Good Morning Everyone!
Well, it has been a very busy morning here at the farm. The camera crew arrived at 7:30 and went immediately out to see me in the paddock. It was rainy and a bit foggy…but they feel they got some wonderful footage of me playing in the field with my friends. I think I looked ‘terrific’ as well. Hair, nails…and overall ME…in GREAT SHAPE!
Today is the day of the Secretariat Award. Last night, there was a small dinner party for Mrs. Chenery which John and Dottie attended. They had a wonderful, wonderful time. John so loves RACING HISTORY. Above is the photo he has had for years of SECRETARIAT which hangs in his office at the house. He looks at it every single day…with GREAT RESPECT for what Secretariat accomplished, achieved, and the manner in which his efforts have truly helped our sport and his fellow horses.
John felt it was truly a GREAT honor to be able to visit with Mrs. Chenery last night on such an intimate level…and discuss HER BIG RED!
Too cute…John will blush at this…but he even wore a blue/white checked shirt in honor of her silks. How adorable! (You know my John…DETAILS DO MATTER!)
Now….as for all of the fans being able to view the different things happening today…Dottie has been working with Amy Zimmerman from HRTV trying to make this happen. We know many of you do not have HRTV or your cable companies do not carry it. It is cold outside in so many parts of the country so you are not able to get out to go to a track setting. So….we have tried to work out some special things for YOU!
Per Amy…’Today’s presentation will be available in several places. It will be live on HRTV and streamed live on HRTVlive.com…which is the network’s subscription platform. Immediately following the presentation (or as immediately as technology allows), it will be available FREE OF CHARGE on HRTVlive.com through HRTV’s Facebook page and through HRTV’s You Tube site.
From what Amy told Dottie, they will also try and put up any extra footage of ME at Lane’s End on these sites soon..perhaps as early as tomorrow…for you to see more of ME playing in the paddock.
Now, Dottie is trying to get it set up so you can go to MY FACEBOOK PAGE as well (remember…this Facebook Icon is on the very front page of ZENYATTA.COM)…click the Facebook part…and we are hoping to get it to allow you to the HRTV page. TECHNOLOGY can be ‘interesting’ to say the least, but Dottie is trying to work with all of these people to get this to happen for YOU! Let’s hope! Hooves crossed!
Cheers to a fun day!
I just adore ALL OF YOU for caring SO MUCH about ME!
I am truly one very BLESSED HORSE!
With Love,
Hugs to all~
Z
Debbie
wow! thanks to Dottie for arranging this for us, I can’t wait to see you Z!!! love you xoxoxo
Snoprinz
I will not be able to watch the ceremony live but will definitely watch on You Tube. Thanks Dottie for going to such great lengths to accommodate all of Zenny’s fans. Congratulations to Queen Z and Team Z. Thanks to the Mosses and Penny Chenery for making this event possible.
Trudy Schossler
can’t wait till I see you tomorrow, You are so so so special and I watch you everyday.
Robin
Good Morning Z!! Thank you to Dottie for all you do for us Zenyatta fans! You really are a blessing to Team Z!! Can’t wait to see you on the big screen Z!! Love u BIG! Have a warm and safe day! MUAH!!XOXO
Franci Nelson
I agree with everyone else here, Dottie you are a real gem. Thank you so much for all the time you put into Zenyatta’s diary posts. You do such a wonderful job I sometimes truly believe it is a horse that is writing it. lol…
Jean Moore
Beautiful Zenyatta, This is the best day yet. Dottie, John and you are more than spectacular in the way you remember those of us sitting out here eagerly awaiting anything Zenyatta. On a busy day such as this, I can’t believe you made space in your life for us. John must have been overwhelmed (quietly) in the presence of Mrs. Chenery, and inwardly, so proud of his own accomplishments. The two of you go far beyond human expectations in your devotion to MissZ and her fans. Thank you from someone who carries so much passion in her heart for our Queen. And loves her Team as well. I am off to watch the ceremony on wide screen at a great restaurant where only Z fans will be congregated. What a happy group this will be. Have a joyful day in CA.
Carol
Thanks so much, Dottie, for making sure all of Zenyatta’s fans will be able to view this afternoon’s award ceremony. You are the best and so is Team Zenyatta and, of course, Zenyatta. Can’t wait to see Zenyatta make history once again this afternoon.
Lakhota in Kentucky
I am a huge fan of you Zenny. Thank you for bringing positive, wonderful attention to us. We horses need all the positivity and admiration possible.
One of your biggest fans
Lots of love and lots of love
HIGH HOOF
Jenna
Yay!! We get to watch it later!!! Personally, I wish I could get HRTV through Comcast but it’s not available here. Thank you so much, Dottie Goddess!! You’re best.
I absolutely love Secretariat and have since 1973. The only horse that meets his greatness is Zenyatta. What a proud day for Jerry, Ann, Dottie, John, Mike, et al. You all should be so so proud of yourselves.
Zenyatta especially. A very special girl who deserves all the goodness there is.
Thank you so much, Dottie, for all you are and do.
Yay! :)
Rita Boucher
Thanks for keeping us in the loop. You all are so caring, God’s blessings to each and everyone of TeamZ.
