Happy Friday!
I’ve shared the clouds and sky Tasty and I see from our Lane’s End paddock with you on many occasions. At about 5 o’clock Wednesday, MY JOHN and Dottie were running an errand in Arcadia and they just had to take this photo. The FOOTHILLS looked as though one could literally touch them…and the trees on the mountaintop were so precisely outlined. The CLOUDS were equally amazing. It appeared as though they were hugging the mountains in a soft and gentle way. What an amazing sight! It is so special to take a moment and enjoy views like this and all of the beauty they offer.
Thank you for the LOVELY COMMENTS about my life-size bronze that is going to be installed at Santa Anita this fall. I must say, I am truly excited about this. It is like I will still be with ALL of you each day at the races. I’ll be right there…by the path I took to the paddock for some of my most exciting races…including my 2 Breeders’ Cup victories. WOW!
I hope you are all getting ready for a FUN weekend of racing. There are 3 year old stakes taking place at various tracks around the country, ANIMAL KINGDOM returns to the races….and BLACK CAVIAR (Aus) goes for #19 on Saturday. She is running in the Coolmore Lightning Stakes-G1 at Flemington in Australia. The race is 1000 meters on the turf. She is shortening up for this race. Her last race was at 1400 meters. Black Caviar will carry 125 pounds in her quest for another victory. From what I’m hearing, the race will run at 12:10 a.m. EST.
I’m sending her a HIGH HOOF for GOOD LUCK! Her accomplishments are something to truly be admired. Etching one’s place in the record books is not an easy thing to achieve. All the best to you on Saturday, BLACK CAVIAR (Aus)!
Many of you have asked HOW I AM DOING? I am doing extremely well. I am due at the beginning of March…but from what I am hearing from Charles and Mike….maiden mares ‘can do their own thing’. Since I have never done this before, meaning have a foal, …it is getting really exciting. My pals here at the farm did tell ME to relax, it is still early. It is only February 17th. So, I am listening to their sage advice! I’m taking life easy, enjoying my time outdoors, and all of these precious days before the big event! The same concept applies to TASTY as she is on the exact schedule I am. This is all TOO CUTE!
Have a great weekend and enjoy the PRESIDENT’S DAY observation on Monday. Many businesses are closed…but several tracks will be open for an additional day of racing. Have fun, handicap lots of winners, and enjoy yourselves.
With Love,
Hugs to All~ (A HIGH HOOF to Chrissy and Steve on their wedding!…She’s Dottie’s niece!)
Z
Karen Gogue
One last heartfelt thought – thank you Kari 12th ♥
Cynthia H./ 12th ♥
Dear Diary Members,
“12th ♥” meant something very special to Kari and I, and it now means more to me than ever. I beg your understanding, when I ask you to please respect this.
Thank you .♥
Cheryl Ross
No news of Zen since last Friday???? Something up??
Rosemary McCauley - So. Cal.
It’s a holiday. Zenyatta normally takes a three-day holiday like almost everyone else. Doubt that anything is up.
Jo
I am so very sorry to read about Kari’s passing. I always appreciated reading her posts and her great love for Zenyatta. I am very saddened by this news and send my heartfelt condolences to her daughter and to all her family and friends.
Jo
Hope everything is well with Z – keep looking to see if there is an updated diary entry. Hope all is well and wondering if she might be early?
Sue Fredrick - Wisconsin
I’m starting to pace again!! Worry, worry, fret, fret!!
Paul
Zenyatta, you make a good point about your future bronze at Santa Anita. It means that you will still be there-in spirit if not physically. I saw all kinds of racing this past weekend but unfortunately, I missed some as well but it wasn’t for lack of trying. My work schedule sometimes beckons. I am definitely keeping up with Black Caviar and congratulations to her for all of her wins. She is rated as second best horse in the world. The best rated horse is Frankel. Not to take away from you, Zenyatta, but you do/did have competition, which is good for everyone because it makes everyone better, just like in business. One thing I missed was the Winter Championship at Los Alamitos and I missed most of President’s Day racing due to work. Your unborn foal seems to be really coming along as well as Tasty’s foal. I look forward to when your foals are born. I’m like a little kid in a candy store on that one.
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