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Guess 14Z’s Birthday!

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Zenyatta. Photo by Kyle Acebo.

Zenyatta’s War Front foal is almost here, and we thought we’d add a little fun to the wait. From now through April 1, we invite you to guess the date and time, to the minute, that 14Z will arrive. The person with the closest guess (without going over) will receive an 11″ x 14″ print of the new foal signed by the photographer and Zenyatta’s owners, Jerry and Ann Moss. The winner will be announced following the birth of the foal.

This official Zenyatta.com contest was inspired by the unofficial contest that is taking place in the “Zenyatta’s Waiting Room 2014” Forum discussion.

Enter your guess below. Upon entry you will receive a confirmation email from us. This contest is open to Zenyatta fans worldwide. Please note that we will only accept one entry per person. Multiple entries will disqualify you from the contest.

Happy guessing!
-Team Z

P.S. If you haven’t already clicked the heart on the bottom left of the home page, click today to be counted as one of Zenyatta’s fans!

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      Thanks, Tiz Herself! Great article by Steve Haskin, as always.
      Love Holy Bull — what a horse!!
      Hugs

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    @Sue Fredrick–Hope your birthday was wonderful. I may as well congratulate you on your Badgers’ game tonight. They are definitely “on” , and our Bears are definitely “off”.
    Enjoy every minute. Big birthday hugs.

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    Loooch Racing Stable ‏tweet on Thurs. March 27 2014
    Just got word from bob Baffert Mike Smith will ride Ria Antonia in Santa Anita oaks….. Our team is very excited to have mike aboard

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    Jackson Bend retired
    Brock Sheridan FTBOA Thursday, 27 March 2014 14:10
    Multiple Grade 1 winner Jackson Bend, the 41st richest Florida-bred of all-time with career earnings of $1,806,750, has been retired from racing according to co-owner Fred Brei.
    From article
    Jackson Bend retired this time with nine wins, nine seconds, and six thirds from 37 starts, of which 24 came in graded stakes company
    From article
    Brei said Jackson Bend will stand the 2015 breeding season in Florida but a farm has yet to be determined.
    http://www.ftboa.com/fl-equine-pub/w2w/3142-jackson-bend-retired

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      Good Luck, Jackson Bend!!
      We will miss you, but I am glad that you are retiring healthy and that your owners care about your well-being. You are a beauty! Lots of Hugs

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      Thanks BGG. So glad he is retiring in good health. Always like the Tabasco Cat line. I don’t think Jackson Bend ever recovered from the accident on the track. Just as athletes have long term problems with concussions, horse apparently can too.

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      Dear BGG:

      Thanks for this info on Jackson Bend. Wishing him a happy retirement. Brave boy. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Good luck, Team Hovis!
      Thanks, Max.

      Sue F.-Happy belated Birthday! Congrats to your team.
      Safe and sound racing for all this weekend, have a great one!
      Go KY! Hide the couches.

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      Dear Max:

      Hovis is so funny. Had a visual of Mum flying over his head and hanging on to his ears. Needed a good laugh; thank you and thank you Hovis. Love this photo too. Love and Hugs, JB

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        JudyB. You’re welcome. I am interested in these tidbits that Hovis throws out about the care of his feathers and knees. Really good.
        It’s raining today and more coming. Better than snow. Nissy is silent. That blizzard was bad news.

        • Dear Max:

          Me too. Learn something new all the time. Poor Nissy. Hope this last storm was the last one for this Winter. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Hovis paints such interesting “word pictures” :-) Hope he does well this weekend and impresses both Mum and lady horse friend. Thanks as always to Sheena via Max for our Friday treat.

