Photo by John Shirreffs
Happy Sunday Morning,
I am so excited! A car is driving up the road…and I think it is my CA FAMILY.
I can’t wait to see everyone. I have so many things to tell them…and to share with them. They have not seen me in the paddock with my friends. I know they have met them in the barn area on their last visit, but they have not personally seen all of us out there playing and running together.
I also want them to see how fabulous my ‘winter coat’ looks and how I am adjusting so well to my new lifestyle.
In turn, I want a complete update on ALL of my BARN 55 friends and how they are doing.
I know JOHN will have tons of photos to share with all of you once he gets back to LA.
After our visit…my CA FAMILY will be off to FLORIDA for the ECLIPSE AWARDS. They take place on Monday night. You may watch them on TVG.
At this time, I personally want to thank all of you for all of your LOVE AND SUPPORT! PLEASE…keep your fingers crossed! I know one thing for sure, I know I could not be the horse I AM without the HELP and LOVE of so many people.
Like I said in yesterday’s DIARY…I AM SO PROUD TO KNOW ALL OF YOU!
With Love,
Hugs to ALL!
Z
Kathryn Cogswell
Dear Everyone: The NY Times online shows Zenyatta on its Front Page today, and it has a voters` choice & comments section open to readers. By far, the eloquent notes seem to favor ‘The Lady Z,’ and is a lovely gathering of thoughtful opinions.
Kathryn Cogswell
Henrietta`s Good Luck Wish is a laugh-out-loud HOOT!
nancy
You know at this point in time if HOTY is not to be does it really matter?If it were up to the fans you would have it, TVG did a poll and you were the clear winner. I will be watching with that hope you will get it, if not like i have said already and so many others your our HOTY and decade.
I hope you have a good day with your Cal family, I know they will be happy to see you and vice versa.
I would also like to make a shout out to John and Mike for there win yesterday with Mr.Commons, and to your beloved owners Jerry and Ann for the way ZaZu ran her heart out to come from last to finsh 2nd in the SY Stakes. Even though Z your away from us now we still have a place in are hearts for everyone at barn 55 and for Jerry and Ann.The kidness they have shown is beyond what any one has done, I have watch racing since the age of 4, and seen alot of great horses, owners, trainers come and go but I have never seen what they have done in regards to you, To let us be up close, touch you, just be near you is something I know I speak for alot of us we will never forget. I have taken over 100 photos of you, and still feel it is not enough, I look at the album with such fondness, you have meent the world to this sport, so no matter what happens at the awards we will always know the special horse you are, in a way we are your family too. Now onto that next stage of your life to be a Mom, I can just see you now with a big belly, it will be wonderful, And Jerry and Ann plase keep that foal, I’m sure you will, but we all want to be there to witness little Z run when the time comes perhaps 2014? Seems such a long wait but it will be worth it. Love your photo for today as well. John should make a photo book of all the photos he has and will take of you I would be the first to buy it. Best of everything.
TZ
Zenyatta,
I hope you win HOY!!! But even if you don’t, look at all the people who respond to your daily blog. You are #1 in all of our minds and hearts. We know you are HOY for the last couple of years!
Have fun with your new friends in the paddock.
dunie oneil
The way you have enriched the lives of your fans is immeasurable, dear Queen; thank you from our hearts!
Cheryl Denton
Zenyatta, as Liza sang in her song about you– you are “the greatest racehorse that we’ve ever seen.” You have meant so much to so many people, it is truly special. I am always emotional when it comes to Thoroughbreds, but with you it is multiplied times 1000! Thanks again for all your updates and information, and I hope you continue to inspire people and bring more and more fans to racing.
Mike Sekulic
I believe ZENYATTA should have been Horse of the Year in 2008 and 2009, so you can guess what I think about 2010! She was The Star of the Year, the “big deal,” the horse that all eyes were fixated on, and she became a mainstream star as well. She attracted many fans, and even had an entourage of people following her to and from her workouts! Mainstream media outlets featured her!
She garnered all this attention,love and respect from people because of her performances on the racetrack. She earned her place in history. Now she deserves her Horse of the Year award.
Peggy
Hey Zenyatte, I will be right there monday night watching TVG. Guess what Zen I work in a bank and I have a Monday Holiday. So befitting to have a holiday on the day I know you are going to be Horse of the Year. Even if they don’t announce it (but I think they will) Your still our horse of the year or forever. Oh, and I am still lobbying for your first date to be with my buddy A.P.Indy Please Remember, Remember Zen he’s gettin older and there may not be much time left. Please remember this. Love Peggy
Pamela J Hebert
Zenyatta no matter what happens tomorrow you are still the Queen & my HOY-the most wonderful horse of my lifetime. Enjoy your visit today & God bless. With my fingers crossed & crossed hooves. XOXO
Linda Henderson
I love the picture! So beautiful. You are a winner.
