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
sherry drish
THE FAMILY LINES HAVE ALWAYS INTERESTED ME. AS A PRE TEEN, THERE WAS NOT ALOT OF HORSE MAGAZINES LIKE NOW. MY MOM WOULD BUY ME BLOOD HORSE FOR ME. BLOOD LINES ARE SO MUCH FUN. I TRACED MY MORGANS FAMILY, SEEING THE PICS WHERE GREAT. FAMILY IS SO VERY IMPORTANT IN HUMANS AND PEOPLE. GREAT PIC OF SISTER E. LOVE TO ALL. SHERRY D.
ENSIGN
@ Sharon Call,
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The old adage about white hooves being softer is really just an old adage and not particularly true. I’ve seen horses with all four feet white with great feet, and all dark hooves that were hard to maintain. It goes both ways.
Patti in Carlsbad
“E” LOOKS VERY MUCH LIKE YOU, LADY “Z’. IT WILL BE SO MUCH FUN WATCHING YOUR BABY SISTER GALLOPING AROUND BARN 55. SHE WILL BE MUNCHING GRASS ON YOUR GRASS AREA AND NIBBLING ON LEAVES OFF OF THE SAME TREE YOU DID FOR SO MANY YEARS. TOO CUTE!
THIS IS A VERY EDUCATIONAL POST. TELL DOTTIE THANK YOU. I AM LEARNING SO MUCH.
Chris Balmes
I think it would be wonderful if when the time comes that Vertigineux can no longer produce foals, you either buy her or work out a deal with her present owners to have her spend her last days in luxury – I know Zenyatta would want that for her mom. Maybe it is a time to purchase a retirement farm – you are just the owners to do something wonderful like that.
Gary Moulton
Z could you speak a little about family 4 especially family 4-r?
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There has been 17 Kentucky Derby winners from family 4, 5 from 4-m and 5 from 4-r. Family 4, possibly dating back to the Layton Violet Barb mare, is one of the more prolific lines in thoroughbred history. Family 23-b has the most Derby wins with 7.
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http://www.ironmaidensthoroughbreds.com/files/Download/1-22-11%20Female%20family%20classic%20winners.pdf
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Thank you for your consideration
Gayle Wilbert-Paoletti
Thanks you so much Z for the history lesson! I now have a better understanding what all those terms mean! You are so knowledgable besides beautiful, charming, and loved by everyone!!!
Bonnie Sawiki
Your Sis is definitely regal and gorgeous like you Zennie !!!
Lana Jones
I love the horse education provided in this site, plus hearing about Zen, whom we all adore. Whomever writes the diary is doing an excellent job. First thing I look at on FB everyday!
judy berube
Dear Z,
Thank you and Dottie for all the great info you provide us. I was wondering how Eblouissante was getting on with her training. It’s wonderful to be updated.
Don’t know if the fans are aware they can see the Santa Anita races live. If you Google California Live Racing, it’s a quick and free registry and you have access to live races and replays. I keep track of when John has horses entered by checking on Equibase.com. You can also get e-mail race notifications from them by starting a Virtual Stable with horses of your choice. Hope this is helpful. If you live on the East Coast like me, the races start about 3:00 EST.
Z, I think Eblouissante is beautiful and resembles both you and Bernardini somewhat.
L
@Luna,
Just following up on LauraJ’s response. Coolmore and Darley don’t place nicely together. They won’t support each others’ breeding programs so you won’t see a Coolmore mare go to a Darley stallion or visa versa.
Besides, Full siblings rarely live up to their hype. Best to focus forward on what Zenyatta will bring to the genetic table through her own offspring.
Lana Jones
Forgot, your little sister is darling, but you are prettier!
judy berube
Dear Z,
Forgot to say, Love to all of You. Judy and Russ
Katie Clawson
Thank you Zenny for all of that info!! I hope EBLOUISSANTE grows up to be like her amazing 1/2 sister. :D
love, Katie(future jockey)
Astrid
HERE IS A LINK HOW TO PRONOUNCE EBLOUISSANTE (just click on the little loudspeaker beside the adj.)
http://en.bab.la/dictionary/french-english/eblouissant
It means dazzling (french is my 3rd language:)
and for VERTIGINEUX:
http://en.bab.la/dictionary/french-english/vertigineux
judy berube
Dear Z,
Forgot to say, Love to all of you. Judy and Russ
Stella Bagwell
Dearest Queen Z,
Your sister, Eblouissante, looks so very much like you! Especially the way she’s standing, peering forward with so much curiosity and intelligence—just like you. And those ears–yes, you’re definitely sisters! :) And if she can run, even as half as well as you, oh my, what a thrill!