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      Thanks, Max!
      Good luck, Hovis! Hope you and the little yellow mare have success in the cross-country!
      Hugs

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    March 28 Cherokee Devotional

    Few sounds in nature are harsh. Even the rolling thunder that rumbles across the sky has solemn beauty. The wind makes whistles in the treetops and wild birds warble like rivulets of water that make harps among the shallows. The frenzied crash and blare come from man. The woods comfort with their sounds. A tiny yellow warbler with black wings sits in the redbud tree and makes the sound of an astral flute, a clear call for peace and harmony. If the bird wants a tranquil place-how much more we need it. A wet-weather spring feeds the ground from beneath, giving ferns moisture and life. In the rainy season the water flows and the delicate fronds mingle with the water creating a swishing sound. Surely we can absorb the serenity to heal and soothe our souls.

    Creator of the world, Maker of all men; Lord of lords, my eyes fail me…for the sole desire to know thee.
    Inca Hymn

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    @BGG–that’s really interesting because I just got notice a few days ago of a good workout he had. But I am so glad he is retiring safely. Best of luck, dear boy.

    @Max–thanks for posting our Hovis “fix” every week.

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    Dear Kathy.I used to love going to the woods near my home to play as a child.There is so much to learn from the natural world.Marty is going to write a book Yay!!Did you see the cute video of him collecting paper for his bizness?Not a good idea to have Charlie so close!I think Kimberly will try and keep Fubu as long as possible,he was eating a few treats last night,it’s such a hard decision to make.Boo’s FB has changed somewhat he is now a “public figure”!Zoe’s posts today are very thought provoking especially about Miss Genevieve so sad to be old and lonely’great for her to meet Zoe and her Mommy.Have a wonderful Friday.Hugs to You,Kisses for the Puppy Pack.Sheena.

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      Dear Sheena,

      I, too, love the woods. You’re right…Nature if a great teacher. Can’t wait for Marty’s book. Loved his video gathering paper. Not sure how Marty doesn’t become a snack for Charlie! My heart goes out to Kimberly. Nothing worse than having to contemplate when it’s time to let go of a beloved pet. However they describe Boo, I love that little guy. Can’t get too much Boo.Zoe’s post about Miss Genevieve was very poignant. I’m glad Zoe brought a smile even if it was brief. God bless Zoe’s mommy for brightening shut-ins’ lives. Happy Friday and have a fantastic weekend. Hugs from me, kisses from The Pack. Kathy

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    Very exciting weekend in racing. Florida Derby with another match between Wildcat Red and General A Rod as well as Spot in the race. Looks like Cairo Prince is the fav.

    Safe trip to Mike and Palace Malice in the New Orleans Handicap.

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      Dear Shirlee:

      The dratted Johnny V is riding Wildcat Red. Like Spot and Cairo too. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Good for Johnny V. I am on his side as long as he is not riding against Muchie, Lea or Palace Malice. Safe trip to all of them. Maybe this will clear up the Derby picture a bit.

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    Sheena. What’s going on? I just read that The Fly is going to Aintree to race against Annie Power and The New One. I thought that he was going to Punchestown? Is Quevega on holidays yet?

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    Dear Max. Have just seen the news,they may indeed run,says the going is softish on the Mildmay course.Gosh,that’ll be a FANTASTIC first day at Aintree.Have’nt heard about Quevega.Nissy survived the storm and the ploughs have been clearing the snow which means the enemy (dogs) were out walking, the peeps have got their work cut out clearing their space!Free the Moose.Sheena

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      Sheena. Thanks for this. Some are now saying that The Fly will still go to Punchestown and only Annie will head to Aintree. That makes more sense. The Fly owns Punchestown. Also her owners may want a high profile race in the UK for her, which is under 3 miles. We will see how she does against Moosie’s friend.
      Glad to hear that Nissy made it through that blizzard. I made a serious mistake earlier on the blog and referred to the manly Nissy as “her”. Hopefully he will not get out the claws.

