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
Maggie
Love you Zen. You have brought such joy and happiness to my life in a time when I needed it badly!! You give people hope!
Lisa
Z in my eyes and almost everyone elses, you are horse of the year horse of the decade and the horse of the century, no one will ever be in our hearts like you! Your simply the greatest horse who has ever looked through a bridle. Best of luck tomorrow, if you don’t win something is definitely wrong, but thats just my opinion. Love you lot’s, and Im glad you are adjusting well to your new life, say hello to your Ca. family and enjoy them.
Sharon in Ohio
Zenyatta, YOU ARE ~ HORSE OF A LIFETIME. I love the new picture of you ! I know that you are having fun with the family today !! It so wonderful that they are visiting you on the way to Fla. Sleep good tonight, you are HOY to us this year and every year Z !!xoxoxoxo
Donna Frost
Ms. Zenny, I’ve touted your magnificent record & why you should be HOY all week to anyone who would listen,(& a few who didn’t..lol)..You, the Moss’s & everyone on Team Z should be so proud no matter what the outcome tomorrow…you have given your fans & the racing world so much & to that your fans will always be grateful…So here’s hoping you dance your way into the record books tomorrow with another first!…good luck & we’re all rooting for you Ms Z!!!
Bonnie MacRaith
I do hope you win BUT I’m not attached to that outcome because I know, as do thousands more, that you just might be beyond HOY…for me you are “Horse of the Heart” first and foremost!
Bonnie MacRaith
Very thoughtful post from Kathryn Cogswell, thank you for reminding us how fortunate Zenyatta is and how we could wish that for other horses as well. And yes, I hope Blame is loved and adored too!
Vickie
Best of LUCK Zenyatta and TEAM! Thank you again for giving me the MOST exhilerating of experiences. God Bless and may the TRUTH reign!
Trish & Mike in Colorado
They replayed the 2008 El Encino on HRTV today; we watched with lumps in our throat. Oh how can you not be running, again, Zenyatta ??? No one can ever again come close to you. Hearing Trevor marvel at those big bounding strides, the ears pricked, what an incredible treat it was watching you run.
NancyJS
@waiting zenlin and filaria
Curlin is not a proven stallion yet and is too
big and muscular for Z. Zenyatta is a big girl and
needs a more moderately size male so the foal is not
to big to be balanced enough to race. Big issue with
Curlin is he is not proven. ? Maybe Smart Strike. Got confused
with him and Street Sense. Too many sssss. Love AP
Indy such a gentleman. I don’t think there will be any
issues The Mosses will be there. Also in her picture getting
her feet trimmed , it looked like she was Aced. Head hanging
down with tongue hanging out. Will probably Ace her
for first breeding.
Snoprinz
If the voters for HOY listen to fans then they will realize that you Zenny have had the greatest impact on the sport of horseracing. The HOY award should be a celebration of your achievements on and off the track. It will b a missed opportunity if you are once again denied this award for a horse like you comes only once in a lifetime.
My prayers are with you and Team Z as we all await the results of the Eclipse Awards. May January 17 be your coronation
NancyJS
Dear Zenyatta
Have a wonderful fun filled Sunday with your California Team.
Show them how you are a real horse with your band
of Merry Mares. Love your wolly coat. Will you have
to get clipped in the Spring. Good Luck tomorrow. No
matter the outcome you are already
the greatest female race horse of all time. The good ole
boys need to remember the Jockey Club Gold loss
By 4 lengths. Sweet dreams in your warm cozy stall.
XXXXOOOO
Maria
I am keeping my fingers crossed. Good luck! I hope you get this most deserving award, the HOY tomorrow. I love you Queen Z. Please post lots of pictures from this weekend.
Lynne
Hi Zenyatta. I do not have TVG, but I will be keeping my fingers and toes crossed and thinking of you winning HOY at the Eclipse Awards. I am so proud of you and all that you have acheived
xxxx0000 -Lynne
Tamyatta
You’re simply the best. You will always own my heart. I love you Zen:)
NancyJS
@Jenna
I think it is sad for Blame. No one was at his stall
after the Breeders Cup and only a few were at Claiborne
when he arrived. I wish he had not been retired and went
on to have a great 5 year old year. Being know to be the
only horse to beat Zenyatta is not great thing to be remembered
for. To be loved and cared for unconditionally is the
most important.
