Happy Wednesday!
Last month we spent a morning with John Shirreffs and his crew at Belmont Park. We tagged along to watch Coz and Ziconic gallop and work on morning lessons. After bath time and treats from us the brothers even posed for a photo together. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for videos.
Enjoy!
Team Z
Video: Our morning at Belmont
Video: Coz and Ziconic pose for a photo
carolyn
Wow, look at mama Z’s beautiful boys……Coz is somewhat taller than Ziconic.
And to think they don’t even know they’re brothers.
Love the ‘Z’ brothers……..and they’re mama!!
ImperialGirl
…Coz is taller because he’s three. Ziconic’s two, so he’s basically the equine equivalent of a ‘tween’ or very young teenager. He’s got a few growth spurts coming. My racing group has a three-year-old (sadly on layup right now with a bone bruise) and just the change between March and May is amazing-Ziconic’s got a lot of growing to do.
And they’re half brothers, in as much as it matters in horses. Which is probably good. I realize they must have known before it went public A.P. Indy was being pensioned and had to make a second choice but I’m increasingly on board with the analysts who really don’t like Bernardini anywhere (heck, guess who sired her underachiever half-sister). There had to be better options. Tapit may be trendy, but there’s a reason, his offspring are winning. Heck, her dam’s second-best offspring was by Thunder Gulch. I’ll be interested to see what a War Front does assuming the next one lives.
♥Auntie Judy aka JAG So. California
Whoa! You have a way with “words”. A bit of a softer touch – like Zenny – would be appreciated. LOL
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Imperial Girl,
Your nasty comments on Bernardini, and I”m sure you mean Eblouissant, may reflect your opinion ( and analysts, whoever that might be) which you are entitled to but should not be posted on this site, the Mosses, who bred CoZ, are gracious enough to share with us. I hope they do not see your critique of their stallion choice. Personally I love CoZ and think he is still growing and will prove himself as he matures.
Jen from Ontario
Well, Ziconic has a bit more growing to do so may well catch up. I think they’re both solid, athletic boys who just need to learn their business. Can’t wait for Coz’s second start – I think he’ll have a much better idea this time of what’s expected of him.
carolyn
Wow, look at mama Z’s beautiful boys……Coz is somewhat taller than Ziconic.
And to think they don’t even know they’re brothers.
Love the ‘Z’ brothers……..and their mama!!
♥Auntie Judy aka JAG So. California
♥ Tears! The pictures of both boys looking at each other! OMG! Goosebumps!
I’m so excited I cannot stand it LOL
Thank you, Team Z! These pictures and videos are by far THE BEST!
Auntie Judy XO ♥
Mary Margaret in Georgia
Thank you Team Zenyatta for the pics and videos. You are the best family one could be part of. Absolutely stunning. Zenyatta’s boys are so handsome. I wish I was in New York to stop by and see them. Stay safe, healthy, and happy.
Kathleen
I love them both!! I must say though, that I love looking at Coz, he looks so much like his Mother. Please take special care of him and hopefully he will run like the wind the way Zenyatte did. Ziconic, is still such a baby, but I bet he does not get as big as his brother. I am so glad that the owners of Zenyatta and boys love them for the beauties they are and not just how much they can earn.
beverli
Thanks to all of the Zenyatta connections for allowing us to follow her and her progeny. It is so exciting for all of us who followed her career and simply love her to see these young colts. You are truly special people!
Anne Bonner
These FABULOUS photos made my day … no, my week! Look at these boys! Both beautiful, yet so different. To see them together makes my tear-y. Can’t help it. Looks like they didn’t hate each other — both seem very well behaved, maybe curious?
Thank you to the Mosses, John and Dottie and all of Team Z — you are a gift to all of us!
Hugs to all and to Queen Z. If only she could see them….
Annie B in MA
Deana in Tx
What a great visit and the photos and video were priceless. It appears that Ziconic really wanted that washcloth…….LOL! I loved the fact that you got both of them in the video together, I noticed that Ziconic had his eye on the photographer the entire time. It was so nice to see the people that work with them everyday, especially John, Mario, and Omar. I did not see Freddie but I know he is there somewhere, and of course there were a few others but I don’t know their names. Great work Team Z, taking really good care of Z’s boys. I loved the fact that Ann was a part of the pictures, I am sure she had a real sense of pride watching them workout and go thru their daily life. Kudos to all, thanks for sharing!
Gloriajeanneoccali
These are Amazing! I love that the boys are wearing Zenyatta’s racing blankets from Hollywood Park!!!! Love love love it!
Anne Bonner
I just watched the videos – look how low Ziconic holds is head when he runs.