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, Red Prince and Baby Z:

    Goodnight. Sweet Babe Dreams. Love Ya. Hugs, JB

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    Dear Max.Yes,it does make more sense for the Fly to go to Punchestown but who knows?The race would certainly,at 2miles 4furlongs,suit Miss Power. A chance for UK fans to see her at her best but then there’s Moose’s stablemate he was finishing very fast up the hill at Cheltenham.Thoroughly enjoyed Hovis today,hope he does well at the XC and keeps his eyes on the fences and not the mare!!Oh yes,Nissy likes to remind us he’s a man-cat,he’s been watching the dogs again today,weather is milder and snow is starting to melt.We’ve been promised another spell of warmer weather this weekend and the start of the flat season.Some good races to look forward to.Neigh Sheena.

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      Sheena. It ain’t over yet. There is another major storm on the way to your Nissy. I googled the Halifax weather and found this news. It’s 42 there now, but more snow is headed toward your favorite cat over the weekend. He meowed too soon that he had survived the polar vortex. This is unbelievable. Nissy’s peeps better get in the groceries.
      The critics are out again against The Fly. No respect. Heard that the short jockey is saying that it is harder to recover from falls from horses as he gets older. He’s only 34, which is comparatively young these days. It’s also only been a few weeks. Maybe if he rested more and quits these appearances on TV and radio, and giving interviews about replaceable horses, he might feel better?
      Read today that Mullins has an up and coming jumper called Black Hercules. Interesting.
      Free the Moose! Neigh!

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    @Sue Frederick – Happy Belated Birthday and congratulations on your Badgers’ victory! My Cats play tonight and I’m a nervous wreck!

    @Abigail – Thanks for the update on Oatsee. I can’t wait to see all the Frankel babies!

    Ashton, if you’re out there, I’m watching your Volunteers playing Michigan. Go Vols! Go SEC!

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    Dear Max.One of our Jump jockeys Joe Tizzard retired recently and only 34.The short jockey has had many injuries during his career ,including removal of his spleen.He was back racing in 3 weeks.I doubt he’ll be back so soon this time.
    Poor Nissy, not another storm!!Hope there’s enough catfood in.The snowploughs guys will be busy again.maybe we’ll hear about it in his blog on sunday.I’ve been looking at the card for Meydan, didn’t know the Fugue was up against Dank. Cirres des Angles is out there as well.Free the Moose Sheena!btw Laura got her dog back!

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      Sheena. According to forecasts, the storm headed to Nissy will bring only 10 inches of snow, only! That manly cat has had to endure a very long winter. Apparently this has been the worst winter in a very long time. I believe it.
      I hope shorty gets better, but I could do with some prolonged silence from him on the subject of his philosophy of horses being replaceable.
      Dank and The Fugue racing together should be interesting. Her owner said that Dank would be back to the Breeders Cup if all goes well. Cirrus is an old warrior. I like him and his trainer.
      Saw the photo of Laura’s dogs on Kauto’s twitter, especially Gucci. She must be relieved that he has been found.
      Free the Moose! Neigh!

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        From what I gather reading this, the filly has a huge wide white blaze like her older brother! Cannot wait to see photos!

        Loved her other daughters Lady Joanne and Bagdharia, then there was Stephanoatsee…

        This filly’s got good parents for sure!

        I’ve read that Balance (1/2 to Z) produced a Frankel colt this year.

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    “Something in his eyes” leads to lifetime commitment to retired Thoroughbred
    The Racing Biz in Feature: Retired Thoroughbreds, Happy Endings
    by Michael Horvath on Jun 6, 2013
    http://www.theracingbiz.com/2013/06/06/something-in-his-eyes-leads-to-lifetime-commitment-to-retired-thoroughbred/
    Quotes from article:
    Yet we could hear another voice, too: that of Michael Blowen, founder of Old Friends. He told us that if people were not interested in taking care of their horses after their racing careers, then they should just race cars, which are disposable. Animals are not.

    no one should ever underestimate the power of love between human and horse.
    If you do doubt that love, go race cars.

    A horse does not have to win to be a champion. To us, Lacrosse Moon will always be a champion, and he knows it. You can see it in his eyes.

