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!
Margaret
@Jag
No the horse’s name was Jagugar Hope. A son of Turkoman.
signofthetimes
@Peggy N
Such a cute story about JH. First rule of horsemanship,
Never let the horse get the better of you or he always
Will!!!!!
JAG Adores Zenny & John Henry / So. CA
A Day with Zenyatta and Rachel
http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2011/11/12/a-day-with-zenyatta-and-rachel.aspx
QUOTE: “If you took all the passion that Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra sparked during their respective reigns in 2009 and 2010 and converted it into pure energy you could keep the Sport of Kings (and Queens) running at full speed for the next 20 years.”
Beautiful photos included. Thanks, Steve! You rock!!!
signofthetimes
McLaine Ward, Saphirre the champion Grand Prix jumper,
Is competing in the Hampton Classic, without her. She is injured
And is going to be given a year off to recover from a
ligament injury. He says he is lucky to be in her world. The sign
Of someone who loves his mare.
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Checking in after more than a day away. First of all, a belated salute and word of thanks to all veterans, especially to those on this site who have served, including Barbara Grimaldi and Doreen in the Navy, and of course John Shirreffs in the Marines. Thinking also especially of you, Delrene, and your son who is serving his second tour of duty in Afghanistan with the Air Force.
@Everyone—For fun photos including horses in inspired Halloween costumes as well as Icelandic ponies frolicking in the surf of their native island, check out the Saturday photo blog at Horse and Man. http://horseandman.com/
@Karen Gogue:
I’ve been away
For more than a day,
But I’ve now seen your request,
And I’ll do my best
Before the weekend is through
To honor Sgt. Reckless
As is her due!
Irene Caty
Hi Zenny, I really like this picture of you and Tasty. It is nice that the two of you are such good friends and you both look cute together. It really makes it nice that you are both in foal and expecting around the same time. I hope the two of you will be able to share the same padock with your foals. I have no idea how thst works. I hope you have a great weekend and thanks so much for shareing the photo’s that we simply love.
Terri Z / So. Fla
Thanks for so many wonderful posted information and videos.
Someone mentioned that Tasty Temptation had a “strange” female line. However, if you go to 5-cross pedigree, you will see that she has Hail to Reason, Damascus, and Dr. Fager in her female line. You can’t get better than that.
I’ll never forget that Big Brown had “questionable” predigree, but he sure could race. And he had one of the best conformations in his age group.
Terri Z / So. Fla
To Abigail from Montreal: Romans Stables has an article from Lexington-Herald in their facebook page about Terlingua’s great grand daughter, Sassy Image; she’s the best female sprinter in the US. Unfortunately, she first had a quarter crack and then an bone chip on her ankle.(She was injured at the gate in the Alabama at Saratoga; being a smart girl she refused to race and ran to the outside.) She didn’t reach her reserve of $1.5 million, so her owner, Jerry Romans, purchased her back from Keeneland and is going to fix her ankle.
It’s the right thing to do for this classy filly. And Dale Romans Stable will race her in 2012.
Her original purchase price was $42,000.
If you want to see a Zenyatta-inspired finish, you can look up the Princess Rooney Stakes for 2011 when Mike Smith rode her for the win.
Lynn from nearby Hollywood Park
WOW…. LOVELY photo!!! Thanks … I love to see photos.
Hugs, to team Z.
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@Abigail from Montreal–good for Sassy Image. I wish her well. When one is dealing with horse rescues day in and day out, it is so refreshing to see someone treat his horses right.
Well, it’s been quite a day for me. Lots of trauma in various areas, so I’m ready to snuggle down with my book and think about pleasant things like YOU and TT. I smile just thinking of the picture above.
Wishing good turn of events for all dealing with health issues and those we are missing. You’re never forgotten by us. Good night, sweet Z. Love you always.
Stephanie J Lambert
Zenny, you look wonderful Pregnant, I am going back through pictures of Del Mar 2010, as predicted those memories would get me through some sad times….I just love you sweetie xoxoxoxoxoxox from Maine
Peggy(N)
@Signofthetimes, when I asked them what was wrong with John Henry that day they told me that he was “Mad”. They were telling me how he hated bad weather. He deffinately had the upper hand on them that day. He had him a real good spot in that corner. Too cute
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Returning to the subject of Veterans Day again, I have been trying to remember who it was who posted about their father having served in WWII and about how he was very thin when he returned—he had refused to eat horse meat, saying he would rather die. High hoof to him for his service and his commitment to horses.
