Zenyatta

Queen of Racing

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Diary Post #443

Tasty....we have lots to learn about 'babies'! Photo by Mathea Kelley

Good Morning,

Tasty and I were recently visiting in the paddock and concluded we each have a great deal to learn about becoming a MOM . The entire process of having a foal and then raising it to become a healthy and talented race horse is rather interesting. Since it is the first foal for each of us, we decided it is something we really want to prepare for so we can do our very best!

I’ve heard with humans, they have birthing and childcare classes plus all kinds of books and videos to prepare people to become parents. Since we are horses, TASTY and I tried to figure out how we could learn more about all of this process that would help us in ‘our world’.

In our quest to do so, we asked our pals here at the farm for some advice. It just so happens that a friend of ours, FOR ROYALTY, recently foaled a filly by Super Saver. Her farm captured the video and shared it with us! How sweet of them! This way we were able to have the opportunity to see just how ‘special these first few moments after foaling can be…for both the mare and the baby.’

Watch the video here.

One thing I’m truly beginning to realize now is that becoming a MOM is going to be so much FUN on so many levels!

Thank you for sharing this clip with us, For Royalty! Just think….the foal Class of 2012 will be fascinating to follow!

Please enjoy your day!

With Love,
Hugs to All~(Newborn foals are TOO CUTE!)
Z

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    That video is super cute.I loved supersaver when he ran the kentucky derby!I wish he would have done better in the preakness.Have a nice day Z girl!

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    This photo of Zenyatta and Tasty is just the best…… It would be wonderful if it could be purchased. They are precious together…. And that video. Thank you so much Dottie for a preview of what may be forthcoming…… very soon. Love the name Back Flip, Royal Flip or maybe “Head over Heels” Too cute ( to copy a well-loved phrase).

    I saw some news about a super gentleman getting ready for his races….. one of my favoriteshttp://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/67617/nine-year-old-awesome-gem-prepares-for-return. Enjoy.

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      Greetings!
      You mentioned in a previous post that Ebby appears to be almost ready to race. Judging from the recent video I agree.

      I posted this on dairy #442. Just in case you didn’t see it I am posting it again.

      I am under the impression you visit Barn 55, so I am just wondering if you may have heard if John MIGHT point Ebby to a race on Santa Anita Derby day? I guess what I am thinking is that maybe if there is a race for a beginner like Ebby John would definitely consider entering her if she is ready.

      I would love to come out to see the Derby event and Ebby’s first race. Flights are so much cheaper if you can plan ahead. Although after today’s news of the soaring gasoline prices I don’t know. Lol.

      I just thought I would ask. Thanks.

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        Hi Linda,
        I don’t see where Ebby has been nominated – not for her first race, I doubt it. But maybe someone with more know- how would like to answer that. I went to calracing.com and looked up the nominations for those races. John does have a couple in nomination though.

        • Oh, I didn’t realize horses had to be nominated. Now, I didn’t mean that Ebby would enter the SA Derby race, but I was hoping she would be in another race that day.

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        You are correct. Horses only have to be entered in advance for stakes races. For a regular race, they are entered a few days in advance. Trainers get what is called the Condition Book, which lists the qualifications or restrictions for future races and the dates of those contests. Good trainers know how to interpret the book and enter their horses in races in which they have the best chance according to the conditions. This does not apply, of course, to claiming races. An example of this can be found in the racing form at the top of the entries for the race. I do not believe that E will run before the Hollywood Park meet, and maybe not then. She has had all of her workouts at Hollywood Park, an artificial surface, and the dirt at Santa Anita may not be to her or John’s liking. We shall see.

        • Terry,

          Thank you for this information and your insight into the workings of horse racing. There is so much to learn and so many knowledgeable , generous people to learn from. Very appreciated.

        • Hi Terry: Thanks for the info. I see. She’ll probably be entered at HP. That gives me more time.

