Today concludes our second week of foal watch. We must admit that we arrived a little early! Zenyatta has kept us waiting, but she’s showing signs that it won’t be too much longer. As always, we’ll let you know as soon as there’s news.
We also have a little update on Ziconic from John and Dottie. They say he is doing quite well following his March 25th race. He’s been getting lots of gate practice and learning to be comfortable in small spaces. We can’t wait to see what’s next for him.
Scroll down for photos from the last few days at Lane’s End.
Enjoy!
Team Z
Donna Olinger
Hang in there, Zenyatta. It won’t be as long as it has been. I know you have to be getting anxious, though. Wanting that new baby to get here to take care of…..
Karen in Indiana
She’s always been good at keeping people in suspense!
sheena.davies(wales)
What an afternoon at Aintree!!Cue Card bounced back from his fall at the festival and won the Betfred Bowl beating the Mullins horses.Oh.what might have been in the Gold Cup.Then Annie Power just trots up in the Aintree Hurdle becoming the first since the mighty Istabraq to do the Cheltenham/Aintree double.Sooo Happy.Sheena
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Sheena,
So happy for the great mare Annie Power, she is just marvelous. hugs
Mary Margaret in Central Georgia
Great win for Annie Power, pretty girl. I love that Northern Dancer line.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Congrats to Cue Card and Annie! Well done. Love and Hugs, JB
Allie in Texas
Good Morning, Zenyatta. Since the Full Moon seemed to have an affect on the birth of Cozmic One, I’m going to go out on a limb and say either tonight or early tomorrow you are going to give birth. Reason being…The new moon of April 7, 2016, is the closest new moon of the year. It turns new some six hours before reaching perigee – the moon’s closest point to Earth in this monthly orbit. The April 7 moon counts as a supermoon despite the fact that we won’t see the moon in our sky. Super Moon; Super Mare… Wishing you all the best, Zenny.
Darlene Daniels
Allie,
I like your logic and I hope you are correct.
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Zenny,
No baby yet? Come on Zenny, kick that kid to the curb or start charging him RENT, he’s been sponging off you long enough. Prayers for you and the bump.
lauraj_cincinnati
Start charging rent–ROTFL!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sue Fredrick,
HILARIOUS!!
Love your sense of humor. Thanks for the laughs today.
Like Lauraj, I am ROTFL, also!
Hugs and Love
sue and tony
Love it!
shirleeinindy
Good one, Sue! Maybe all the excitement down the road at Keeneland will get things going.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sweet Sue:
Too funny. Love and Hugs, JB
Marilu Villanueva
Good Morning Zenny:
Sending Love and Prayerful thoughts to you.
Hope your paddock mate, Violet Rose, is doing well.
Hugs, Marilu
Doris McQuiddy
Dear, sweet Zenyatta, you look so content that it makes me feel content for you. In your own time, we will see Z16, your next gift to everyone. In the meantime, we love Cos and Zi. Thanks Team Z and the Mosses for sharing this special time with us and the pictures. What treasures! We are grateful.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z:
Just checking! Pace, pace, pace. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Sadly we lost 2 horses in the Foxhunters Clonbannan Lad and Marasonnien.They were each pulled up with injuries.RIP my brave boys.
The winner On the Fringe trained by Enda Bolger has won the Cheltenham/Aintree double this year again and will go for the Punchestown race.He just loves the big Aintree fences.Sheena
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
RIP beautiful, brave boys. Love and Hugs, JB
Barbara Brayton
Time for the bun to pop out of the oven.
Ida Lee
I don’t know how much more of this waiting I can take …. Please Z … start pushing soon …
Missy Smith
Any news yet????
Deb E.
Pace,pace,pace,pace, pace,pace…Day 37
Has the Z16 muffin baked enough yet?
Vampressqueen Sue Colvin
Im at a friend’s house checking in.
Pace pace pace
HugZ❤ prayerZ vamp
Brenda Springer
Dear Zenyatta, There is a new moon tonight. It would be absolutely awesome if we got a foal – better than a new moon any day. The moon controls the tides but I’ve never heard that it controls births but fingers and toes are crossed.
Amanda Milligan
Any news yet on Queen Z? That baby is saying it not comming out in till it is a little warmer out! Do you know if it’s a filly or a colt?
