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Foal Watch: Day 9

Jerry and Ann at Zenyatta's paddock near the foaling barn. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Jerry and Ann at Zenyatta’s paddock near the foaling barn. Photo by Kyle Acebo.

We’re getting ready to throw a birthday party, and we promise to post photos of tomorrow’s festivities. Happy birthday, Zenyatta!

Scroll down for photos from our ninth day of foal watch.

Enjoy!
Team Z

Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Photo by Kyle Acebo.


Zenyatta and Jerry Moss. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Zenyatta and Jerry Moss. Photo by Kyle Acebo.


Zenyatta's paddock mate, who was bred by the Mosses, cuddles with Ann. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Zenyatta’s paddock mate, who was bred by the Mosses, steals a cuddle with Ann. Photo by Kyle Acebo.


Bag check! Photo by Kyle Acebo
Bag check! Photo by Kyle Acebo


Zenyatta enjoys a scratch from Broodmare Manager Charles Campbell. Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Zenyatta enjoys a scratch from Lane’s End Broodmare Manager, Charles Campbell. Photo by Kyle Acebo.

Reader Interactions

177 Comments

  1. / Reply

    The Queen has the right to make us wait, I guess! Love the photos! Hope it’s a safe delivery for both Zenny and her foal!

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    Happy Birthday, Sweetie. Hope you and miss Violet have healthy babies. Hoping for a filly for you.

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    It’s official: HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, beautiful Zenyatta!! ❤️❤️❤️

    A most happy, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Ziconic, too!! ❤️❤️

    Hope you both enjoy your special day and have lots of treats and cake, too. Maybe some pears ??? for our special girl?

    You may have a special guest appearing, also — only you, Z, can deliver. Of course, this would be AFTER the party; kind of like “the icing on the cake” or more accurately, the after-dinner mint!

    Thanks for these wonderful photos by Kyle and courtesy of Team Z and LE.
    Hugs and Love to All

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    Happy, Happy Birthday to our incomparable Queen and her gorgeous Red Prince. We are so grateful for all of these photos. It feels like we are all there with the Mosses, Team Zenyatta, and the Lane’s End staff. Thank you all so much!

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    Happy birthday sweet Zenyatta! I hope you are having fun today celebrating your birthday with your family. I’m sure they are making it extra special. Enjoy!!

    Hugs to all,
    Leslie

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      You are right. Treasure Trail is a half sister to Zenyatta. Verti is their mother.
      Like his name. Glad that he won.
      Zenyatta, what’s happening? Happy birthday to you and Red. Go for the birthday trifecta, but you know best. Waiting for the stars to align.

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        Here is a photo of Long Island Sound winning today for Coolmore. He’s a very good looking colt like his daddy. War Front is a stunning sire. Good looks really came strongly out too in Z Princess, although I obviously do not discount the influence of her famous momma.

        http://m.irishracing.com/news?prid=174337

        • Dear Max:

          Just posted the article with photo from TDN on Z’s nephew, Long Island Sound. He’s a handsome boy.

          I think you are correct, this new Z baby is going to be tiny, like The Beast! Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Max.Zenyatta keeps us all waiting!Good win for Long Island Sound,Willie Mullins is all out for the UK trainer’s title with a strong team for Aintree.The ‘Fly’is on his best behaviour these days no biting.Sheena

        • The Fly will revert to form soon enough. He is a world class biter. He’s just sizing up his targets.
          I’m following Mullins’ raiding party. Too bad Faugheen will not be there.
          Zenyatta has the full attention of her people, and her family is on site. She will give birth to that lucky foal on her own timetable. She’s brilliant at everything. I think that the foal might turn out to be one of those tiny horses like Big D.

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    Thank you Judy B. for answering my question and Crystals concerning Zenyatta’s paddock mate.

    What a beautiful name – Violet Rose. I am praying she will have an easy and safe delivery too.

    Hope all is well with you Judy! Hugs…

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      Dear Marilu:

      You’re so welcome. I love Z’s paddock mate’s name too. She seems to have a sweet nature, like Z.

      Lola Mae and I are fine. Hoping you and yours are too. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Zenny and Z family,
    Don’t know about you all, but this has been the longest day! Not a bad day – but a very good one ~ ver-r-r-ry long and exciting ~ awaiting news of new Baby Z.
    Zenny, you always take everything in your stride – which is always calm, elegant and peaceful. What a beautiful Mama you are!
    Loved reading everyone’s posts this evening. God’s many blessings to everyone, and especially you, Zenny, and your new foal.
    with much love (and excited anticipation), Elizabeth ~ pacing in New Mexico
    PS Love the photos of Jerry and Ann with you ~ you’re family!
    Keep forgetting – thank you Kyle for the photos (as always – wonderful), and it’s nice to ‘meet’ another member of Team Z – Charles Campbell, Broodmare Manager

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    I almost forgot to wish Ziconic a happy birthday too!! I hope you are having a great day! I can’t believe you are three already. Maybe your mom will have your new sibling today too and then next year we’ll have three birthdays to celebrate on the same day!

    Hugs to all,
    Leslie

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    Pace,pace,pace,pace,pace,pace,pace,pace,pace…Day 32.

    I just wore a hole through my floor and fell through it Zenny. My nerves are shot. I have been checking the blog and Facebook every hour for news. Even when I’m at work I check. I REALLY don’t think you want to be responsible for my nervous breakdown, so could you, pretty please, ask Z16 to come out and meet the world? Soon?

    I hope you had a great party, got lots of cards and prezzies, and got to Snapchat with Ziconic.

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    Dear Judy.There is a wonderful video up on the Dyfi of Blue 24 being bombarded on the nest by Blue5F and a red kite getting involved.I had to laugh at Binga taking over the blog for April fool’s day she certainly had some demands.I don’t suppose there’s news about Jordan?Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Will check out the Dyfi video. Binga was so adorable in the photos. No, nothing new on Jordan. Please keep praying. Peggy is so grateful for you and all the Z’sters who are praying for him. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Hope you’re having a wonderful B-Day with your Ann and Jerry along with all the others who you love there at Lane’s End!!!! Was hoping for another April 1st baby but anytime soon now as we all pace the floors. Prayers for an easy and loving delivery soon.
    XXXX’s and hugs! Keep forgetting to send this card out to you which is still sitting here.

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    You are so beautiful Zenyatta. Twelve suits you. Best wishes to both you and Ziconic. Can’t wait to see the party photos. Thank you Team Z .
    Carol

  21. / Reply

    No news yet huh Z? Im done pacing for the day . There still is an hr and a half tho.??
    Hope u and zi had a wonderful bday.?

    Sleep well Z team?
    HugZ❤, vamp

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    Happy Birthday Zen and Ziconic
    Hope you are enjoying your day with lots of carrots and apples.

    Looking forward to photos and the new foal.

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