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    Sweet Z; You and Tasty are Fabulous together as Two Heads are Better than One sometimes. Thank you for the video with Super Savers filly. Now that’s what I call a good ROLL IN THE HAY! ha Such agility. I laughed so loud; adorable at the same time.
    I will be estatic when I see your foal!! You will be a natural loving mama too, I just feel it. Along the way I hope you can teach your foal your dance!
    Love you so, 2 kisses on your soft nose, one for baby z Auntie Sally

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      How sad! These freak accidents are so unfair. After racing his heart out and then to have something like this happen. Too bad.

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    I love this photo of you and Tasty, Too Cute!! That video of For Royalty and her very
    pretty filly is quite something. What a beautiful face she has, she will be a looker. I
    have never seen a foal do something like that, you know she is ok or this video would never have been posted. She stood pretty good for a while on her first try!! HUGS TO ALL…

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      Quote from article:
      “I think after being around here for eight years, that’s long enough,” Moss said after the meeting. “I’m feeling good now, and we’re planning to do quite a bit of traveling in the next year. Being on the board takes a lot of time and study. I didn’t feel I could give it everything I needed to.”

      I imagine the “quite a bit of traveling” that Jerry refers to may include many trips to Lane’s End…

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        Trina;

        I thought the same thing after reading Mr. Moss’ comment. Great minds, I guess. LOL

        I so enjoy all the poems you create. You have a wonderful talent.

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        It is sad for California racing fans that Mr. Moss is leaving the CHRB. This body has done its best to muck up the racing scene, with Mr. Moss often being the lone dissenter.

        • Thank you, Terry, for this info. I didn’t know, but now that I do, I want to give special thanks to Mr. Moss for his service. It must have been very frustrating for him, and for dear Ann too. Best wishes to them both for pure happiness in all the coming years.

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      Haley, That’s a good name. I don’t think it’s been suggested before. I’m sure Mr. and Mrs. Moss will come up with a really good name for Zenyatta’s foal. I could be surprised, but I’m not expecting there to be a contest. It is fun to think of names, though.

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    You are the most precious horse Z; I was just so tickled when I opened up my mail and found your card with such loveable pictures of you and one of you & Tasty! You are my very special friend too and the horse of my lifetime!! Thank you and your Z team.
    love, Auntie Sally

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        Musketier is a wonderful horse. He runs out of Woodbine. His trainer says that he just gets better each year and will keep racing for as long as possible. Love those stories.

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      Love those wonderful *old* geldings! John Henry raced and won at nine and one of my latter day favorites, Better Talk Now, raced as an older fellow also.

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      I am surprised, but happily so. His connections obviously feel that he can still go. He will probably never compete in a claiming race, but I hope he doesn’t embarrass himself like Lava Man did.

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    Loved the card and love you – you are the sweetest (Dottie too)!!

    I think your baby should be called Zenny’s Dini. Can’t wait for the birth. I hope they film the foal for us to see your sweet baby once they know all is well with you and baby. I hope you and Tasty continue to do well and have a safe birthing experience. Love your forever friend, Michelle

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    PACE…PACE…PACE….
    The pic of you two lovely ladies is just SO YOU…
    Loved the video of the cutie-ple doing her back flip….adorable
    Saw the article about the 9yr getting ready for his races….then l saw that
    10YR OLD MUSKETTIER IS GETTING READY FOR HIS RACES…by the way…he won his last race last year…I think….
    GIRL POWER THIS WEEKEND….
    AWESOME MARIA
    GRACIE
    ROYAL DELTA…
    have a good nights rest…I will pace for all of us….
    As always kisses for those soft noses….gentle belly rubs
    PACE…PACE…PACE

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    That is such an adorable video!!! It makes me want a foal of my own! My, my, my all these new babies are so exciting! Love you, beautiful girl!

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    Hi Zenyatta, John and Dottie

    What a cute video of For Royalty and her new baby. Thanks for sharing

    Your friend always,

    Lynne

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    Hi Zenny, What a sweet picture of you and Tasty! Thanks for sharing the video of Super Saver and For Royalty’s filly. TOO CUTE !!!
    @Especially Horses, I like the name Super Royal Flip.
    Blessings, Arlene

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    Dear Zenny, you and Tasty in earnest conversation about obviously weighty matters. What a perfectly captured picture. Thanks so much to Mathea. It will be a treasured jewel.