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      Dear BGG,
      Thanks for this post! It certainly is a great story — brought some tears to my eyes. These owners are wonderful; Lacrosse Moon is lucky, and they are lucky! I bet they can see it in each other’s eyes, too!
      Lots of Hugs

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      Dear BGG:

      Michael Blowen is a kind, smart man, indeed. Thanks to these owners and thank you for posting their story. Wish more were like them. Love and Hugs, JB

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      That’s such a cool story! Thanks for sharing the link. Definitely brought tears to my eyes. Thank you!!

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    Terry & Joke Fans-
    here is one from the horses-only fair they should do human jokes!

    WY Police Horses ‏on · Mar 24
    …..a skeleton walks into a bar and says
    “I’d like a beer and a mop…”

    Made me chuckle. BGG

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    My Darling

    “Secretariat”

    On this the date of your birth, March 29, just wanted to tell you I love you very much. Will always love you and I believe with all my heart you are with God. I know there will never be another you, and I think that’s what’s so wonderful about all of us is that the unique beings that we are.

    As I have stood at your grave at Claiborne Farm, I just loved being there even though I knew you were not there. The man that was talking to me from Claiborne told me that there was hardly ever a day when someone didn’t come by to leave flowers. The day I was there it was so serene and the green grass was just beautiful around your grave. I believe in heaven with all my heart and I believe you are there.
    When God put all the species on the ark, he knew what he was doing didn’t he.

    I think so much of the time God just can’t be happy with all the bad things going on in this world. With all the hurtful things going on with horses lately and just all the mess going on with everything, But you know, we can help the horses that are here. I know I will sure be a whistle blower if I see abuse and speak out. And, I know lots more are going to as well. (Mr Phipps had a great article in Bloodhorse today)

    I guess this is just kind of an open letter to you “Red” on your birthday.
    And, We sure can’t forget we do Have lots of Great Owners and Trainers out there and I am optimistic that maybe better will come. I pray so. So many horses dying has to stop,

    I pray so hard that the good lord can help the horses and everything and maybe your spirit can help also. I’m a big believer in Angels also. They are real.

    I pray to the Good Lord and all the company of heaven that things can be better here.
    Happy Birthday Red. Hope to see you one day. …………………………………….

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      Peggy, What a great post. Thanks so much. I visited Big Red at Claibourne several times and he really knew he was something special.

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      Peggy-Thanks for posting this. Happy birthday to either the number one or number two of all time depending on your point of view. For me, it is the former.

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      Thanks for this lovely post, Peggy.
      Happy Birthday, Secretariat! Big Red II, you will always be my hero!
      Love and Hugs

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        To clarify:
        I think the first Big Red was Man o’ War so our Big Red would be the second by that nickname, right? I definitely agree with Terry Crow about the best of all time designation. Bravo, Champ!

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    Can’t wait to see the new baby Z14!!!!!!! Praying for a good delivery!!! Love Zenyatta and all who care for her!!

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    Zsters,
    Thanks all for the birthday wishes, just another gray hair added, ha, ha. Hope everyone got to see the message I posted to all internet friends…..so true.

    Barb W. thanks for the congrats to the Badgers, yes on to the Elite Eight, you are a great sport!! Also want to congratulate the Wildcats as they are from Kentucky my adopted state.

    Debby G. you go girl, hope you do well in the Zenyatta run.

    Terry, left responses to your comments on page 9.

    Well today is the day of our “Chili Dump” fund raiser for the humane society, so I’m off to work, hi ho, hi ho. Hope it is as successful as in the past.

    Safe running to all horses this weekend and love to M:ama Z and the clan at LE

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      Good luck with the Chili Dump. Is this where they put it in the Frito Bag with the fixings on top? Campers favorite! Enjoy.

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        Ann NC,
        No they call it that because 9 of us make our own recipe of chili and then we dump it all together and mix it. Every year it has gotten bigger and bigger as people say its the best chili they’ve ever tasted. We do have Fritos available as a topper though. hugs

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