Happy Friday to All!
MY JOHN did get some great images of TASTY and I while he was here visiting several days ago. I hope you enjoy them. He wanted to get a variety of photos…so you could share in the many activities which make up our day here at Lane’s End.
Basically, we eat, sleep, play, get tons of attention and grooming, and LOVE TO RUN! I guess one never gets too far from his / her roots…and ours, being that we are thoroughbred race horses, means we are bred to run. I must say…we have great FUN doing so!
HMMMM…..I hope our ‘babies to be’ inherit the passion we have for exercise, training, and running! HOOVES CROSSED! I know one thing for sure, both TASTY and I will set a very positive example and role model for our foals.
On the racing front, there are several very competitive stakes taking place this weekend. At DELTA DOWNS, the races at this venue highlight the action. With the graded stakes earnings from one singular race for 2 year olds, The Delta Jackpot which has a purse of $1,000,000, the winner and possibly the 2nd horse will earn enough graded stakes money to qualify for the 2012 Kentucky Derby field. So for this reason alone, this Grade 3 event becomes quite significant and one to follow. It has definite ramifications for next year’s 3 year old DERBY contenders and the graded stakes money one needs to ultimately qualify for the field.
I must say, our business is one of always looking ahead and thinking about the future! That is truly something that adds to the FUN and EXCITEMENT OF OUR SPORT!
Good Luck to all runners this weekend and their connections.
May ALL of you have a wonderful time as well.
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
nancy in nj
wonderful picture! thanks so much to john and dotty for sharing with us!
Kathy S.
I never tire of seeing you two girls, Zenny and Tasty! You make me smile.
Rosemary McCauley - Southern California
Another beautiful photo of two beautiful ladies. Looks like a calendar photo for fall. Would that be a good idea to make a calendar of Zenyatta’s first pregnant year and use some of these beautiful photos? Just thinkin’….
sharoninseattle
wow – could i be lucky # 4 today. This photo is fantastic – the freedom to run with a pal. Doesn’t get too much better
Lou Naylor in TX
Queen Z ….You and Tasty are two beautiful ladies or should I say mares. So glad you are relaxing and having fun together. Thank you Dottie and John for all the wonderful pictures of our Queen. She makes me smile every time I see her. Hope you have a wonderful weekend and will look forward to hearing from you next week. Luv ya beautiful girl. Lou
Barbara
What beautiful pictures of you and Tasty – over the past few days I have truly enjoyed them. You both deserve the “life of luxury” you are leading – rest up – as new mothers you will need a little extra!!! Love you, Z.
Heidi (Vallejo.Calif)
Zenny, I love that picture of you with you’re tail hoisted! Every now and then, I still view the video of when you were first turned out in the snow. You were talking and saying, wooohoooo! Love you big girl!
Abigail from Montreal
WOW! Another great photo of the ladies getting their daily exercise. I must say, Zenny, John takes FABULOUS photos! Love to all Zensters & to Dottie & baby ZeeBee!
Allen
Love the picture of you and Tasty having fun. Thank You Dottie and John for all the information and pictures. I agree with Rosemary McCauley, you need to have another calander this coming year. I have this year’s calendar hanging in my office, so I can look at you every day. Hope you have a great weekend Queen Z.
Theresa Buck/Texas
beautiful pic
Marty
That is a beautiful picture!!! You ladies look lovely. Great setting as well. Have a great Friday.
Linda in NJ
Hi Zenny: What a great picture. You two really do look like you are enjoying yourselves! Thanks for the racing info. I am sure HRTV will broadcast the race. It is fun to watch the races with the upcoming hopefuls headed toward the Kentucky Derby.
I hope Team Z enjoys their weekend too. Zenny, speaking of looking ahead at future races — how is Ebby doing? Oh, and we haven’t heard from little Sophie in awhile either! Hope she is doing well too. Take care and have a fun weekend.
Katie Clawson
You look wonderful, my dear. <3
I never get tired of thinking about the Kentucky Derby! There is always SOMETHING to look forward to in our amazing sport! By Derby time next year, you will have a foal running at you're side! Have a nice day, Zenny!
Love, Katie(future jockey)
stephanie (s in san diego)
A Cup of coffee and a beautiful picture of you and Tasty. Great way to start the day:) xoxo
Liz Carlin
You and Tasty have such a wonderful connection, Miss Z. You’re a lucky girl! Thanks for the information about the Delta Downs racing scene. Hugs and kisses from Tennessee.
Terry
Z, Dottie and John, Thanks so much for sharing these photos of our BELOVED and her beautiful friend. I love these paddock frolics, so much beauty and happiness!
Heidi
Z and Tasty – You do look like you’re having fun but may I ask a silly question? Is it ok for you to be running around since you are “with foal?” Or since you are a horse as opposed to humans, it is different. I’m sure your babies will be fine…
Marty R / Colorado
Seeing photos like this of you loving your life, just being a horse makes my heart sing.
I had no idea a horse could qualify for the Kentucky Derby during the year before the race. You educate us with every diary entry.
Hope everyone has a great weekend. All of you going to the carousel tomorrow, enjoy!!
Cheryl
Love you and Tasty. Have a great weekend. The weather should be wonderful for all of us in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Hugs
Cynthia H./Where Zenyatta Danced
And it’s Zenyatta by a neck! This stop-action shot is so beautiful. It has been wonderful to see so many current photographs of our Queen, and many of us are growing very fond of her faithful companion, Tasty, too. Thank you so much, Dottie. I don’t know how you do all you do in the amount of time given you to do it (if that makes any sense).
12th Heart
henrietta wolfe
HEAVENLY!!!!
Rhonda Clements
I see you are in the lead as it should be you look simply gorgeous. Love the action shots it is wonderful to see
JAG Adores Zenny & John Henry / So. CA
GOOD MORNING, ZENNY!!! TGIF :0)
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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!!! Both of you are just TOO CUTE!! I just want to squeeze ‘ya! My heart swells with JOY because I can only imagine how YOUR JOHN smiled with happiness when he witnessed you running “free” with your BFF! :-D
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I’m so excited because tomorrow I finally get to ‘RIDE YOU’ lol I plan to wear my Mike Smith athletic jersey so I can pretend I’m him (wink wink)
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Enjoy your weekend, My Queen! {{HUGS}} to you and Baby Prince/Princess B/Z whom I love so much already! XOXOXOXO
Judy G
AJ from CA
These recent pixs by John are fantastic! What kind of camera does he use? Zenyatta and Tasty look so happy together.
Cathleen
Gorgeous photo Zenny. If I had to imagine the sequence of events before this shot, you probably came from behind, caught Tasty and now you’re crossing the wire a neck in front. :)) Oh how I miss your racing days! But I’m so glad you are having fun!! Thanks to YOUR JOHN for capturing you and Tasty so beautifully. XOXOX Cathleen
Margaret
I’m just glad that both of you seem so well bonded. Horses are herd animals. They need to belong. Besides in the summer you can fly swat each other’s faces! I think it’s good you have the fly mask. That way those nasty pests can’t bother you quite so much.
Big question will be–will you two stay together after your babies are born or will you go into a larger herd of mares with foals?….Maybe everyone is still mulling that one over. Time will tell.
Brigid Matthews
A great way to start my day! As always, grateful thanks to Zenyattta’s family for sharing so generously.
Diiana Hanson
Breath taking is all I can say.
kelly- Allentown, Pa
The picture just makes you feel good inside. Wonderful! Love you Zenyatta. Love you too Tasty! ^-^
Lisa
Two beautiful mares! Just makes you smile:-}