Dear Friends,
Wow! I am so deeply, deeply touched with all of your kind comments in relation to my racing retirement. You are so kind! I can’t THANK YOU enough!
I have loved racing and being at the barn. It has been a very special 4 1/2 years now that I have been with John, Mario, Steve, Carmen and the crew at the Shirreffs’ barn every single day. As all of you know…this along with Ann and Jerry Moss…is my family.
The beauty of my going back to Kentucky and Lane’s End…is DAVID lives in Lexington. I’ve also known him since I was a yearling at the September Sale. From that moment when he signed the ticket to purchase me on behalf of the Moss’, I’ve had a blessed life. David is part of Team Zenyatta and is also family. I will be leaving John’s barn…but going to Lane’s End where I will also have family around me. Lane’s End is a beautiful farm where I will be able to graze, stand under gorgeous trees, and enjoy life every single day! And one day, I hope to be a loving and wonderful MOM! What more could one ask!
My dear friend, Life is Sweet is also at Lane’s End! I have not seen her since February. We have so much to catch up on when I get there. This is too much fun!
David’s assistant, Sarah, will be able to take lots of pictures of me to send to CA and to put on the web-site. We will try to keep you posted on everything.
Yeah, here’s some good news! I will be able to visit with fans on Sunday, December 5th, at Hollywood Park. The track is doing a ‘fun farewell get-together’ for me! I am so excited. When I find out other details about this, I will update you. Hope you can attend!
Again…thank you all so much for the loving, tender notes. I am such a fortunate horse to have so many people who truly care so much about me.
Hugs to you all~
With Love,
Z
Madison
awwwwwwwwwww :) Zenyatta you are amazing!!!!! xoxoxo
Heather Scott
awww I would love to come visit the great Zenyatta! Wish I could make it!
Judy Gadwood Loves Zenyatta aka Zenny
I’ve been fighting back tears! But, this made me :-) because you get to see Life Is Sweet again, and David can visit you often.
David has excellent taste btw!!
Peppermint kisses and hugs to you!
Theresa M
May you have a wonderful life in “retirement”. Of course it probably is some male saying your retiring, since becoming a mom is no form of retirement, ask any woman who is a mom. Granted grazing in beautiful surrounding is a life of luxury. Please keep up the info link for all of us fans. Happy Trails.
Stephanie Quilichini
So happy for your new life! Please keep us updated and please tell your new family at Land’s End to let your fans see you from time to time:) Can’t wait to hear who your first date will be with. I bet Life is Sweet will be sleeping when you arrive:)
Jennifer S.
Zenyatta, you are and will forever be the First Lady of racing. You’ve had a great career and good health, and now it’s time to be a lady of leisure. I wish you love, peace, happiness and continued good health. (Also, I wish for you a never-ending supply of carrots and alfalfa hay!) ;)
Gayle Daniel
You may consider yourself a lucky horse but I consider myself lucky to have been able to watch you race. You have given me a Happy Heart and I thank you!
Debbi Martin
I hope you will be very happy. Tell your family all your fans will be soooo grateful for any news of you and pictures, too. We hope the people at Lane’s End will let us see you. That’s what I want for Christmas. :) I live in Virginia and can’t make it to California but I can make it to Kentucky! Thanks for all the thrills. You are a wonderful, wonderful presence on this earth.
Casey Phillips
Zenny- I admit, I shed some tears when I knew you were leaving California. See,I call you “California’s Girl” because you are a golden girl from the golden state. Maybe someday, I’ll make it to Kentucky to see you. I’m so happy that you will be living the life of a queen in retirement as well, but you will truly be missed. Hopefully, I’ll be able to make it to HP on the 5th, if not sooner. Remember, Zenny, if you don’t like Kentucky, you can always come back home to us. We love you
Marilyn
You truly are amazing….and thanks Dottie for the updates. Will they be doing visitor days at Lanes End????
Teresa Jimenez
I wouldn’t miss seeing you Dec. 5th for anything in the world. I will be the first one in line. Love you Zenyatta!
kevin
But when can us east coast fans visit you in Kentucky?
carmen santana
I really really want to be there to say goodbye to Lady Z …she is special for sure . Hope details will come thru soon
Renee
Thank you for bringing excitement back to horse racing! We will miss you Zenyatta! LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!!! Love, hugs and kisses:)
Laura Hillegass
Will miss seeing her run! Team Zenyatta did such a good job keeping her happy & sound. She will always be #1 in my eyes & heart!
