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
RW
I love his Hollywood Park blanket. Was it Zenyattas?
Dani Master
Again thanks so very much for sharing. These were awesome pictures. . . . Coz looks so much like Mother Z and Ziconic is so pretty.
maureen ph[llips
Dear ImperialGirl,
Wow, am just stunned at what you have to say about First Prince’s Sire, Bernadini that I am curious to know who the Sire of your groups horse is. When you own your own horses, pick their Sire’s, until then, keep the negative comments to yourself please. If you can’t manage that, stay off Zenyatta’s site. Z Princess died after an accident and it was a mean thing you said about the Queen’s War Front foal.
Just saying. Remain Blessed, it is always well at Z Nation. Much love.
Verona
Imperial Girl’s comments were practical, but not negative. She understands horses and has a right to her opinions. So please, don’t try to cause trouble where there isn’t any. This is a peaceful site, keep it that way :)
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Maureen Phillips,
I agree with you on Imperial Girls comments, how anyone could not think they were nasty about Bernardini I don’t know. She’s entitled to her opinion, yes, but I don’t think it is good taste to post this judgement of the Mosses stallion choice on their website. I hope they don’t see her comments. Enough said
Verona
If Bernardini turns out to be average in the breeding shed, it will be a fact. The Mosses, and others who have bred their mares to him, will deal with it. I don’t think it’s such a bad thing, Bernadini may not live up to expectations. Or he might. We’ll wait and see
Carole Milby
Are Coz and Ziconic galloping together in the first photo? Thanks! Really cool photos!
Tizgood
That was a work mate with Zi.
Tizgood
Thanks so much for the great photos and videos, both boys look great. Big difference between 2 and 3. CoZ is so much more filled out and muscled. He looks so much like
Zenny. Love that cocked leg pn Zi, he is one laid back boy, to see that on a two year old.
Guess you need to keep two young colts apart, may get a little to macho going on.
We always kept out stallions aways from the geldings and mares. Both gorgeous boys.
Wonder if they know they are brothers. Love the towel in the mouth trick Zi, Mario was a good sport and let him keep it !!! Both look great galloping .
Terri Z
Cozmic One is a biter. Ziconic was warning him, don’t you dare do it Coz.
Deb E.
At the end of that video when Coz is being led up behind him, Zi is showing the whites of his eyes like he senses Big Brother’s tendency to bite and doesn’t want to be too near him.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Oh Wow, So nice to get to see the boys today. Coz, Ziconic your just gorgeous.
After the sadness of late. Seeing this is so nice. Makes my day.
Thank You so much, Ann, Jerry, John, Dottie. All of Team Z. Love you all.
LL
Glad I found this site tonight. Fun to watch the videos and the stills were beautiful. Z “did good!!!”
Donna H
Wonderful pictures and video. Thanks so much, Team Z. Ann and Jerry, you must be so proud of Zenny’s boys. Love to all.
maureen ph[llips
Dear Vicki,
Loved your comment about what First Prince, CoZmic One said to Second Prince, Ziconic that riled him up, I’ll be mad too. That was too cute. I too was curious to know what Coz had said to Ziconic, now I know. The two behaved quite well I must say. I think Coz is a good brother, I loved the way he moved closer to ZI. I would also love to know what First Prince was saying to Ann, he seemed to have had a lot to say.
Have a good evening and a Blessed month of June is wished you. It is well at Z Nation. Much love.
Barbara Broughton
Thank you for sharing! All I can say, Ziconic — be still my heart! Cozmic One — You are awesome! Both have sires that are my favorites! Looking forward to seeing them racing!
Donna Z
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Team Z! I really enjoyed these latest pictures & videos of Z’s 2 princes! You are always so generous with Zenyatta’s fans and we all appreciate it so much.
Both boys look fantastic under John & his team’s loving care. I am happy to see Mario with Ziconic; I bet they are best friends already. Coz does look more relaxed and I am also pleased to see that he didn’t bite Ann’s hand with the reputation he had for biting last year. Omar & John must have taught him that it is not good to” bite the hand that feeds you”.
Take care, Team Z & thank you for keeping us in the loop with Zenyatta & her family.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Thank you so much for these wonderful pictures and videos!
How thrilling to see both of Z’s boys together — they are gorgeous, of course.
All of us are grateful beyond words that you keep us in the Zenyatta loop. Team Z,
you are the Best!
Hugs and Love
Marianne
I am in love!! Thanks Jerry and Ann, and all of team Z! If every horse could have Jerry and Ann as owners, what a wonderful world it would be! :)
Pattie
I wished the had owned Vertigineux as well. Perhaps her story would have had a better ending. Jerry & Ann & Team Z are Awesome People & it shows how much they love Z & her offspring & they are so kind to the fans. This is what attracts new racing fans ~ Kindness & Compassion :)
Beverly Heacock
Thank you so much for your generous giving of these lovely photos and videos, to watch.i so enjoyed and appreciate them. Thank you team Z for the tender care you give these thoroughbred’s. Coz and Ziconic look so beautiful, and so well mannered. They will be come great someday in their own right. Looking forward to seeing them run.
Ellen
Thank you. Thank you for the pictures and Videos. LOVED THEM.
joy wilkins
Thanks to everyone who helped take these photos and make those once in a lifetime awesome videos of the “Boys”. To the Mosses and their Team, I can’t imagine not having this spectacular site to go to for updates, events and photos. You set the gold standard for keeping Zenyatta’s fans informed. It seems we can never get enough pics of Zenyatta and her boys. This was truly…
ZWONDERFUL!!!!
