We’re still waiting! It’s day seventeen of foal watch, and it could happen any day now. In the meantime here are some more photos from our time here at Lane’s End.
Enjoy!
Team Z
Queen of Racing
We’re still waiting! It’s day seventeen of foal watch, and it could happen any day now. In the meantime here are some more photos from our time here at Lane’s End.
Enjoy!
Team Z
carolinarkansas
PACE…PACE…PACE…
Joe Capone
Was just looking at pictures of the beautiful Zenyatta and felt so inspired I wrote this:
As I cup my ear to the church of Zenyatta, I hear you sleep awaiting a new treasure for the sweet smell of Kentucky grass fills your lungs as your dream become ours…
Rita
Well Zen missed 4-1-16 her and little Z’s birthday. Then she missed the 7th a lucky number. So now I’m going to shoot for the 10th which is a good number. We’ll see. Love you Zen please give us our baby!!!
pamhomeier
My sisters’ birthday!!!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.I have been looking for more details about RTW it seems he was 2nd in an Irish National once but fell in the Galway Plate last year.The GN was his 1st win over fences.Mouse said if he’d had a good backside he would have been a wonder horse!Mouse has a difficult time with his son dying while travelling in South America last year.
It certainly looks as if Willie could win the Trainers Title he is determined to send horses over until our main season ends later this month,Paul was out of luck at the Aintree meet.Sheena
Max
RTW is a GB horse. His talent lies on both sides of his pedigree. Nijinsky is on his sire line. His mom is a dual purpose winner both on the flat and over hurdles. It looks as if he really came into his own in the biggest race of his life. Isn’t David Mullins the jockey who rode Nichols Canyon to defeat Faugheen? His uncle Willie said that David is a cool customer. I saw an interview with David on BBC. He’s modest, self controlled and thoughtful, and horses are his only interest. One Brit writer said that the Mullins family is either training winning racehorses or producing top class jockeys. True!
Paul will win on another day. Right now it is difficult to turn aside the Mullins juggernaut. If he can train a horse like Yorkhill to victory against all odds, there’s no stopping Mullins at the moment.
sheena.davies(wales)
There’s nothing stopping Mullins at the moment.Yes,David rode Nichol’s Canyon that day.He really is a classy young guy.It’s difficult when you watch a race live but I noticed in the replay he gave RTW a nice breather in the middle of the race.Many Clouds who everyone seemed to concentrate on this year thinking he’d be the first since Red Rum to win back to back is to have a wind op before next season.I cannot wait for next season with Mullins team Faugheen will be back who will shorty chose in the Champion Hurdle?Annie has had a remarkable. few months.He said Vautour was fine after his unexpected fall,He really should get the honorary knighthood now Come on Your Majesty Sheena
Max
I know how you are proud of the Queen and the British hereditary class system. Mullins however is probably looking for the racing title only, which is earned by winning against the Brits, literally on their own turf. The Irish are otherwise fiercely republican like the US. They fought a long and hard battle for their freedom inspired by 1776. It’s still not over for that racing title, which hasn’t been won by the Irish since Vincent O’Brien. The racing gods could still turn the tables.
Mary M
Z so loves having Ann and Jerry visiting; so good for her to have them standing by. Love this mare!
Cheryl in Bellflower, CA
Songbird goes in Grade 1 Santa Anita Oaks in about 12 minutes. Watch on CalRacing. They are predicting Songbird 1st, Bellamentary 2nd.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Love the name, “Bellamentary”!
Just scrolled down to see that Songbird won in the slop and had no trouble.
Congratulations Songbird and Mike!!