Kelly
Our beautiful Zenyatta Mondatta – have a wonderful retirement. You’ll be a wonderful Mom, too. Hopefully, you’ll teach the “kids” to dance :)
Candace
I will be visiting her EVERY chance I get!!! With carrots galore and lots of kisses. I never really thought how great it would be to have her back home :) And Dottie, dont worry, we will keep our eye on your baby for you xxx
Vicky Steadman
Awww this is lovely to hear Zenyatta!
I’m over in England, but even all the way over here we love you so much and wish you all the best in “retirement”, although I agree with Theresa – motherhood is no retirement! hehe!
I hope your first “date” is the handsome England champion Sea The Stars. There was much talk about him coming to America to challenge you in the Breeders Cup last year, but he retired just before then! You two are both stunning and I can imagine you having some beautiful babies together :)
Lots of love and pats,
Vicky xxxxxx
Terri
Z, you are smart, talented, a great mover, and still young. Wouldn’t you like to begin a second career as an Event horse?
Dawn
I have so many memories of watching you race the past 3 years. I am so happy you are coming back to Kentucky. I’ll be right up the road. Please tell your family that your fans want to be able to visit you at Lane’s End.
Karen
Zenyatta: Just the name takes my breath away. You are a legend and this is the fairy tale ending. I see a very bright future ahead for all of us. How fortunate to have you come along in our lifetime. Enjoy just being a horse. Much love big girl!
jahlgren
Thank you for letting us know that you won’t be with strangers – and that you’ll be babied there as you’ve been in Hollywood. I’m really going to miss hearing about you and seeing you. Hope every once in a while there are some videos on you in Kentucky. You have brought so much fun and excitement back to horse-racing. It’s not very often that we get a champion horse with lots of personality and charm to burn on the circuit, and get to see her do her magic. You are REALLY SPECIAL, Zenyatta! Lotsa love,
Andrea Weicht
I am so happy that you have retired. Enjoy your life my precious Zenny. Send you a lot of love all the way from Germany.
Kate Tait
I wish I didn’t live so far away (Canada) I would so love to meet you. All the best at your new home and meeting some old friends and making new ones. You are one amazing horse and will be remembered as one of the greatest in history. You are going to be a wonderful Mother. <3
susan
I’m so happy for you and also that you have such a loving family that really cares about you, because you deserve nothing but the best. I’ve seen pictures of Lane’s End, it is truly a beautiful place…..lucky you! Keep us posted on any baby news….I can’t wait to see your babies. We love you Zenyatta!!!
Lisa Smith
Zenyatta–It has been a complete thrill to watch you race. You’ve added a lot of happiness to my life and I was SO happy to see your last and most determined stretch run in person at Churchill. I hope you have a LONG life of happiness and good health and many beautiful foals. For my OTTB, Catherine and me, YOU ARE OUR QUEEN!
Megan Malone
I love you forever Zenyatta and I will truly miss seeing you around the track in the mornings. I will never forget meeting you at Del Mar this summer and how sweet and soft you are! All of your heart-pounding wins I’ve been able to witness throughout your career have meant so much to me, undoubtedly I will never forget one moment. I watched you beat the boys in last year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic evoking a moment of sheer electricity and emotion protruding from every person in the stands. I’ve never seen anything like it, and it happens everytime. You touch people’s hearts and affect them in a very profound remarkable way, and I am no exception. You are the only reason I made the trip to KY this year for Breeders’ Cup and you never disappoint! I am so glad I went! You are so very special and I am so happy that you are surrounded by people who love you so much. You are an inspiration every day. Have a safe and happy retirement! You deserve the best always and forever. Thank you Big Z for all of the joy you have brought to my heart!
Love you always,
Megan <3
Donna Frederick
To the Queen’s California fans and family – I know you’re heartbroken to be losing her. But take comfort in knowing that there are thousands here in the East who love her too! And we will take good care of her. I hope they let her fans visit her in Kentucky.
Sue Fredrick
Zenny,
We are planning a derby trip this Spring and I emailed Lanes End to see if we could see you then. They said visiting details haven’t been worked out yet so I wait with baited breath. So glad you will have company with Life is Sweet, you may make a new friend as Rachael is or will be there too. Tell your California friends Kentucky is beautiful and they can come and see real horse country. I have to come from Wisconsin to see you. I just feel bad for the Sheriffs and their crew at John’s barn. Luv
Teresa Drennen
I hope when you get settled in Kentucky, you will also have times when fans who love you can come and visit. I would love to see get a chance to meet you. I will be eager to hear news of your next exciting chapter in KY. Congrats to you and your family on a fantastic career and a glorious retirment. You have a long, wonderful life ahead of you, girl!