Good Morning,
At this time, many of you have read the Moss’ have announced my MATING PLANS for this year! I will be going to BERNARDINI! I asked John to find this photo of me from his BARN 55 files…it is a few months old. I really did KICK UP MY HEELS here at the farm upon hearing the news that all had been finalized and announced. This is very exciting!
Not only are we a wonderful match genetically…we complement each other in many other aspects. Additionally, and this is a sidebar to all of the other great reasons we are a match, Dottie was teasing me this morning that BOTH of us have MOMS who have been recognized in the industry as “BROODMARE OF THE YEAR”. This is a very special fact that I want to keep in my memory bank. I hope I continue this tradition…as my future babies grow up!
I love all of the INTERNET activity that is going on now! There are even forums and contests for NAMING MY BABY! I LOVE THIS! Darley (which is BERNARDINI’S HOME) did a press release as well about our future plans. I have to comment…I love the fact that in HIS photo “B” is wearing a BLUE AND WHITE BROWBAND…just like I have in some of my photos. (I guess we even have the same sense of style and taste in accessories. This is certainly very cute!)
There is another article out now by Andrew Cohen that literally has me ‘giggling’ this morning. It is titled: BERNYATTA: THE WORLD’S NEWEST POWER COUPLE. Here is the link for it!
This is really very cute. THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT ME! Wow! I hope the storyline presented starts your day with a SMILE! It sure did that for ME!
With Love~
Hugs to ALL!
Z
and in respect to my recent mating announcement……”B”
Christine Coleman
Hi Zenny!!! I loved the article! If I were presented with publications with headline stories about Bradjolina, Prince William and his fiance, and you and Bernardini, those publications would go in the Deep Six file!
Tell us more Zenny! What other factors did Jerry and Anne take into consideration beyond both of you coming from phenomenal broodmares??
I love you Zenny!!
Trisha Veazey
Hello Gorgeous. I bet you are having so much fun with your girl friends talking girly talk. I took a look at “B” and he is quite handsome and still a young man. Yes you do have some things in common. You and he both have Princequillo in your lineage. I also think it is interesting that he has Secretariat in his. Here’s to the new power couple Bernyatta. Love hugs and kisses to you, beautiful girl.
judith berube
Dear Z,
Something else you and Bernardini have in common is both of you started your racing careers at three years old. And what careers they were. Love to all of you.
Judy and Russ
Franci Nelson
Wishing you all the best. Bernardini is a very handsome feller. And lucky too.
audreyc
I rather like “Zenardini” better….after all, 70% of the foal can be attributed to the mom. Best wishes for a calm, easy, and successful mating.
Rosemary McCauley
I read the article naming the World’s Next Power Couple as “Bernyatta.” That’s a great name for this couple, but for the Queen, shouldn’t it be along the lines of ZENdini. She is after all the Queen and should come first.
Karen
Bloodhorse listed the most physically impressive male and female horses. Zenyatta was the #1 female and Bernardini was the #1 male.
Jessica Marie
Love you Z!!!
Jean Moore
Beautiful Zenyatta, What an excellent choice for the sire of your first born. As always, you and your wonderful family does everything with such style, class and love and how priviledged we are to be included in this happy news. Bernardini is quite handsome but no one will ever touch you when it comes to beauty. Please thank Dottie for all the effort and delight she provides to us. Much Love From Me To You
Gloria Jeanne
Oh Z, I have been for the day when ALL Press and Media outlets would start talking about you on a daily basis. I am so proud of you Zenny. I wonder when you’ll ge going to start your “date”? I hope it’s soon.
I love you and prey you will safe, happy and in foal soon.
Thanks Dottie for the link and the update here, you must be so happy and proud.
Hugs
Cheryl Smith
COngratulatons to you! B is one handsome fellow. I know your baby is going to be beautiful (and fast) baby and know what an amazing mom you will be. I love the fact that you are now a power couple!
Please let your team know that we love them for always putting your best interest first! Can’t wait to see the new one and hear what name YOU picked!
Love you forever!
Jenna
I have to make one comment:
The comments from you all are just so sweet and kind. Honestly. It’s nice to see happy thoughtful caring comments, unlike everywhere else.
You all make my day, as well :)
Linda
There is a lovely Bernardini tribute on youtube. He is very tall dark & handsome Zenny! Good choice. He is put together very well & has some height but not too much. He has a good personality, smart & level headed. When he was racing, he floated over the ground. He displayed some early speed & could go the distance. His trainer said he liked to pose for the camera & knew how special he was….sound familiar? I love that your baby will carry the lines of Secretariat, Seattle Slew & Spectacular Bid. I am so happy & dream about what can be…Hopefully, we will be able to see your sister Eblouissante in John’s barn & follow her career. I know you have some photos of her in your album thanks to someone on facebook. She is by Bernardini & your mother. They must have liked her a lot. I know Bernardini has been very successful & passes along a lot of talent. He had 4 runners in the Breeder’s Cup races. Oh what excitement the future holds!
