Happy Sunday!
We can’t believe 13Z was born almost two weeks ago. We hear from the great people at Lane’s End that he and his mom are happy and healthy.
Alys sent us a few close-ups of the little one out in the paddock this week, and we wanted to share those along with some more photos from our last trip. We’ll be heading back to the farm in a week to visit Zenyatta and both of her colts (and to take lots of photos!).
And don’t forget 12Z! Here’s a video we shot on a gray morning during our last trip. Watch him take off across the paddock to join the rest of his herd.
Enjoy!
-Team Z
Lori K
He is just PRECIOUS!!!!! Sending HUGS and KISSES to ZENYATTA, 12Z, and 13Z…. They are TOO CUTE…..Thank You for giving us an update..
Lori K
I forgot to say that 13Z also has ZENNY’S EARS……
Celeste_in_Tx
Thank you so much for the update and new photos! Wonderful to see all the family.
Gratefully,
Celeste
Molly
Now that the Kentucky Derby is less than a month away, I was just wondering if either Z-12 or Z-13 would some day run in any of the Triple Crown Races or be a Breeders Cup Classic winner like their mom. Sure wish we would hear something about Vertigineux. I hope she had a healthy foal and that she is in fine form. Sounds like Eblouissante will be a New Yorker soon, if not already. So much fun following all of Zenyatta’s relations. Thank you for the update. Sending positive energy your way Zenny. Loved the video with Z and her fractious foal. Maybe they will make another cute one starring Z-13.
Pati- Derby Dreaming
If Team Z believes they ( Z12 & Z13) might be good enough to get there one day, they can nominate them. That’s a long ways off, but it would be interesting to have the thoughts of our local guru Zenyen, or another breeding/racing mind, who knows more about this topic.
LauraJ (Cincinnati OH)
They’ll be Breeders Cup nominated, and probably TC nominated when they turn 3. It’s pretty much a given for well-bred animals. The fees are quite low for early nominations, especially for people in the Mosses’ income bracket. Early foal nomination to the Breeders’ Cup is $500. Early Triple Crown nomination is $600.
Whether either makes the starting gate in a TC or BC race is a whole ‘nother kettle of fish.
Janette
Thank you for the picture of 13Z and Zenyatta. He’s adorable! And I’d NEVER forget 12Z. He’s such a handsome prince! I really want to thank Team Z for keeping us informed about Zenyatta and her two sons. I know you all have busy lives, and I appreciate your taking the time to send us updates, photos, and videos. I just don’t know what I’d do if I didn’t have updates on Queen Z and her boys :)
Mona Stern
Both babies are adorable – hard to tell which one is more handsome! But those who love Zenyatta will for sure fall in love with her foals. May they run as fast as their dam.
Sally
As always, thanks for sharing. Can’t get enough of Zenyatta and the “boys”! 13Z is so adorable and 12Z is getting so big – loved the video of him racing across the field :-)
Gloria Jeanne- OCCali
He is so big! He is not even trying to run fast….just trotting along….
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z and Gorgeous Princes:
Goodnight and Sweet Dreams. Love you. Hugs, JB
Celeste
What a treat to see Zenyatta and her two boys! Thank you so much. They are both handsome!!
Sally B. (cherish Z- Wi.)
It’s a quarter to 10 and I’m ready for bed again, but I just had to come here….ThankYou, ThankYou, what a pleasant surprise!! Bless you for such absolutely endearing pics of 13z & beautiful mama Z. Then to see 12z video…wow; such a handsome fello!
I am thrilled to hear Ann & Jerry will be coming to see their family!!!!!! More pics, yeah!!
lovenkisses on Z’s soft nose and to 12z and 13z. Auntie Sally B
Sally B. (cherish Z- Wi.)
p.s. Sweet dreams Zenyatta; my dream is to be with you.
love Auntie Sally B
MK
that made me smile, thank you.
Marshall (NC broad)
To Team Z and Lane’s End ,
Thanks to all of you for these photos and video. Great job Kyle and Alys!!
Sweet Mama and lil’ Red — this is really touching.
Thank you to the Mosses, especially, for allowing us access to the Queen and her family.
Hugs to all!
Melinda
Both colts are beautiful….how could they not be? It’s so good to see Zenyatta happy in her new career. Love the photo and video updates!! Thank you so much for keeping her fans close to the Queen!!
Dolores
Beautiful photos and I love 12 Z running young and wild and free! Thank you Lane’s End :)
PatB from NM
I’D LIKE TO SEE PRINCE12Z FULL ON TO COMPARE HIM TO
WHEN HE WAS A BEAUTIFUL WILD BABY. AND I’D LOVE VIDEO OF Z AND 13Z,THE NEW BABY, JUST TO SEE HOW THEY INTERACT AND HOW SHE TEACHES HIM. WILL THERE BE ANY DIFERENCE?
IS Z EVER IN A POSITION TO BE NEAR Z12 IN HIS PADDOCK? DO THEY ACKNOWLEDGE EACH OTHER?
LauraJ (Cincinnati OH)
Zenyatta and 12Z are not near each other. Yearlings such as 12Z are located at a satellite farm.
Jeanie
OMG!!!!!!!! How adorable! He is just precious and so is Mama Z. What a loving relationship they have. Simply precious! J
Marty R / Colorado
Oh, wow! Isn’t he the most handsome colt born this year? I hope all of Zenyatta’s foals inherit her family’s ears like her first two sons have. I was surprised at his color, but really do like it.
