Good Morning,
This is going to be one FUN yet BUSY WEEK! This morning entries are being taken for both days of OUR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS. A very specific procedure must be followed. Every trainer is to formally enter each horse for the specific race he / she is participating in by 10 a.m. Eastern Time. The final entry fees must be paid and the jockey named.
MY JOHN went to the Racing Office right after his horses trained this morning and did his entries. YEAH, JOHN!
When entries close at 10 a.m. Eastern, the Racing Office officials then prepare the paperwork for each race in relation to the post-position draw. This is going to be televised on HRTV at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. Once the post positions are finalized, the Racing Form, the professional handicappers, and all publicity sources will be able to compile the information for the public. Official programs will be printed….and WE ARE OFF TO THE RACES!
One of the many wonderful things that happens in our industry is the RACING WORLD is like one big family. Often when you travel for certain events, you see many familiar faces.
That is exactly what happened this morning. MY JOHN walked into the Breeders’ Cup offices to place his entries and there working the phones was TOM ROBBINS. I know Tom quite well. He is the The Executive Vice President: Racing and Industry Relations/Racing Secretary for Del Mar Race Track. He used to come by and see ME all of the time when I was at Del Mar to run in the Clement Hirsch each year. Officials from several tracks pitch in to help out. They ALL want everything to run smoothly and be as special as possible for the FANS and ALL participating in these events.
They do a wonderful job!
I must also say, I am getting very excited about MY PARTY. IT IS THIS FRIDAY! MY TEAM has ordered a ‘party present’ for all who are attending. I hear they are TOO CUTE! Then Leonard was telling Dottie that the artists who have worked on MY SPECIAL PAINTING and mini-collectibles of ME will be attending the party to meet with the guests as well.
THE ZENYATTA, a Z drink, will also be introduced. I have always been a Guinness person myself (except now I am being SO GOOD while in-foal)…but I have heard that humans like other types of ‘adult beverages’. This one has apparently been developed and named for ME! I’ve heard about the ingredients and have seen a photo of what it will look like in a glass…but it will be interesting to see how all of you like it! HOOVES CROSSED! I’m requesting an adaptation be made ‘for children’ as well.
The horses from Europe arrived at Churchill Downs over the weekend. They are presently in Quarantine for the required amount of time by legal standards and will be back to the track very soon. It is all so well-planned and organized by everyone who works with these horses.
GOLDIKOVA is on the grounds and I’ve heard she looks fabulous. What a lovely, lovely accomplished horse!
Enjoy your week and ALL of the great racing updates from TV, on-line, and in print! THIS IS SO MUCH FUN!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
estcoastkid
@Jeannie in Omaha…thank you, thank you, thank you…please let me know if I can do anything to move the activity forward, calls, emails anything needed I will try to help any way I can…you have made my week…I am soooo grateful…Omaha has been haunting me every day since this summer at Saratoga…I have some hope GOD bless you..
MKB1802@comcast.net if you want to email me for anything…
Mary in MA
ps no response as yet from President Milliken but I will try again if there is nothing by the end of the week
Marshall (old girl in NC)
Enjoy your week, Zenny! Wish I could be at your party – I know your faithful fans will have a great time! Hope all horses and riders have safe trips!
@Linda in NJ: Happy Birthday and speedy recovery, too!
@Dawn Conrad: Hope the problem with your neck will clear up soon and that you will feel fine very soon!
@Trina Nagele: Still laughing from your very funny jokes!
@Barbara Wood: So glad things are working out for Burning Lady! Thank you for your care and concern!
Delrene from Carlsbad, Ca
ps. Loved LJ &HDG. Too fun hearing his conversation. So glad to know that Lisa G. Fly will be at your party. I met her by the paddock when she sang your song and she is amazing and such a lovely lady. Just a real sweetheart. Plus I would love her pink jacket that she wore when she sang your song @ HP.
Good night sweet Z & baby Z & all Z-dumplings
Peggy (N)
@Zenny, Love Ya girl
@Trina Thanks for the info on weemissfrankie
@signofthetimes thanks for the great link to Goldie arriving and all your great links.
@everyone Thanks for all the great links
@Dawn hope your feeling better soon.
@Judy and Russ your in my prayers.
Goodnight Zenny
Allie in Texas
@estcoastkid ~ Cannot believe that you used the word “haunting” because that is exactly what I was thinking this morn. Omaha has been haunting me every day since my visit to Lexington.
@Jeanie ~ Oh, if only they could find Omaha. Keep up the good work.
