Good Morning to all of my friends,
I am still basking in the glow of yesterday’s article in the NEW YORK TIMES! When I wrote to you yesterday, I’d read Joe Drape’s wonderful piece and loved the slide-show of the photos…but at that time, I did not know I was on the FRONT PAGE of the paper. Suddenly, all of the calls and emails started to flow into the office. Just think……THE FRONT PAGE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES. This is a WOW MOMENT! The New York Jets are playing in the playoffs this weekend…and I’M ON THE FRONT PAGE of the whole paper! I am so pleased…and proud! This is fabulous!
Also, it is so cute! I love all of your sweet comments about how the tours can take place. You are a very creative and industrious group! I am so proud to know all of you!
Yesterday, when Dottie was reviewing the article and the Team’s travel schedule, (my CA FAMILY will be here tomorrow morning to visit with me), she also mentioned that she had to pack for the trip! That is the beauty of MY SITUATION…..I don’t need to worry about my wardrobe. My coat is always FABULOUS and LOOKS PERFECT FOR ALL OCCASIONS. I have a full wardrobe of blankets…so I’m always ready to go at a moment’s notice. All of my human friends, on the other hand, always need to think of ‘what to wear’.
Dottie also commented that she wanted to get a new pair of shoes for Monday’s event. She and I wear the same size…7…so I suggested she call one of my guys, Tom Halpenny or John Collins, to see if they could help her out in this situation. She laughed at my thinking….appreciated the kind gesture…but said she needed something with a ‘higher heel than what I have worn’.
Oh, this girl stuff is really something! When I was an athlete…I focused on my training every single day. Now that I have so much more free time….my thoughts do tend to wander a bit. For now, since I will start dating soon…………………HMMMMM!
I do know that there is a great deal of discussion going on in my family about my FIRST DATE! This is really fun. Dottie called it kinda’ a DATING GAME. I have some thoughts…she has some very interesting ideas…and we are really having so much fun blending and sharing all of them!
Such choices! Lucky me!
Have a great Saturday…and a fun Weekend! Enjoy all of the great sporting events and racing around the country. Take a peek at the JETS GAME as well…since they are my NY TIMES Buddies. They play on Sunday afternoon!
Cute…I was on the FRONT PAGE. I still can’t believe this! WOW!!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Janet in Canada
Go Zenyatta! Front page of the NY Times is fantastic & well deserved! You have a loyal following in Canada too and we are thrilled for you! Best of luck Monday – but you shouldn’t need it if there is common sense and justice used to decide HTY!!! One fluke doesn’t rival 19 wins!!
Pam Zacek,
Wow, Im glad you beat the football, sports, thats a milestone, and thats why your the Queen, gets more People, maybe watching, the Races, and I can’t wait to see who your first Date is, Im sure, Dottie,Pick a winner, two winners, wow, can you imagine, the out come??? Just like you Z… Have fun with your Ca family and New York, Jets, fan HUh,. thats good, Have fun in the snow, girl and enjoy life, and your Dating..
audreyc
Perhaps Joe Drape is not permitted to vote; but the front cover of NY Times is the closest thing to casting (influencing)a vote – a big endorsement. He wrote a great article, and brought out very valid points for you as HOTY. I have been a racing fan for many years – but never placed a bet. I love the stories, the books about the great ones, and just watching the sheer elegance of the horses – the thrill of the race. When living in CA, I often went to Del Mar (loved that track). I knew some owners/trainers, and it was a thrill to be a guest with them, cheering on their horses. The multitude await tomorrow, with baited breaths….I can’t imagine any other outcome than Queen Z – who rightfully deserves this honor.
Grace Siwu
Best of Luck to you monday, you deserved the HOTY more than a million Blame.
Lori K
ZENNY, WOW FRONT PAGE THAT IS AMAZING. ENJOY YOUR VISIT WITH YOUR CA FAMILY. GOODLUCK ON MONDAY. YOU ARE ALREADY OUR HORSE OF THE YEAR. I HOPE YOU CAN HAVE VISITORS SOON. I CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU Z. I LOVE YOU Z. LOVE LORI XOXO…
Robin Stevens
WHOA!!!!! WELL SAID BY THE NEW YORK TIMES : ) GOOD LUCK ON MONDAY TEAM ZENYATTA…..& just a thought for the first date : ) “Midnight Lute” a match made in heaven : ) course we would have 2 name the first foal “American Honey” AKA Zenyatta : ) : )
Jamie
Congrats for making the front page of the NY Times, Queen Z. You deserve it and more. I believe you will get hoy too. Much love hugs and kisses….
Yvonne and Maurice Kirby
Hi Zenyatta. Wow, the front page of the NY Times. I read the article the other day but have to go back to the Times to see the front page. Wow again. I have asked a friend of ours to pick up your boblehead in Oaklawn on Monday. We will stay home by the tv to see the Eclipse Awards. We can’t wait. Love you so. Good luck you angel in disguise. Love you.
RuthG
You are without a doubt front page material. I’m so happy for you and your Team Z that you have received the recognition you all so richly deserve. I know you and your CA family will have a wonderful day together. Can’t wait to read about it on your blog. Lots of love from NJ.
Sherpa
NY Times Front Page 1/14/2011
http://www.nytimes.com/images/2011/01/14/nytfrontpage/scan.jpg
I can’t tell until I post this if the link works. If not, go to NYT.com, type Front Page in the search box. There’s a calendar on the page, select 1/14. The big picture of Zenny in a snowy paddock is ‘below the fold.’
Dmama
Lova ya Z………..
Just a note about “dating” being private…. not, all dates are witnessed and recorded, its the rules.
High hopes for HOY but if not………. Blame did NOT make the NYT cover ! !