By the way, I’d love to do brunch again. Especially you’d let me have coffee with my fresh fruit!
Much love and kisses to you, Z,
Stel
Astrid
@Sharon Call – Makoma ran in race 7
http://form.horseracing.betfair.com/horse-racing/270211/Santa_Anita_Park-US-SA/1537
Zenny, your half sister is gorgeous! Can’t wait to see her grow and blossom. Wonder if she will pick up dancing too:) Soon Mario will shine her beautiful coat just like he did with you. Happy mud rolling sweet girl!
Leslie R.
Hi Zenny, Eblouissante is beautiful, just like you! I heard that John is going to train her too. That would be cool!
I hope John has a pic of you at that age. It would be fun to see.
Congrats to Mike, Makoma and Mr. Commons on their victories yesterday!
Have a good night, sweet girl.
Love to all,
Leslie
Cheryl Smith
Thanks for sharing the great information. Your posts sometimes bring me to tears, sometimes laughing with joy but always great. You sister is a pretty young thing. How tall is she? How tall was your mom?
Anna Wiley
AS SOON AS EBLOUISSANTE starts RACING, I will follow her cureer AS CLOSELY as I can!!!! She will not take YOUR PLACE in my heart, ZENNY, but as you will not be racing again, I can watch EBLOUISSANTE’s cureer and think of you.
Luv,
Anna
P.S.-How theHOLY COW do you pronounce her name? :D
Christine
ZEN,
AS THE SONG SAYS…
WE ARE FAMILY…
NIGHT NIGHT QUEEN
Ollie
Iam so grateful for this diary post. I am learning so much more about breeding.
“E” is looking good and when she grows up
I’ll be following her career every step of the way just I do with you “Queen Z”
Lots of xoxoxo always.
Lynn Simonaitis
Wow! You and your Mom had the same “gentleman” as a “friend”. In my neighborhood, the lady next door is married to her sister’s father in law.
You and Dotty are just priceless!!!!
Lynn
Sue Fredrick
Thanks so much Zenny and St Dottie for this bit of history, although I researched it a while ago(can’t remember which post) just didn’t know if Mr Kronfeld sold her or not. How great she is going to John….or should I say “thank God”, she’ll get the same good care and patience you did. She’s a beauty and there are similarities, so it will be very hard not to compare her to you….but we’ll have fun watching her. Congrats to the Mosses, John and Mike and their wins this past weekend. Luv and kisses on your nose
Jan
Yes, I see the family resemblance, but cannot see if Eblouissante has a blaze or star. Since she was sired by Bernardini, this may be a preview of Zeny’s foal. Well, Birthday Girl, your day is just one month away. What will it be? Carrot Cake? Hope there will be a video of your birthday party. The picture of you hugging Mario on Facebook is priceless.
Sharon Call
@Anna Wiley. The last I heard, Eblouissante won’t be raced until she’s 3, much like Z. I don’t know if that’s changed or not. Ensign advised that the last he had heard, E will go to John in April.
Mary Stanford
Yes Z….can tell those ears and hind quarters anywhere. You both are beautiful mares…..but have to say …you are prettier but we will not tell your sister. Love all the info …I guess that great assistant Dottie helped you with this. I am sure that wonderful John also helped. Hugs to you Z….love the posts…look forward to them daily.
L
@Jan,
Eblouissante has no discernible white on her.
ENSIGN
@ JAN,
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“E” has no white markings, she looks very much like her sire.
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@ Sharon Call,
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Yup, that was the last I’d heard was April, but of course that certainly may have changed. It’ll depend on how E is training before she moves on to that next step in her life, ie: going off to the track.
Linda
There is a wonderful article written called Seeing shades of Zenyatta in her half-sister. I am not computer savy enough to post the link here, but maybe someone could find it on google & post it. Whatever foal Zenyatta has will be a 3/4 sister or brother to Eblouissante. After reading the article, I am certainly interested in following her career. Thank you Dottie for the photo & information!