Happy Friday the 13th!
Alys captured these great shots of Zenyatta enjoying one of many snowy winter days. We shared one on Instagram (follow us @teamzenyatta), but we saved the rest for the weekend.
Enjoy!
Team Z
Friday Photos
Queen of Racing
Queen of Racing
Happy Friday the 13th!
Alys captured these great shots of Zenyatta enjoying one of many snowy winter days. We shared one on Instagram (follow us @teamzenyatta), but we saved the rest for the weekend.
Enjoy!
Team Z
Patti
Zenyatta makes me smile every time I see her. Beautiful mama. Thank you for the photos of our Queen and Zenny, you look so happy. Thank you to all of Team Z that care for and share Zenyatt with us. Love every post you place on her website.
Pat Terrio
So beautiful. Wouldn’t these pictures make the greatest Christmas Cards ever. (suggestion for the “Zenyatta Shop”)
shirleeinindy
What a joy to see these pictures of Zenyatta every morning. The wisdom and peace in her eyes brings relaxation and ease to those of us who are stressed out. So good to know that there at Lanes End is a place of peace and joy. Bless them for the care they and all her team give Zenny.
sheena.davies(wales)
ear Kathy.All seems well in furbabyland!Miss Kitty’s momma is so anxious about the test results this week and she has lost some “likes” on FB.I had to laugh at those ravens on the dyfi,maybe they were celebrating Wales win on Saturday in the 6 nations.Rugby is a way of life for the Welsh.Monty and Glesni must surely be on their way now.It was good to see Hovis tacked up and “ready to go”!Gosh,it snowed again with Ray yesterday and it’s officially the 1st day of spring on Saturday.I love seeing old videos of Joey,miss him so much walking around the studio and having fun with Tom.Flat Marty is having fun on his tour I can’t wait to see the new ratties on Thursday.I was reading about Smoky a dog from world War 11 and how he helped the veterans.Someone even knitted a cap for his statue during the cold weather in Cleveland this winter.Dolly and Harry are happy and enjoying life she was helping mum with the veggies.Her boyfriend Pierre’s brofur isn’t very well.I am so worried about Nissy he’s still not very well.I’d best go and turtle-turtle now!I had a very late night watching an Audrey Hepburn documentary.Have a great Monday.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Yes, most of the furbabies are doing fine, thankfully. Fingers crossed for good test results for Miss Kitty. I never heard a raven that sounded like the Dyfi ravens. Crazy! Looking forward to seeing Monty and Glesni again. Feeling bad for the people in the east. That amount of snow is such a hardship. Yes, the videos of Joey are just wonderful. I miss him too, along with so many other people. I’m anxiously awaiting the introduction to the new ratties. They sure are lucky ending up with Marty’s Mom and Dad. I read Smoky’s story too. It was great! Glad to hear Dolly and Harry are well. Too bad about Nissy. Wish they could help him. Have a good turtle-turtle day. Audrey Hepburn…a real classic! Loved her! Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.
Lynn Martin
Well, I think she has visited War Front. Look at photo number 5. Those are definitely love nips on her neck!!!! So if she visited him mid to end of February, would they know by know if she is pregnant or not?
Waiting for my Brook to come into season. Will breed her. I am soooo glad that canine pregnancys are short!
Bluegrass Girl
French Champion Hurdle option for Fly
By James Burn RacingPost.com 16 MAR 2015
RECORD-breaking Grade 1 winner Hurricane Fly, a fine third in last week’s Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, could step up in trip for the French equivalent at Auteuil this summer.
The Grande Course de Haies d’Auteuil, which Hurricane Fly’s trainer Willie Mullins won with Thousand Stars in 2011 and 2012, is over 3m1½f and takes place on June 7.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/french-champion-hurdle-option-for-hurricane-fly/1838920/top/#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Godspeed Fly. Safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
Claudia R @Claudia_WMS Mar 10 PHOTO
This photo is insane because it shows just how massive Dortmund really is… #horseracing #GoDortmund
https://twitter.com/Claudia_WMS/status/575304731553222656/photo/1
Note: Dortmund is 17 hands and still growing.
