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
Karen Gogue Zennyland So. Cal Long Beach
Judy B.
Oh gosh! Please give Russ a huge Z hug from all of us! We will miss your postings and links – give Lola Mae hugs too!
JSmith
Lots of horses on fb have a halloween pic. Check out Bernadini’s, of course, his is the most handsome. Joyful Victory’s made me laugh, and Ruler on Ice’s is funny too. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=279864982045137&set=a.186271161404520.44528.183698388328464&type=1&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=284654281564956&set=a.228834170480301.63405.201998696497182&type=1&theater
Patricia Emery
Could the carousel be any “cuter!” What a fantastic way to keep Z part of our lives and culture! My 6 year old daughter absolutely LOVES it! Great photo of Ann & Jerry. They always seem so sincerely happy whenever it comes to the GREAT Z-E-N-Y-A-T-T-A!
xoxo
Louise Castello
Oh Zenyatta, I love, love the carousel photos. I also love reading so many articles mentioning you now that the Breeder’s Cup is arriving. And all the Zenyatta comments and even arguments still about our Queen Z. This time of year makes us miss you even more and I feel so proud of your wonderful, ongoing fame (as if you were my own! Silly me) So, so proud of you,beauty, and happy for you and your precious baby. Thank you and your family for staying a part of our lives. You are the best. I love you!
D Stuart
@Judy Berube and Russ: All our thoughts are with you right now. Fast healing and recovery. We’ll hold the fort until you can return.
diastu in tempe
D Stuart
@JSmith & JAG: I am having a hard time concentrating on work, thanks to you. Do I hafta buy a one-day plane ride to come to the zoo just to out-run all of you? I just have this hilarious mental image of little kids being bowled over like bowling pins as a herd of crazed women charge the merry go round! I’m sending the LA Times to cover this breaking news!
diastu in tempe
D Stuart
@Terry Crow: I know something of gypsies. If you need a GPS, I’ll loan you one. We await your jokes! In the meantime –
@You might be a California Redneck if you send flowers to Alcatraz on Memorial Day.
@You might be an Arizona Redneck if you think PB&J stands for Peanut Butter and Jalapenos.
Rosemary McCauley - Southern California
@D Stuart – good AZ/CA redneck jokes.
@Terry Crow – glad to see you are back, if only to check in. Good luck on fixing computer.
Rosemary McCauley - Southern California
I may go go the zoo tomorrow to see and photograph the carousel. You might be a redneck if you jump in front of children for a chance to ride the carousel horses.
Allie
@Sue Fredrick ~ I have no intention of quitting the Omaha project quite yet, but I am stumped as to how we would get the bones if indeed they are under a Credit Union or University of Wisconsin building.
Hey,I want to ride the carousel too. First dibs on Zenyattaa:)
Sharon call, GA
@J Berube and Russ. All of my thoughts are with you now. Please keep us posted.
Vicki B.
Now gals, no pushing, shoving or crying to ride Zenny! Just form a line.
In dubious honor of Terry C., who is gypsy-ing at the moment: You might be a redneck if you own a homemade fur coat.
You might be a redneck if your pickup has a two-tone paint job — primer red and primer gray.
You might be a redneck if it’s easier to spray weed killer on your lawn than mow it.
Sharon call, GA
@JAG. How did you find Cigar’s paddock? I couldn’t figure out how to see something else besides the picture of some cars and fencing.
Deborah Richman, So. Cal.
@Judy and Russ Berube…Thoughts and prayers coming your way. Hugs too!
Carole #42 Wisconsin
Zenyatta, the best part of the carousel is YOU…and also GIACOMO and TIAGO..love them too…so wonderful of the Mosses to give such a wonderful addition to the carousel. Thanks and kisses on your soft nose, take care of baby Z/B. XOXO
Alene
Hi Zenny. What an awesome carrosel!! The Mosses are such a handsome couple. Also, such WONDERFUL people. You look very shiny in the picture. #4 love it. Giacomo looks handsome as well. They just keep helping the racing industry in everyway possible. I love them and guess what?, I LOVE YOU!!!!!!Alenexxoo
Deborah Richman, So. Cal.
The new Conservation Carousel is beautiful! Thank you to the Moss’ for a gift that will enrich the lives of children of all ages for many years to come! Can’t wait to see it! Hope I can join the Dumplings on Nov. 6 :)
Love the idea of a sketches of Zenny and Tasty driving off to the Breeders Cup and other adventures.
Z, please tell Dottie once again how much we appreciate her being your voice and keeping us informed about so many things, especially YOU :)
@All…Have a wonderful weekend!
JAG Adores Zenyatta & John Henry / So. CA
@ ALL INTERESTED IN SEEING CIGAR! He is there right now!!
http://www.kyhometown.com/kyhorsepark/
6:13 ET
Abigail from Montreal
ZENYATTA! This is just TOO ADORABLE! There you are, cotton in your ears and all — and am I right? Is this not the Breyer Zenyatta model? — along with Giacomo and Tiago. WOW! (I can see why you’d need the cotton wool, big girl, to buffer all those merry-go-munchkin-sounds!!!!) And thanks to Janie in LA for posting the article. Makes me think that I need to visit the LA Zoo….SOON!!!
Love to all & peppermint kisses to my best girl —
sharon in seattle
@Sharon call – I have the same question. How does it work??
JAG Adores Zenyatta & John Henry / So. CA
@ Sharon call
You have to refresh in order for the image to change.. You are looking at Cigar’s paddock! Cigar was there just moments ago! He has his blue blankie on today :-)
JAG Adores Zenyatta & John Henry / So. CA
@ D Stuart
I dare you to fly out for the day!!! :-))) We are going to have a ball!!! woo hoo
JAG Adores Zenyatta & John Henry / So. CA
Cigar has headed to the left of the image. It’s going to get dark soon, but you might be able to see him if he comes back into the paddock to graze. **Refresh every minute or so!** I’ve seen some
gorgeous sunsets at the horse park ;-) If you don’t see him today, look for him tomorrow ~ he knows I’m stalking him from California and he never disappoints LOL
Judy G
HE’S BACK! I just looked – HURRY!!!
JAG Adores Zenyatta & John Henry / So. CA
@ TERRY CROW ~ welcome home! I was about to put on my “security uniform” and go hunting for you (wink wink) ;-)
JAG Adores Zenyatta & John Henry / So. CA
6:26 ET! Cigar is still in his paddock, folks!
Rosemary McCauley - Southern California
@D Stuart – Peanut butter and jalapenos. Hmmm.
Robin - Ventura CA
I will have to go to the LA Zoo and ride the GREAT ZENYATTA!!! TOO CUTE!!!
@Judy B my prayers out to Russ.
@DOTTIE please let us know if ESPN will have a special report on the Queen.
Have a wonderful and fun weekend Zenny and B/Z
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Alex Bowdoin
My Dumpling Tag arrived today!! I love it and I am so excited to be a member!!!
Whooopppieeeee….I so wish I was going to The Party at Churchill next weekend!! Maye next time? Have a great weekend everyone and Hugs to all.
Sug Gragg
Zenny,
I have my own carousel horse that I’ve been trying to decide how to paint. You have inspired me, again. I will have my very own Zenyatta!
Allie
@JAG ~ Thanks for the tip. Love watching Cigar.