Good Morning,
It was so much fun having BRUNCH with all of you yesterday! We should do it again one day soon! I DO LOVE TO EAT!
I wanted to share a photo of my ’2 year old sister’ with you! EBLOUISSANTE is now at the training center in South Carolina. Here she is a few days ago…getting ready to go out and practice her lessons. Hmmm! I see some definite family similarities. I think I’d know those ears and hind quarters anywhere! I’ve lived with them myself for years. I guess we get these qualities from our MOM….VERTIGINEUX.
In the thoroughbred industry, very simply speaking, your family line as far as being a sister/brother (1/2, 3/4 relative etc.) is primarily recorded in detail through your mother. A MARE only has one foal a year as the gestation period is approximately 11 months. A healthy STALLION, on the other hand, may be bred to 60-100 or so mares each year….depending upon his popularity.
So when you are looking at a PEDIGREE PAGE for a foal (a history of the family)…it is basically traced through the MARE and HER OFFSPRING. In my direct family, my MOM has had several foals while owned by my breeder, MAVERICK PRODUCTIONS. In each of these cases, my MOM was bred to a different stallion….but what ties us together is the fact that we are all foaled (born) from the same MARE. Speaking on behalf of myself, in pedigree terms, ZENYATTA is BY STREET CRY out of VERTIGINEUX. When referenced in this manner….BY…means SIRE (Father of the foal/horse) and OUT OF refers to the MARE (Mother of the foal/horse).
Thus, on MY PEDIGREE PAGE, you would see the following in relation to my MOM. Listed right below her name, VERTIGINEUX, would be the following foals she gave birth to through 2009:
2002…WHERE’S BAILEY, b f, by Aljabr. (Year of birth, foal’s name, b…meaning color bay, f for filly and then by…and the stallion’s name)
2003…BALANCE, b f, by Thunder Gulch
2004…ZENYATTA, dkb/br f, by Street Cry ( dkb/br…means dark bay/brown in color)
2006…TREASURE TRAIL, b f, by Pulpit
2007…SOUPER SPECTACULAR, ch c, by Giant’s Causeway (ch for chestnut and c for colt)
2009…EBLOUISSANTE, dkb/br f, by Bernardini.
In 2005 and 2008, the mare did not have a foal. She has had some since…I just did not list them here.
A full brother/sister….would have the same MOTHER and FATHER.
Thus, when it is not a FULL…it can be a 3/4 or 1/2 brother/sister depending on the various pedigrees influences of the stallion. Thus, as you can see from this, I am not a FULL to any of these siblings….as my MOM was not bred back to Street Cry.
It never ceases to amaze me what a small world we actually live in. My breeder is listed as MAVERICK PRODUCTIONS and when I was purchased this is all my Team knew. All of the paperwork, pedigree pages, and my Jockey Club papers (birth certificate) all list my breeder this way. It was not until months later that any of us on my TEAM found out this was Mr. Kronfeld…a man Mr. Moss knew from the music business. They had not spoken in years…..so I was the one who reacquainted them through all of my racing accomplishments. This is so special!
Additionally, MR. COMMONS and MAKOMA, 2 of my friends from Barn 55…..who both WON this weekend at Santa Anita…..have an interesting ‘small world’ story. Mr. Commons learned his early lessons in South Carolina with Mickey Preggar….just like Eblouissante is doing now. Makoma was with Jeanne and April Mayberry in Ocala, Florida, during her training center days…just like I WAS! There are a number of training centers in our industry….but here we are…..sharing so many wonderful experiences with these two! This is such a small world! We are so fortunate!
Dottie said she’d check the files to see if John has photos of ME at 2…..at the training center….taken at the same stage as ‘E’ is now. Let’s hope! It would be so much fun to compare us at this stage of our lives. YEAH, MOM! This FAMILY THING is so much FUN!
Enjoy your day!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Anastasia
Your sister shows a few traits such as yours but other wise is VERY pretty JUST like YOU ;) love ya Z”
Theresa
Would love to see a picture of you as a 2-year old, Zenyatta!
nancy
Look forward to seeing your sister race. And congrats out to Mike and Makoma on yesterdays win. Just like watching you racing those silks with Mike up and John, Jerry and Ann :) Love it Love you too Z.
Joy
She is gorgeous! Look who her dad is though…hee hee If she is any indication, then you and Bernie will have a beautiful foal… Brunch was lovely wasn’t it… Hope you’re having a wonderful day… Lots of love…
Judy Gadwood Loves Zenny/California
Hi Zenny!
Yes, I watched those wins for MR. COMMONS & MAKOMA on HRTV! :-)
I’m still trying to figure out how to pronounce EBLOUISSANTE. What a pretty girl XO!
