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
JAG Touched Zenny & John Henry / So. CA
Typo: *looked not look :-P
Diana S
@All: Horses are hard-wired to run, as noted above, even pregnant. Zenny and Tasty will stop galloping when they feel like it. In the mean time, these preggers girls are as normal running as us preggers girls are grabbing peanut butter and pickles. – – – Um. Er. That does sound a bit weird, doesn’t it? I must be a redneck if I like peanut butter and pickles – WITHOUT being pregnant! :-)
diastu in tempe
Heather Myers
Zen, you and tasty look great.
Diana S
@All: For those concerned about Terry Crow: I hope he won’t be upset by this post, but his dear friend Don passed away and Terry is dealing with that loss. He is also still without a steady computer and internet connection. He’ll be back when he can.
@Rednecks of all chapters: Now’s your chance!
diastu in tempe
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z and Z Fans,
What a stunning photo of you and TT today. (Thank you so much Dottie and John). Hope all of you are well. Love you Z and love to all of you, Judy and Russ
Trisha
One thing for sure , if John ever gives up training TB, he is a great photographer. Fabulous shot. Looks like a perfect day for you two.
Have a great weekend to you pretty ladies.
Love hugs and kisses
Linda M
Two Beautiful Dappled Mommas’-To-Be having fun! LOVE IT!
Victoria
And of course, Z , you’re in the lead! a beautiful picture. John has the gift.
Janie (in L.A.)
Oh my goodness and oh wow – this is yet another fabulous picture of you two, Zenyatta! These pictures of you really would make a great calendar, as many have mentioned, so I want to add my vote for that to happen… there’s still 6 weeks left of 2011. Isn’t that enough time to put one together for 2012?
Mary
Thank John for the wonderful pictures. I enjoy so much seeing them. You and Tasty look very happy!!! It is like you two are running and saying “yipppeeee”….. life is good for you two…makes me feel good knowing you are happy. I will be watching racing….I have both TVG and HRTV now…just got Dish Network….so will be watching the racing. Hugs to you Z…
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
What a fantastic masterpiece of a photo of you Zenyatta and Tasty running in your paddock. I must say, your John sure takes great pics and captures those that are so special indeed. Definitely can tell you are a happy lady Zenyatta as your tail is up and swishing as you run. Both of you gals look absolutely gorgeous and happy-a wonderful site to see.
Thanks for the info for this weekends races, will be sure to not miss them, and yes, we need to keep in tune now so as to get an idea of some of the new horses running who just may end up in this upcoming yrs Kentucky Derby.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend and you continually bring a smile to my face and happiness in my life daily Zenyatta. Love you dearly and always will.
Robin - Ventura CA
Every picture that has been posted on your site I have saved to my computer, and I must say that I NEVER get board looking at you. You are SO VERY BEAUTIFUL. I can’t wait to get my poster!!! I don’t know if I want to put in my office at work or hang it at home. If I put it in my office then I can look at you all day, but won’t get any work done that way! Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs and Kisses Big Mama!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXXO
Ida Lee
Well, I was ready to go home from work and decided to take one last look and see what’s new with you my Queen. And then I see this glorious photo of you and Tasty and I’m all teared up. It’s so beautiful.
Tracy
You and Tasty are quite the pair!I am super excited to get my Zenyatta Christmas cards to spread some Zen-cheer for the holidays.They are available at Zazzle.com.Have a great weekend girls and try and stay out of mischief.Lol!
Alex Bowdoin - MA
@stephanie (s in san diego), I have already requested that the foal be born on March 16th…that is my BD. There are quite a few of us I believe, I keep seeing March all over the site!!
Margie in So. Calif.
I’m loving these photos! Thank you to John, Dottie and the Ladies Z & T. Gorgeous, simply gorgeous. Lane’s End looks so beautiful, too. Sigh…
@Sue Fredrick – watch your news station for a lead story saying “So.Cal Dumpling Gang Refuses to Leave Zenyatta Carousel at LA Zoo. No arrests have been made yet because they keep circling on the carousel.” lol
@Kari B. – prayers for you daily.
@Dottie – you’re the best!
@Zenny – in my heart always.
@Tasty T – thanks for being such a pal to our Queen. You’re a lovely Princess.
Alex Bowdoin - MA
To All, After seeing these latest pictures of Z and TT running “free” in their paddock, I was wondering if LEF will make a DVD for us to buy when Z was first turned out in her paddock last December? Remember the video LEF did for all of us on the Bloodhorse.com. It would be great to buy that! I cry everytime I watch it…FREE…THAT WAS GREAT…
Lois Gillespie (DE)
Z, each photo YOUR JOHN showed us this week has been more stunning than the last-many thanks Dottie and John for your work on this diary. And safe racing for all this weekend.
JAG Touched Zenny & John Henry / So. CA
@ Margie in So. Calif.
Your comment:
“So.Cal Dumpling Gang Refuses to Leave Zenyatta Carousel at LA Zoo. No arrests have been made yet because they keep circling on the carousel.” LOL ~ TOO FUNNY! :-))))
Judy G
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@signofthetimes–here is the other link on the “X” factor:
http://circledhorses.com/The%20X-Factor.htm
Kathy
Ah, look at those two lovely ladies! No fears, Zenyatta……..you will set a wonderful example for your foal.
Cynthia H./Where Zenyatta Danced
@The Kennedys: I tried again, with the same results—fax. At least this time I was not suspected of incendiary action…sheesh.
Sharyn ~ Vermont
Another beautiful picture of you two!! Thank you!
The Kennedys in San Diego
@Diana S — So sorry to hear about the death of Terry’s friend, Don. Please give him our sincere condolences and tell him we hope to hear from and see him soon. R & C
Alene
Hi Zenny. You and Tasty look sooo GORGEOUS!!! It looks like a beautiful portrait. Tasty is beautiful and of course you know how I feel about you… Have a fun time always!! Lots of Big Hugs and Kisses Alene
Ingrid Arnone. South Beach.
What a beautiful photo, all of you are wonderful photographers, loves you all, Ingrid.
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@Terry Crow– please know that you are missed and that we are so saddened by your loss. We are looking forward to having our “head redneck” back.
Kathleen Kimber KC.MO
ZENYATTA VIDEO: Actually Hollywood Park also owns video footage of Zenyatta that has been made up into a very nice DVD they don’t seem to know what they want to do with it though
Kathleen Kimber KC.MO
Terry Crow: Stay stron dear friend we miss you.
Deborah Richman, So. Cal.
Terry Crow…I’m so sorry to hear about Don. My sincere condolences to you.