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!
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
Allie in Texas
Sorry if this is a repeat, but just read that Lanes End is having a Fan Appreciation Day on Sunday, November 6th. It’s a come have lunch with our stallions from 10am-2pm.
@Jeanie ~ Thank you. Look forward to your report.
estcoastkid
@to all interested in Omaha; I have just sent a letter to the President of the University of Nebraska asking for his help to champion the location of Omaha’s remains. I have not a clue whether the email will even be acknowledged but given midwestern hospitality, manners and kindess, I am very hopeful of a response. I don’t know if a UMASS graduate has any “power” (LOL) at all but if you want to a copy of the letter, send me an email at MKB1802@comcast.net. I will be happy to send you a copy.
Zenny, you are an on-going inspiration for us all to NEVER GIVE UP!!!
Love to all
Mary in MA
Ingrid Arnone. South Beach.
Dear DJ, amen, what a lovely prayer, we have to pray for Russ and Cozi Rosie, hugs Ingrid.
Louise Castello
Hello to my favorite mare in the world! I just saw footage of Goldikova arriving at Churchill last night and getting settled. Such memories of last year with you and I’m so excited to see Goldi again. She is so golden and beautiful when she runs! As are you, always. Love you Zenny!
Allie in Texas
@estcoastkid ~ That’s the spirit!! These Triple Crown Winners are a national treasure and the window for finding “the missing one” will most likely narrow as time slips by. The Search for Omaha is ON.
Abigail from Montreal
@ judy Berube: My thoughts and prayers are with both you and Russ. Stay safe & warm & close to the hearth of your love for one another. HUGS.
Annie
That is super cool!!! If I’m ever at the LA zoo, I’ll go on that and then I’ll be able to say I rode Zenyatta!
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@DJ–AMEN to the prayer for Russ and Judy. I do hope they have not lost their electricity!
@All Dumplings who are concerned for Zenny’s less fortunate relatives. I request came to me this afternoon for a horse named Burning Lady. Pure Thoughtsin Florida will take her if the money can be reaised by Tuesday. I sent a donation by PayPal. Every little bit helps. Elite Thoroughbreds is helping too. Here is the link:
http://www.purethoughtshorserescue.com/index.php
signofthetimes
Here is Goldi arriving at Churchill Downs 2011 (video mentioned above)
http://www.sbnation.com/2011/10/30/2524709/breeders-cup-2011-entries-european-goldikova
signofthetimes
Goldi shooting for number 4 BC Mile win (through the lens)
http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/throughthelens/archive/2011/10/28/shooting-for-four.aspx
signofthetimes
@ Allie in Texas
Thanks for the repost about Lanes End appreciation day November 6, 2011 to see STALLIONS. Sue Fredrick went last year and is going this year. Have fun if you go!!!! Love to see Mr. AP Indy
Sharon call, GA
To all A Fans: I’m attaching a link to a petition that will go to Lee County, AL where a horse name Blizzard was starved to death. He was only 4 years old and had no health issues. The petition to go to a judge there so that the county sheriff can pick up the owners on an animal cruelty charge. If you feel inclined, please sign. This person needs to pay the price for deliberately starved this unfortunate horse.
Thanks for your help!
Sharon call, GA
Sorry, I’ll try the link again.
Sharon call, GA
OK, I’ll try it yet again.
http://www.change.org/petitions/judge-bill-english-punish-those-who-allowed-this-horse-to-starve-to-death
Sharon call, GA
Well, finally! If you are inclined, please sign. 5,000 signatures are needed and the count is presently at 3,105. Thanks!
Trina Nagele in So Cal
@Barbara Wood (TX)—I sent a paypal donation to Pure Thoughts, and I mentioned that I had heard about Burning Lady through you. Thanks for posting about this sweet girl who needs our help.
@Sharon Call (GA)—I signed the petition to bring Blizzard’s owner to justice. Thanks for posting.
@DJ—Thanks for the prayer for Judy and Russ. AMEN.
Sue Fredrick - Wisconsin
@Sharon Call I signed the petition. Why don’t they STARVE HIM!!!
