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”
Paula Higgins
Thank you Dottie/Zenyatta for the link to the charming article on Zenyatta and Bernadini. As far as I am concerned Kate and William can’t hold a candle to Zenny and Bernie. Their foal will be a gift from GOD. I am so excited I can’t stand it! Great job Dottie! I am watching the movie Secretariat right now as I type this. Someday I hope to watching a movie about Zenny. I can only hope.
Kimberly
CONGRATS Z!!!!! WHEN CAN WE VISIT YOU?
Sunny Boyd
PS:
Aimee, Adrienne, Emmanuelle, Madeleine,
Zoe, how about one of these?
EK
Bernardini’s dam was a really nice mare who won and placed in G1 races.She was 2nd in the Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies race. Her sire Quiet American is at Darley. He has the same female family as my filly. They both descend from Throttle Wide. They both descend from Mr. Prospector and Northern Dancer. Her mom was a KY bred with G1 producing ancestry.
Mary Alice Kier
Here’s to the new power couple!! A brilliant match that represents great insight and love for Zenyatta!!
Linda in NJ
Hi Zenny: The article about the new “Power Couple” is awesome. The Royal coach will take you to Bernardini. One of the more recent posts showed the breeding process and the mare got to her mate. I hope it works that for the two of you. Love, Linda
Yvonne and Maurice Kirby
Hi Zenyatta. I loved the article about the new “Power Couple”. You do make a beautiful/handsome couple and your babies will be gifts from heaven. Love you, angel in disguise.
Paula McCaleb
Move over Brad and Angelina…… The tall, sexy, cute butt and one hell of a dancer is Zenny. The smooth, good looking, Italian lover is Dini. The Newest HOT couple of 2011 is ZENYATTA aka: Zenny and Bernardini aka: Dini. Watch out Hollywood, your two new STARS!
Sharon in Ohio
Yes Z, all of your fans have checked out Mr. Wonderful, and we know he is handsome and has may traits that mirror you !
Bernardini, is a fantastic choice for you. Your foal will be a legend! The bloodline for this baby will be amazing….the royal heir or heiress, to be. You Z, must teach the little one, some of your amazing dance steps ! So glad that the bloodline is so rich in history…the great
ones behind you will be propelled forward into the future. We can only imagine ! Bless you both in this union !! Z and B, and Baby to Be !!
Julia B
Awww “Z” you’re soon to be a momma, what an exciting new journey for you! God Bless your date with Bernardini,your baby will be beautiful! Big hugs to you and “B”
Cheryl
WOW I hurried to look at his pedigree and he has some absolutely way famouns horses in his line! I found a picture of him a head shot looking in the camera and he has a nice eye – direct and strong. How exciting for you Zen girl! I think it is fascinating and wonderful to see the great lines of Thoroughbred horses being nurtured and preserved. Truly royal. Heres a name for your baby – Ben!
Linda/Orange MA
I knew Secretariat’s blood line some how would be with Zenyatta. This is Regal.Zenyatta and Bernardini will be life time partners. My prediction she will have Three foals 2 mares and one colt. There will be a triple crown winner in 2020. Will be looking forward. I love these posts. Good night Zen and Bernard.
Robbie Pfeufer Kahn
To KATHRYN: Thank you for saying in your own “flowery” way what I dared not say for fear of reprisals. You said, “I am still breathless to see how this little life might be called to greatness by the mare`s extended Family to discover and reflect the potential influence of each parent, together, on the future of bloodstock racing.” That the name should be the result of a fan competition or should mix the parents’ two names seems absurd. A foal or any birthed creature is the result of a dialectical process–two different beings bring forth a third being, like them and yet a mystery. Another voice/another vote. RPK
Carrie
To Robbie- Spoil sport! Z. in some sort of the word belongs to all of us, individually as well as fan based. The Moses are truely the best thing that has happen to horse racing! Thank you so much to the Mosses on allowing us to be apart of such a great mare and the treasure she will be delivering to all of us. Long live the Queen!
Leslie R.
@Joan, Renata is a beautiful name and the meaning just touches my heart. Thanks for making the suggestion. I hope the Moss’ see it.
Leslie
Kim Noble
Just be healthy Zenny.
Melissa
Looked up his pedigree yesterday and he has quite the lineage behind him; AP Indy, Secretariat and other greats. Hope all goes well and we have another beautiful and fast racehorse like you Z.
Shannon From Cool
I like Zendini too. Very much to the point of who that foal’s parents happen to be.
Lady Slew
I think the name should be Mondatta – as in The Police album Zenyatta Mondatta.
myrna miller
Down with Brangelina, up with Bernyatta, the new Hollywood power couple! I love it! I love you too sweet,talented, Zenyatta, and hope you have a magnificent foal. And thank you Dottie and Zenyatta for all the wonderful diary entries and to everyone else who gives us so much information about all things equine. I love learning all about it. Lots of hugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Theresa Buck
you and bernadini has some gret pedigree bloodline can’t wait send some names for your babies
Theresa Buck
how about zenadini
Theresa Buck
i think zenberyatta
Dottie Combest
Shannon said “I like Zendini too. Very much to the point of who that foal’s parents happen to be”. those were my words exactly but I think the Mosses will want something more like the way they named their precious horses ~ like Giacomo ~ after something or someone in their lives as well !!! but can’t help liking “Zendini” that’s so cute :) Love to Zenyatta ~ you will make a wonderful mom ~ Bernardini is the lucky one but he’s also deserving of her considering his pedigree as well ~ they both have Fappiano/Mr Prospector far enough back but also within the good bloodline range ! I always loved the A P Indy line but also realize that his 22 years may have played a part in by-passing him ~ so glad they chose his most successful son who is leading freshman sire for 2010 !!!
Anita in CA
Zenny!! This is so exciting for you!! Big life changes Sweetheart! Thanks for sharing your good news. We have much to look forward to. Love you & good nite.
Kathryn Cogswell
‘BLM Nixes Pickens` Wild Horse Sanctuary Plan’ [proposal is $50/head too high] theHorse.com, by Pat Raia, January 25, 2011, Article #17601 .. . http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=17601
Kathryn Cogswell
Dear ‘L’: Thank you for encouraging a privacy for foaling in Zenyatta`s case. Some cultures believe taking a photo robs the subject of soul. This much-loved mare gives and gives and gives; loving her, can`t we let her enjoy some semblance of a sequestered life? ~ My mare waited for me to make my timed visit to check her. I had been told she`d wait `til no one was near to foal, but she was older, maiden at 20, and the foal wasn`t diving, but needed to be turned; she trusted me to be there & the delivery was smooth; vets arrived post-delivery. Just a touching proof these lovely mothers are aware of everything. Khc.
Kathryn Cogswell
RPK: ‘Breathe in, breathe out; repeat prn.’ Buy a daisy. Thanks, K.
Mary H.
Oh yes Z — I have a huge smile on my face. Great way to start a Friday. Bernyatta or maybe Zendini? This is going to be fun. Love to you and Team Z.
Nancy
What a royal couple you’ll make!