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Blue
Thanks for the link. He is one of my favorites.
Hugs Ingrid.
shirleeinindy
BGG,
Thanks for the picture. He sure is a big guy. Muchie was 17 hands too. Took him until 4 to grow into his tall body. Dortmund seems to be filled out as well as tall.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Wow, D can give The Beast some competition in the height department. Still growing! Great photo. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Another WOW from here. He is REALLY big. I probably should remember who the other horse is, but I don’t. Thanks BGG!
Janet Newman
Sandy,
I think that horse he is dwarfing is Firing Line
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Oh right! Thanks Janet!
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
That’s who I couldn’t remember! Thanks Janet!
vicki
What wonderful pictures. Zenny looks so healthy and happy. Hope her weight is carefully monitored. No matter what is going on in my day a visit to Zenyatta always cheers me up. Thank you Mr. Farish fot taking such excellent care of our favorite girl.
sheena.davies(wales)
A very happy retirement to Glen’s Melody who ended her career on a high taking the mares hurdle at the festival last week.This was the race where Annie Power fell at the last fence.Glen’s Melody will most probably visit Shantou,Sheena.
Marilu Villanueva
Thank you Team Z for sharing her pictures. She looks happy and healthy.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank and all the Sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Goodnight. Bless you too. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank and all the Sweeties
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, V and Montey:
Goodnight. Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.
Elizabeth in NM
Almost time for ‘good-night’, Zenny. Know you are snug in your home at Lane’s End. Wishing you and all of the rest of your family here on your website a wonderful night’s sleep. Spring is just around the corner…Yay! Love and sweet dreams everyone, Elizabeth
PS Love looking forward to each new day at this time of the evening.
Marty R / Colorado
@ Max No tag in the Christmas photos. Thanks for sending me back there. Aren’t they gorgeous pictures? Zenyatta looks terrific, fit and happy.
Max
Sure are. She looks super in all of her photos. She’s indeed extraordinary.
Alexa
Is Z getting another year off, or will she be bred this year?
Marshall (NC Broad)
To Zenyatta & offspring, Team Z, LE, and Z’sters:
The Top o’ the Morning to ye, and a very HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!!
Best Wishes and many Blessings to all.
Hugs and Love
Kathy
March 17 Cherokee Devotional
These are times that produce tension on every side. We are sensitive to every abrasive remark-real or imagined. We know we can neither wisely withdraw from everything nor continue the way we are.
Then it is a matter of finding the center of our spiritual lives. Nothing so becomes us as stillness and quiet serenity. A proverb says, “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and her paths are peace.” But not outwardly at first. Time and prayer will relieve the pressure-and then comes peace.
When Usen created Apaches…He taught them where to find the herbs, and how to prepare them for medicine.
Geronimo
Apache
Elizabeth in NM
Praying for many blessings, Zenny, for you and your entire family (website, human and colt family) for a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day. Perhaps you’ll get a sip of Guiness today! with love, Elizabeth
shirleeinindy
Texas Red is off the Derby trail per his facebook page and Bloodhorse.com. He was my pick but am so glad his team let up on him and will wait for better things to come. It is always so good to see these owners put the good of the horse first. Kudos to them.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Ditto from me Shirlee. Just read the same thing and came here to post. I’m disappointed, but the horse comes first. I hope that this is not just the beginning of these “off the trail” bulletins. :-(
Celeste_in_TX
It was very good to read they are putting the horse first and will not push him, but this is why I am getting so gun shy of falling in love with these youngsters that start out on the Triple Crown trail. I wish him a speedy recovery and many winning races down the line!
shirleeinindy
Celeste,
I need to learn not to fall for them so early in the season. But I loved Afleet Alex and so fell head over heels for Red. Just glad there is no career threatening injury which could have happened had they pushed him. Kinda knew this was going to happen when I read over on the Forum that Kent had signed to ride Prospect Park in the Derby.
I am not picking any other horse until after the Blue Grass! CD and AF perhaps???
