Hi Everyone,
As promised, we’re bringing you the latest updates on Zenyatta and Baby. Here’s a new shot of them enjoying the beautiful weather, captured for us by Jerry Moss. All is well, and they are both happy and healthy.
Many of you have been wondering about Tasty Temptation, so we asked Lane’s End for the lastest news. As of today, she still has not foaled.
We will keep you posted!
-Team Z
The Kennedys in San Diego
Team Z — thank you for this beautiful photo of Queen Zenyatta and her Prince. They could not be entrusted to better people.
Karen Gogue Proud Nanny/Granny ♥♥
Thank you for this!
Shannon From Cool, CA
THANK YOU!!!
Nancy A Nash Coleman
THANK YOU!!! Too cute!!!!
Lisa B./Escondido, CA
Thanks for the update!! Zenny and her prince are looking AWESOME.
And thank you for the update on Tasty. I really would like to know how she is doing too.
Abigail from Montreal
Thank you so much, Team Z. The photo is lovely and it’s great to know that ZENNY & BABY Z are doing just fine AND that our girl TASTY has yet to foal!!!!
Elizabeth
You guys should totally do a naming contest!
Michele
Thanks for the great photo and update!!!
Sissy
THANK YOU TEAM Z!
Barbara
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, for this surprise update and beautiful picture. Good to hear that Tasty is doing ok as well. Hugs to you all for the update and for letting us share in the joy of “Z” Team sharing the sun. With all our love.
Pamela
God Bless all ya’ll at Lane’s End for keeping all of us in the loop. I am sure I speak for everyone saying how much we miss the diary. It has become a very important part of our lives. The picture of “Z” and “Li’tl Z” is awesome! I know the day to day life of a mare &foal are routine, God willing, but we appreciate any tidbits you give us. Thank you,thank you,thank you!
Jan S. / Houston
Thank you so much LE for the picture of Big Mama & Big Boy. They both look healthy &
& happy. Please keep us posted on Ms. Tasty.
victoria
Dear Lane’s End,
Yesterday was a terrible day for all of us when we thought there would be no more information or contact with our beloved Z and her connections. You have made our day by showing us that that is not so and that the magic will still be shared. thank you for the foto, and thank you for knowing how much we have become family, over 100,000 devoted fans. Please continue when you can. and post update for us on Tasty, too. She now matters to us also bc she matters to Z.
CC of VT
Thanks for the past, Dottie.
Thanks for the present, Mr and Mrs Moss and Lane’s End.
Thanks for the future, Zenyatta.
The Kennedys in San Diego
In case it has not been posted previously.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/68057/lanes-end-officials-talk-zenyatta
signofthetimes
Thanks for the repost, don’t think everyone
Got it.
Raylene/ So Cal
Thanks. That was a great article.
Brenda S..Ontario, Canada
Thank you, thank you, for the photo and the news about Tasty, she’s the watch pot that never boils. I hope that Zenny isn’t missing Tasty but I expect she’s totally occupied being a MOM.
Mary Ann Wrenn
Thank you , Lane’s End, for keeping us updated when you can. It is very much appreciated! THANK YOU for the OUTSTANDING CARE you give Zenyatta and her little Prince!
Kathy R. Canberra Oz.
Thank you wonderful folk at Lanes End for the update. As others have said, this is such an important part of our lives – and it’s also so important to remember the absolute value of broodmares to the industry – it would be nothing without them. Every blessing to those at LE and to Team Z. Hugs and kisses from Oz.
BARB G (SKIP) and JULIETTE the Cat in NJ
Will we ever know the reason behind the abruptness in closing the diary down? Many of us hope for an answer, because many of us believe this happened way too fast on the part of the Mosses, who are extremely experienced in making deals about horses. I’m sure, as good business people, they do a great amount of research and planning before making such a quick move. We are concerned–very concerned–and are still in a kind of fog over this shift. We want nothing but the best for all of you on Team Z; most of all, we want way more than what’s best for precious Zenyatta and her son.
signofthetimes
Business !!!
