Happy Friday Dear Friends,
I have always been one to enjoy an early afternoon nap! I was on a very definite schedule when I was in training at BARN 55. MY JOHN used to have the entire barn area be completely peaceful after our morning training hours and 10:30 a.m. breakfast. This way all of the horses could totally rest, relax, and nap. He would have the fans turned on so we would have lots of fresh air circulating and the entire environment was completely tranquil. This is a habit I have continued to enjoy since I’ve been at Lane’s End. I must say, I love my naps!
When at Barn 55, this was the time MY JOHN would walk around and just observe us while we were resting! It was sweet to see him always ‘peeking in on ME’ as he walked around the shed row and made sure everyone was A-OK! Here at the farm, when I’m napping in the paddock, TASTY watches over ME to be sure I’m safe and happy. I do the same thing for her when she is resting. We have truly developed quite a bond. It is all so very special!
FRIENDSHIP is such a wonderful thing….and a TRUE FRIEND is something to be cherished!
Amid all of our other activities over the weekend, TASTY and I want to keep up on the great racing. The Fairgrounds, Gulfstream, Oaklawn, Santa Anita and Aqueduct have some very contentious fields running over the next few days. Several of the races will help to determine more about the 3 year old picture. Breeders’ Cup Sprint Champion, AMAZOMBIE, is running at Santa Anita and this should be one “fast” race. Good Luck to him and MY MIKIE who will be on board.
Don’t forget, MY MIKIE is getting close to win #5000! We have to keep current on his countdown as well! There is so much each day for us to do! This is really very positive as it keeps our minds busy as we progress through the next few weeks!
Enjoy the weekend of racing…relax, have fun, and here’s wishing you lots of WINNERS!
With Love,
Hugs to all~(Isn’t TASTY “TOO CUTE” in this photo!)
Z
Gloria Jeanne "O.C." SO CAL
Happy Friday Zenyatta and Tasty – I hope you guys have a wonderful fun filled weekend and get to watch more videos of Mommys and their foals getting to know each other.
Hugs and Love
signofthetimes
Great timing, Gloria Jeanne,
Number one today, YEAH !!!! YEAH !!!! YEAH !!!
Barbara in CA
You two are such special friends….the kind that last a lifetime.
Dianne Meyer
You and Tasty are such a sweet pair.I hope your babies can be friends and playmates too.
kelly-Allentown, Pa
Love you Zenyatta! Post 444. My favorite numbers! Hope you are doing well. Any day now. ^-^
kelly-Allentown, Pa
Zenny, I wanted to ask you something. I know you had a cat friend at barn 55. Do you have any cat friends at Lanes End? Barn cats are very special.
Linda Edwards in NJ
Yes. Zenny does have a barn kitty friend. When she first moved to Lane’s End there was a cute little kitty that befriended her.
Paula Higgins
Love that she has a barn kitty friend! Thanks for sharing that.
SHERRY DRISH, WV
Johns motto must be akot like mine, if my horses are happy, i am happy. Thank you very much for my card. I will treasure it always. love to all, SHERRY
YVONNE LENTINI IN NJ
Happy friday to you and Tasty. It’s so great to have a friend watching your back while your resting. I’m sure you do the same for her. I’m glad to know you have kept your schedule since the days at Barn 55. Good luck to Mike on Amazombie this weekend. I love you with all my heart. I love to hear from you and will look forward to the next post. Have a relaxing weekend. Looking forward to that little bundle of joy. With all my heart Yvonne
Marty
Great Pic!!! Happy Friday Zenny!!!! Yes I agree with you we should cherish great friends. I hope you have a great weekend.
peppermint
Hi everyone, very cute picture. Good luck and a safe trip to all who are racing this weekend!
Lillian L, Illinois
Happy Friday Zenny, Tasty and all members of the Z family! I’ll be cheering for Mike on Amazombie on Saturday and also for Bernie’s boy Algorithms in the Fountain of Youth on Sunday!
bonaventure
Happy Friday Z and Tasty! Spring is right around the corner
Jan
I love your positive thoughts Z – very uplifting to read each day. Take care sweet miss.
ronni
Happy Friday!!! What a great photo of you resting and Tasty watching over you. Truly a wonderful friendship between the 2 of you!
Safe trips to all those racing this weekend
Dolores
What a beautiful captured moment of you and Tasty <3
JAG / Insomnia-Pacing Auntie Judy / So. CA
♥♥♥ Hi Mommy To Be! ♥♥♥
Happy Friday to you and Tasty! You look so sweet in this photo.