HUGS & KISSES XOXO
Roxi Cook
Your half-sister is gorgeous – so elegant! But … can she run?
Betty
How long can they keep having foals?? 10-15 years??
Lauren
Dear Zenny – Your little sister is very cute and thank you for her picture. Your mom really did have two beautiful girls. Her ears are just as cute as yours. Actually, Zenny, I did find the little picture of you when you were about 5 months old. It is darling – just like you. I am going to try to try to find it to post here for others to see. Much love and kisses beautiful girl.
Patty
good stuff, I enjoyed it:)
Rona Leigh Williams
Hey Zenyatta……….. wow it sounds like yr havin a fabulous time… you are so beautiful….. I have absolutely loved watching you race and this diary post is brilliant…. Goodluck with everything you do as you truley deserve the good life now…. I will keep up with all yr day to day stuff……. gdnite zenny xxx
Beth Alexander
She is beautiful but as beautiful has her big sister! Love you always!
Dawn
Your sister looks a lot like your mom! My thoroughbred mare also has big ears – Haha!
Have a great Monday.
Hugs and kisses from Ohio.
Charlotte
You came from a good family and went to a good family. How fortunate for YOU Zenny. Will be looking forward to seeing your sister race. Have a great day Zenny!
TanNa
Oh this was very helpful news today….now for your baby pictures…when you were romp9ng in the paddock with your Mom…those should be precious.
In a shoebox somewhere?
DJ
Dearest Sweet “Z”,
Greetings to Eblouissante…a beauty like you! She is “ebullient” !!
We saw your Jockey Mike Smith win on both Mr. Commons and Makoma…truly exciting and we thought of you as he came through the stretch and won by a hair on Makomas chin : ) Much love the del Rio Family
Kathy Kimber
Dear Zeny,
Wow this is so exciting and so very interesting. Yes I enjoyed brunch with you I believe a Pear Pie is in order. Thank you Dottie for the pictures of the gestation it is so interesting. I have learned so many things about horses since begining to read Z’s diary. I’ve known and pretty much been around horses all my life.
Zeny you really brought me back in depth to horseracing. After we lost Ruffian if was just easier to distance one’s self a bit. I’ve never forgotten her or the others like “Wanda” (Go for Wand), Eight Belles. But you my dear have made horse racing so appealing and you have rekindled a love that never really went away. Thanks to you and your wonderful team for what you do. Hugs, Kisses and dreams of carrots and peppermints
Linda Shull
Will be following her career as well. I understand she will go to your trainer John.
max
This is a very interesting and informative post. I also like the picture of your half sister. Stay well, Zenyatta. You may be the most loved and respected horse on the planet.
Rosanne Glynn
How do you pronounce EBLOUISSANTE and VERTIGINEUX? How were those names chosen? You’re sister is beautiful! (but not as precious as you Zenny, YOU ARE MY FAVORITE BUT I LOVE ALL YOUR SIBLINGS. xoxoxoxoxo
Gloria Jeanne
Love you Zenny!!! The picture is so Awesome, I can’t wait to see your foals and seeing you be a mom!!! Your mom and sister are so cute too. I enjoyed sharing brunch with you… stay warm and safe and always be happy!
Hugs
Elvira Jatzke
Sehr schönes Bild von deiner Schwester,ich würde gerne ein Foto von euch zwei im selben alter sehen,wär interresant.
Liebe Grüße Elli
Kelli B.
Looks like Miss Z and her mama both have similar taste in men (err, studs) – Look who sired Ebloissante!!!
Lisa
I see a lot of you in your sis Z. Thanks for sharing brunch yest. we all should make it a weekly tradition! Have a wonderful day!
Gloria Jeanne
John once told me he liked your legs and could tell by your legs that you would be a great race horse. I wonder if he has seen your sisters legs yet and what he thinks about them. He said horses with black around their hind leg hoofs are stronger than horses with white around them. HHHHmmm something to think about along with your ears.
Love and Hugs.
Ann
Your little sister looks like she has some more growing to do. She is beautiful just like you. Looks like your Mom has very powerful genes that have been passed down to her prodigy. Your mom is a descendent of the great Princequillo who passed down the big heart gene to the daughters he sired. I bet that is where you got your soundness and big heart.
Carol M
Your sister “E” is also your step daughter (she’s by Bernadini…)! Yep, it’s a small world in the racing barns…
Thanks for sharing, Z. It’s always fun.
Cheryl Heath
What a great post today. Thanks so much for all the information.
Stephanie Quilichini
She looks like a winner! That Bernardini sure does produce beautiful children!! Hoping you’ll be next!!
Luna
Why was your mom not bred to Street Cry again? This would be interesting!
Especially Horses
Thank you for sharing. E looks so cute wearing her colorful blanket.