Suzanne bomamarte
Full moon definetly controls human births so zen girl, your Ob doc must have got your dates wrong, I say we walk you to keen land and back and maybe that will motivate your baby to arrive,anyone have a goal she can see and smell……we luv you
Elizabeth in New Mexico
OK, Zenny,
In your honor I hung the hummingbird feeders out front and back. The hummers should arrive soon. Your Baby Z will be hearing the humming of springtime songs there also at Lanes End and want to see what all those muted noises of spring really are all about. Baby Z must be wonderfully cozy, but getting quite ‘ready to explore’ Mama’s outside world too. So exciting! Love you, Elizabeth
PS Love reading everyone’s posts. Helps with the pacing.
Elizabeth in New Mexico
Zenny, it’s just after 7:30 pm. Put hummer feeders out for the spring/summer season about 2pm (this afternoon). Just came in (it’s almost dark here) – 2 were sparring for sips. Take this as a very good sign. Early Spring and soon-to-be Baby Z.
Love to you and everyone here in the ‘Zenyatta’s Waiting Room’.
with much love, Elizabeth
Darlene Daniels
Good Evening beautiful Zenyatta.
I am in agreement with all those talking about the moon. Remember the beautiful moon CoZ was born under? Have a wonderful night sweetheart. Our weather up here has been awful. Cold, rainy and snowy. A new foal would certainly brighten things up. Love you angel.
Elsie Romero
Z when it’s time it’s time, The Champ won’t make its appearance till he or she is ready !! Best of Luck to All !! ????????????????
Darlene Daniels
p.s.
Someone a few pages back wondered if you were waiting for tax day. If that is the case the foal could be call Zax Zeduction. I know that is really corny but we are getting zany in all the waiting and pacing.
Elizabeth in New Mexico
Dear Darlene,
You made us laugh! OK, so we’re all a bit ‘punchy’ at this point. with love, Elizabeth
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Darlene:
Too cute! Thinking this baby will not hold out ’til then though. Don’t think we could either! Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Darlene,
Cute. We are all getting nutso waiting for this baby.
sheena.davies(wales)
In order to celebrate her 6th birthday Al Sharqab have confirmed Treve is in foal to Dubawi.She is due to give birth early next yearTres bien or dda iawn.Sheena
sheena.davies(wales)
typo Al Shaqabxx
JoniJosi Verlingieri
Zenyatta we are all patiently waiting for your beautiful baby to arrive. Praying that all goes well. Baby please come out and show your beautiful face and give Mommy a break from carrying you. Have my fingers crossed for the delivery SOON! #Zenyattababytime!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Moose is back home getting a goodnight kiss from Soph.He behaved impeccably.It was lovely to see Cue Card win after that fall in the Gold cup and Annie was sublime.Vautour tomorrow.Great to get the good news about Treve.Oh,my God they were changing Betsy’s dressings earlier.I pray she heals she is fighting hard.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Goodnight. Healing prayers for sweet Betsy. Congrats to Annie, Treve and Good Boy Moosie. Godspeed Vautour tomorrow; all horses safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Ingrid Arnone
Oh please Zenny hurry up…..
Pacing….pacing….
Hugs big hugs Ingrid.
Nancy J. Osmundsen
Dear Zenny and Mosses and Lands End : Just know that so many people care very much about you and the safe delivery of your foal ….. when NATURE is ready. You have LOTS of humans that would give anything to be at Lands End camping out right now if it were in your best interest. Right? You are very dear to us and so ….good night and God bless you one and all. Sweet Dreams. Love, Nancy
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Zenyatta,
Still sending those thoughts and prayers for safe delivery with healthy baby and mama. Sweet dreams and restful slumber, dear girl.
When the time is right, I am sure you will give the word. By the way, what is horse-speak for “Showtime!!”? :-) Love you, sweetheart!
Hugs and Kisses on your soft nose
andrej
beautyfull Zenny Zi Coz and mates stay comfy and cozy, eat apples, care of health, kiss your soft noses, lil 14z filly Dubai im remembering you
Anne from Paramount, CA
Hey there, Mistress of Suspense, we’re all still here….. :) :)
Sally B. (Auntie cherishes Z and her young)
My dear Zenyatta….thinking of you all the time!
Relax and dream
Love you with kisses and to all your foals
loving Sir
Bless you and your baby to be
Auntie Sally B