Leslie R.
Thank you Team Z for the great vids and pictures of Coz & Ziconic!!! Your keeping us a part of Zenyatta’s life and family is a gift that means a lot to me and is greatly appreciated. The boys are both beautiful and seeing them together is very exciting. I didn’t have the best of days and coming home to this made me smile. Thanks again! You are the best!!!!
Hugs to all,
Leslie
Donna
So glad they r together Both very handsome . Thanks Team Z.
suew/Va
I feel as if I’ve just opened the biggest birthday or Christmas gift of my life and found a unique and very valuable treasure. To the Mosses, how generous you are with all of us.
This blog, complete with pics and videos is just another example of your love for and generosity toward the Queen’s family of fans. Thank you!
tony
WOW, what an incredible group of pictures. The videos are outstanding. Thank you, Team Z, for this rare glimpse into the lives of Zenny’s offspring.
sue and tony
Team Z…we fell in love all over again. The pictures and video are beyond caompare. Thank you for this incredible “gift”.
sue and tony
Isn’t that Mario in the first pic with Zi!!!!!!!
Kathy
June 4 Cherokee Devotional
Break away from fear of someone’s mouth. Let them talk, because it is to their own destruction.
Remember the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” Bones will knit together again, but sometimes words are remembered for a lifetime. Criticism bends everyone-especially children-until a world of dreams is shattered and what could have been beautiful is ugly.
Close your ears to criticism. It only fouls up the fine tuning of the soul and spirit that makes living worth its salt.
I hold up my hand and I do not wish to fight.
Little Wolf
Cheyenne
Celeste_in_TX
What an awesome way to start my day and I am so very grateful to have this site to be able to view these wonderful photos. Thank you so much, Team Z, for sharing your time at Belmont with Cozmic One and Ziconic in such a way those of us at home can enjoy your visit also. Both of these horses are so amazing and beautiful!! My heart leaps with happiness to see these pictures and videos. Wishing I had a more eloquent vocabulary to express my love and gratitude, but I will close with a simple Thanks for everything!!
Susan Ladmer
I watched the video twice. I don’t think Coz is moving his right shoulder as freely as his left.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.Such wise words today.My mother was very fond of that old saying about sticks and stones but words tend to break the heart rather than the body and the heart takes a long time to heal.It’s a beautiful day here think there was an intruder at the dyfi just now Monty flew straight to the nest was calling and mantling.Most likely Blue 24!If you go on RP website there is a feature about CC’s workout with Frankie at Ascot today.They are looking for an European jockey but Frankie is commited to Western Hymn.Seems Alan Sherman is not keen on him being here but had to admit he looks wonderful.He was very surprised going right-handed but kept going well up the straight and the fast ground suited him.Miss Kitty face has another caring site up now for the new kitten!She is so foolish to take on more animals when she cannot afford them.The ratties have some problem with their time trabel!Mango is having trouble with the internet!Did you hear the rumour that Her Majesty had died yesterday?Seems a BBC producer tweeted it.Ironically the Queen was in hospital having her yearly check-up!!Heard the worlds oldest cat Tiffany passed away think she lived in San Diego.It was great the 2 princes got to meet at last wasn’t it?Have a lovely day.Love and hugs to you,kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO
Nicole
Does anyone know how many hand Ziconic is? I know he’s still a two year old and coz has a year on him but it looks like coz took after the queen and zi took after tapit. Both beautiful horses tho.
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Yes, I’m sure the wounds from words are much more long-lasting. That’s why we need to think long and hard before we say something. I’m glad the weather is nice today. It sure is stressful being an osprey! Poor Monty. We remember what a troublemaker Blue 24 is. She’s still at it. All the pics I’ve seen of CC look great. I will look for the feature on RP. I’m really turned off of Miss Kitty’s mom right now. I’m sure many others will be, too. That’s just being irresponsible. I saw the ratties were having time trabel problems. They continue to entertain us! No, I didn’t hear the rumor that Her Majesty had died. Wow…everyone was in an uproar, I’m sure! Thankfully she’s still with us. I’ll look for the story about Tiffany. She was only about an hour and a half away from me! Yes, I so enjoyed all the pics and video of the 2 prices together. They are both fabulous in their own right. Happy Friday Eve. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO
Joanna_TX
Fabulous pictures and vids! Thanks SOOOO much, Team Z.
marilyn braudrick
Cox will never bite Ann because she is his human mother–from the birth- he loves her. She helped Zenny clean him up at birth. She did that with all 3 foals–MARVELOUS mothering for Zennys babies.
Ziconic is smaller because he’s still growing. I Love that Mario is with him and rubbing him. Hi Mario from Marilyn and Melody from our old barn at Hollywood park. . We miss you in california but we know u have to be where Zennys baby’s are.It was you and John and Steve who allowed us to have so much time and carrots with Zenny. She was so happy and so gentle. She loves you, Mario. Her boys will too.
Thank you s-o-o-o-o-o much Team Z for these pix. We who spent so much time with Zenny are thrilled to see so much of her colts through all of you. When they come back to Santa Anita i will try to meet them. Did not go when Coz was here as he was in serious training for his first race-just beginning his career-not a time for visiting. big surprise our mare Addisons honor who was down the shed row from Zenny is 3 months in foal to Suances. We wanted that strong european stamina. She’s up at Rancho Temescal. It is the most gorgeous,greenest, broodmare, stallion, and layup spot in socal. How lucky we are. Yippee. Zenny and our Addy will foal at about the same time.