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2018 Zenyatta Celebration: Fans Meet Zenyatta

Winner: Allan Wiser

Last fall we held our sixth annual Zenyatta Celebration, raising over $40,000 for Retired Racehorse Project. Five participants were chosen in a random drawing to win the grand prize, An Invitation to Meet Zenyatta. Each winner was invited to travel with a guest to Lane’s End Farm to meet Zenyatta and receive a tour of the farm. These photos document their visits. Photography by Alys Emson.

View the complete set of photos from these visits in our 2018 Zenyatta Celebration Photo Gallery.

Winner: Patricia Givans
Winner: Jill Bellacicco
Winner: Kathryn Ennis
Winner: Anita Branch

Reader Interactions

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      Dear Sheena,

      I loved seeing this! Thanks so much for posting. Winx is so wonderful — love that stretch!
      Reminds me of my dear doggies when they stretch and go into their “play bow” pose.

      Hugs and Love

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    I did a little catching up and read that Coz is 7 years old. Wow that is unbelievable. I think Zenyatta was around 7 years old when she had Coz.

    Sad to think that Zenny is getting older.

    Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

    Linda

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    Congratulations to all those very lucky folks that had a chance to meet and spend time with Zenyatta.

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      Big Congratulations are due for Altior and to the amazing Tiger Roll!!
      Well done boys, very well done.

      Thanks for posting these updates, Sheena!

      Hugs and Love

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    Just saw on Bloodhorse.com that a colt by The Big Beast sold for $850,000 at Ocala sale! Also a colt by Palace Malice sold for the same amount.

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    Looks like all had a fantastic time with Zenyatta, the queen of our ♥️
    Thank you for these great photos..

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    https://www.facebook.com/racingtv/videos/1942318302543464/

    This is why we love our jumps over here despite the falls and sometimes sad days.When this happens you just burst with pride for a brave little horse Frodon and such a lovely girl Bryony Frost.I was in tears as they won the Ryanair.Congratulations to them both.The reception they got was amazing.
    Fabulous win for Paisley Park in the World Hurdle.He always hits a flat spot and then whoosh!His owner Andrew has been blind since birth.Congratulations to Paisley and all his teamX

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      Wonderful race — Congratulations to Frodon and Bryony! Well done indeed.
      Thanks for posting, Sheena. It is nice to see happy news.

      RIP Princess Lili B — more tears. So sorry dear one.

      This is so awful. There is definitely a common denominator somewhere here at SA. I hope they figure out what is going on posthaste. This simply cannot continue.

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        Big Congratulations to Paisley Park for the win in the World Hurdle, and to all his connections, also — especially his owner. Rah! Rah! Rah! (3 cheers) :-)

        Hugs and Love

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    We survived the “bomb cyclone” here. Unfortunately, an officer was struck and killed by an out of control vehicle, while trying to help someone. RIP.

    Would not wish this storm on anyone.

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    Does anyone have any idea what might be happening at Santa Anita (where Jerry Moss is still training/racing horses)?

    Another horse died today, making it 26 fatalities since December 22nd.

    https://www.latimes.com/sports/more/la-sp-santa-anita-horse-death-20190314-story.html

    Today’s L.A. Times mentions that there have been zero injuries to horses working out on Santa Anita’s training track, which they wrote was much softer that the racetrack.

    Seems that this is an obvious clue to the problem … All racing fans should be contacting Gavin Newsome (Governor of Calif), Tim Ritvo (C.O.O. of the Stronach Group, Santa Anita’s owners), Rick Arthur (Equine Medical Director of the Calif. Horse Racing Board) and Jim Gagliano (Pres. & C.O.O. of The Jockey Club).

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    Rest in peace little Princess Lilli B. Something is very very wrong at Santa Anita. Please owners and trainers get your horses out of there until the problem is solved.

    On a happier note. Happy Birthday tomorrow to the rock star handsome Texas Red! Son of Afleet Alex.

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      Dear Shirlee:

      I add my tears to yours for Princess Lilli B and all the other Innocents. RIP.

      What a beautiful son of Alex, Texas Red is. Wishing him a Happy Birthday; happy life. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Barbara,

      Glad to hear that you are okay and that you survived the terrible storm.
      Take care, and I hope things return to normal soon.

      Hugs and Love

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        Oops!

        Meant to wish a most Happy Birthday to Texas Red, Shirlee!
        Hope TR had lots of special attention and treats! Continued good health and happy days — your papa is proud of you!

        Hugs and Love

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    Dear Shirlee:

    I add my tears to yours for little Princess Lilli B and all the other Innocents. RIP

    Beautiful son of Afleet Alex. Wishing him a Happy Birthday and a happy life. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Judy,
      Hope you and all of yours are getting through this terrible winter. We had 70 degrees yesterday but tornados in the southern part of the state and 50 mph winds here. Guess we just have to hunker down and hope for spring weather soon. We did see and hear the sandhill cranes flying over on their way north on Tuesday.

      I hope Ziconic is not with John at Santa Anita. So scary to think of the horses still there.

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        Dear Shirlee:

        Hope all is well with you and yours too. We had temps in the 60’s today. Now it’s thundering like crazy. Weird weather to say the least.

        ZI is in my thoughts too and little ZELLDA as well. Very scary situation at SA. ?

        Love and Hugs, JB

        • It is scary, JB.
          How many of the horses are now pulling up lame? Would like to know those numbers?
          Hope they get to the bottom of it. The bottom of SA track must be concrete.
          Sad, so sad.

        • Dear Ann:

          Hope they do whatever it takes to make the track safe for the horses. Maybe even if it means totally rebuilding it from the bottom up. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL and DC:

    Have a lovely evening. Stay comfy and cozy. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

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    https://www.facebook.com/racingtv/videos/364428840858425/

    First Gold cup for Willie Mullins as Al Boum Photo wins with Paul Townend on board.The short guy chose to ride Bellshill.A great run from Bristol De Mai in 3rd on a course he hates.We are waiting news of Invitation Only who took a nasty tumble another Mullins horse they had to bypass the 3rd last as he was being treated on the course.Hooves crossed for him.Congratulations to Mullins and team.Always remember his dad Paddy winning with Dawn Run in 86’the only horse ever to complete the double CH/Gold Cup

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    As Dickens said ‘It was the best of times and the worst of times’Invitation Only had .to be euthanised.We cheer heroes up that famous hill and mourn those we lose but this is jump racing and we have to treasure the happy times.100’s of horses have survived this meet.Accidents can happen anywhere in the field,in the stables,just hacking not only on the racecourse.RIP Invitation Only.

    Keeping in my thoughts and prayers the victims of the Christchurch massacre.The world we live in today…..RIP

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    Dear Judy.We are all trying to guess who Hovis is going to meet.Royal Windsor horse show is the favourite.Karen cannot understand why we cannot work it out.Granny even suggested she may ride him in the Grand National.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      A very Happy Birthday, Goldikova!

      Congrats to Alboum Photo, Paul Townend and Willie Mullins on the win!

      Condolences to all who mourn the losses of Sir Erec and Invitation Only. Always so sad to lose these innocents — such absolute tragedy. Rest in Peace, dear ones.

      Sheena,
      Thanks for the Hovis entry and for all the updates.
      Hugs and Love

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      Dear Sheena:

      What an adorable photo of Hovis. Look at those beautiful ears; he’s on full alert.

      Happy Birthday beautiful Goldi. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties

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    Judy,
    Thank you for posting this beautiful love story. Steve, as always, knows how to say it just right.

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