I received my “Thank you for being such a good friend” card from you in the mail yesterday – I brought it into work to put on my desk ;-) I like how they included the photo of you and TT kissing that was used on yesterday’s diary! TOO CUTE ! Of course, the photo of you on the front is nice enough to frame :-D
I cannot leave without posting ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Two weeks from TODAY is March 9th! I’m getting so excited, Sweet Cheeks! The 8th would be wonderful, too – FULL MOON and INFINITY number the same day!
Peppermint kisses, {{hugs}} and many loving tummy rubs My Queen!
XOXOXOXO
Judy G
p.s. I will be at SA tomorrow to cheer Mikey into the winner’s circle – GO AMAZOMBIE – he is a Zombie lol
JAG / Insomnia-Pacing Auntie Judy / So. CA
I forgot to mention – a little birdie told me that Tasty is very “protective” of you – that is a wonderful friendship indeed! It seems to show in this photo ♥
JAG / Insomnia-Pacing Auntie Judy / So. CA
PINK PINK PINK (wink wink)
sharon in seattle
Hi Judy – will you still be heading for SA on Mar 3? pace. . . .pace. . . .pace
JAG / Insomnia-Pacing Auntie Judy / So. CA
@ SHARON
Oh yes! I posted on yesterdays diary that I hoped to meet you because I read that you were taking the train to come down… woo hoo!! We could meet at the John Henry statue at noon, if you’d like. That’s the usual meeting place :o)
Judy G
sharon in seattle
yay!!! absolutely, noon at John Henry!! if you email me, I’ll give you my cell phone#. sharonkpeck@hotmail.com I am so excited!! I just read in Bloodhorse about Setsuko’s prep and of course it looks like Game On Dude will be there for the rematch. California, here I come!!
sharon in seattle
Trina – will you be at SA on Mar 3?
Shari Voltz from Ohio
Sharon I hope you saw my thank you for the books. Can you email your address? I could not read it off of the box. Thank you. Titus8@yahoo.com
JSmith SO CAL
Hey, I want in on this meeting too!
Robin - Ventura CA
Hi Judy,
How did you get a card? I would love to have one for my desk at work! I have two small business cards, one from ordering the BEAUTIFUL POSTER of our girl and one for ordering the PULSHIE.
Thank you,
Robin
JAG aka Insomnia-Pacing Auntie Judy / So. CA
@ ROBIN
If you bought a Plushie you should get a “thank you” card from Zenny, too. I think that’s how I got on Z mailing list! :-D
Judy G
Robin - Ventura CA
Hi Judy,
I did buy a Plushie which I received the first week in February. I am hoping that when I check my mail tonight when I get home from work that I will have a Thank you card from Zenyatta! Now I really can’t wait to get the mail, usually I hate it because usually all there is are bills and junk mail!
I am keeping my fingers crossed…
Thanks again Judy…. :+)
Kiki
HA! I love Rabid’s comments….but you shloud always listen to your Dad! I want in becuase I love the show. I’m not a top shot even though I like to think I am ;) I am much like the commenter before your Dad…I take my time and make sure its a dead-on shot before pulling the trigger.
Debbie G/Kentucky
I so hope that Z has her foal on March 9! I know what a special day that is for you. I’m no psychic or anything, but I really think it’s going to happen on March 9. Have fun at SA tomorrow. I hope you can cheer Mikey into the winners circle!
Christine in Placerville, CA
♥Adorable picture, Zenny! Have a great weekend! Good luck to all. Go Mikie!!
Christine
LizS
Happy Friday to you too, Zenny! You and Tasty look very happy in the sunshine. :) Every day I check your Facebook and web-site thinking that there might be big news… nothing yet, but we’re all waiting so eagerly for baby Z to arrive! Sending you plenty of good thoughts and wishes, and hoping you and Tasty enjoy yourselves napping and relaxing in the sun!
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
What a lovely picture of you and Tasty. It is so nice that you and Tasty are so close and such good friends and that you look after each other, that is truly what friends are for. There is nothing like a true and honest friend indeed.
Looking forward to this weekend in racing too, and wishing Amazombie the best in hopes that he wins his race and with your Mikey aboard, it will truly be a fantastic race to watch. Mike Smith is a great jockey and truely am looking forward to him reaching his special pinnacle of success in reaching win #5000 which is pretty much right around the corner.
Hope that you and Tasty have a great enjoyable, peaceful and fun weekend. Will be thinking of you both out there in the fresh air. Sending you my Love & Blessings with lots of hugs and kisses!
