Happy Friday!
Zenyatta’s Candy Ride filly is almost three months old, and we couldn’t have asked for a better baby.
Currently weighing almost 400 lbs., she’s above average in height, well-balanced, athletic and leggy.
Much like her mom, she loves attention from humans. Her equine social circle includes offspring of Bernardini, Medaglia D’Oro, and another Candy Ride foal as well.
Check out the collection of photos and videos below!
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, CK and DC:
Have a restful night and Happy Dreams. Love you. Hugs, JB❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Kathy Rabl
Hi again Sandy and Marshall and Z Fans
Poor misunderstood Hovis! I must admit to being a bit surprised that Americans can understand some posts of the Diary. It used to give me such a chuckle to see Sheena’s attempts at translation from what we Aussies would call Pommie into American English. Because I couldn’t understand some of the Diary either!! It’s certainly very clever. Cheers and hugs
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Well, Maxi did it again with ease. Congrats to him and to all connections. First Samurai was second and Midcourt was third. So happy for this beautiful boy. Will post the replay as soon as it’s up. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Here’s Maxi’s replay. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.dmtc.com/racing/race-replays/2020/8/22/r-u_ELehQ5Y
Vampressqueen Sue Colvin
Thx judy ?
Nice race by max?.
Luv ❤ HugZ❤prayerZ, vamp
Have a good wkend every1‼️
Stay cool & safe!?
judy berube
Dear Vamp Sue:
I just love that boy. He always finds an extra gear or two and pulls away.
Have a lovely Sunday. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for posting the replay of the Pacific Classic — I somehow managed to see most of it on youtube. I was certain that Maximum Security would prevail, and he did! What a determined horse he is. Congratulations to him, Abel Cedillo and all connections! I am happy for him after all he has been through with humans letting him down — he proves that he is a most worthy contender.
Congrats to Midcourt, Victor, John Shirreffs and all his connections, also for holding on to 3rd. Big Congrats to Sharp Samurai and all his connections for a very impressive race to finish second. Well done, boys!!
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Well done indeed! Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Great race.
Congrats to Max and all who ran. Poor Midcourt and that darn rail…..good job buddy.
More good races today with the Diana! Toga, Toga!
Safe and sound for all.
Martha Fosdick
YAY! It’s about time Max caught a break. I am soooo glad he is now under Bob Baffert’s tutelage and care. May everyone have a lovely evening. Byw has anyone heard anything about Zellda and is there any solid news yet about whether Zenny has been bred again. Good Night from Oregon.
judy berube
Dear Martha:
Happy for Max too. Haven’t seen anything official yet on whether Z is in foal. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Ann and Marshall:
So happy for Max too.
They’re all beautiful and brave warriors. Safe and sound all. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, CK and DC:
Have a wonderful day and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Kathy Rabl
Dear Zenyatta fans
I know the blog is all about the magnificent Zenyatta but have to share a story about my little girl Thurzel (who also is 17.2). She dislikes rain and thunderstorms and since we’ve had both has been in the barn for a couple of days. Phil, my husband, took her back to her paddock yesterday. She had a nice clean cotton coat on because it was sunny. So she proceeded to wiggle and roll in the largest patch of mud she could find. She looks a proper disgrace and as for the cotton! Three brushes and now in for a wash and it still looks scruffy. But she is very pleased with herself so I guess that’s all that matters. Just wish we had the same grass cover that the Queen does. Thank you for allowing me to intrude. Hugs and cheers
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Kathy R.,
That was no intrusion! Love hearing about equine escapades. ?
Your little girl is simply being a happy horse — hey, she had to christen that new coat properly with wonderful mud❣️
Wow, Thurzel is almost the same height as Queen Z!
Hugs and Love
Kathy Rabl
Hi Marshall! I think they are the same height. That was what drew my attention to Thurzel the first time I saw her at the track, I could understand the presence Zenyatta would have had on the fans. Hugs and love
judy berube
Dear Kathy R:
Great story and so predictable. What else but a good mud roll to break in a clean new cotton coat! Gotta love ‘em. Thanks for sharing. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, CK and DC:
Love all of you so much. Enjoy your day. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Nice article on Maxi from BloodHorse. Enjoy!
Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/242999/maximum-security-showing-no-signs-of-wear
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Nyquist has his first Stakes winner.