Nancy L
That’s great of you to go to all this effort for your fans…But you and your team have always done just that. Thanks foreverything.
Kari Bussell
You are all amazing in every way. thank you for caring so much about us.I am so excited for all of you!
Joy! and Love !
Always-Z
Lisa
Thanks so much for all you do. I also have to give a shout out for another horse. A 3 yr old filly by Giacomo won her first out at Delta Downs in commanding fashion last night. Her name was Tina Lena Too. A pretty grey like her sire. A very impressive win. Good people beget good horses. Thanks for all you do!!!!!
bailey
Even if it is tomorrow, it is so nice of HRTV to go through the trouble of putting it online for everyone to see, I can’t wait to watch!
Lara
I would love a live webcam in your stall Zenyatta, and a foaling cam as well so we can learn and celebrate your babies!
Ingrid
Congratulations!!!! Will be watching from Michigan.
Debbie in CO
Queen Z and Dottie,
Thank you so much for thinking of those of us who do not have HRTV! How very special to make this happen so we can watch your award and Mrs. Chenery! Thank you also for providing the HRTV footage of you in your paddock. Can’t get enough of you, you know!! Can’t wait!!!
Linda
Thank you Dottie and Amy! Every Zenyatta fan appreciates your hard work to make the award presentation available for everyone to view. Have a great time tonight!
Dmama
LOVE this post, keeps us all in touch. LOVE it ! ! ! Thank you
Joan
@ Amy at HRTV, thank you for the new footage and working so hard with Dottie to
make it available to all her fans. We all appreciate it
Patti in Carlsbad
JOHN WEARING A BLUE AND WHITE SHIRT IN HONOR OF PENNY CHENERY’S SILKS…AREN’T BLUE AND WHITE ALSO THE COLORS FOR JOHN’S RACING STABLE? PERHAPS HE CHOSE THOSE COLORS IN HONOR OF SECRETARIAT…IT COULD BE! ZENNY, WILL YOU THANK DOTTIE FOR AFFORDING A NUMBER OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR FANS TO TO WATCH THE FESTIVITIES TODAY. THE CEREMONY WILL BE SUCH FUN.
Carrie
Gosh,thank you so much Dottie, for letting us be apart of history! We love you so much for letting us be apart of yours and our beautiful Zs life. I am truly grateful.
nDfilly
I hope there is a rolling in the snow/mud shot!!! Also, how come your dad, Street Cry and mom, Vertigneaux have not had another foal together?
Sue Fredrick
Zen/Dottie, I can’t believe you took the time to post today with all that is going on at Santa Anita…..how do you do it!!!! There has got to be some special kind of award “TRAINERS WIFE OF THE YEAR” or something to express our gratitude for all you have done for us…..we love you. Congrats to you Zen, on this fabulous award and all your SPECIAL people. Have you got that trophy case I mentioned yet? Can’t wait to see you on the net!!!! GO PACKERS!!!!!! Luv and kisses on your nose
Emily Rich
I’m looking forward to watch the award that will be presented to you by Mrs.chenerytoday. Yes Secretariat was one of the greats just like you. I watche him win the Triple Crown in 1973. Just as I have watched you in your amazing career of champion racing. I am comin to see you in March, I have to get all the information. I am visiting my daughter in VA. and we are making an 8 hour drive to see you. I can hardly wait, it will be so exciting to see you.
See you soon Zenny.
Emily
suew
Zenny and Dottie…you never forget us. How special a relationship we have…all because of such kind and loving hearts reaching out to the fans. I can’t wait to see pictures and videos of the activities today. LE must still be in awe of the Queen who resides at their “estate”. Big Red was amazing, too, and just knowing Penny spent time with John makes me a bit teary eyed. Oh, Zenny…what a ride of a lifetime you have taken ALL of us on. These memories will only grow sweeter as time passes. Team Z has set a standard for others to follow. I hope “they” attempt to measure up because it would be wonderful for the sport of horseracing and the world at large. {{{ }}} all around!
Sarah Powell
Dottie – you truly are the best! I’ve been trying to figure out a way to watch for 2 days. What a great day for Queen Z and your entire team. Wanted so badly for you to get HOY then to get an award from Mrs. Chenery and the great Secretariat is just awesome – congrats to all!!
Victoria
Dottie– thank you for helping thise of us who can’t get HRTV! And thanks to HRTVfolks for working w you to make this happen for the many fans. Have a gteat event today. I talked at length w Chri at the track store. She was very helpful.
Arlene
CONGRATULATIONS! Hope I’ll find the videos. I tried to get the video of Bernardini referred to in your ealier diary; everytime I hit the link it said error. Maybe it has something to do with my browser? I use Opera.
Does the name Zenyatta have a particular meaning?
I ordered the poster of you and Secretariat.
Again, Congratulations to all of you.
Arlene
Vicki Riechers
Dottie and the connections thanks so much for all you are doing to keep us up to date on our beloved Zenyatta. Without your diary and internet updates I am sure I would be suffering from extreme Zenyatta withdrawals. Also thank you for making sure that Amy Zimmerman is going to post everything for those of us that live in Arcadia and do not have HRTV can you believe that. Off to Santa Anita to celebrate to amazing horses and their amazing connections! Again thank you so much Dottie you are the best!