Hugs
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
Shocker in the Ashland Stakes. Weep No More (Mineshaft) won at 30 to 1 odds. RA was second by a neck and CS was third by 1/2 length. Here’s the replay. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlD1o3j-GVA
Celeste/ Massachusetts
Judy, what an unbelievable race!! Weep No More reminds me of Zenyatta!!! Thanks for posting.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Celeste:
You’re so welcome. She certainly channeledl Zenyatta’s style. Love and Hugs, JB
Sally Blank
Dear Judy; What a shock; where did Weep No More come from! All ran a super race.
love n hugs, Sally B
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sally:
She really made up a ton of ground, didn’t she. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
Thanks a million for posting the link to the Ashland Stakes! AWESOME!!
What a surprise victory — yes, I do think Weep No More was feeling her “inner Zenyatta”.
She sure didn’t look like 30-1 (whatever that looks like), Wow!
Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
Oops,
Forgot to add Congratulations to WNM and all her connections!
Cheers and Hugs
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Marshall:
She’s a real beauty too! Love and Hugs, JB
pamhomeier
Wow!!!!!!!!
Ann NC
Double Wow!
Great race.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
PS: Congrats to Weep No More and to RA and CS; great efforts all. WNM is a gorgeous Chestnut girl. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
Was just checking Weep No More’s Dam’s pedigree. Her name is Crosswinds and is a daughter of Storm Cat out of Flute (Seattle Slew). Weep No More has some really good genes. With the exception of an 8th place finish in her first start, Weep No More has won her next three starts (including today). I think she’s a force to be reckoned with.
Here’s a beautiful photo of WNM. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.paulickreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/16_0409_WeepNoMore_ww_ew-1209.jpg
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
PS: That’s beautiful Valentina on the rail. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Judy,
Thanks for the picture. WNM. The look on the face of Val’s jockey is something. He looks as if he had no idea the other filly was closing. Congrats to her connections. But, like a fond parent, I am going to find all kinds of reasons for her beating Little Rachel!
Ann NC
Thanks, JB. Great photo and race. All beautiful girls and fierce.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Shirlee and Ann:
All beautiful girls, indeed. Shirlee, Valentina will always have a special place in my heart too. I think you are right; the other jockeys were in shock when WNM closed like she did. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
She is gorgeous! WNM certainly is a fine looking chestnut.
Thanks for the photo link, JB.
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z:
You are on my mind. Hope it’s tonight. Love You, JB
Cheryl in Bellflower, CA
Yeaaaa Songbird!! First time on a sloppy track-NO problem!
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Cheryl:
Very versatile girl. Congrats Songbird and Mikey. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Congrats to Songbird and Mike.
Incredible horse!
Barbara Brayton
Goodness. She is taking her time.
Sally Blank
How wonderful to see so many names on Z’s blog all pacing and praying for the love of Zenyatta and her new gift to this world.
Sweetheart Z, all I wish for is your relief and health with birth of your healthy foal.
The sooner the better! but if not perhaps you will have baby on my granddaughters birthday April 11. She is beautiful like you.
Love you with kisses
Auntie Sally B
sheena.davies(wales)
Songbird is phenomenal!!!!!Sheena
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Indeed! Love and Hugs, JB
Margaret
The anxiety is getting to me. Time for some serious meds to calm down! I don’t remember my grand nephew being this anxiety causing!
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Margaret:
Pace, pace, pace! Love and Hugs, JB
Z13Rulz
Video of Zenyatta from Foal Watch 2016 and her birthday.
https://staging.zenyatta.com/z_video/foal-watch-2016
LOL at 2:34, maybe not such a BIG fan of sharing her goodies! Poor paddock mate, though she’s quick to yield to the Queen.
Max
Outstanding. Thanks for this.
sheena.davies(wales)
This is great. Queen of all she surveys!As Zenyatta would say too cuteXOXO
Ingrid Arnone
Thank you, the video is beautiful.
Hugs Ingrid.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z13Rulz:
Thank you so much for this; might have missed it. Mrs. M had the perfect solution; a carrot for each Mama. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Great video – thanks! How did we miss this? I see Zenny is still intent on styling Ann’s hair :-)
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sandy:
Guess Charlie has some competition in styling manes and tails. Love and Hugs, JB
Darlene Daniels
Oh my goodness. This is so wonderful. Thank you so very much for sharing this. Like Sandy said, “how did we miss this?” Thank you again.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Thanks for posting this link — really fun to watch!