Diana S
@Jeanie: Great step in the Omaha recovery mission! Nothing works better than giving that sort of challenge to engineers and engineering students!
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Kimberly
I can’t wait to try the Z drink…. I am so sad I will not be attending the party…Hopefully one day there will be a party for Zenny on the west coast…. Love ya Z.
Anakin
I am also a Guinness “person”, but anxious to try the Z drink. Cannot join your party. Wish you were here to celebrate. Enjoy your special day.
Joyce in Vegas
Apologies for being out of the loop for a few days. My job is challenging and 12 hour days are not uncommon.
@Jeanie – Great job with UNO. I’m waiting for a response from the legal counsel for “Future Trust” which is the land management company responsible for development of Aksarben’s land. If I don’t hear from him in a couple of days, I’ll call him and also try to tap into the network of movers and shakers I used to know in Omaha. Someone, somewhere should have more data on Omaha.
@Dawn Conrad – Hope you’re 100% soon. Need your strength to cheer your favorites home this week-end.
@Linda in NJ – Happy birthday wishes and also hope you’re recovery is speedy.
@Judy and Russ – Positive thoughts/prayers for steady improvement winging your way.
@Barbara Wood – How very amazing you are.
@All – Thanks for all the links and updates. Safe travel to everyone going to Zenyatta’s party. What fun you will have!
Diana S
@signofthetimes: Love that little pepper pot HDG giving “old” Larry a handful! She was just getting warmed up, Larry! Bless her and keep her safe. Hope she wins! Go Girl Power!
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Diana S
@Trina: That was hilarious! Best joke I’ve heard in quite awhile! Terry will be proud of you.
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Diana S
@Oh Trina! Another one! Loved it! Boo to YOU.
@Leiana: Loved your Happy Hollowhinny and Nicker-treat! TOO CUTE!
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Diana S
@You might be a California Redneck if you go to the LA Zoo carousel ticket booth and insist upon placing a win bet on that blonde lady jockey riding the bay horse!
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Trina Nagele in So Cal
@Leiana from Santa Barbara—High hoof for your Hallo-whinny and nick-er-treat! Have a great time at Z’s party!
@Daina Ryan—Great post. Thanks.
@Brigid Matthews—I loved your characterization of the Zenyatta drink!
@Abigail in Montreal—I look forward to meeting with you here “in the Zen Room,” as you have dubbed it, for the BC! And yes, indeed, Kari plans to go to the BC. If anything should prevent her from going, I certainly hope one of the Z-sters attending will do as you suggest and get those party things for her—Kari is in touch, I believe, with several others who are going.
@Kari, are you listening? As Debbie G so kindly mentioned above, I sent her three little somethings –one for her, one for you and one for Susan in TN (the Three Zenyateers!)—she’s going to pass yours along to you at Z’s party. Have a wonderful time! (Thanks, Debbie!)
@Dawn Conrad—I hope your neck and associated arm and hand problems are soon a thing of the past.
@Mary Copelin—High hoof to you for your hard won success in overcoming the partial paralysis you experienced after your stroke!
@Signofthetimes—Thanks for the link to the article about Havre de Grace and then the video cam link. Love that girl! Thanks too for the redneck jokes—good ones!
@Delrene—Thanks for telling us about the Equestfest event on December 30, in advance of the Rose Parade. I hadn’t known about it. I just ordered tickets and hope I’ll see you there! For others who will be in the area and are interested in seeing the horses who will be in the parade, the Equestfest is 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The show begins at noon. As Delrene said, you can order tickets ($15 general admission) from Sharp Seating http://store.sharpseating.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc? Thanks again, Delrene!
@Judy and Russ, Kari Bussell, Sharon in Seattle, and LouAnn Cingel—Continued prayers for you as you confront your health problems (in Judy’s case, those of her dearly beloved).
@Susan in TN—Hope you had a wonderful time at your son’s wedding over the weekend and will have another weekend to remember at the BC.
@All who commented on my poem in honor of Linda in New Jersey’s birthday—Thank you ever so much for your kind words!
