Catching up with Zenyatta’s 2017 Medaglia d’Oro filly was one of the highlights of our December trip to Lane’s End Farm. It’s clear that she and her three paddock mates have a strong bond, and it’s a joy to see them out in the field together. As promised, here are lots of photos!
Part one of this post, with our photos of Zenyatta, can be found here.
All photos by Kyle Acebo for Zenyatta.com
Kathleen Marsh
Such a beautiful filly. She is so much like Zenyatta. I love seeing the youngsters out just growing up.
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Hope Fly enjoys his parade. I think he’ll like having Hardy there too. Nice that Shorty visited. Happy Birthday to Mother Karen. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Ann NC
Enjoy your parade, Fly! Good idea to always let him be the leader of the parade…right Willie!
Happy belated birthday to Karen. Hope she celebrates all week. Best Mum ever, like Zenny and Ann Moss.
Love to all.
judy berube
Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
sheena.davies(wales)
Hovis has been cleared to trot and canter at a sensible pace of course!The best birthday present ever for Karen.
Min is back with a bang at the Dublin festival something obviously wrong with Yorkhill poor performance maybe a return to hurdles.Buveur d’Air the champion hurdler wins at Sandown despite having to make the running and hating the ground.Will Faugheen the Machine be back at 3.30pm?
Ann NC
Good news!!! Nothing can keep ” The Destroyer ” down. Agree, that is the best gift ever!
Barbara Wood
Thank you so much, Team Z, for keeping us up to date. Pretty soon, it will be foal watch time! Hugs to all.
beverly ballard
She is absolutely goregeous! Thanks for all the great pics. So wonderful to keep up with the Queen and her babies. Godspeed little lady. :)
sheena.davies(wales)
Supasundae beats Faugheen in the Irish Hurdle.No longer invincible he did run far better today maybe he misses the short guy and there will be different ground at the Festival.Who knows?38 days to go.
Roberta Gonzalez
Has anyone seen the first foals of California Chrome? The last time I knew, he had 2 boys and 2 girls, but I know he has more, now. He really has stamped them; they look so much like him, good strong, very friendly, and probably smart like him. His second son is out of a Tiznow mare; is a carbon copy of him.
judy berube
Dear Roberta:
I’ve only seen a photo of one of them and he’s a lovely Chestnut like Dad. Couldn’t tell if he had the white chrome like Daddy, though, from the angle of the photo. Will be exciting to see them grown and racing. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
A Saturday in Kentucky
Gun: Get up, have breakfast. Out in the paddock looking around. Have lunch. More staring. Walking around. Dinner. Same thing next day. Where is the track? How come I’m alone on this barn? Where’s the action? Well, it’s official. I’m bored. What’s that rattling noise at the door?
Biscuits: Open up! Gun, you’ve got a visitor. Hello!
Gun: I might have guessed. But I am glad to see you. Did you come by Horse Air?
Biscuits: No, I vanned it. We can have dinner and chat. I’m staying the night because you have your own barn. If the barn staff see me here, they’ll think that they are seeing double. No trouble. I’ve also brought along lots of products.
Gun: So I see. What’s with those little boxes with the pink bows?
Biscuits: They are for you to give to your booked mares. I thought that you might help me out by giving some free samples to the ladies when you meet them. My business cards with my NY coordinates are inside. Do it, Gun. You’ll stand out and it’s definitely good for my business. Naturally, I’ll give you a percentage.
Gun: You always had big ideas and that hasn’t changed. I’d only do it for you. How’s it going with the training?
Biscuits: I’m on it. Did a breeze. Still going to Dubai.
Gun: Those were the days. I miss it.
Biscuits: You’ll adjust. Takes time. Look, Gun. There is a big special box for Zenyatta. You can give it to her.
Gun: Won’t work. She’s over at Land’s End and only has visitors who are vetted by her people. I also heard that Zenyatta is so inherently beautiful that she doesn’t need or use beauty products. It’s all natural with her.
Biscuits: That’s a logistics problem. We’ll have to think of another way for you to meet her. Valentines is coming up. Or are you giving up on your dream?