Kathy
That’s too bad. He’s such a fantastic horse. I was rooting for him. His connections are doing what’s best for him, so you have to admire that.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Shirlee:
Sorry to hear this news. Wishing TR all the best. Foot abscesses, as we know only too well, are serious and his connections are doing what’s right for him to recover fully and return strong. Power Up beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
shirlee. Sorry to hear this disappointing news, but Red will be back for other races. We can look forward to his return. If you like, you can join me and the Beast in supporting Upstart.
shirleeinindy
Max,
Upstart with his Claiborne sire is on my radar along with Carpe Diem and American Pharoah.
Max
As you know, AP is his grand sire. Always love horses with AP in their bloodlines. Upstart is a NY bred. The Beast is from Maryland, but he trains out of Fair Hill and NY, and knows Upstart. I would never go against the Beast.
Janet Newman
With Texas Red off the derby trail, I have decided not to pick a favorite until they
are loaded into the gate. it is good to see that they are not going to push to get there.
Kudos to the owner(s) and trainer.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.Happy St Patrick’s day to you!It was our patron saint’s day earlier this month.St David.Haven is so excited today the windows are open and it’s 70 degrees!!!They can watch the birdies and the chippy.Miss Kitty gets her test results today at !.45pm am not sure what time that will be over here but will be praying she gets good news.Nissy was feeling a lot better yesterday,he even had a wash!!The little blue pills seem to be working.I had forgotten it was Boo’s birthday until late last night he visited the children’s hospital with 200 gifts!Flat Marty is having a great tour even visited Her Majesty but the guys in the fuzzy hats wouldn’t allow him into the Palace.Now he’s flown to South Africa.Lovely pic of Joey yesterday and Buster is enjoying life these days.Not a lot of news from Fubu but he looks good waiting for his nippy.I must remember to visit Mango to see the new outdoor kitchen forgot yesterday.I loved the video of Zoe singing!Have a wonderful day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Thanks! I do remember reading about St. David’s day in Wales. 70 degrees for Haven, that’s very balmy! I’ll be anxiously awaiting Miss Kitty’s test results.I think you’re 8 hours ahead of CA, so I guess it would be 6:45 your time since Miss Kitty is on the east coast. Who knows? Glad to hear Nissy is better! That’s wonderful that people were so generous in honor of Boo’s birthday. Just having him visit in person would be a fabulous gift! Flat Marty’s tour is so cute. So creative! We get to meet the new ratties pretty soon. Can’t wait! At least there’s SOME news from Fubu. A little is better than nothing. Oooooh! I haven’t seen the outdoor kitchen yet. Will go and check it out. Zoe singing “When Irish Eyes are Smiling” was so adorable. She is a sweetheart. Have a great day. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.
sheena.davies(wales)
Such sad news from the Dyfi today.What is wrong with peeps??.Sheena
http://www.facebook.com/dyfiospreyproject
Kathy
So disturbing. The Dyfi will come back stronger, though. I hope they catch the perpetrators.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Unbelievable!!! Why on earth??? Somebody not liking the birds getting attention???
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Sad, indeed. Love and Hugs, JB
Janet Newman
How sad that people have to stoop so low.
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
HAPPY ST PATRICK’S DAY TO ALL,
I’m cooking my corned beef and cabbage, and boiled potatoes for supper tonight….can’t wait I love that so much.
Hope you get a bottle of Guinness Zenny to celebrate the day in style, and some green and white peppermints.
Have a great day everyone. hugs to all
carol in arkansas
@Max….our Beast posted a bullet work at Oaklawn this am….i thought i heard those extra big feet hitting the ground….
Max
That’s the Beast! Sadly for Oaklawn, Beastie will soon be heading back East. He’s probably running in the Carter at Aqueduct on April 4. 90% certain that he will bypass the Count Fleet for the Carter because it’s a grade 1. Roll on, Beastie.
shirleeinindy
carol and Max,
Thank for the update on Beastie. So glad Max brought him to our attention. He is my kinda guy! Takes a little of the sting away from Texas Red not being able to run the first Saturday in May. Bless the Beast and The Children!