@ Sandy, NE Ohio- My guess about the tape is that it is holding two straps of leather together so they can’t flap around or get caught on anything. I think as he grows, the halter will be let out (tape removed) to accommodate his larger size.
@ Zenyen- I appreciated your explanation for the horse bolting in the race and the seriousness of the problem. I certainly hope he can be cured of being barn sour. He seems to have some talent to be a good race horse if he will stay on course.
Thank you to Team Z, Alys and Lane’s End for these latest pictures and the video of 12Z Sincerest thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Moss for allowing us to have this access to Zenyatta and her beautiful sons. Now I’ll be anxiously waiting for pictures from the next visit. Those babies grow and change quickly.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio) PUR, PUJ
Thanks Marty for the only reasonable explanation of the green tape that I’ve heard. I can follow this one :-)
I was going to ask anyway but got caught up in the new post – what does the term “barn sour” mean? Anyone? I understand that the horse wasn’t much for staying on the track, but I don’t think this is one of the terms I could look up in the horse-term dictionary.
LauraJ (Cincinnati OH)
A barn sour horse is one that doesn’t want to leave the barn, and/or dashes back to the barn when given the opportunity. There’s a related term, “buddy sour,” for horse that won’t leave their pals.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio) PUR, PUJ
Thank you Laura :-) Always good to know that you’re “out there.”
Keta
Andrew Bensley tweet UPDATE Chris Lang
Trotting: Great bloke, Chris Lang to undergo surgery Tuesday on broken jaw.
Was kicked by horse last week. Hoping to be back 3 weeks.
maureen phi-llips
Dear Keta,
Thanks for the update on Chris Lang and his upcoming surgery on Tuesday. Here is praying for a rapid recovery, wisdom for the surgeon and an awesomely successful surgery. It is well, our God is in control.
Lastly, isn’t the Queen and her Princes just precious?, Prince ZB has his Sire’s hips and walks just like him!, am so excited because I love Bernadini his dad. Prince ZT is just too cute.
Good night and sweet dreams.+
Peggy (N) South Georgia (PUR)
I said last page that Vyjack was at Fair Hill Training Center. He is at “Fairhill Rehab Center” sorry for the misquote. Get well my boy.
Marty so glad to see a post from you. Was getting worried.
Keta
carol in arkansas, Peggy (N) , shirleeinindy
Here is the Race Replay Video of Margano. His number is 3 .
Hugs, Keta
Pimlico 04/14/13 Race 7 Maryland Racing
MARGANO WAS SECOND Race Replay Video
watchingponies tweet Margano (Legendary and Iconic #Barbaro’s full younger bro)
his race
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsjPNh_MiNs
Peggy (N) South Georgia (PUR)
Keta
Thank you so much. i saw it. Great race.
carol in arkansas
Thank you keta….
I think he looks a lot like grandpa D…another yard and he would have had it…closed like a freight train…I should know I come from a train family
carol in arkansas
I had a brain infarct….that would br Daddy D
Mono Gotti
THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!!
Perky Green
Thanks so much for sharing Photos I can’t get enough of The Magnificent Zenyatta.She is such a treasure and she continues to give her Public More and More treasures along the way. What a great Legacey.
maureen phi-llips
Thank you Team Zenyatta, Queen Z’S family, Alys and Lane’s End for the truely lovely pictures and video of the Princes and the Queen. That, made today the best day yet. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Good night Queen Z, Prince ZB and Prince ZT, sweet dreams and God’s protection always.
Good night to all my Z nation family, sweet dreams and here is to a better tomorrow. It is well.
M. Kern
Wow! Those pictures are priceless. He’s so gorgeous and adorable. Thank you so much for sharing them. Hug and kisses to Queen Z. I love you big mama!
Trina Nagele in So Cal --PUR
Peggy N referenced above her own experience with a runaway horse. Here’s a link to her birthday poem from last year in which her wild ride with Rebel plays a role.
https://staging.zenyatta.com/news/lanes-end-video-interviews-part-3/comment-page-13#comment-154253
Catherine Uher
Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing all of these amazing pictures with us!!! He is just too stinkin cute and it is so obvious how much he loves his mama! Just precious!!! Definitely put a smile on my face! Thank you for the video of 12Z as well!!! I sure hope he gets an official name soon!!! And last, but certainly not least…. To my beautiful Zenyatta….there are no words to tell you how much I love you and how much you help get from day to day even when I feel like giving up. Just looking at your pictures gives me a sense of joy and makes me want to keep fighting every day to get well so I can see what else your future holds! I love you so much my beautiful girl!! I hope that one day I can meet you in person! That would be at the very top of my bucket list!!! Much love and carrots!!! ~Catherine
Nancy
Loved the photos of Z13 and Z! He is growing and it’s plain to see they love each other! Thanks for sharing the photos and the video of Z12!
andrej
Zenny enjoy my old mate Gagachik Guslick is live and healthy, he stay at Botanicheskaja street, he walk in paddock with warm tall dark bay that kiss well and eating bred croutons when nobody is near, zenny lil 13z 12z kiss you love you and mates, 12z good breeze along the field don’t run far away, dark bay zenny let keep up safe racehorses and safe racejockeys servis with lil finance fond, zenny spring flowers appears