Theresa Buck/Texas
HAPPY FRIDAY TO YOU AND TASTY THE IMPORTANT OF MOTHERHOOD IS RESTING… REST WELL THIS WEEKEND…MUUAH
Yvonne and Maurice
Hi Zenyatta. What a wonderful picture of you and Tasty in the sunlight. It is so wonderful to see Tasty watching over you while you are resting. What an awesome bond and friendship! Love you. Good luck to Mikie over this weekend. What great racing this weekend. Cannot wait. Love you big girl. Both of you stay comfy, eat well for two and enjoy the time you spend together. Love you, Angels.
sharon in seattle
napping in the sunshine – you go gals!! I’ll be cheering for Amazombie and Mike, if only from a distance. Good luck and safe trips to all other competitors this weekend. It’s getting very exciting on the 3 year old front. Zenny – you and Tasty can reminisce (sp?) about those days while soaking up the sun. have a great, relaxing weekend – EVERYBODY!
Jason
My six year old daughter deressd up as Fern for Halloween, so we would choose Charlottes Web. My mom let me know about your website and the giveaway – thanks Leticia!Jennie B.
Barbara
HAPPY FRIDAY “Z” AND TASTY TOO!!! Hope you both are feeling great and I am so glad that you two are resting alot these days. You will both need it. Hope your bundles are well and getting strong for the big day. Enjoy your weekend, sending hugs and more hugs. Love you tons.
Kathy S.
Awwww…Zenny and Tasty; our Sleeping Beauty Guardian Angels! Wishing you both a fantastic weekend. Dream sweet dreams remembering YOUR JOHN, Zenny. He loves you so, as do all the Z-sters. 5000 wins for Mike Smith…I can’t imaginethat! GO MIKE!
Rose Cola
Love the photo! Isn’t friendship grand!
Joanna from TX
Good afternoon ladies Zen and Tasty.
I was looking thru this website and came across a picture of you Zen and a gray mare I am assuming is Tasty, taken probably early last spring. If so, she has become much lighter! I know the grays will lighten as they age. Poor Hansen…he’s still a baby but is very light already. You girls enjoy the naps and resting now; it won’t be long and you two will be very busy!
I’ll be watching the races this weekend. It’s getting even more exciting!
Pacing in virtual foal watch mode…..
zenyen
Joanna,
Last spring Zenyatta’s very first paddock mate was a dark gray mare called Pirate Queen.
After her second breeding to Bernardini she was moved in with the gray mare you see now, Tasty Temptations, as Zenyatta and Tasty are on the same breeding date / prospective foaling schedule.
Lisa in TN
Hansen is drop dead good looking.
LauraJ (Cincinnati OH)
Why “poor” Hansen? I think he’s gorgeous.
Louise Castello
He is stunningly gprgeous! Lucky him!
Louise Castello
oops! gorgeous!
Joanna from TX
The ‘poor’ reference for Hansen was just the ‘human’ thoughts about gray hair in general (I’m 63 and have PLENTY!). I love him too and want him to be successful as possible. I have also adore the gray Tapit kids…Hansen’s 1/2 sisters Dancinginherdreams, Joyful Victory, and Zazu.
Lisag in Texas
LOL, TOO CUTE, Joanna in TX, about the ‘Human’ thoughts, and do not forget Awesome Maria…
Lisa in TN
Don’t forget Careless Jewel. They are all good looking kids.
signofthetimes
In the horse world you need to think of keeping
Any Grey/white horse clean. It is a huge amount of
Work with very expensive products. Only a person
With OCD should own a grey/whit horse.
Ginger
Since I read your post, has anybody heard about ZaZu since coming back from her R&R on her injury last year. Myself I love grey horses as well.. Anybody know when John will put E in a race
Terry Crow
He is. The poor part may be the coloring of his mane, etc. that has been kicked around.
Lisag in Texas
Agreed, on the coloring.
Lisag in Texas
Hansen, he is one foxy dude. The Grey’s are all beautiful. No, no poor Hansen, I call him Hansen the Handsome.
Debbie G/Kentucky
That’s too cute, Lisag. He really is one handsome dude.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Joanna from TX, Zenyan and Z Fans:
Here’s the link to Diary #189. The original mares with Z are Seagull, Pirate Queen (Gray) Alyss and Z. Too Cute. Hugs, JB
https://staging.zenyatta.com/diary/diary-post-89
Joanna from TX
Thanks for clearing up the many equine friends of Queen Z! I didn’t know Pirate Queen was a gray and a stunning one at that.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Joanna:
She is a beauty, but then, I think they all are. Love and Hugs, JB
Gloria Jeanne "O.C." SO CAL
This is one of my FAVORITE photos of Zenyatta and her paddock pals – what a sight!!!