Gail
Agree with Bob and Kelley Rose comments. You have already won the love and admiration from so many and brought so many to horse racing it is clear that you have proven yourself as HOY and then some. This award will only show if the turf writers have gotten over their bias and gotten a clue. We will always love you Z but not horseracing and the turf writers if they don’t get it.
roko
Best of luck to the entire Zenyatta team at the Eclipse Awards tomorrow. My fingers and toes are crossed for Zen to win the HOY award.
Carol M
I’m so glad you’re having fun Z…. You’re still inspiring the rest of us! Heehee….
Jennifer
I know that you are visiting with your CA family as I write this. I know that they were overjoyed to see you. It’s so apparent on the photos that they love you so much! I can’t wait to see the photos from today’s visit! Love you, Zen!
Dee
We are all so proud to know YOU, Zenyatta! We love you sooo much!
heather allan
ther’s none like you zenyatta,your faithful-true in all you do!
Grace
Hope you have a good time with your family. Hope you get your award you worked so hard for. You have already won the hearts of many people. You are one of a kind. Love your photo’s. Can not wait to see more. I did not get a chance to see you. Maybe someday I will be able to. I enjoy your up dated and your photo’s. Will all of your photo’s be put in a book we could buy? If you do I would love to get one. Take Care God Bless and Good Luck !!!!!!
Otherlyn
Thank you, ZENYATTA, for being the queen of my heart! I was briefly in your presence on BC day. Now, you fill my dreams and memories. Hoping to visit you when the weather turns. In the meantime, end a sweet nicker toward the barn where STEPHEN GOT EVEN lives. He so graciously insisted that I NOT stop scratching his ears, during our Sunday visit, on BC weekend. He might not be the “dream date’ that your people have in store for you, but he is a very nice, and very handsome gentleman. Your FOB Fren, O
Mary Davies
You are going to win. We will always be here for you, just like you have been here for us you beautiful, classy, precious Lady Z…From our hearts to yours with all of our love…Tony and Mary xxx
Linda Cunningham Thomas
ZENYATTA, You will forever reign as the Queen Of our hearts. Your regal, gental, powerful presence is imprinted in our souls. You have given this fan more than just a good race, you are an inspiration to humans and the human race. You inspired us all to give more, dig deeper, and push through the last leg, no matter how the race goes. Thank you and i know YOU ARE “Horse of the Year”
Judy Sims
Dearest Zenny:
Have a wonderful reunion with your CA family and regale them with all your accomplishments. Your posse is priceless and your new winter coat is gorgeous. We’re all anxiously awaiting tomorrow night and the award results. Good wishes to you all. There really is only one acceptable result: ZENYATTA IS HORSE OF THE YEAR!
Hugs & nose kisses.
Judy 8-)
Linda from Vermont
Good luck Z! Can’t wait to see more pictures of you!
Paula Higgins
I will be watching, Z and Dottie. I am wishing you the very best and my heart will be with you all. Have a great time visiting and take pictures!!!
Joan Walls
Z – you are the horse that we love. I hope that you had a nice day with your CA family. We are all pulling for you for the Eclipse award. Looking forward to seeing the pictures. Love and hugs.
Joan
Kathryn Cogswell
“When you arrive at a fork in the road, take it.” Yogi Berra, knew that beyond today`s choices, there is that fork in the road that defines the future; Robert Frost`s ‘road less traveled by.’ Beyond her honors, ‘Z’– with her Team at work — is The Horse of Tomorrow for racing, whether it knows it or not. Yogi was wise past his words.
Jenna
Fantastic!! Have a nice day girls (Z and D)! Team Z loves Zenyatta so so much. I’m thinking Mike, Carmen, and Mario are there-as well as John and the Mosses.
Christine Coleman
Hi Zenny…Todays the big day for you! You get to see your family! I hope you have a beautiful visit, and I know you will be so soothing to the soul for them. I’m so torn about tomorrow nights awards. But I just keep telling myself the one truth, the Eclipse voters cannot change our views on who really is HOY. You have won that award in our hearts a long time ago! I love you, big, beautiful horse….
Chantal
Good Luck Z! You deserve it so much!
Jenna
Oh, and you will certainly have my unending love and support…forever and ever.
Get your acceptance speech ready :)
Debbie
my fingers are crossed and I’ll be watching! have a wonderful visit with your CA family! love you Z!!! xo