Gun: Neigh x 10.
Ann NC
Oh my gosh. Too funny. Pink bows, hahaha.
Thank you, Max!
After all of that “memo” stuff, well, a much needed relief. Horses keep it real!!
Love these two champs and love to all.
judy berube
My Dear Ann:
Amen to that! Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Right on Ann!!!!!!!
Marshall NC Broad
Max,
These two just keep getting better and better! Thanks for adding a strong dose of Gun and Biscuits to our weekend. ? ? The best prescription for an extra happy day!
Hugs and Cheers
Marshall (NC Broad)
I think I accidentally erased the parentheses from my blog name, and thus goofed up my acceptance. The last two entries from me have been withheld for moderation. I hope I have rectified this problem by adding the parentheses back.
Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
Yay!
I am back in the fold! ?
Max, I sent a reply to your recent posting of Gun and Biscuits’ conversation/visit. Love it!! They just get better and better. Thanks for posting these encounters.
Hugs and Cheers
Judy Berube
Dear Max:
Love this; clever and funny. Thanks for the smiles. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Surely a horse of Gun’s caliber will figure out a way to visit Lane’s End :-) Thanks for the chuckles, Max!
Max
All in good time. The object of his desire is The Queen.
Sue
Max,
What a great update. Always enjoy the Gun and Biscuit stories. You have to have the products (except Zenyatta of course).
Thanks again!
Sue
Myrna
So many great pics of Baby Z and she is beautiful just like mom. Please give some thought to giving Baby Z to Chad Brown. John S. has had 3 or 4 chances with the Quens offspring and not one of them has won a race. When does Zenyatta get a chance to retire from having babies and just enjoy life .
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Z Fans.
1…2…3……. 1…2…3……….
Hugs & Kiss. Ingrid.
https://www.facebook.com/JungleVT/videos/2284053335069829/
Marshall (NC Broad)
Thanks for this cute video, Ingrid.
Sometimes we do over-think things and make them more complicated than they need be. Love the way our little friend here finally takes that big leap! ? ?
Hugs and Love
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Marshall,
yes you right sometimes we things like that.
I think he is so cute.
Big hug Ingrid.
sheena.davies(wales)
Gosh, such a cutie. Bless him.He finally took a leap of faith.Love and hugs
judy berube
Dear Ingrid:
Oh, that is just priceless. He seemed so proud of himself too, once he took the leap. You find the cutest videos. Thank you. Love and Hugs, JB
Lisa in Colorado
Loved the pics. Thank you Team Z
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Frankel’s son Gidu is going in the 9th race at Gulfstream in a few minutes. Godspeed. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Oh what a race. Speed Franco nipped Gidu at the wire. Will post the replay as soon as it’s up. Impressive runs by both of them in very fast fractions too. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Stay comfy and cozy. Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Frankel’s are doing well.We shall see more with the new flat season coming.Lovely pic of Istabraq out in the sunshine today and Mullins still has faith in Faugheen.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Frankel’s are amazing. Hope Faugheen does well. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Marilu Villanueva
Dear Team Z.
Thank you for the wonderful pictures.
Mrs. Moss looks so happy with baby Z.
Love and hugs to Zenyatta and baby Z.
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena and Z Fans:
Here’s the replay of Frankel’s Gidu today at Gulfstream. Hope the link works; using my iPhone. Love and Hugs, JB
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yoP6yF3fKn8
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena and Z Fans:
Sorry, I linked the wrong race. Here it is Love and Hugs, JB
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x_fD_hLlhJM
judy berube
Dear Sheena and Z Fans:
I’m laughing out loud at myself. Gave up and went to the computer. Trying to link Race 11 for you, so far have given you Race 9 and 10. Here we go; Race 11, Gidu. Third time’s a charm, I hope.
Below that is the Holy Bull replay of Audible’s win. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34Js9KO03iQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH1VLrP6oPY
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Don’t worry I found the replay on you-tube myself It was a very close finish.He has his daddy’s speed for sure.Certainly a 3rd time lucky for you!Thank you for sharing.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Finally got it right. Gidu is gorgeous and fast. Just a nose bob finish! Could have gone either way. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Thanks for the races, JB.