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Thanks for that link, Judy! I have the photo as a screensaver, they are like “Four Sphinxes” in their field, and I also have another print of the four of them walking to the barn, but had forgotten just how far back it was in the Diary.
Lisa in TN
What a sweet picture!! It is starting to get that way here. The weather is really nice. My is just about the same as yours Z. The wind is really up, but warm. What a wonderful time for your foal to be born. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
Keta
Havre de Grace alert
Jerry Bossert tweeted
Havre de Grace will make her 2012 debut in the New Orleans Ladies
from the Fair Grounds on March 17
Jan S. / Houston
I thought they said Oaklawn!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Jan and Keta:
Here’s the link on HDG. They were going to Oaklawn, but now it appears she will race at Fairgrounds. Hugs, JB
http://www.drf.com/news/fair-grounds-havre-de-grace-start-campaign-new-orleans-ladies
Jan S. / Houston
Thanks Judy. Just might drive down there and see her…..
Terry Crow
Judy-I hear the reason for going to Fair Grounds is the weight assignment. They gave HDG 117 pounds, which is ridiculous.
Keta
Hi Jan,
Sometimes I am too brief. And sometimes too wordy.
What I left out was this tweet posted this morning Fri. 24th
Jerry is a racing writer for the NY Daily News–so I knew he has credibility.
Others were beginning to tweet the same.
Judy (Thank you) gave confirmation in the DRF.
So, New Orleans, here come HDG on St. Patrick’s Day!
Hope you have a great weekend!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Jan and Keta:
You’re so welcome. Jan, hope you get to see HDG’s race. Hugs, JB
signofthetimes
Your posts are great Keta,
Never too long or short love
The TWEETS !!!
Keta
KATE WHEELER
i read your post yesterday about disappointment HDG was going to Oaklawn.
Plans changed and back to New Orleans.
Hope you get to go to the race.
signofthetimes
Sounds like HDG connections are trying to avoid
Heavy weights. She is a big strong mare, but not
As huge as Zenny. Don’t think John had to worry much
About weights. I remember hearing at one race a trainer
Said ” Don’t you think you should scratch her with
That weight?”. John smiled slyly and Zenny blew the field
away.
Keta
Signofthetimes,
Thanks for compliment on posts–I try!!
Kate Wheeler
Keta,
I am literally dancing for joy – not nearly as graceful as Zenyatta – but dancing nonetheless. I will be at the Fairgrounds on St. Patrick’s Day with bells on!!! If anyone cares to join me, let me know. We can meet up like those So. Cal. Z’sters do at Santa Anita. Terry Crow might form up a Deep South Chapter of the Redneck Club for us.
Dearest Zenny, I got to see Rachel Alexandra race and then you, our Queen, and now I’ll get to see your successor Horse of the Year, HDG. Have I been blessed or what!! Run like a girl!!
Keta
Kate,
So glad you saw the post.
Wish I could be with you in person–will be in spirit.
Have fun!
Happy dances are good!
Ann Maree / Tennessee
Hi, sweet Momma,
Boy, you are getting awfully close to that magic number of 100,000 Facebook fans! It stands at 98,951!! Hoping you hit 100,000 about the time your little one gets here, but, no matter, he/she will have quite a welcoming committee!!! Since my birthday is coming up on Sunday, Feb. 26, that would be a good time to have your foal (blush, blush!), but I’m betting more on the side of JAG’s wish for you to be born on John Henry’s birthday on March 9!! It’s too far out for Secretariat’s birthday, which I think is March 30 according to Wikipedia. Any time will be great!! Just hope everything goes a-ok! I’m excited and can hardly wait to see whether it’s a boy or girl!! I’m got mixed feelings, as one part of me wants a girl, like you, but another part wants a boy to see what he would turn out to be! Am also looking forward to see what your mom, Vertigineux produces with her foal with your daddy, Street Cry!! Wow! We will have lots to look forward to over the next 3 years with your foal, and your mom’s foal, and this year with your sister, Eblouissante, expected to make her debut!! Not as good as having you out there, but, loads of interest and fun for all your fans.
