Happy Friday Everyone!
As we were walking in our paddock the other day, TASTY and I had a wonderful chat. We both decided that we LOOK pretty terrific for being
several months in foal. Our baby bumps are approximately the same size. Dottie was doing a pretty thorough comparison of each of our tummies when she was here the other day. Since our last breeding date is exactly the same….this is positive news! TASTY and I really have so much in common. It is great to have her as a paddock mate and a very dear friend.
The November Sale at Keeneland is progressing in a very solid manner with strong prices. On a personal note, I have been following the sales of BERNIE’S weanlings. His babies have been very popular and sold very well. It is great to see this! Additionally, DARLEY recently announced their stud fees for the upcoming 2012 Breeding Season, and BERNIE’S is going to double from $75,000 to $150,000 stand and nurse. So far this year, BERNIE’s progeny has earned over $5,000,000 in purses. This makes him the leader in the second-crop sires’ list for 2011. I’m so proud of you, BERNIE!
Hollywood Park opened yesterday for their fall season. The TURF FESTIVAL, which takes place during Thanksgiving Weekend, will be one of the highlights of their meet. Additionally, several two year old stakes including the CASH CALL FUTURITY-Grade 1 and the HOLLYWOOD STARLET-G1 will also make this meet special. These races provide us with the opportunity to become familiar with some of the promising young horses, 2 year olds–turning 3 on January 1st, currently developing on the West Coast.
At Churchill, there is discussion that Drosselmeyer may run around Thanksgiving in the Grade 1 CLARK HANDICAP as well as next year. The
original plan to ‘retire him to stud in New York’ looks to be ‘on hold’ for awhile. I love to see horses who run at the top levels continue to compete. It all adds to the excitement of a sport we all love!
In New York, the CIGAR MILE at Aqueduct is one of their premiere races in November. They, too, have a very good Thanksgiving of racing planned with stakes for 2 year olds as well as the GO FOR WAND and the GAZELLE.
On top of all this, the FAIRGROUNDS opens in Louisiana for their meet also around Thanksgiving and it runs until my birthday, April 1st.
So many races to ponder, and so many fun handicapping experiences for us all to enjoy!
Have a wonderful weekend…and here’s wishing you a terrific NOVEMBER!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
PS…MY NEW SHOP is just opening on my web-site! ENJOY!
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@Sue Fredrick
How wonderful to see Indy. Can you post your pictures
anywhere would love to see them. Hope I can get there
Next year.
Marty R / Colorado
WOW!!!
Exquisite horses.
Spectacular surroundings.
signofthetimes
To all Canadian Dumplings and Z fans
How really wondeful of Eric Lamaze to compete
At the end of the week for his home country the week
His beloved Hickstead passed. He looks so great and in
Focus on Herald 3, but I am sure aching fir his dear
Friend. Really look forward to the Equestrian Olympica 2012
To see all the great and talented Grand Prix riders
And their horses.
signofthetimes
Dear Zenny,
Just got my Spend a day with Zenyatta from Bloodhorse.
I love it all of your days at Barn 55. Thanks to
Bloodhorse for publishing it for free.
XXXOOO
paula
thanks Zenny….you have a gorgeous home and you look gorgeous with you baby bump!
The Kennedys in San Diego
@Brenda S — Regarding TT being protective of Zenyatta, go to Steve Haskins’ Facebook page. Under “photos”,go to the “Zenyatta and Rachel” photos and look for the photo of Z outside TT’s stall. It is in the caption under that photo.
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@Cynthia — You have led a charmed life with those connections to Secretariat and Citation.
signofthetimes
To All the Men and Women who serve our country.
You are all very special. I so enjoy my weekends
Working to keep you health for deployment. It has been
Very special to get to know you in all branches.
My father also served in the Army during WW II and so very much
Enjoyed visiting all of the memorials in DC.
Peggy(N)
@Sue Fredrick, Thank You for telling me about The Reckless Facebook Page and I will have to make a donation for her statue. I have not joined facebook yet. I may have too. Isn’t that video of her just a tear jerker. Oh my.