Louise Bland
NY TIMES? — What did it say?
If you date—you know to keep your date away and not too close. Don’t allow him to be agressive. Also, don’t allow anyone to talk you into it. Keep him at arms length.
Jean Moore
Beautiful Zenyatta, This is the most joyful post yet. It is so like you to offer shoes to Dottie, but let’s face it-no one can fill your shoes. Dottie and you must have some very intimate conversations re: dating, wardrobe, etc. Every girl needs a confidant, who better than our fantastic Dottie. For your fans that are unable to find a copy of the NYT issue, they have a website and one may order back issues from them. Don’t forget, tomorrow is officially Z Day Much Love From Me to You.
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
Oh Zenyatta!
You are such a magnificient horse and you will always look good on the front page of any publication, but how cool, the New York Times-but heck, they know a class act when they see one!
Have fun when your family comes, I am sure they will be glad to see you, I know they miss you tremendously but they are happy to see that you are enjoying your freedom and relaxation.
Play, and run free Dear Zenyatta!
My Love & Blessings to you
Patti and Don
HAVE FUN VISITING WITH THE FAMILY FROM CA. HOPE THEY GIVE YOU A BIG HUG FROM ALL OF YOUR FANS ON THE WEST COAST. MAY THE RACING GODS BE WITH YOU TOMORROW NIGHT. WHATEVER THE RESULTS ARE YOU WILL ALWAYS BE OUR HORSE OF THE YEAR..HORSE OF THE DECADE…HORSE OF THE AGES!
Cheryl
So Awesome! I tried to see the picture they put on the front page but could only find the article – does someone have the picture? Zenyatta you are just absolutely the best! Love You!
Valerie Chase
You truly are a cover girl Z – and so photogenic!! You too have a wonderful weekend and our hooves are crossed until you are announced Horse of the Year!!! xxoo
CAM
‘Date’ is such a cute word. One night (4 minute) stand with a paid escort is a more appropriate way to describe it ;-)
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To BOBBI & BONNIE,
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Yes, all registered TBs have to bred via live cover or they cannot be registered. No artificial insemination or embryo transfers allowed. Parentage is still verified via DNA so the no AI rule really is antiquated compared to other breeds, but it is the rule still and Zenyatta will conceive via the ‘traditional’ method, hopefully on her first ‘date’. If they scan her at 16 days post breeding and she’s not pregnant, they go back for another try.
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There was a general writeup of the whole process several posts back I believe.
Jena Hobert
Its ok Zenyatta if you are on the front page of ALL the newspapers & magazines. You are still front page news to me. Dottie & John are coming in on the way to Florida so give them big hugz for me. John deserves TOY just like you deserve HOY. I know you have “Older Female” sewn up. No matter what happens tomorrow Queen Z you will always be HOY to me. Will send you, Dottie & John a note after tomorrow night. I will be in Kentucky in July. That is well after Breeding Season so hoping Lanes End will allow me a chance to see you. Love & hugz from all of us….Secsea Dance, Salawgi, Simon, & Picasso.
Peyton
Congrats Zenny! But you are more important than any old football team! I hope you have fun with your visitors today and best of luck tomorrow. Remember you are already the greatest racehorse EVER!
Lisa Dominguez
Hi Z, glad that things are going so well!! Cant wait to see who you will be bred to, personally I hope its AP Indy, he is one of my favorites (next to you)of course your on the front page of the newspaper, they only reserve that for the best :) take care I cant wait to see the eclipse awards tomorrow.
Lauren
Hi Z – I love you. I live in New Jersey and am rooting for the Jets today. I am also a die hard Lakers fan and I have always loved your being a California girl and living in the same area as the Lakers. Now you and I have something else in common – the Jers and the NY Times. The article written about you was beautiful. So many people are rooting for you to be HOY. This is such an exciting time. You have so much to look forward to and we are so blessed to have you in our lives. God Bless and good luck on Monday. By the way, good luck with your dating. xoxo
Mari
Love your posts! They are fantastic! Be smart on your “dates” you don’t want to be an easy target for just “anyone” you know. Be very choosy, ok?? Enjoy your days in the pasture. You are truly an amazing girl!
Harriett Vaughn
Good luck tomorrow night! Blame is an outstanding racehorse. So are you, but you are so much more.
I suspend my credibility to read your posts, but I am now wondering who taught you to read? John? Dottie?
Kim Noble
Front page of the NY Times-you go girl! And keep Afleet Alex and Tapit in mind for your “first date.” They both have been producing some excellent babies! Stay safe!
teresa
Since I got to know you Z….I want everyone to know about you. Front cover of the NYT is a good way to do that. Congrats on the cover, and I’m thinking warm thoughts about the outcome of the HOTY 2010 award. Either way I name you Horse of the Century. :)
Janet Cutting
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annika
Good Luck My Beautiful Girl!!! Don’t worry, you are not only Horse of the Year, but Horse of the Decade, your’e the worlds greatest and I Love You!!!!
Mary G
Hi Z! Of course you were on the Front Page…they couldn’t bury you in the middle of the paper! It wouldn’t be the proper way to treat a queen. I am hoping you will again be on the front pages of many Newspapers after the Horse of the Year is announced! Fingers crossed for a big win for our favorite girl! Have fun with your company this weekend. I am sure they are excited to see you. Since I live in MA I am a big Pats Fan so GO PATS! and GO Z for HOY!
Suzanne G
Hi Zenyatta,
Fun that such a girly-girl is into different sports and custom shoes! Enjoy the day with your merry band. Lots of positive energy and ø¤º°¨ ¨°º¤ for Monday night. Thanks to your wonderful teams for looking after you and sharing with all of us.
Sherpa, special thanks for NY Times link!
Love and hugs, SuzanneG