Anita in CA
What a beautiful shot of two beautiful mamas-to-be. Zenny, you will always be so special in my heart. You were such a thrill to watch during your racing career. I am so looking forward to seeing you with your foal for the first time. I hope you and Tasty will hang out together with your foals. Thank you to John and Dottie for this new picture. Love you, Zenny. XXXOOO
signofthetimes
@Peggy N
Yes, TOO CUTE John Henry was a handful.
signofthetimes
@Peggy N
Just love TB and their quirks. They are such characters.
Kit
Great to get the update and see that you both are looking so good. And the news about Drosselmeyer continuing to compete is grand!
Kathleen Kimber KC.MO
Trian: It was my father in WW1. He loved horses was a farrier in the war served with Capt Harry Truman. Later farmed and eventurally became a brick layer. Never could pass a horse with out looking and commenting. Loved going to the state fair to the races.
Remember him and my grandpa talking about seeing the great Dan Patch race and the fair. Have a great week and thanks for remember.
Maddy
it’s great you have a friend to enjoy your pregnancy with Z. It’s also great to start thinking about your new life as a mom. Although you will no longer be on track throwing dirt in the other horse faces a you pass them one by one Its awesome to think thhat we will never forget those great moments, In my heart you will always stay along with the greatest,zenyatta you are truly one of a kind
Abigail from Montreal
@ TERRI Z, signofthetimes + ALL: Thanks for the heads up on my girl Terlingua, Terri. That is SO KIND of you to think of me! And sign –I’ll check the Northern Dancer on Inside Info. and loved hearing about OUR JUDY & your wise “one day @ a time.”
Thinking of OUR KARI & sending her love from me and my Spirit Dog…..
Pam
Love the picture! My horses are envious of your beautiful green pasture. Ours is brown already but then it never really greened up this past summer due to drought. Maybe we’ll have to move to Kentucky when we retire!
Both you and TT are glowing! I love to look at your tummy and imagine what the baby looks like. What a glorious day it will be when your little one arrives! The time is flying by and before you know it, your baby will be running at your side in those lush green pastures!
Love to you, your baby, TT, and your Team!
Trina Nagele in So Cal
@Kathleen Kimber MO—Thanks for refreshing my memory, Kathy. And high hoof once again to your father for his service and his values.
Cynthia/Where Zenyatta Danced
“Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY cometh in the morning.”
12th Heart
Margaret
For the cute video of Jag the horse that the lady from England kept drawing not realizing Jag’s story Wendy posted her video of him playing in the snow. Sadly Jag suffered a very a very serious paddock accident and had to be put down. Please enjoy this video. And when War Horse comes to your home town go see it! We should also try to find the writers and see if they will sell the ball caps that features Jag’s portrait on it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V6zr-FcIQ4
Mary Jo Gardner
When will you star in a movie? I know you love the cameras.
quarterhossgal
Queen Z….you and TT have that maternal glow!!
Jag…I’ll add a John Henry story. After the Breeders cup in Kentucky several years ago I made another visit to Kentucky Horse Park to see all the champions again. Of course, John was at the top of the list. As we were visiting with John and his handler, the young man said John has really mellowed as he has gotten older and his disposition is so much better!! within seconds of that statement John quick as ever reached over and bit his handler as if to say “I’m not getting older and definitely not more mellow!
Has anyone seen the movie “And They’re Off?” I have tried to find it locally with no success.
Lori K
ZENNY, You and TASTY look so BEAUTIFUL. LOVE THE BABY BUMPS TOO CUTE…. What a TERRIFIC VIEW you both have. I was just on the ZENYATTA shop and i ordered my poster. I can’t wait to get it. I LOVE YOU 4-EVER Z and BABY Z. P.S. DOTTIE THANK YOU SO MUCH for making it possible for all of us Z fans to be able to purchase such a BEAUTIFUL poster of our BELOVED ZENNY. What a GREAT piece of history to have.
Brooke T
Zenny you are soooooooooooooo beautful
Sharon
Dear Zenyatta: I have this to offer as the name of your foal–Zentauri. The name encompasses you and the Taurus quality of never giving up. It suits both a colt or a filly. You are up ther with the great Seatle Slew. I also keep the wonderful John Henry and the Great Secretariat close to my heart. By you and the Slew–are something more than special.
Germaine
I am still chuckling at the clip taken at the Zenyatta bash. A lady looks right into the camera and says, “They even have Zenyatta toilet paper in the bathroom.” I guess it was the camera man that said “Guess that’s because she always ran from behind.” I thought that was a good one.