    Zenny, I’ve been dragging around a little disappointment since we learned that Havre De Grace will be racing at Oaklawn in the Azeri on March 17th, instead of in the New Orleans Ladies at the Fairgrounds, so much closer to home. It has been so thrilling to have her wintering in New Orleans. Got to see her gallop one morning by planning a strategic work trip to New Orleans with a coincidental 6:00 a.m. arrival with absolutely no work yet to do. I just happened to be in the Fairgrounds neighborhood and there she was in her splendid early morning glory. What a graceful beaut. Might have to work out a road trip to Hot Springs, Ark. on St. Patrick’s day to watch her in action.

    Zenny, I was so lucky to see you race at Churchill Downs in the BC, in my opinion, your most magnificent race, and I got to see you race in a romp at Oaklawn in your second Appleblossom. You’ve given me memories and thrills to last a couple of lifetimes. Thanks, girl. Hoping for joyous foalings for you and Tasty.

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    Dear Zenny & Tasty & Teams-Z/TT,
    This was a wonderful, up-lifting Diary entry, today. Thanks so much for sharing
    that adorable vedio clip…soooo cute!! I love the photo of you two, “Mommies-to-Be”,
    kissing each other…”Best Friends Forever” !!
    Thanks for the lovely card, I received in the mail, today, with the same lovely photo
    of Zenny and Tasty…you are so very thoughtful. “I will always love you”…just as Kari’s
    video music suggested !!
    Hugs to you all. Fondly, OraJean

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    @Shari Voltz–will be praying for Miesha until I hear more news.
    @Susan in TN–Chester still doing better?
    Well, Z, we’re closing out another day, so that means we are one day closer. I notice that more and more new friends are joining us as we proceed through our foal watch. That is a good thing. The more, the merrier. More joy to spread around when the big day comes. Sleep tight, you and Tasty. Love you always.

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    Good evening Zenyatta & Tasty……I just love the picture of you two, you can see from the picture you mama’s are true friends, so special. I haven’t written in a while but I read the diary posts all the time. The video of For Royalty and her filly was just adorable, thanks for sharing that. Sweet Mama Z, I can hardly wait until your big day, I believe the world is on pins and needles waiting for your 1st baby/foal. I have one request I was wondering if someone at Lanes End could take a full body picture of you and Tasty so we can see the size of your belly bumps at this stage…..”pretty please”. Hugs & Kisses to you………sweet dreams beautiful one!

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    Hi Zenny, you and Tasty are so cute and best friends you truely are. That is a great picture of the two of you. I watched the video of For Royaly and her Super Saver Foal standing for the first time and that was so precious. I.m so glad that you and Tasty had the oppertunity to see that to give you an idea of what is to come. The exciting day is getting closer and my prayers for you and Tasty is for everything to go well. I want you to know that I will always love you my great Zenyatta. Stay well, Oueen of Racing.

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    Dear Z and TT:
    Goodnight and Sweet Baby Dreams. Pretty soon will be saying goodnight to all four of you. Love you so much, Judy and Russ

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    zenyatta,you and tasty are both adorable,too cute,you both gonna be a mama soon,we are all excited, the whole world are waiting to see the big event.Both take care yourself and be safe as always we love you,candi.

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    Good evening beautiful girl!
    Thanks so much for that great photo of you and Tasty having a little “tete-a-tete”! It is one of the best ever. Thank you for sharing the video of the For Royalty/SuperSaver foal–she’s a real cutie-pie! She already knows how to roll with the punches — I like that someone said it was what they’d call a real Roll in the Hay!! LOL
    Good night to you and TT. Sweet dreams to all!
    @Shari Voltz/Ohio: Hope Miesha improves quickly and will be thinking of you and your sweet dog. Hugs!
    Everyone: Have a lovely weekend!

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