Zenyatta

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Diary Post #367

HERE I AM WITH THE MOSS'...AT THE LOS ANGELES ZOO! PHOTO FROM THEIR PERSONAL ALBUM

Good Morning,

Now, this is TOO CUTE! Here I am as one of the rides on the newly created childrens’ carousel at the Los Angeles Zoo.

Thursday, my dear owners attended the Zoo’s Press Conference to unveil the TOM MANKIEWICZ CONSERVATION CAROUSEL. The Moss’ were quite instrumental in the development of this project and it was with great joy that they attended yesterday’s event. Not only did they love seeing US…GIACOMO, TIAGO, ME, and the many other beautifully crafted animals…but they also wanted to honor their dear friend, TOM, for all of his hard work in helping to make this happen.

This carousel was truly meant to be something very special for all children and their families who visit the L. A. ZOO.

I’ve heard many of our “Z DUMPLINGS” are planning a trip there soon. Please keep us posted with the updates on your adventure!

Here's GIACOMO with JERRY!

As for other news, my pal, COZI ROSIE, had her final workout yesterday for the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf Race. She breezed 7 furlongs in a nice and relaxed 1:27 and change. She will ‘walk today’ as part of her training routine. This is a very normal practice as most horses do have a very easy day of activity following a day they have just run or worked. During the next 2 days, her barn will get her ready to leave for Kentucky. ROSIE is on the Sunday morning Tex Sutton flight. The plane leaves very early in the morning…and even with the time change, she will be at Churchill Downs and settled comfortably into her stall by early afternoon.

Other horses, per the DAILY RACING FORM, are completing their final works during the next few days as well. YEAH! 7 days and counting. I’ll keep you posted on all of the news I hear as it develops!

As for ME, today I have Claire Novak coming from ESPN. I also have visitors coming from the V FOUNDATION. Then a reporter and TV crew from a local channel will be coming out to do a piece on ME. So, I have a rather busy, yet FUN FILLED, schedule today. I must say….I do enjoy all of this activity!

Good luck to all of the horses running around the country this weekend! There should be some very good handicapping opportunities!

I also want to send a HIGH HOOF to RAPID REDUX. 19 in a row! I can truly say…THAT IS ONE HUGE ACCOMPLISHMENT! My heartfelt congratulations to this special horse and his connections!

Just thinking, next FRIDAY is MY PARTY! It’s getting close!

With Love,
Hugs to All~ (Have a great weekend!)
Z

Reader Interactions

307 Comments

  1. / Reply

    ZENNY! GIACOMO! I’m one of the Z Dumplings going there on November 6th. This picture just made my WEEK!!! WOO HOO
    Judy G

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    Dear Zenny and Team Z – what a wonderful note to end the week; cannot wait to see YOU and the Carousel at the Zoo!! George and I are SO SAD to miss your party – but we did purchase 2 tickets for some very special guests that deserve to participate. HAve a great weekend and will be thinking about all of you at Sunday Brunch :) With Love, L & G

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    P.S. In my haste to be “1st” like Zenyatta did 19 times (wink wink), I didn’t acknowledge TIAGO! I’m sorry “T” ~ we will visit you, too! :-)
    Looking at the size of the animals (Zenny should have been lifsize) I wonder if they allow adults to ride… hum…
    ~~~~~
    {{HUGS}} and KISSES Mommy Z and Baby B/Z xoxoxo

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    Oooh Zenny!
    Time to fly to LA and get a ride on you! Darn, too old.
    What wonderful owners you have. We need more like them in the sport. Good Luck, Rosie, Mr Commons, John and Mike. May all your trips be safe. Hope to see lots of you on TV next weekend.
    Helen

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    @ jeanne from vista
    It appears to me that Zen has her right leg up in a prancing position ;-)

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    What great photos. ONE DAY TO PARTY TIME. How exciting this is. Good luck to all, and if it hasn’t been said enough, IT WON’T BE THE SAME WITHOUT ZENYATTA – but she will be there in video and those attending will get the pleasure of meeting her TEAM. Good luck to Cozi Rosie. I would like see the carousel on November 6. Can anyone just invite themselves and barge in? Is everyone meeting at a certain time?
    @Vicki – Thank you for the redneck jokes in the last post. Humor is very good medicine, and I believe everyone should have a good dose every day.

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    @Zenny, Dottie, Ann, and Jerry: The photos are just TOO CUTE! I’m jealous of my California Z Dumplings pals ’cause they’ll get to play on the beautiful carousel before I can make my next trip to SoCal. The Carousel is a beautiful work of art! I love it.
    diastu in tempe

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    @All entrants in the Breeders Cup races and their connections: Safe travels, safe running, no injuries – NONE – is my heartfelt wish for all. Then – GO Cozi, GO Mr. Commons, GO Irish Gypsy, GO Harmonious, GO Gio Ponti, GO Mo, GO Thirsty, GO Tricky, GO Goldi! Me biased? What gave it away? (Where’s Rudolph?)
    diastu in tempe

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    Dear Zenyatta & Baby –
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    You must be so proud that the Mosses have expanded your legacy to include the fun of a carousel while introducing the next generation of horse lovers (hopefully) to the Great Horses, you being Number One.
    .
    As Giacomo returns to California it makes me wonder if your future may include a beautiful California paddock as well as one or two “Cal Bred” babies!?! …hmmm… Something to think about while anticipating your many public appearances and, of course, your PARTY!
    .
    A big “thank you” to the Mosses for their sharing hearts. ~~HH

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    What a beautiful replica of you on the merry go round. It is such a treat for all to see. Visitors will pretend that they are actually riding you! What joy for all!

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    What a great contribution to the Zoo and love that you and your close friends Giacomo and Tiago are represented also. But you Z get the garland
    Have a good weekend…..
    Hugs

  26. / Reply

    What a generous gift from this awesome family! I am sure everyone will enjoy riding the racehorses on the carousel! Big hugs to you Zenny!

  27. / Reply

    was just wondering what music they play on the carousel, and did it start with the CALL TO POST ? It is so very pretty.as all carousels are. enjoy and have a good weekend. don’t forget your jacket.

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    Oh My GOODNESS – I can’t wait to go visit Zenny and Giacomo at the L.A. Zoo!!!!
    This is way too COOL!!!!

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    Thank you to Ann and Jerry Moss – what a wonderful gift you have given the ZOO and all the fans of Zenny. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

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    We are re-posting Terri Z’s post of October 27. So many great possibilities here — Zenyatta and Tasty Temptation have lots of time to plan their adventures while grazing in their paddock.

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    TerriZ of South Florida said:
    October 28, 2011
    To the Kennedy’s and JAG: I’m glad you enjoyed my fantasy of Tasty Temptation driving the get away van whisking a pregnant Zenny off to race against the girls in the Breeders Cup Fillies and Mares Classic.
    Your idea to have someone do a sketch of it would be awesome. I am still laughing about it.
    I wish someone could do a series of sketches of the adventures of Zen and Tasty Temptations LOL.
    Their next sojourn could be Tasty flying a plane to LA to take Zenny to compete in Dancing for the Stars. Or TT could fly Zenny to NY to join the Rockettes for their XMAS show. And of course, there would have to be sketches of Zenny dancing.
    It would be great if someone would do something this to benefit retired race horses.

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