Abigail from Montreal
Good evening sweet Zenny, baby ZeeBee, Dottie & Zen-Villagers:
THE VAULT has just posted the first of three articles in a FANTASY BREEDERS’ CUP. This first posting is the Fantasy BC Turf Classic, featuring a gallery of outstanding thoroughbreds. To come: Fantasy BC Ladies Classic (Wednesday) and, of course, Fantasy BC Classic (Friday or Saturday a.m.) Hopefully, this will add to the thrill of the 2011 Breeders’ Cup festivities!
http://thevaulthorseracing.wordpress.com/2011/10/30/breeders-cup-fantasy-1-the-turf-classic/
Kendra
@Sharon Call ~ I just signed the petition. Thanks for posting.
Kimberly
Hi Zenny, I plan a TRIP TO THE ZOO… Just to see your ride! We will miss you at Breeder’s Cup! Racing is just not the same without you….
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@Trina Nagele–thank you so much!
Delrene from Carlsbad, Ca
thank you Sharon for posting that link. I get an E mail from Change.org and signed it via their website. I was appalled and hope they are successful in a felony prosecution and prison time for him. Despicable.
Thanks for the video of Goldie – and friends unloading. It is really exciting. Congratulations and High Hoof to Utopian – good job Chantal and Utopian!
Not even a week away now. So exciting. You must be so busy Zenyatta. You too Dottie, keep safe and warm
Margaret
To all my other Z fans:
Sorry I haven’t been around much the past several weeks; this cold has been a humdinger…coughing like crazy etc. I think I’m slowly starting to get better. I got an air purifier today and I’m hoping this will take some of the impurities I’m breathing out of the air. We’ll see.
I did notice one person saying they couldn’t wait to see Z’s baby. My simple best advice is too not think too much about it now. We still have many months to go before the babies born. We’ll all be going crazy as it is in early March–to mid March waiting and anticipating the big day.
Geez, come to think of it–Z’s having her baby right in the middle of March Madness…not sure if she’ll have the baby during the Men’s Final or the Women’s…Guess we’ll see next spring!
My date that I picked long ago–March 17th. Others have picked earlier in March. We’ll see!
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@Margaret–glad you’re finally getting better. I think we’re safe for women’s finals. They aren’t until April. Not sure about the men.The reason I know is that I hope our Lady Bears are going to make it!
Good night, precious Z. and Baby Z! Stay warm, and know that you are loved.
Molly
Zenyatta, seems pretty quiet around here tonight. So, while nobody is listening, I want to whisper “March 1st” in those cute ears of yours. Mums the word. Wink, Wink.
Trina Nagele in So Cal
@Margaret—Hope you’re feeling better soon.
@Judy and Russ–Continued prayers for you.
@Peggy (N) (GA)—re: Weemissfrankie. I think I saw the same video on TVG about Weemissfrankie, the west coast two-year-old filly undefeated in three starts who is heading to the Juvenile Fillies BC. The commentators said “she has a nose for the wire” and will love the long stretch at Churchill. Matt said she is underrated nationally and he picked her to come in second behind Miss Netta. She has won two grade I stakes, the Del Mar Debutante (synthetic) and the Oak Leaf (dirt). In the latter she defeated Bob Baffert’s Candrea. She is by Sunriver and out of Starinthemeadow by Meadowlake, and trained by Peter Eurton. They say the other main competitors she will face at Churchill besides Miss Netta are My Miss Aurelia (undefeated Grade I Frizette winner, but hasn’t been around two turns yet) and Grace Hall (undefeated).
candi carter
sharon call of GA I sign the petetion,this is redeculous person and compassion, no heart toward animal, he need to be punished.
Diana S
@Omaha: Hang on, sweetheart. There is nothing more determined than an army of Z dumplings on a mission!
diastu with hard hat and dozer at the ready in tempe
JAG Adores Zenyatta & John Henry / CA
VIDEO: Jerry and Ann Moss riding the carousel! TOO CUTE!
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/video#global
Judy G
Diana S
@Vicky B. Good work on the redneck jokes! Here’s my contribution before calling it a day.
You might be an Arizona Redneck if you gave all the scorpions in your house names.
You might be a California Redneck if your pappy goes huntin’ with his Maine COON CAT.
GNSTDLTBBB, diastu