Winner of The Holy Bull will be one to watch.
Praying all stay safe and sound. It will be Derby Day before we know it.
Judy Berube
Dear Ann:
Yes, impressive win by Audible. Safe and sound all.
Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Frankel is officially a grandfather!His daughter Relentless One gave birth to a filly recently She is by Equiano.Congratulations.
sheena.davies(wales)
Mum and daughter.
http://www.facebook.com/frankelwatch/
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
What a cutie pie! Wishing her a long, happy life. Mom’s a Beauty too; gorgeous Chestnut. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Tearful watching Edwulf win out in Leopardstown just now.It is indeed a miracle to see this horse on a racecourse let alone win.He nearly lost his life at Cheltenham last year when he ran out of oxygen.He was treated on the course by vets for well over an hour and later in hospital,Huge congratulations to JP, Young Joe,Derek O’Connor and all the team but most of all to a remarkable horse.
http://www.facebook.com/AtTheRaces/
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Congratulations to Edwulf and all the connections! Well deserved win.
What a comeback! Stay safe and sound, “Ed”.
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Wow, quite a comeback. Congrats to Edwulf and his team. God Bless him. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
What absolutely WONDERFUL pictures of our “not so little” girl and her grandma Ann! Such a treasure to see these!! Thanks so much to everyone involved!
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Joanna Moss – if you’re reading here, I answered your question on the last page of the previous blog.
Sandy
Joanna Moss
Thank you x
Max
Biscuits has an entry in the General George Stakes on February 17, 2018 at Laurel. It’s his first race since the Cigar Mile in December.
Judy Berube
Dear Max:
Thanks for this news on Biscuits. Godspeed beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Max and Judy B.,
Ditto what JB posted. Hope Biscuits is successful.
Hugs and Love
Ann NC
Thanks for the news.
Hmmmm, might have to turn into a railbird for this one.
Would love to see him. MD barn babes will go crazy over him!
Judy Berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love you. hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
sheena.davies(wales)
Ziconic is running in a maiden on the 9th at Santa Anita.Victor Espinoza rides.Good luck Zi.
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Sheena.
I didn’t see the race what happened.
Big hug Ingrid.
sheena.davies(wales)
The 9th is on Friday.Hugs
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Sheena.
Oh great is next Friday, thank God.
Thank you for the up date.
Big hugs Ingrid.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Thanks for the news, Sheena.
Will be on the look-out. Godspeed, Ziconic and best wishes — safe and sound, always.
Hope the 9th will be his lucky day!
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
Thanks so much for this news on ZI. Godspeed Red Prince; you can do it! Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.There was a link on twitter about Edwulf’s experience last year.After he collapsed he started to fit sedation helped and got his heart back to a more normal rhythm he was down on the ground for about 80mins and seemed blind when he got into the ambulance but was soon out running around the paddock.Those vets were amazing.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Marshall (NC Broad)
Oh my, what a harrowing experience. I’d say Edwulf is a miracle horse to have recovered from all that, and so quickly, too.
Best of luck and health from now on, brave boy.
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube
Dear Sheena:
OMG, makes this win even more amazing. What a warrior he is. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Sue
Dear Ann, Kyle, and TeamZ,
I love the pictures, such a beauty! She looks so much like Zenyatta, and she has such a beautiful, kind intelligent eye. May she also be blessed with her mother’s speed and heart!
A big hug to Zenyatta, Z17, Coz, and Zi. So excited for the arrival of Z18!
Sue
Elizabeth in NM
Hope everyone is having a wonderful 2018. Have missed you all! I have a new computer, as mine finally decided it was too tired to work. Look forward to catching up on everyone’s news. Looks like Zenny’s new girl is taking after her momma. ?What a beauty she is. Can’t wait to see her races! God’s many blessings to you all
lv, Elizabeth in NM
Barb Longphee
Thank you so much, Team Z, for keeping us up to date. Pretty soon, it will be foal watch time! Hugs to all.