Love it! I would have missed this entirely if you hadn’t posted it.
I am happy that Violet Rose attended the party, too. Both girls looked all shiny and lovely for the occasion.
Hugs and Love
Sally Blank
Z13rules; Thank you thank you!! Loved this video of Z.
hugs, Sally B
Ann NC
Thanks! Cutest video ever!
Max
Uncle Mo’s son, Outwork, wins the Wood. Uncle Johnny was riding for Mike Repole. 100 points for the KD.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/98973/outwork-outlasts-longshot-in-wood-memorial
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Picked Outwork in our Capping Contest. Love his Daddy and Johnny V aboard sealed the deal for me. Don’t think it’s possible for me to choose just one in this Derby field. Thank you for posting this article and video of O. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Good going, JB. Great cappin’.
Thank you Max for the link. It was a very exciting race. From NY, KY and SA, all had interesting weather conditions.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Max,
Great article on Outwork’s win in the Wood Memorial.
Congrats to Outwork and all connections.
Thanks for posting!
Hugs and Love
Max
Judy and Marshall: Mo has always been a favorite of Z people and he’s off to a wonderful start as a sire. It would be really something if one of his sons took the KD this year. It’s going to be interesting to see how things turn out. Mo has Kris S and Roberto on the distaff like Zenyatta.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Our Grand National went well with no injuries to horse or rider,Betsy is eating a little and wagged her tail today!She wants to live.I am always amazed how animals learn to trust humans again especially after her horrific ordeal.Any news of Jordan yet?I think of him and Peggy a lot.
Blue was back on the Dyfi today then flew up to Glaslyn got a free lunch by nicking Mrs G’s fish and arrived back at the Dyfi around 4pm.Oh, she adores Monty!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
So happy no injuries in the GN and healing prayers for little Betsy. Some good news may be developing with Jordan. Will let you know as soon as I know more.
Blue is a Diva, I think. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Nancy
We all just keep pacing right along
Cathi
Yes Nancy we all are pacing. Some of my keyboard letters are showing signs of wear. ;-)
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Beautiful Mama Z, COZ, ZI and DC:
Z, hope you’re not too uncomfortable. We wait. Love you. Happy Dreams all and Sweet Baby Dreams Z. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
While we wait, thought you would enjoy this feature article and video on American Pharoah. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/where-american-pharoah-learned-to-be-a-racehorse/
Celeste/ Massachusetts
Judy, thanks so much for posting this link. Can’t wait to see the next one. Very interesting.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
Again, thank you for posting this link. Look forward to the second installment!
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Celeste and Marshall:
You’re so welcome. Me too. Love and Hugs, JB
Elizabeth in New Mexico
Dear Judy,
Love learning the history. Such a beautiful place. Looking forward to next one.
Hope you have a wonderful Sunday. with love, Elizabeth
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Elizabeth:
You too. Love and Hugs, JB
Sally Blank
Thank you so much Judy. Love the history and seeing AP.
love & hugs, Sally B
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sally:
Me too. Hope we have a baby soon. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Z,
Stay warm tonight; it’s a little nippy outside here in NC, going down into the upper 20’s.
You will be safe and snug in your stall with the lovely straw bedding.
Sweet Dreams, beautiful girl. We love, love, love you!
Hugs and Love
Ann NC
Hope our berry patches survived.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Neighbor Ann,
I hope the berries survived , too! Love those strawberries, Yum.
Also, hope the peaches and apples came through okay.
Have a good Sunday!
Hugs and Love
hattonsghost
As long as she has come this far, I will be hoping for ” the glorious 12th” ❤.