Sure love you and miss you sweetie…. Hugs, Ann Maree
Christine in Placerville, CA
Happy Birthday, Ann Marie! Mine was last Sunday & I was hoping for an early foal that day. Maybe you will get your wish. :)
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Ann Marie:
Happy Birthday on Sunday. Hugs, JB
Dear Christine:
Happy Belated Birthday. Hugs, JB
Christine in Placerville, CA
Thank you Judy B!♥
Trina Nagele in So Cal
A Belated Birthday Poem for Christine in Placerville
Dear Christine in Placerville,
I’m a little late, but still
I’d like say
I hope you enjoyed many a thrill
On your birthday
And that the future may
All your wishes fulfill.
Happy belated birthday, and many, many more!
Elizabeth in NM
Happy Birthday, Christine!
Birthdays are supposed to be celebrated for at least a week…. called your ‘unbirthday Birthdays’. Hope your Birthday week has and will be a wonderful one, and wishing you God’s many blessings for many, many more!
Ann Maree / Tennessee
Hi, Zsters! Thanks for the birthday wishes. It’s Tuesday,, but I’m just now checking in….Trina Naegle sent me a message via Facebook to tell me I had some birthday wishes out here…so glad she did. When I checked in here I could not believe the record number of comments! 800++!! Wow! My day was great, and appreciate the good wishes. Thanks so much for remembering me. Hugs to all of you! Ann Maree
Robin - Ventura CA
Happy Birthday Ann Maree! My Birthday was on the 2nd and my husbands was on the 21st. Happy Birthday to all February babies! Wouldn’t be wonderful if our girl had her foal in February!!!!
Brenda S..Ontario, Canada
Happy BirthdayAnn Maree, I know how you feel – Zenny’s foal would have been the best birthday present ever but it would have been too soon.
Abigail from Montreal
Ann Maree: A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you (just in case I miss posting on your “proper” b-day). May the year be filled with joy, prosperity, laughter and the very best of health, my friend. HUGS
Lisa in TN
Happy Birthday Ann Maree from a fellow TN resident.
Heidi Kruckenberg (Vallejo, Ca)
Happy Early B-Day Ann Maree. I hope it’s filled with joy, happiness and lots of fun!
Debbie G/Kentucky
Happy Belated Birthday, Christine and Happy Early Birthday, Ann Maree!
Linda Edwards in NJ
Happy Birthday Ann Maree.
Elizabeth in NM
Happy Birthday, Ann Maree! Many blessings from above on your special day upcoming and for a wonderful Birthday week!
Diana Harris
You and Tasty are too cute. I love the ears. :).
I love reading about you and your friend Tasty. Your so right good friends are hard to find and such a blessing. You have lots if people who love you close and far and we all wish you and Tasty the best. Thank you team Z for being all that you are and keeping us in the loop.
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Have you made progress in getting your mare back who fell into the wrong hands? You can e-mail me at trinambn@yahoo.com
Keta
Z, you and Tasty look so relaxed and peaceful.
How blessed you were to have MY JOHN as your trainer.
Someone who knows the value of schedules and blocks of quiet time
Worried about LE and you when I heard storms and winds were rumbling by.
Looks like warm spring days ahead next week
Hope all have a weekend filled with fun and quiet times!
Go Mike!
Sue
@ Joanna from TX–grey mare in photos with Z from spring 2011 would probably be Pirate Queen.
Beth Alexander
How I love the picture of you and Tasty above! Very sweet! I can’t explain how much the card I received in the mail yesterday meant to me! As I was opening my mail, I saw the envelope and thought it was some junk mail but I opened it anyway and lo and behold a card with a picture of a horse on the front. I thought my horse buddy, Michelle (my sister-in-law), had sent me a card and I thought how sweet that was of her, not realizing at first that it was YOU on the front. When I opened it up, I screamed a little and could not believe it – I thought how wonderful your team is for doing this for your fans. My husband said I couldn’t quit smiling and he had never seen me this excited over a card! I will cherish it always and I will have to have a special place in my Z room to display it! You and Tasty have a great weekend and can’t wait to see all the races! Love you always!
tony
My wife has hers on the mantle in our living room. I have to admit I was surprised to see it but then, there are no other connections like Team Z’s.
Robin - Ventura CA
Do you get a card if you bought Zenyatta items?
Debbie G/Kentucky
I think that everyone who bought a plushie will get a card, Robin.
Debbie G/Kentucky
Isn’t that card special, Beth? When I opened mine I know that I lit up like a Christmas tree. If any of my neighbors saw me when I opened it, they probably thought that someone had sent me a check for a million dollars the way I was smiling! It’s amazing how something simple like this can make you feel so good. Team Zenyatta is too special for words.