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Zenyatta addresses the crowd after winning at Oaklawn. Courtesy of Team Zenyatta.
Zenyatta addresses the crowd after winning at Oaklawn. Courtesy of Team Zenyatta.

Dear fans,

As we make our way to the Hall of Fame induction ceremony, we’re remembering Zenyatta’s incredible career and the memories that were made. Here’s a look back at some of these moments.

Watch the ceremony live at 10:30 am ET at drf.com or racingmuseum.org.

Thank you to the fans who have been there every step of the way.

-Team Z

Courtesy of Team Zenyatta
Courtesy of Team Zenyatta


Photo by Coady Photography
Photo by Coady Photography


Photo by Coady Photography
Photo by Coady Photography


Photo by Coady Photography
Photo by Coady Photography


Photo by Bill Frakes /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images
Photo by Bill Frakes /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images


Photo by Charles Pravata
Photo by Charles Pravata


Photo by Charles Pravata
Photo by Charles Pravata


Photo by AP Photo / Mark J. Terrill
Photo by AP Photo / Mark J. Terrill


Courtesy of AP Photo / Mark J. Terrill
Courtesy of AP Photo / Mark J. Terrill


Photo by Ann Moss
Photo by Ann Moss


Photo by Coady Photography
Photo by Coady Photography


Photo by Coady Photography
Photo by Coady Photography


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  2. / Reply

    Dear Max:

    Thanks for sharing this news on Za Approval. Like this boy very much. Wishing him a long, happy, healthy life. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Welcome back to racing Calvin Borel. Just didn’t seem right not seeing or hearing from you around. Agree with Wayne Lucas. You can’t retire.
    Best of Luck with your racing return. Hope to see you at Keeneland.

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    Happy Retirement ZaApproval. Getting some wonderful horses to the Sunshine State.
    So glad you will be with your brother.

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    USEF on Wed. August 17 2016
    Show Jumping Team
    Final results at #Rio2016:
    #FRA #Gold
    #USA #Silver
    #GER #Bronze

    Choice of Champions Wed. August 17 2016
    TEAM USA FINISHES ON 5 FAULTS!
    LUCY DAVIS FINISHES ON FOUR FAULTS,
    KENT FARRINGTON ON ONE TIME FAULT AND
    MCLAIN WARD GOES CLEAR!!

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    August 18 Cherokee Devotional

    There is always something beautiful when we look for it-and always something wrong when we expect it. Even though experience takes us through territory we would not have chosen, we can always learn something. This is one of those times when rainfall is light and gardens need extra attention, but along the fences the sunflowers are perfect. They show us how to thrive when circumstances are not ideal. Straight and tall and exceedingly strong, these summer flowers prove they can take the heat.
    Look for the beauty and expect things to take a turn for the better. They will-just as difficult times in the past have given way to better times. This time of trial, like others before it, will be forgotten.

    As a present, anything we have you can take with you…but the land.
    -Chief Blackfoot, Crow

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    Dear Zenny and Fan Family,
    Am trying to catch up on everyone’s news. So wonderful about Rachel A and Zenny’s celebration. Everyone’s news about the Olympics, especially the equestrian updates are wonderful. So inspiring. BGG – count on your for all of the equine news – thank you so much. Kathy, love your devotional just above (will catch up on all of the rest of them too). About a week ago, I was taking photos of the sunflowers near us that are about 10 feet tall (maybe taller) – so amazingly beautiful with such happy faces. Judy, Sheena, and Max, ~ your comments about the Olympics are wonderful – and informative. Have been (as always) keeping Glesni and the ospreys in my prayers. We haven’t been up to Wyoming yet this summer, so haven’t seen the osprey’s nests, but we will go in September and on the way will check on the ones in northern New Mexico. We went hiking yesterday, and my husband photographed a baby owl – beautiful with browns and oranges, very large and all fuzzy with baby feathers – very cute hard to imagine they are predators (but we all have to eat!). Hope our Queen Z and her Ziconic and Coz and Team Z and everyone here in her fan family all have a wonderful Thursday. with love, Elizabeth

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    Dear Kathy.Great devotional as always.Frankel’s daughter Queen Kindly has just won the Lowther not Fair Eva(other daughter) as expected she looks a good strong horse.Richard Fahey trained.Another warm day here but promises heavy rain tomorrow and Saturday.Our little heatwave is over again!Blue is a naughty girl moving in with Monty but everyone admires her perseverance!Monty is her one true love and she is a determined bird!Tegid is 81 days old now and could migrate any day I think it will be next week.Mr Fibbs hoped the folk in Lousiana could pole bault to send the water over to Califorbia.Hope you are well away from the fires,
    Felix is still running bless her and she visited the groomers yesterday all neat and tidy now,It was hot shopping today and supermarket was full.I heard some parents are already preparing for Christmas!!Exams results today one of my FB friend’s daughter has done well in her A levels and is going to Nottingham University.I posted a lovely story about a homeless man who was befriended by a young woman now a book is to be published of his writings and he has met up with his brothers again.I haven’t had much time yet to visit the furbabies was pretty late getting home.They say Jason Kenny our cyclist will get a knighthood and his fiancée will be a Dame.The French,German and Aussies are pretty jealous of our success.Have a lovely day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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      Dear Sheena,