@Dawn Conrad, my Sis. Thank you for the link to Citation. I tell you today has been a day for tears. I will have to read the book, I did get to watch some of the sales today. Just such beautiful horses. This week has just been so great with so much going on..
I turned on today to TVG hoping to see something from Hollywood Park. Didn’t, you think maybe tonight. I have to check back, I got diverted a little and stopped at the Food Network and there Paula Deen was making Homemade Banana Pudding, OMG, yeah I know I just had to share that it looked so good. You know, I just have to share the temptation with you guys too. Thanksgiving is coming and looking forward to it.
Have a nice evening everyone.
Love Ya Zenny
Sheri
You look beautiful Zenny! Tasty does too! I love you Zenyatta thanks for posting all these diaries! You truely are one special horse!!! :D
Peggy(N)
I thought I heard Todd Shrupp say something about seeing you tonight on TVG, I was not in the room at the time, but vaguely heard something just wondering if there is going to be any night races from Hollywood Park. I might have heard wrong it is pretty late now.
Joan
What a beautiful photo of two very beautiful horses.
LauraJ (Cincinnati, OH)
@*Noor fans and Old Friends supporters, the hat created in honor of Noor and auctioned on eBay raised $560 for Old Friends.
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@Dawn Conrad, my mom (Navy) and Dad (Army and Air Force)went on an Honor Flight this past year. They enjoyed it.
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@thehorses, I am sure everyone here honors and esteems the horses, mules, donkeys, and dogs who have served or are serving in the military and law enforcement. As for Bernie’s stud fee, obviously they think they can fill his book at $150K. If they can’t, they’ll reduce it next year. If it’s too high for you or you don’t think he’s a good value, then send your mares somewhere else. Sheesh.
Orca123
Such a magnificant creature. <3
Sunny Boyd
Good evening Zenyatta,
I know what Tasty’s answer is :)
“We are a couple of lucky horses!”
What a couple of good looking mares in your beautiful surroundings.
Hope everybody makes it home okay.
Sleep tight & dream sweet
Cecile
What a beautiful photo – thanks so much for sharing! You and Tasty both look well – how wonderful for both of you to have a good friend to share all the excitement of your first pregnancies. Many thanks again to Dottie for her help with your diary posts, after all it’s hard to work a keyboard with hooves ;-)
Laura Rutkowski
Zenny, you two look beautiful. You know, you still have a firm hold on Mike Smith’s heart. He was happy to win the Breeders’ Cup, but you could see YOU in his eyes. He could not stop thinking about you. That is love.
Take care, sweet girl. Much love, Laura & JP
Shari VoltzOhio
Dear Zenyatta what a BEAUTIFUL picture of you with Tasty. Happy Veterans Day to all. We put on a nice program at school. I had to talk and my 6th period social studies class put on a really nice powerpoint presentation about our Flag. I really love your store. I ordered a new Barn 55 bag that I will use as my new book bag for school. My Secretariat book bag is really beat up. I hope you have a nice day tomorrow. I will run in the morning and it is going to be cold. Later it is going to warm up and be a nice day. So you and Tasty enjoy that sunshine. I love you sweet girl. Hugs and Kisses, Shari XXXOOO
@ Dawn I am so enjoying my Bloodhorse Magazine. Thank you sweet friend :)
@ Susan I will email you tomorrow :)
JAG Adores Zenny & John Henry / So. CA
@ ALL who want to see JOHN HENRY “listening” to me! TOO CUTE! This was photo was taken 3/8/2007, one day after he turned 32 :-) I also have video of our special time together…
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=287285277970279&id=1710171430#!/photo.php?fbid=1288964200103&set=a.1221809401275.27497.1710171430&type=3&theater
JAG Adores Zenny & John Henry / So. CA
Correction re. my photo: It was taken March 10, 2007, not the 8th! Sorry, JH!
Jan S. in Houston
Zenyatta,
You two Mama’s to be look gorgeous and round. ;) Tasty sure is beautiful. Stay healthy and happy Big Mama.