Tara
Well Z, good luck tomorrow. I will be watching at home rooting for you all the way. I can honestly say I will cry if you don’t win. Good luck and I will set you as my background on my phone for good luck, like I always have when you raced ;)
Tere Thomas
Fingers and toes crossed Queen Z! Much love and many hugs!!
Jane in Seattle
Hello beautiful!
By now the lights are out in your stall and you are probably fast asleep, dreaming about seeing your family today. I hope Mario and Carmen got to come this time too. Was it Steve Haskin who said you’re not as huggable now as you were at Barn55? I hope you were just huggable with them as you always were – can’t wait to see the pictures – Mrs. Moss always looks so radiant with you – can’t imagine her ever letting anybody sell your babies.
No matter what happens tomorrow, Z, just remember – you’re QUEEN OF THE WORLD!!! And we all love you so much.
S
Dear Z, what makes me smile is knowing that tomorrow, regardless of the votes, you will be safe, happy and enjoying your day with the girls! And… We will all still love you and all of your connections!!! You and your loving team have given us such joy! Hall of Fame, Horse of a lifetime, a bright light of racing! Because of you there will be more people following the sport, going to the track, placing bets and have a heart for the life of horses when they leave the track.
Darlene
Good luck to Z and Team Zenyatta….I will be waiting for your friend Michelle to text me and tell me you are the winner Zenyatta. Whatever the result, please know that you hold a special place in our hearts as the greatest. You and your team deserve the recognition for a wonderful comeback and for a great year. We love all of you!!!
Celeste
Thank you for another fun diary entry and comments to laugh with and learn from. All of us are so lucky to have this great site and the common love we have for Queen Zenyatta! If the Eclipse awards do not go the way we are wishing, I am sincerely hoping the family closest to Zenyatta will not be too disappointed because it isn’t truly a reflection on how wonderful Zenyatta is, how spectacular her career and the impact she has had on people. Those kinds of things can’t be measured by a simple trophy. Maybe I am just trying to brace myself for the sadness I know I will feel if our Queen is not recognized, but because I have such high esteem for the Shirreffs, the Mosses, Mario, Carmen and Steve, I don’t want to see them hurt either. I know that Zenyatta will always been the Horse of MY Lifetime, but I am aching for her greatness to be realized by those stubborn few. Silly me…tilting at windmills?
Gina
Best wishes for HOTY for Zenyatta and Team Z! Whatever their decision may be,we have all said that you are the horse of a lifetime! God broke the mold when He made you. Zenny you deserve this award for all you have done to make racing exciting, again! Good luck,tomarrow!!
Yvonne and Maurice Kirby
Hi Zenyatta. It is so wonderful that you are so excited as you hear the car pull up with your family from CA. What a great reunion before heading to Florida to accept yours and their awards. It will be a night to remember. We can’t wait. Remember you are the Horse of a Lifetime to all your fans and the love and light of our lives. You are an angel in disguise. Love you.
Lynn .... California
Hi big beautiful Zenny,
I’m waiting to see the standing ovation YOU get on Monday’s Eclipse Awards!!! :)
Congratulations in advance for HOY !!!
NorCalFan#1
Love this photo! Looks as though you’re watching them drive up! I’m so happy that your family is coming today! Can’t wait to see John’s photos/videos of their visit–-the joy on the faces of everyone around you just touches something deep inside that is so heartwarming to the soul. You are something special to so many–you’ve heard that millions of times by now, but it’s just so true. We’ll be rooting for you and Team Zenyatta tomorrow night. Thank you & Dottie so much for letting us share all this excitement here with you!
Diana_NV
ZENYATTA, ZENYATA, ZENYATTA! You are a song … the national anthem of horse racing! Let’s hope it’s “here’s to the winners” Monday night for you and your Team!
Jackie
Good Evening Queen “Z” Hope you enjoyed your visit with your CA family. I am sure they were just as excited to see you. Will be crossing my fingers and toes for tomorrow. Good Luck Sweet Girl.
Hugs and Kisses
Megan S
Betcha cant guess whoose colors I’ll be wearing tommorow! Luv ya Z! Great to hear from you on my birthday!
love,
Megan from Cali! <3
Rhonda Clements
You will forever be my HOTY, and of a lifetime! I love you Zenny good luck my sweetheart.
Ann Maree
This is a link to view your picture on the front page of the NYTimes! You may have to copy and paste the link into your browser. Hugs. Your friend, Ann Maree
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/photo.php?fbid=1801946456385&set=o.142579315768994