      Congratulations, Queen Kindly! Too bad, Fair Eve…You’re lucky the heat wave has ended. Naughty, naughty girl, Blue! She brings a new level to perseverance! Godspeed, Tegid! Fibbs has a good theory. San Bernardino is the next county over from Riverside County. I can get there in about 1/2 hour. We’re fine here in Riverside. Bless Felix, indeed. I’m glad she’s neat and tidy. Wow, Christmas preparations??? I’m not anywhere near that point! Congratulations to your friend’s daughter going to Nottingham University. Sounds like that young homeless man reuniting with his brothers would be a good read! Congratulations to Jason Kenny and his fiancee. Too bad, France, Germany and Australia! You have a lovely day as well. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO

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    A daughter of Frankel has won the Lowther stakes at York.Fair Eva was favourite but could only manage 3rd Queen Kindly the winner looked a picture in the paddock She is very strong.Jamie Spencer on board.Sheena

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    TDN Q & A: Ahmed Zayat
    By Gary King Wednesday, August 17, 2016
    The recent Arqana August Yearling Sale witnessed a flurry of international activity. One name that jumped off the list of buyers was that of Zayat Stables. Ahmed Zayat, an Egyptian-born entrepreneur, has tasted plenty of success since entering Thoroughbred racing in 2005. American Pharoah (Pioneerof the Nile), America’s first Triple Crown winner in 37 years, carried his famous silks throughout an historic campaign. TDN’s Gary King chatted to Ahmed about his purchases at Arqana, and the future direction of Zayat Stables.
    http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/tdn-q-a-ahmed-zayat/

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      Ahmed Zayat in interview:
      “It’s going to be Zayat Stables in our silks, expanding it, with solid deep pockets and strong institutional support. Bringing good international bloodlines to the U.S. is only one part of it. We may also consider breeding in some international markets more than racing. “

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      Dear Sheena:

      CdA has such a beautiful face. He looks happy. Thanks for sharing. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Judy:.Lovely pics of Valegro on Carl’s FB enjoying himself in his paddock.Sad news from Hovis’s charity Bransby some yobs broke in and stole the much needed donations and some damage done.The Rutland birds have a completely different routine to other osprey families T6 has most probably left Maya(mum)will stay until the chicks have gone.If you remember T6 was unwell the same time as Ceri but T6 recovered.Osprey chicks start to get more aggressive before they migrate to each other and their parents.Mrs G (Glaslyn) has most likely left too but Aran’s girlfriend 5F is still around and olga isn’t happy with her!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:

      Valegro is getting some well deserved R&R. Good for him!

      So sorry to hear the much needed donations for the rescue were stolen. Very sad.
      Godspeed to all of the Ospreys on their journeys. Enjoy the racing this weekend. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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    Conquest Stables Plans Full Dispersal
    By Blood-Horse Staff August 18, 201
    Multiple graded stakes-winning owner Conquest Stables will have a complete dispersal of racing and breeding stock at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale this fall. Lane’s End will act as consignor for Conquest Stables.
    Co-owner Ernie Semersky cited personal reasons for leaving racing and breeding.
    http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/214348/conquest-stables-plans-full-dispersal

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      Dear BGG:

      Read about this earlier today. Wonder if Mark Casse will be able to continue training some of these very talented horses. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Ray Paulick ‏@raypaulick August 18, 201
    3-year agreement on stabling & dates for Southern California tracks comes in advance of committee meeting Monday
    https://twitter.com/raypaulick/status/766408434098974720

    Ray Paulick ‏@raypaulick August 18, 201
    Key element of deal is @losalracing will remain open for stabling & Tbred racing thru 2019.
    Racing calendar will look similar to 2015

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and DC:

    Goodnight. Happy Dreams to all of you. Love You. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.

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      Judy,
      Thanks for the post. Mike and Songbird are quite a pair. She is something very special. We have been so lucky to see so many great fillies and mares over the last 10 years or so. Kudos to Rick Porter for not running her against the boys yet. After all, Serena Williams is a great champion and we don’t ask her to play the men!

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      Dear Sheena and Z Fans:

      Just checked and two more of Galileo’s boys are going in the Galileo Stakes; Capri and Utah. Nice. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Judy.Yes,I like Churchill a lot.Just so many of Galileo’s boys and girls are winners.Truly a champion sire.I didn’t get to notice where Furia Cruzada finished.Julie was here and we were chatting and watching!Usain Bolt has just won the 200 metres his last Olympic race.Love and hugs Sheena

        • Dear Sheena:

          Godspeed to Galileo’s boys and all the horses; safe and sound.