Max
Chin up, shirlee. It’s ain’t over for Texas Red. It’s far from over. Great horses have missed the Derby, but gone on to fabulous racing careers. Man o’ War did not race in it. Danny Boy did not either. Zenyatta is another. The Beast wasn’t ready for the Derby trail, but he’s now making up for lost time. So is Shared Belief. We will hope for the same for Red.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, V, Montey, Z Team, Z Fans and Lane’s End:
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from Lola Mae and me. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.dropshots.com/littlebigred/date/2014-09-02/17:18:44
Max
Zenyatta is Irish through her father, Street Cry. Best wishes on this special day to her, her two colts and all who carry Irish bloodlines.
Lola, the shamrock looks good on you. May it bring you and JudyB lots of luck and happiness today and always.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Thank you so much. We wish the same for you. Love and Hugs, JB and LM
PS: Left you a post with an article and photo of TizNow below.
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Judy T.B.,
Give that adorable Lola a kiss on that adorable nose from me…….too cute for words. Love and hugs
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sweet Sue:
Will do. Our Sally should be returning soon. Miss her. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
Thanks for this post! Lola Mae is TOO cute! I love the four-leaf clover adornment, too.
Hope you had a lovely St. Patrick’s Day.
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Marshall:
Thank you. Happy St. Pat’s to you and your Sweeties too. Love and Hugs, JB
Delrene from Carlsbad, Ca
Dear Zenyatta and friends at Lane’s End Farm
A very Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you all. I wondered if you would get your favorite beverage today or if alcohol is not part of your diet at this time? If you do enjoy your Guinness. Judy, Lola Mae is just adorable.
Hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable day today and that California Chrome has an uneventful air plane ride today.
I saw Big Beast’s workout this a.m. Amazing big boy.
Best wishes to Texas Red and thanks to his connections for taking such good care of him. He might just come back and win the Preakness and the Belmont, just like a chip off the old block.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Delrene:
Thank you. It’s great you got to see The Beast today. Happy St. Patrick’s. Love and Hugs, JB
Debbie S.
Dear Alys,thanks so much for the wonderful photos of Zenny in the snow.
She looks so happy and absolutely beautiful!
Happy St.Patrick’s Day to everyone!!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Great picture of Lola Mae.Too cute as Zenyatta would say.Happy St Patrick’s day to you.Hope Hudson enjoyed her special day.Love and hugs.SheenaX
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Yes, Hudson thoroughly enjoyed all her treats today, including a special Birthday cake Amanda made for her of oat mash with molasses, apple slices and carrot bits. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
Happy Birthday to Hudson T.!! Her special cake sounds yummy. Glad that she enjoyed her treats, too.
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Marshall:
Thanks. Will tell her Happy Birthday from you when I see her this weekend. Love and Hugs to you, Huey and Reilly
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Marshall:
I’m so very sorry. I realized my mistake. I meant to say Love and Hugs to you, Huey and Bailey
Max
Believe this? Mad Moose is heading to Aintree to parade on the first day of the Grand National meeting. Moosie, you still have the magic. Your ever growing army of Moosie fans will be cheering for you. The Moose legend continues.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Good for Moosie! Love that boy.
Here is an article on one of your favorites TizNow. Mark Casse purchased one of his sons on behalf of Conquest Stables. Nice photo of TN. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/intraday_single.cfm?type=sales&alertID=1180&CFID=96712840&CFTOKEN=35268341
Max
JudyB. Like to hear anything about The Tiz. The colt is heading to a lively stable. Their Facebook is really something. It’s got photos of horses in tuxedoes with rock stars and one with a horse standing behind Queen Liz and Phil. I think that Conquest has some broodmares at Lane’s End. Zenyatta may know them. This Tiz colt might go to Canada or California. Casse trains in both places.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
They have a lot of young, talented horse at Conquest. Mr. Casse is doing great with them. One of them, Conquest Typhoon trained by him with Mikey aboard is going in a Grade III stakes this Saturday at Turfway.
Will check out that Facebook page. Love and Hugs, JB