Karen Gogue Proud Nanny/Granny ♥♥
Personally, I don’t mind not knowing. I don’t need to know everything. I only have that place in my heart that would love to have that contact with Zenny’s connections – who I consider to be part of my ‘heart’ family and will for the rest of my life – and to be in touch with Zenny and her foal(s) in the future, however the Mosses decide to do so. I am not ‘owed’ anything as a fan to be included along for this fantastic journey – IT HAS BEEN A GIFT, A PRIVILEGE THAT I DON’T TAKE LIGHTLY, and will always respect their wishes in deference to that. I may not like a ‘certain this’ or a ‘certain that’, BUT it is none of MY business, personally. And I will always hold all of Team Z in admiration and close to MY heart regardless. They aren’t going to get rid of me that easily – they all are stuck with me as a fan for good now! And I bless them all each day for continuing to keep Zenny and her world ‘out there’ where she belongs – in the world’s eye, in the racing world’s eye, forevermore, front and center, however they do it. While it is true, her fans are a HUGE part of her life then as now, it no way entitles ME to be kept abreast of the ‘goings on’ behind the scenes. The Mosses and Team Z have always wanted ME as a Zenyatta fan to ENJOY her, AND BOY! DID I AND STILL DO! All because of this personal sharing that they did to allow ME, that they granted ME, just a horse racing fan who loves horses, that gift so up close and personal to her, and invaded their personal space and lives. From the Mosses (who only wanted to see ‘their girl’ when they went to Barn 55) to John Shirreffs and Dottie and all Team Z, they shared that privacy with HER FANS, no matter how many people came to see her. AND NEVER ONCE EVER WAS HEARD TO COMPLAIN NOR GRUMBLE ABOUT IT! ALWAYS WITH A SMILE ON THEIR FACES, TAKING PLEASURE IN MY HAPPINESS! They took pride and pleasure in giving ME, her fan, that thrill, that joy, that little slice of THEIR heaven. None of them had to do that for ME! I thank them from the bottom of this full heart for that, always! THEY NEVER FORGOT ABOUT THE FANS, NO MATTER HOW MUCH THEY WANTED THAT PRIVATE TIME TO THEMSELVES – THEY GOT IT, AND SO DO! Thank you for the wonderful personal ‘ride’, that YOU took ME along with you, on this incredible journey! And still are! My love will alway be in full bloom when it comes to all of you! My heart bursts with joy and happiness for you, and it always will. From my heart ♥ to yours ♥ LOVE!!!
Maryp (New York)
Beautifully said Karen. I feel the same way. We have all been blessed, for sure.
Patricia/Far northern CA
AMEN, Karen! The Diary has been a gift, and as the lucky recipients we still have to remember that Dottie, who has carried the writing task (with great thoughtfulness, grace and humor), also has a full time job and that has to come first. How fortunate we have been, and SPOILED!!! The entire Team Z should be thanked over and over… and I know they all appreciate our love and devotion. So let’s cut EVERYONE some slack, be grateful for occasional updates, which we WILL get, and stay in touch for all the social and humanitarian contact we have built here. Unprecedented… and it is to be wished that others might do the same with and for their wonderful racehorses. Zenyatta may be one in a million, but there are lots of special ones out there also, just waiting for some love and attention.
Patricia
Raylene/ So Cal
Amen Karen very well said.
Doreen in CT
Karen – I concur. You’ve said everything and more than what I had posted. Zenyatta, the Mosses, Team Z, and Lanes End are gifts that have been given to us. They have gone out of their way to keep us posted on what occurring in Zenyatta’s life, and that, we should be VERY THANKFUL for.
Judy C
WAITING, WAITING, AND WAITING for TASTY to have her Foal.
Hopefully we do not have to wait for another Full Moon.
Nicole
Thank you, this is what i was hoping to get for news! i can live with this!!
Lou Ann (Ashland, OH)
Thank you so much Lane’s End for the beautiful picture and update of Queen Momma Z and her handsome little Prince! Please let Jerry and Ann know how much we love them and all of you for keeping Zenny’s fans in the loop a little bit. I was depressed after yesterday’s news but I got my Z fix and all is well again for now. Please let us know how Tasty is progressing and when she foals. Keeping her and all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Nothing but the best people and horses associated with Lane’s End. You all rock!!! Love you always Zenny and little one! XOXOXO
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
What a wonderful surprise (on a day when we REALLY needed one). Thanks so much Lane’s End folks. Super picture of Zenny and her little boy and a VERY reassuring gesture.
Nancy Applegate
Thank you soo much, dear Lane’s End Farm. The photo of Zenyatta and son shows that they are clearly enjoying the mild weather, green pasture, and the beginning of life. Please give grateful thanks to the Mosses for their generosity and understanding.
Audrey - British Columbia
Two words say it all THANK YOU.
Gayle
Thank-you Lanes End for the picture and update!!! What a wonderful surprise to see this today!!!!
Lori K
LANES END THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE ZENYATTA & BABY Z UPDATE. ALSO THANK YOU FOR THE UPDATE ON TASTY. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART……….LOVE TO ALL…….LORI : )
Max
Team Z. Great photo. Jerry Moss knows how to use a camera. Z and her prince are naturally photogenic too.
Looking forward to hearing about Tasty and her foal. I hope that all goes smoothly.
Janet Cutting in Wisconsin
Oh !!! what a great surprise- I so happy to hear the update–I am also wanting to see Tasty’s little foal. Thanks to all of you.
Melann Johnston
I hope they do a name the foal contest also! It should be free to everyone that Loves Zenyatta and her baby! If not I’m sure that Mr. and Mrs. Moss will find a name fitting Zenyatta’s baby! Thanks again for all the wonderful pictures…Cant wait to Tasty’s foal also!