Second Annual Breeders’ Cup Zenyatta After-Party Celebration to
Offer More Excitement for Fans
Tickets for After-Party In Honor of Popular Racing Star Selling Quickly
ARCADIA, Calif. (October 25, 2012) – Team Zenyatta announced this week that race-goers staying for the second annual Breeders’ Cup Zenyatta After-Party Celebration on Championship Friday, Nov. 2, would be treated to more racing celebrity appearances, special live entertainment and the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind items during a live auction honoring “The Queen.” The After-Party Celebration will be at Santa Anita Park’s Frontrunner Lounge following the day’s race card.
This official Breeders’ Cup event quickly has come to be a popular and electric gathering and this year will offer appearances by Zenyatta’s trainer, John Shirreffs, racing manager and voice of the Zenyatta Diary, Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs, and jockey Mike Smith. Additionally, a cavalcade of past and present popular jockeys will be attending the After-Party on behalf of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF), including John Velazquez, Ramon Dominquez, Joe Talamo and Javier Castellano, as well as Hall of Fame great Laffit Pincay.
“My jockey friends and I are looking forward to the After-Party, where we will highlight the critical work of the PDJF, toast the Breeders’ Cup and hang out with Zenyatta’s fans,” Smith said. “The After-Party is sure to be one of the most fun events of Breeders’ Cup weekend.”
In addition to the PDJF, the Breeders’ Cup Zenyatta After-Party Celebration also will benefit CANTER as well as other equine, children, and racing-related charities.
Zenyatta fans in attendance will also be treated to live entertainment by Liza G. and her “Zenyatta” song, and a silent auction with Zenyatta memorabilia and artwork will take place throughout the evening. A live auction will feature several premium items including a special artist proof of the “Zenyatta, Horse of our Lifetime” bronze by Nina Kaiser, the sculptor of the life-sized Zenyatta statue recently unveiled at Santa Anita, a canvas from acclaimed equine artist Jaime Corum featuring Zenyatta entitled “Breeders’ Cup Gold,” an original halter from Zenyatta’s foal, and a trip to see Zenyatta at Lane’s End Farm in Versailles, KY.
The After-Party Celebration will be from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Nov. 2, allowing race-goers a relaxing environment to toast the day’s winners and gather to celebrate the past and present of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at the Frontrunner Lounge. Amenities include a California buffet, a cash bar featuring Z-cocktails, and race replays from Friday’s Breeders’ Cup program. Tickets are $50 for admission only, or $95 for admission combined with the buffet. A limited number of tickets are still available for sale at Zenyatta Shop.
As an added benefit for “The Queen’s” most loyal fans, reserved seating for the Breeders’ Cup Championship races in the specially designated Zenyatta Section is also available for $150 on Friday and $250 on Saturday. See Zenyatta Shop for sales and details.
About Breeders’ Cup
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sheena.davies(wales)
dear judy can you give me your email address again I forgot to put it in my contacts give papa a hug from me when you see him love and hugs sheena
Sue Fredrick Co-P WI Chapt.
To all those going to the BC party…….have a great time, hope you have as much fun as we did last year!!!! Safe trip to all Zsters and all Horses running. Love you Zenny and EARnie, kisses on your noses.
harriett (Oklahoma)
I’ll be watching on TV and looking for the Zenyatta section! Hope you all enjoy the races and have a great time together. Maybe I’ll see you next year.
Keta
Potesta Recovering Well, Set for January Sale
By Claire Novak, The Blood-Horse
Updated: Thursday, November 1, 2012 12:12 PM
Potesta, the Hollywood Oaks (gr. II) winner who suffered a career-ending condylar fracture to her left foreleg during a workout Sept. 14, is recovering well and will be offered at the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale, her connections said Nov. 1.
The 3-year-old filly underwent emergency surgery at Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center in California to stabilize the injury, which occurred high above the ankle in a six-furlong breeze under exercise rider Adalberto Lopez at Betfair Hollywood Park. Trained by Mike Mitchell, she was preparing for a start in the Sept. 29 Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.
The daughter of Macho Uno remains at Alamo Pintado and will likely stay there until traveling to Lexington for the January sale, which will be held Jan. 7-11. She will be consigned by Three Chimneys Sales Agency, agent.
Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/74081/potesta-recovering-well-set-for-january-sale#ixzz2AzQ53KBh