Mary
Zenyatta, I read the Andrew Cohen article and a big NO for the name of your baby “starting” with B…(part of Bernardini). You are the Queen, the name, if a combo, needs to start with Z…, but, I trust your family to choose the right name. Hugs and Prayers
Dani
Bernyatta – hmmm. Clever in a two legged commercial sort of way, but not even in the ballpark of possibilities. No, your foal should have a classy, smart and fun name. I’m sure your CA family will come up with the perfect name as they always have in the past. Or maybe they already have. Or maybe they should call Sting and see if he has any suggestions. His namesakes have been very successful in the past. :)
Borntobreed
Dear Zenny
I absolutely love the Darley announcement and
the name of the power couple. You have a definate
Feminist side but also a feminine side. He has the most
Beautiful head. I love the blue and white band. It looks
Gorgeous on both of you. I think a new line is being
Created and perhaps you will have a few dates with him.
I know that you will be playing the field. I wonder if Sea The
Stars will travel to breed in the US. His awesome speed
And success on multiple surfaces is soooo attractive. John
Chose him for you in 2009. Oppps getting to far ahead.
Thanks sooo much to The Mosses and Sherriffs for
Sharing the Queen. !!!!!!!!!
Colleen
What a wonderful diary post to read on my birthday today. Zenyatta you make my day and I just love you to pieces!! You are going to be a fantastic mom, and your foal will be SPECTACULAR! Love, C
Sug
Zenny, Andrew Cohen wrote a wonderful article about you and Bernardini. Of course YOU are the Queen. Bernardini is a fine choice for your first date. Your foal’s name will be yet another piece of excitement that you have given us to think about.
Borntobreed
@L
Great to have someone so knowledgeable
about traditional farm life. However, the Mosses
And Sherrifs are far from traditional. They think
Out of the box. I am sure they will be in KY when
She is bred maybe not in the shed but close by.
Many articles have been written about the Mosses
Keeping all of her Foals. They are creating a new
Image for racing and breeding and a new genetic
Line. Thanks for all of your contributions
audreyc
I looked up Bernardini’s pedigree, and then Zenyatta’s again, for fun. Looks like a wonderful match, (which is obviously, why Bernardini was carefully chosen), and varied – which is very, very good. I am pleased to say my leased appendix mare is related to Zenyatta through Raise A Native, Native Dancer, (and she has lots of Princeqillo throughout her lineage.)She is also related to Bernardini, through Somethingroyal. What fun! Blessings to you Zenyatta, and again – thanks, Dottie, for these posts. We all enjoy reading, and interacting, immensely.
ENSIGN
@ Borntobreed,
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Many large Ky farms actually have viewing areas in (or above) the breeding sheds so connections of the mares, or just the farm manager/staff who accompany the mare to the shed can safely view the proceedings.
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For those suggeting potential names, Mondatta and Synchronicity are both already in use. I posted a link near the end of the entry #67 post to the Jockey Club online names book. You can type in your name and see if it’s available :-)
Katie Clawson
Z, Bernardini has a Facebook page and said that he is “the luckiest stallion in the world!” He seems very excited and proud that he was chosen!! I really like him. :) Im sure he will LOVE you!
theresa depew
We love Zenyatta, I have followed her progress for the last 3 years a very good friend of ours Russell (rusty) Smith former trainer of many horses turned me onto her and I thank him for that. I’ve done very well by Zenyatta not only at the track by her showmanship, spirit,and the love of the crowd.
Vicki
Well, if it couldnt be AP Indy, I guess his son will have to do…Looking forward to the pregnancy announcement. Please let us know when you leave LE for his breeding shed. Unfortunate that TB doesnt allow AI. No kicking young lady!!!
Barbara Wood
Dearest Z–
You and “B” are the power couple to end ALL power couples! Will we learn the date in advance, or will the meeting just be announced after the fact? Probably the latter, though I’m not sure.
I’m sure this will be the most prayed over foal in the history of Thoroughbreds.
Thank you SO much, Dottie, and Mosses for keeping us involved as much as possible. We love you, Z, as if you were our own.
Maureen Feely
Congratulations Miss Z. You make a beautiful couple.
Diana_NV
Forget ‘Bernyatta’. It’ll be ‘Zendini’ or something much more classy. We know who’s on top here. My second choice, if it wasn’t old A.P, the up and coming son gets the call. Lot’s of speed in his pedigree, Bold Ruler and Dr. Fager. It’ll be fun to see the result.
Dona
Thanks for the link, I loved the story. Power couple indeed! Willam and Kate, who? 11 months is a long time to wait plus the mating probably won’t take place untill late next month. So, that’s a whole year! What will we do? Can’t knit! :)
Susie Bowie
Zenny..Yes..Zendini..I agree with Diana..You are FIRST always! I hope your first date goes well…Our hearts are with you always.
Robin
Hi Zenny!! I’m SO happy for you big girl. You will have gorgeous babies together. He is on LUCKY boy!! Stay safe & warm pretty girl!! MUAH!! XOXO