Alene
Good morning Zenny. What an exciting week. So many festivities. You`re so excited. I can tell! No Breeders Cup will be as exciting as 2009 when ZENYATTA won…Wish I could be there. Your party is going to be awesome.The “Z” drink sounds intoxicating. No pun intended.I bet you it looks pink..lol I will be plastered in front of my tv Friday and Saturday watching. I guess they won`t show your party or unvieling of your painting. I`m sure they will mention it. You`ll be talked about alot that`s for certain and thought about alot!! Well, love you…Lots of Big Hugs and Kisses to you, Alene :-)
Annie
Good luck with all your planning Z! I wish I could go to your party, but my parents wouldn’t let me go because it’s on a school day. Oh well :) good luck to all of “your John’s” horses this weekend! I’m afraid I’ll miss most of the racing; soccer tournament this weekend! I’ll see all I can though! I’m especially rooting for Goldikova, even though she’s not one of John’s horses. Z fans– please check out my blog! I would be most appriciative if you would comment on it sometime! Just click my name to get there
Sunny Boyd
Good morning Z-(original)PARTY GIRL,
and maybe serve Z-cocktail in a long Z-neck champagne-glass for the Zsters celebrating thee ‘Z’.
Have a great day :)
signofthetimes
Dear Zenny,
Good Morning. Only a few more days until your party. How very fun !!!! Hope you are getting your hair and nails done, we girls have to get dressed up for these kind of
events. Have a great day in the KY chill with your sweater on eating for two and galloping the paddock.XXXXXOOOOO
signofthetimes
@Diana S
Love the carousel joke. Very funny.
signofthetimes
Here is the latest ESPN/ABC coverage of BC
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/november/02/espn-abc-release-breeders-cup-broadcast-schedule.aspx
eastcoastkid
@Allie in TX;
It is the only word that fits how I have been feeling since Saratoga…I hope and pray we have success…my biggest concern is expense but that will not stop me from trying…if Jeanie’s contact comes through and can locate himself, then I will contact Yum Brands, they are sponsors of the triple crown and all TV coverage and they may want the good publicity and defray the expense…all I can do is ask…I can’t imagine they would say no and have that come out…they are smarter than that…hooves and toes and fingers crossed!!!
Zenny, you bring me hope every day!
Mary in MA
Allie in Texas
@eastcoastkid ~ I emailed the Chancellor of University of Nebraska this morn, explaining our concerns about Omaha’s remains. Mr. Perlman has forwarded our concerns to Mr. Christensen, the Chancellor at University of Nebraska at Omaha Campus. I had already emailed Mr. Christensen, but Mr. Perlmen’s email can’t hurt. Excellent idea about Yum Brands. I also left messages at 60 Minutes, Bloodhorse and Thoroughbred Times concerning our efforts.
signofthetimes
Prayer for Relief out to BCC due to fever
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2009/november/02/espn-abc-release-breeders-cup-broadcast-schedule.aspx
signofthetimes
Dear Zenny,
I found this TOO CUTE link on horses ears and what they say.
http://www.dale-rudin-horse-training.com/horse-ears.html
Since yours are such a visible distinction. XXXXOOOO
Yvonne and Maurice
Hi Zenyatta. Just opened the October 28 copy of the Blood-Horse and whoa, you and TT look gorgeous – just took my breath away. Beautiful picture by Anne Eberhardt!!! Love you, Angel.
Annie
I’m so looking forward to the Breeders Cup and your party. What a lovely idea. Thanks for being such a great hostess!
Linda in NJ
Good Morning Zenny: Thanks to All for the birthday and get-well wishes.
@ Mary Copelin: Hi Mary–it was nice meeting you as well. I am definitely planning to attend the SA BC next year. In fact it is cheaper to fly to CA from NJ than it is to fly to Kentucky.
eastcoastkid
@Allie; you are the best!…I will research YUM brands and find out who is responsible for the TC advertising and who the Pres is…also going to contact the Hall of Fame in Saratoga and Claiborne Farm and Seth Hancock…we’ll see what “pops” first…I kind of hope Yum brands jumps at the idea…GREAT advertising for them for 2012!!!
As Zenyatta “says”…Never Give UP”!
Cynthia H./L.A. L.A. Land
@Susan in TN: WIll you please contact me at: nobledancer@sbcglobal.net. Thank you.
Jeanie
@eastcoastkid
@Allie in TX
@Joyce in Vegas
@Diana S
@Z’isters of Omaha
Thank you all for what you are doing. If there are enough of us doing, it will be hard to ignore. My hope is that UNO will see the value in working with us on this — good will and positive publicity for the university and doing something that will impact history!
Omaha stood at Claiborne Farm. Does anyone have a contact there? I wonder if that is where he should be buried if we can find him and get him exhumed? Or the Kentucky Horse Park or Old Friends or? Do we have a goal for the end result?
j