the essence of her subject, and the perfect Zenny is perfection.
Cheryl Smith
So glad your doing so well! Keep us posted on your progress. You are very photogenic!
I saw on the web that Rachel Alexandra is going to have a colt. Have you had a scan to see if your having a boy or girl? If you do, please tell us!
Love you forever!
Sally
Wish I could be there to see it in person but I’m sure you will be posting a picture of it to share with us!
Sarah Powell
Oh Zenny, I haven’t written in some time even though I faithfully read your thoughts every day as well as all the responses. Today I just had to write – just imagining a life-sized painting of you brings on the tears again. How special you are that you can still have this effect on people after all this time! (thanks as always, Dottie.)
The Kennedys in San Diego
@JAG — How exciting about Giacomo! I am sure they will allow visitors. Breeding farms are most anxious to show their stallions, unfortunately that is not the case with broodmares. We will make that trek — hopefully before the breeding season gets underway. Please keep us informed.
Lisa in CO
Beautiful Z: You are perfection and the most gorgeous creature on the planet. I cant wait to see the painting of your glorious beautiful self. thank you and Dottie for this wonderful site. I love me time visiting with you eac day.
The Kennedys in San Diego
Who commissioned the painting? Where will the portrait be hung? It would be great to see it travel to museums around the country.
Debbie
Speaking of calendar. Will you ever have a Calendar out?
Susan in TN
Zenny- only you would have grown men rolling around in the grass to get your picture! I like how in the above photo you are studiously ignoring the person crouched out in your field- too cute!
As for a life-size painting of you that Your John says is perfect?? Well, I have two things to say: 1) Wow! and 2) that’s a lot of paint! You are looking gorgeous, as always. Tasty T is beautiful, too! Love you, Z <3
Especially Horses
Good morning Zeny. How wonderful…a life size painting of magnificent you, and we get to see it soon too. But dearest sweet Z, I will say once again…you deserve a life size bronze at one of the tracks you graced, and of course my preference would be for your likeness to survey Santa Anita.
Susan in TN
@Kimberly Potter: Thinking of you!
@California Dumplings: Exciting that Giacomo will be in your neck of the woods! Where is Santa Ynez?