Zenyatta

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Diary Post #381

OH....how we do love to RUN! Photo by John Shirreffs

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

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    two gorgeous ladies frolicking at the paddock,and I think they running who is the winner at the finish line.my lady Z and her devoted friend tasty are both frisky and enjoying life at the fullest,take care both of you and your lucky baby.Love always candi.

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    @Kim S–Thanks for the update on Freida’s Girl.
    Good night, Queen Z and all Dumplings. Hope you have pleasant dreams. Praying for all with health issues and/or losses.

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    Thank you John for a wonderful picture..I’s is so exciting seeing “the Queen” running around. She is so beautiful. Tasty is very nice too. They look like they truly have become best friends…. Nitey Nite ZZZZZ.

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    Hi Zenyatta – As so many have said before, a beautiful picture of two frolicking mares…. Thank you John for your photos and Dottie for the post. We are so appreciative.
    My poster came today too and it is really amazing. Can’t wait to take it to be framed.
    Ladies – have fun and behave yourselves at the carousel. Sorry I cannot make it. Zenyatta, I’m having a party this Saturday, although not on your grand scale, but I have been working hard and running around yesterday and today. Got my Z loft looking really perfect for my guests to enjoy. Flowers, food and drink. Hopefully decent weather , but it is up to Mother Nature. You and Tasty have a wonderful weekend. I will do catch up Monday. Everyone have a great weekend and those who are on the mend, relax and recuperate.
    Love this picture ( again) I have looked at it many times. I like the idea of using some of your photographs ( John’s of course with his kind permission) for say a boxed set of “Thank You ” cards or notecards. With proceeds to your favorite horse charity, definitely would buy them myself. More goodies for your Z shop!

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    Terry–I am so sorry for your loss. Close friends are just as precious as family, so I know losing your best friend is not easy.

    The Kennedys–have you both written a book of all your experiences with Zenyatta and all the other TBs you talk about? I love your anecdotes and stories…I would buy your book in a second.

    To all of Zenyatta’s friends, to our beautiful Zenyatta, to Dottie and John and to the Mosses–a Thanksgiving that is happy, healthy, and filled with love and gratitude for all of your blessings.

    To all of Z’s friends and fans, have a beautiful Thanksgiving and peaceful and enjoyable day. With love and hugs from me and from my wonderful team at Equi-Army-NDO.

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    Z, I love how when you run your tail goes up like a flag – you look like an Arabian!! This is very different than your “running on the track” style. You look so happy, and your running is so free and whimsical. You and Tasty look VERY happy. And that makes me happy.

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    To all the CA Dumpling and Z fans;
    Enjoy the carousel ride, fun and fellowship this weekend.
    You are the greatest group having so much first hand experience with Zenny, Barn 55 and all the wonderful and lovely tracks in CA.
    CA has great racing and wonderful weather year round.

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    Check List for Carousel Ride:
    * Running Shoes ~ check!
    * 2009 Zenyatta BC Classic jacket ~ check!
    * Good night sleep ~ hopefully! (I might be up late working on my strategy) LOL
    * Camera charged for video ~ check!
    I hope I haven’t missed anything… :-P

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    Wonderful pix of Z & Tasty lately. Yesterdays pic of Z was just gorgeous, my new fav. I just saw the funniest pic of Hootie, Zenyatta’s pony horse, he accompanied Z out onto the track for most of her career I believe. Many of u know, that Hootie retired at the same time as Z and went to live in the Carmel Valley, CA, and is now the spokeshorse for Trott (Training Racehorses Off The Track). While he takes his job seriously, he also likes to enjoy the fruits of the surrounding countryside – grapes! Check out Hootie at a Trott party, Too Cute, as his good friend would say. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=283683318338080&set=a.257072670999145.63114.175877012452045&type=1&the

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    The picture of Tasty and Z running is magical. Thank you for all of the information. Z and tasty will be great MOMS!

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    John, you’ve done it again. Capturing what makes horses the happiest, running free in their natural form. Thanks for the wonderful pictures. What a treat it is to see current photos of our girls. Enjoy Z and TT.

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    Hi Zenyatta. Wow, what a great pictgure of you and TT. Just gorgeous – just love the way your tail stands up when you are having fun. We are on the way to Lone Star Park to put in all of our bets for today – what a great day of racing. Prayers are for safe trips for our equine and human athletes. Stay comfy in this gorgeous weather, eat well for two and continute to have loads of fun. Love you, Angel.

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    @Barbara Grimaldi — Thank you. We love sharing our experiences and enjoy hearing others’ tales. That is what makes Zenyatta’s website so special — people with a shared passion for these beautiful,fascinating creatures.

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    @Delrene — Our invitation to your party must have been lost in the mail. We probably live within five miles of each other.

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    @JSmith–welcome back. Love the Hootie update. Suppose he got the “habit” from the Queen???
    @JAG–thank you for the mustang/Manhattan link.

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