Remind you of any other beautiful red horse with a white blaze and three white stockings?
Annie B in MA
Deb E.
Oooooh, yeah. The playfulness with Mario (grabbing the rags and playing tug of war) is also reminiscent of You Know Who.
Deb
Jerry and Ann, John and Dottie…and all whom I’ve not named, thanks so much for allowing us to follow Zenyatta and her babies. I cannot tell you how much joy it brings to me, personally, to find pictures and/or videos of them to watch. How proud you all must be of these two boys, and their mamma, And how exciting it must be to watch the boys growing and learning, and understanding their roles. Hopefully Coz will do his mamma proud next time out, and Ziconic will thrill us when he beings. An even if they do not, they are beautiful, wonderful boys, who deserve the devotion and love they get, and hopefully it will always be given to them.
Deb
Gloria
Oh wow, the photos and videos of the boys together are priceless! I got teary-eyed seeing the two of them together. Thank you SO much for posting these photos and the video! They are beautiful!
Morgan Morris
Omg look at Zi during his workout, that isnt a gallop, thats an extended canter and the other horse is working for it, You can see the differences when the boys stand next to eachother, Coz is looking more and more like his Sire every day and Ziconic is looking more and more like his mom.
♥Auntie Judy aka JAG So. California
I agree with you about the resemble of the two. Coz is more like Bernardini, and Zi is more like Zen.
♥Auntie Judy aka JAG So. California
* resemblance
Tizgood
Zi is more like Tapit
lauraj_cincinnati
Great pictures! Took forever to load the page–I guess we’re all checking in at the same time.
vicki
Ziconic to Coz “What do you mean I’m adopted? John, what’s adopted?” Seeing the boys all together with John is a dream come true.
shirleeinindy
Vicki,
Coz told Ziconic that he was the red headed stepchild! Ziconic said “You just wait a year until I’m full grown. Then eat my dust!”
Misty
I am so glad that I’m not the only one who was choking back tears at seeing these pictures!! This made my day so much!! They are both so beautiful!! I cannot thank the team enough for sharing them with the world.
Erin Gilligan
Beautiful boys! I like that they’re wearing Hollywood Park coolers, too! Mama Z makes beautiful babies, of course!
Dixie
Both Coz & Ziconic are good looking, I didn’t know Coz was so much bigger than Ziconic.
donkeyhotey
I love this, The Boys look fantastic! Thank you so much for the effort it takes in your busy schedules to share with us, we appreciate it SO much. I love seeing the HP blankets, brings back beautiful memories. Thank you and best of luck to all of you!
DmamaKlock
Love seeing the BOYS. Thanks so much to all involved and to the Mosses for this wonderful access. Two magnificent boys.
Barbara Wood
Just love these. Long may they live, run, and have healthy, happy lives. Hugs to all.
Katarina
Beautiful and amazing! Both are handsome and make Queen Z and everyone there proud:)
patricia jones
luv the boys another gift to your fans
Nancy S.
Just to be counted as a devoted fan. Thank you so much for the pictures. I needed that to help the sadness last week about Vertigineux. What a joy to share with all of us who are kind of nuts about all things Z.
Kathy
Oh my, they take my breath away! Thank you a thousand times over for sharing Zenyatta’s gorgeous boys with us, Team Z. So much promise and potential.
Anne from Paramount
WOW!!!! Thank you, merci, gracias, grazie, danke, and all the languages I don’t know the word “thanks” for. These photos and videos are beyond description, so I won’t even try. I have viewed them twice and will do so many more times. You all are the GREATEST, as are of course the BOYS!! :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) They are so adorable together.
Zenyatta, you must be so proud!!
Patty Mongan
How beautiful both of these guys are. But so different. I know that Ziconic still has time to grow taller but what a powerful butt he has! Coz is absolutely gorgeous.
Can’t wait to see what Spring 2016 has in store for us. I really hope for another filly.
Thanks team Z for all the photos and videos.
marypny
A memorable gift from Ann, Jerry, John and all the rest of Team Z for those of us who won’t ever have the privilege of being on the backside with the two sons of Zenyatta. Be still my heart!!! That Cozmic One standing on the track next to JS is the picture of his mother and Ziconic is looking like he is taking his lessons well. He is a beautiful boy.
Thank you with all my heart. No way to express how loving Zenyatta and her family lights up my life. .
Love and hugs to all Zsters/Dumplings.
Maryp
Sophia Gates
Oh thank you all so much, Team Z!
PS Ziconic is a stunner.
Zfan
Thank you for taking the time to share these photos and videos. They are beautiful, but to see them side by side was the best! Made me cry happy tears! Thanks