@ Peggy N. I saw Paula Dean a month ago at a food convention. Isn’t she gorgeous. She was promoting her new book, and cooking up chicken and waffles, macaroni and cheese, and pecan pie. Yum….
Doreen in CT
Zenny – what a beautiful picture of you, Tasty and the paddocks at Lane’s End.
I want to wish my fellow veterans a Happy Veteran’s Day, especially to my son Jon who is currently serving in the Air Force and to my father who served in World War II and was a POW. Thank you all for your kindness that you’ve shown to us vets, it doesn’t go unnoticed or unappreciated.
Good luck and safe trips to all who are racing this weekend.
suew/Va
Zenny, I want to wish your John a Happy Veterans Day and thank him and all our vets for their faithful service to our wonderful country.
Karen Gogue
Lovely Dawn C.
Yep, you got that right lady! ‘The scales are tipping over! The stewards are after me….yikes!…foul, foul!’ You are too cute Dawn!
Alene
Hi Zenny. I think just from looking at the photo. Your baby bump seems to be a little bigger then Tasty`s..SO CUTE… We now have to pay close attention to the twoyr. old races. Before we know it it will be thee first Sat. in May… I am very impressed with alot of the two year olds but Hansen is one of my favorites. Keep an eye on that boy! Love you Zenny, Alene xxoo
JAG Adores Zenny & John Henry / So. CA
VIDEO: Zenyatta—Best Of Zenyatta
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6R-JUsu8Ps&feature=related
My “fix” for this evening… :-) Tears of Joy, Zenny, Tears of Joy! Thank you.
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Dear Jamie
Just had some time to look at the print of the
life-size Zenyatta. It is absolutely stunning, I am sure
In it’s original size quite breath taking. Thanks so
Much for sharing your artistic talent with all of us and Thanks
To Team Z for such a wonderful tribute to Zenny.
You are all so special.
Kathy P.
LOVE THE BABY BUMP!!!
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@Laura J
Bernie is worth every penny, what an awesome
Guy. Really would like to see him in person with his
Little dance steps. Does he use those going to the
Shed? Tooo Cute!!!
Peggy(N)
@Jan S in Houston, Paula Dean is a Hoot isn’t she. I have not seen her in person but I would love to go over to her restaurant in Savannah. I hear there are still really long lines to get in. They say if she’s in town and at the restaurant she will come over to your table and sit with you.
I have joked one of my favorite desert recipes in the whole world is a pudding recipe. We had this little cafe in our town when I was young and the lady there made a Graham Cracker Pie. It was a Graham Cracker botom, the pudding in the center was the same pudding like that is in a homemade Banana Pudding, minus the banana’s and a merigue on top and sprinkes of Graham Cracker then on top. I have the recipe from an old Cookbook from the 60s that she put in our Chamber of Commerce Cook Book. I just can not get the pudding to thicken right. It is a vague recipe. But that pie she made at her restaurant and it is just wonderful. OMG such memories from my childhood. Anyway I have joked that if I ever get to see Paula Dean I have to show her that recipe I bet she could figure out what I am doing wrong. All of the people that worked at that restaurant have now passed on. No one to ask about it and hardly anyone has ever heard of it. Anyway seeing Paula doing that Banana Pudding today reminde me of it. Blessing Peggy
Sue Fredrick - Wisconsin
Signofthetimes, I’d love to make my pictures available but my husband forgot to put the pic chip back in my camera and after taking about 75 pics, on the nite before we left, I went to look back at my shots and it said “no chip in camera”!!! His life is precariously balanced on the chance that a lady named Susan or Suzanne from Cal will mail me copies of the ones she took!! Just kidding but he is in the dog house. My girlfriend is giving me duplicates of all the other pics we took on the trip, but the ones of me hugging Indy was done with my camera. When I get the dups of Lanes End I’ll try to post them to Z’s facebook or email them. Hope you can get to Lanes End to see the guys and especially Indy he’s such a grand old man.
@Dawn Conrad your veterans tribute brought tears to my eyes, I saw a TV special on those flights to DC and the memorial and it was so touching and meaningful for them.