Linda in NJ
Wow Zenny, still no baby!!!! Well, I can’t blame you. You didn’t want to miss out on such a great race day. Congratulations to all the winners. Very exciting!!
zfansandy
Checking in on Z and so glad I did cuz new birthday video is gr8. Prayers for safe delivery precious Queen.
Cathi
Praying for a easy delivery. I hope I wake up to see
It’s a Filly or It’s a Colt……. I’m sure that Ann, Jerry and the entire Lane’s End Team are getting more excited each day. Just had a thought, Zenny is doing what she always did, hang back, then Boom….stepped up that closing gear.
My fingers are wearing out the keyboard with my pacing back and forth. :-)
I wonder how much this little bundle of joy is going to weigh, Zenny is so huge.
JoniJosi Verlingieri
April 10th today and no news yet. Waiting everyday to hear something. My goodness Zenyatta your baby is taking him or her time to come into this world. Praying for a safe and easy delivery. Love You Zenyatta!!!
Kathy
April 10 Cherokee Devotional
So much is taken for granted that when change comes, it startles the calmest soul. If the little ordinary jobs seem tedious and unrewarding, it is because we do not realize how the small colorful pieces fit together to make the bright, happy quilt of life.
Focus on the possibility of a new opportunity, a chance to break out of the limited and rigid ways in which we have thought and lived. Now is the time to be open and receptive to the possibilities hidden behind things that seem small.
The white man knows how to make everything, but he does not know how to distribute it.
-Sitting Bull, Sioux
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Gosh, still no foal??? All the waiting and pacing is getting to us! The FB furbabies seem to be fine. Lots of cute pics on Marty’s page. I hope you have a blessed Sabbath. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO
Elizabeth in New Mexico
Great race by Exaggerator in the Santa Anita Derby. Reminded me of Zenny’s style – coming in from way back. Hope you enjoy watching it and have wonderful day pacing everyone.
Zenny, hope your new one arrives today. Love you all, Elizabeth
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/98981/exaggerator-soars-home-in-santa-anita-derby
shirleeinindy
Elizabeth,
We were lucky enough here in race car land to see the race on TV. My faith in Exaggerator has been rewarded. Know he can get a distance since he is out of Curlin. But he has been behind Nyquist everytime they have faced each other.
Songbird is the best of the 3 year olds!
Kathy
Dear Elizabeth,
Thank you for that link. What a race!!! Is there anything more thrilling than a come-from-behind Zenyatta-like win? I think not!
Hugs, Kathy
Elizabeth in New Mexico
Dear Shirlee and Kathy,
Here’s Songbird’s race yesterday (they said it was Songbird’s first race on rain-soaked track) – so impressive
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/98978/songbird-easy-winner-of-santa-anita-oaks
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Elizabeth and Z Fans:
Songbird and Mikey bring memories of Mikey and Z. What a Team. Love and Hugs, JB
Sally Blank
Elizabeth, Thanks. Read the article but for some reason video would not come up.
Not too much longer until the first Sat. in May!
hugs, Sally B
Sally Blank
Oh, just managed to get it; wonderful run for Songbird!
Ann NC
Thanks Elizabeth.
Great racing.After the KY Oaks, wonder where Songbird is headed? She is incredible.
Celeste_in_TX
Thank you so much, Team Z, for this newest update and photos. I am sure Zenyatta is enjoying her visits with Ann such a great deal, she is forgetting that she needs to have that foal. As long as they are both healthy and her foaling goes easily, what does it matter how much time it takes? Those of us pacing are the ones having the melt-downs – Zenny looks from these pictures, to be taking it all in stride. She is beautiful and so is Ann and I enjoy watching the special bond they share. Thank you sincerely.
carol rose
Heading out to the races at Keeneland after a very cold 2 days! Today will be a little warmer. The horses were all beautiful and had safe trips. Can’t wait for Zenyatta to foal. Thank you for the pictures and updates.
Carol