Good Morning Everyone!
HOORAY! The 2 days of racing we have all been waiting for and planning on for the last several weeks…The World Championships…are now here! I truly want to wish all of the entrants and their connections ALL THE BEST! May this weekend of racing offer some of the most exciting moments in sports that we’ve enjoyed in quite some time! My Lane’s End pals are discussing their selections with us each day. Then TASTY and I add our thoughts after studying the DAILY RACING FORM and listening to the on-air handicappers. Hmmm, I wonder who will pick more winners: Matt, Sarah, David, Charles or ME???
Yesterday afternoon was SO MUCH FUN! MY TEAM came to visit ME. Everyone hugged and kissed ME Then they ‘checked out’ my BABY BUMP. MY JOHN looked ME over from head-to-tail. (I kept waiting for him to check my legs…just like he did for years at Barn 55.) The overall consensus was that I looked absolutely TOO CUTE! TASTY also joined in the fun and we had a wonderful afternoon.
Ann was so sweet! She and I cuddled for quite some time…and then she scratched ALL of my favorite spots. It was fabulous. I relaxed and truly enjoyed each moment! We talked about my party and all of the things going on in my life right now. It was truly like old times!
Later during the visit, I thought it would be fun to DO ANN’S HAIR for MY PARTY! She is such a good sport! I must say, this could be another career option for ME in the future.
As for MY PARTY, ALL of the festivities begin at 11:30 today. For those of you attending, please remember that the traffic patterns change on these busy World Championship Days. 4th Avenue is closed in certain spots as you get close to Churchill Downs, so please allow for this in your planning. The shuttle buses start running around 11:30 if you’d like to wait for them.
To enter the party, please go to the area by the BARBARO statue. You will see a sign by the doors of this building for the party. Please enter here. Your name, having ordered your tickets in advance, will be on a master list. Then go on in and have a GREAT TIME!
It has been such an amazing 12 months! Last November, I was at Churchill Downs preparing to run in the BREEDERS’ CUP CLASSIC! This year, I’m again SO FORTUNATE! I’m able to share in the festivities with my dear friends…just in a different role!
I’ll see you there…BABY BUMP and ALL! Oh, how I do love this modern day technology!
ENJOY!
Have a wonderful, wonderful weekend!
With Love,
Hugs to ALL~
Z
Emma
i’m fist today I will be watching you on TV my beauty.
Alex Bowdoin - MA
Good Morning our Zenyatta…What a FUN 2 days for your “Dumplings”. I wish I could be there!! Enjoy the races everyone and SAFE TRIPS FOR ALL!! I love the Photo of you and Ann, she does love you sooo much!!
Go Goldikova, Gracie and Black Cavair in Australia tomorrow, Girl Power!!!
aimee in albuquerque
Zenny et all:
Long time viewer, first time poster. Now this is a picture we have all been waiting for, just wonderful! It brings tears to my eyes to see such love.
High Hooves to everyone,
Aimee
Carol from Connecticut
Was there ever a Horse of the Year who was such a member of the family? Great photo. Wish I could be there at Churchill Downs. What a wonderful idea it was to have a party at the Breeders’ Cup for Zenyatta fans.
Susan from Fl
Great Pic!! Enjoy your party today…wish I was there! Peace & Happiness to u Z!
Sue in Indiana
Great pic. Looks like you are in heaven with Ann and she with you. Soo relaxed and happy! Have a fun Party. Wish I could be there.
Robin S
Dear Zenny: That picture just makes me cry because it is filled with so much love! Oh how I wish I could be at your party but my heart will be with you and all of your guests. Well-wishes to all the runners and jockeys this weekend and most importantly, safe travels for all! Happy weekend everyone with lots of hugs!
Delrene from Carlsbad, Ca (temporarily in Mo)
Love, love this picture . It says it all. Enjoy all the festivities, and everyone have fun. Such great memories for all who will be there today and tomorrow.
kelly- Allentown, Pa
Love you Zenyatta. I wish I wish I was coming to your party. I will be thinking of you all day! Have fun!^-^
Abigail from Montreal
DOTTIE! THANK YOU so much for all of the LOVE you send we Zen-sters. I can’t quite BELIEVE that you took the time on such a BUSY day to send us this great post, with Zenny looking over your shoulder, of course!
And MS ZENYATTA! Don’t you and Ann look WONDERFUL together! That’s the second shot of you with Ann (the first was last Mother’s Day) where I can just FEEL the special BOND you two share. You really are “Ann’s Big Girl,” baby bump and all! And it makes me BEAM like a firefly to think of you with your FAMILY.
Some of my own ZEN-FAMILY, who I first met here, thanks to YOU, will be seeing each other over a ZEN COCKTAIL at your PARTY TODAY!!!! Others of us will be there IN SPIRIT —just the way we always are there in our hearts with you, ZENNY.
AND IT’S BREEDERS CUP WEEKEND! YEAH!!!!!
Patricia Emery
Picture of TRUE LOVE of you & Ann! Yes, how a year has changed all of our lives. However, the love that all of your fans have for you & Team Z, I beleive has just grown stronger. You all have been remarkable about keeping us part of your journey each step of the way & it has been absolutely amazing.