Congrats to Gretzky The Great and Daddy.
Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/242998/gretzky-the-great-the-first-stakes-winner-for-nyquist
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for posting both of these articles. Glad Maxi came out of the race in great shape!
Congrats to Gretzky The Great and connections on his stakes win! Of course, congrats to the proud papa, Nyquist, and to mama Pearl Turn, too!!
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Love and Hugs, JB
Barbara Brayton
So glad to see Maxi win the Pacific Classic. I knew he was good, all of the goings on were not his fault. Can’t wait for the Derby.
judy berube
Dear Barbara:
Love and Hugs, JB
Dee in the Hudson Valley
Oh thank you, thank you, thank you Alys and Todd for these wonderful photos and videos.
You can’t imagine just how much joy these bring to us in this otherwise pretty joyless summer. We are so missing our annual visits to Saratoga…
Hope everybody on Team Z and at Lane’s End is doing well and keeping safe.
This time next year…? In the meantime, please keep these beautiful treats coming!
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
TIZ getting in a bullet work in prep for the Derby. Beautiful boy!
Godspeed; safe and sound all. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/242994/tiz-the-law-breezes-bullet-in-penultimate-derby-work
Dee in the Hudson Valley
Thanks for this, Judy. TIZ is a New York bred — you can imagine how excited we all are for him here!!
Beverly Airehart
That baby is so beautiful, and quite a ham. Love her hind end.
Mellody
We are missing all the comments. The dates are 5 days behind. Please let the Z Fans know what is going on. We love Zenyatta and her family and want to keep up to date. Thanks so much.
Kimberly
Congratulations on a beautiful girl Zenny!!!!!??
Dee in the Hudson Valley
Hey There, Fellow Horse Lovers –There are a couple of things in today’s (August 31st) Thoroughbred Daily News of interest to all of us. There is a cute new VIDEO OF ZENYATTA and her baby. And there is an article about Sen. Mitch McConnell planning to introduce the HORSERACING SAFETY & INTEGRITY ACT in the Senate. As you all know, this Act has been pending in the House of Representatives and the Senate for over a year. I just received an email from West Point Thoroughbreds urging all thoroughbred lovers to email their Congressperson and their Senators to voice their support for this critically important Act. For more info visit:http://www.horseracingintegrity.com/ and also https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/ …………… Thanks everybody!
shirleeinindy
Sure feels strange that this is Derby week. Have to admit there are some horses in there that I have not heard of before. Think Tiz has a good post but worry with those Hall of Fame jocks on each side of him. Not that they would do anything unethical but they do know all the tricks and both are on good horses. Of course, just wish a safe trip to all.
shirleeinindy
The finish of the Oaks was sure a surprise! I thought Swiss Skydiver would win.
Congrats to the winner and her connections.
Godspeed tomorrow sweet Tiz!
Barbara Wood
What a fine big girl she is getting to be. Just like her mama.
Love and horsey kisses to both.
Marilu Villanueva
Stay happy and safe Zenyatta.
Hope to visit you one of these days.
Lots of kisses and hugs.
Mary Jane
Anything new with our favorite filly? Would love to see an update on Zenny’s little princess. Thank you.
Patti
Just stopping in to check on our girls. Sad to hear about Winx’s baby girl. Always love to see updates on our Queen and her filly…updates on any and all of Zenyatta’s babies are a joy to see. Enjoy these beautiful fall days, my girls!
Lise from Maine
Hi!
What happened to Winx’s baby girl?
Who is Winx?
Thank you!
Lise from Maine
Lise from Maine
Bonjour Zenyatta,
Love those videos of you and your baby girl.
Only wish they were longer.
Your baby girl is so cute especially with that white patch on her head.
Love to both of you.
Lise from Maine
mary
please give us more photos and updates on Zenyatta and her new filly.
thank you so much
ZFan
Can we get an update on Z20? Is she okay? Also, everyone wants to know what happened to Zellda. Was she retired? Did she die? Hate to say it, but that is a rumor.
mary
miss the comments and updates on Zenyatta’s girls.
Happy Holidays to all
mary
Please advise if there is a better way to keep up, and follow Zenyatta and her family. We don’t seem to be getting updates here, and I don’t find info on the facebook pages. Maybe I’m not logging in to the right facebook sites?