Wishing you much happiness over the next few days. Cannot wait to see live footage, photos, comments etc.
Dito…Best wishes to all of the entrants for a safe ride, no matter who wins…safe travels for ALL!
Many Hugs & Kisses
Allie in Texas
Dear Zenyatta, taking a break from the Omaha Project this morn, decided to visit your site. Oh, my. This picture is THE BEST. I was totally overwhelmed by the feeling that I was hugging you. This is your most wonderful present ever and couldn’t have come at a better time for us who could not make it to your party. Zen, you are one of the most loving and loved creatures on this planet. Have a great party. A safe trip to all who race during the 2011 Breeders Cup.
Linda in NJ
Hi Zenny; You sound so excited about everyone coming to your party!!!! I am excited for you and I can’t wait to hear all about it.
To those fans that are attending, I know all of you are so very excited to share this special day with Zenyatta and of course Team Z. I wish I could be there, but I sure do wish everyone a wonderful time. I am going to tune in to HRTV to see if they are covering any stories on the BC! Have a wonderful, wonderful party. Love to all, Linda
Linda in NJ
Oh, Zenny, I just want to chime in with everyone else–the picture of you and Ann, it definitely shows the special bond the two of you share. Pure love.
Dottie, please know that we all continue to appreciate you and your time with sharing Zenny’s life with us. Thank you so much for everything!!!!!
We look forward to hearing all about Zenny’s party. Have a wonderful time!!!!
And Zenny, YES we love the modern technology.
#1 New England Fan
What an unexpected treat to see this pic — 2 beauties who share an incredible bond of love! Thanks so much for sharing with us, especially fans like me who can’t be there today in person.
To all at the party — have double the fun on behalf of the rest of us who are imagining what it will be like.
To all the wonderful TBs who are running over the next 2 days, safe trips and great performances. May the best horses win!
Am trying to tape everything — smile if you see a TV camera pointed your way…
Love to all who live and visit Zenyattaland.
Annie B in MA
Cynthia/Where Zenyatta Danced
Just the smile which I needed to start my day. “Madonna and Mare.” Incredibly beautiful.
Dallas from Texas
Good morning baby girl. My name should now resd Dallas from Kentucky, yes I’m here. I so excited to soon be in the same room with the wonderful people that has cared for you all of your career. Can’t wait see you, Love you baby girl
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Good morning, Z! The BIG DAY is finally here, and hundreds of Dumplings wish we were there! You and Ann look so peaceful and just where you need to be…together! Love to all of Team Z.
Arlene
Hi Zenny – Beautiful loving picture! Looking forward to pictures of your party. Sorry I couldn’t be there, but am excited for all that are. Let the PARTY begin !!!
LOL, Arlene in Vermont.
Kathy S.
Happy Party Day dear sweet Zenny! LOVE the pic of you and Ann. Just beautiful! I will be there with you in spirit. I hope we get to see the live feed from Lane’s End. That would be fantastic.
Shema
Love the photo of you two together!!!
Julie DuVall / Ontario, CA
I LOVE the photo of you and Ann. I think it captures the bond between human and animal so perfectly — and expresses the LOVE we all feel for you and your TEAM. My heart swells with joy just looking at it.
I wish I could be in KY for your party but hopefully there will be another party next year at Santa Anita (hint, hint). I’m leaving work at noon today so I can get home and watch all the races — and catch a glimpse of YOUR PARTY :)
The Kennedys in San Diego
Absolutely wonderful photo of mutual love.
Pattie from South Carolina
I wish I could be there :(
I pray everyone has a Wonderful & Safe Weekend!! High Hooves to All :)
Terri Z/ South Florida
What a wonderful picture of Ann Moss hugging and loving her big baby girl who is expecting her own baby.
Don’t worry Zenny, Goldy and Grace will do their very best to beat the pants of those boys. Go girl power. And best of luck to Goldy in her quest to win 4 BC Miles championships in a row.
Ida
What a lovely photo..you look so beautiful, so mellow and so pregnant!!! I’m so glad you are now having such a wonderful life..the life of a true Queen. I will so miss you this weekend of racing. It’s just not the same without you in the classic kicking major butt.
Judy Sims in Florida
Zenny looking great and munching away. Eating for two is uppermost on her mind!
Enjoy.
http://thebreederscupclassic.com/blog/e-train-visiting-zenyatta.
Hugs & nose kisses to you dear Zenny.
Love the picture of you and Ann cuddling.
What a great day for you and your team and all your adoring fans.
Judy
Brenda S..Ontario, Canada
What a lovely picture Zenny, How I wish I could give you a great big hug. Your talents as a hair stylist are very evident, Ann’s hair looks wonderful.
@ Dottie, (Wonderwoman) – Thank you so much for the post, How do you ever find the time and energy?
Good Luck to everyone, two and four legs, enjoy and stay safe.
Elizabeth G.
Oh Zenyatta…I am so happy for you. The picture of you and Mrs. Moss is so touching! Here’s another big kiss–SMACK! Much luv!
Sharon call, GA
@Julie Duvall, Ontario, Canada. How are you going to get a glimpse of Z’s party? I didn’t get to go either and would love to see a little of the festivities.