          I just checked and FC finished 6th of 12; not too bad.

          Congrats to amazing Bolt. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Just in case you haven’t seen or read the news, Our Cozmic One has recorded a workout of 49.00 for 4 furlongs handily. I don’t know how good that is, but at least we can all hope he may have learned a lesson or two and is beginning to train for a race in the near future. Also congrats to all who have connections with any of the winners mentioned on this page. Also here’s hoping all the birds I’ve been reading about are good. Finally as always, Good Night to Zenny the Queen, Coz, Ziconic, Princess and Baby Z. May you all sleep beautifully on a bed of fluffy clouds.

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      Dear Martha:

      Thank you so much for sharing this info on COZ. I have been hoping to see a work from him and maybe see him racing again soon. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Peggy:

      Hope this means he will be racing again soon. Love our First Prince so much. Love and Hugs, JB

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    For All that asked for me to keep them posted. My beautiful Night Prowler has his first race back after a long layoff. Saratoga Race 7, Monday Aug 22. 424pm. Javier is on Board. Thank you dear Lord.
    All prayers for him will be appreciated. Love him so much. Godspeed
    (Javier may the good lord take care of you both and all horses and riders always.)

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      Peggy,
      Thanks for the update on Night Prowler. Pray he does well but above all comes home safely. Hope your stomach butterflies aren’t too bad! I always get sooo nervous when one of my loved ones race.

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    Jay Privman ‏@DRFPrivman on Thurs. Aug. 18 2016
    Pac Classic field has combined for 19 Grade 1 wins,
    5 Eclipse Awards (including HOY),
    Ky Derby, Dubai World Cup, 2 BC wins, 2 SA Derbies

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    Hovis has had quite an eventful week and has the scars to prove it.Firstlly he has to”congratulate”Viagra for his performance.Oh,boy that dude should wear a tutu.He’s going to have words with Charlotte what’s-her-face.Then the 2ft Granny rode him and he had a great time with the French lady.Dolly must have”been in the mood” because she attacked poor Hovey-Wovey!!Mind you,he fought back.Boss Lady was in hysterics!!I have posted his photo on my FB. You can imagine what Karen had to say!Safe trips to all horses both sides of the pond this week.Lady Aurelia is in the Prix Morny.Sheena
    http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-i

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      Dear Sheena,

      Thank you for our Hovis update. Viagra in a tutu? I think NOT! lol Poor Hovis, things have gotten pretty rough with Dolly! Hope his nose heals quickly. TGIF, everyone. Safe trips for all horses and jockeys running this weekend.

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      Poor Hovis!
      That Dolly is a real tough cookie — imagine biting the “Feathered One”! Dolly needs a disposition adjustment methinks. She likes him, and then she treats him badly. She is such a mercurial girl.
      It is amusing that the horses are so shamed by their owners’ verbal chastisements. I understand why the Boss Lady was laughing. ?

      Thank you, Sheena!

      Hugs and Love

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    Dear Kathy.The rain has arrived here not too bad so far but promises gales tomorrow!Tegid may have heard the forecast because he hasn’t been seen for over 24hrs.Maybe it’s because Blue has moved in kitchen sick ‘n’all!She’s going to have a great time with Monty until he leaves.Mrs G is still at Glaslyn last seen around 6pm.As I told Judy last night a totally different routine at Manton Bay Maya has never left first .Sometimes she may be the last to go!Karen has arrived back from Scotland and will survey the further damage to Hovey’s face more pics expected.Viagra would never behave in that manner!It’s pouring at York now
    I waited up until 2am to see our Jade win her gold then Bolt was on so it was gone 3am by the time I got to bed.I hear George Osborne is in Vietnam on his holidays.We don’t get to see much of him nowadays.Have you see Wimbley’s ode to a pea? These ratties are so talented and such a beautiful poem on Zoe’s page about the rainbow bridge.Manthlet is back from Vienna and swimming under the stars until 2am.I visited Max &Mia today first time in ages such cute videos.I think it was on Joey’s page I saw the cat with 4 ears.Such a lot of rescue stories from Lousiana.Human nature at it’s best.The Brazilians are rather annoyed with your swimmers.The less said the better!Ray is bringing out a calendar again again this year .He was a real cute puppy.A great photo of Boo’s human sister.She is growing fast.Hope you have a lovely day.Love and hugs to you,kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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      Dear Sheena,

      I am rather annoyed with our swimmers, too! This was totally uncalled for. If you are plastered and do something stupid, don’t lie about it. Sorry, Mr. Lochte and company, but your behavior was appalling! You have a lot of apologizing to do, IMHO. ?

      I am disappointed since I thought better of Lochte. Oh well, maybe they have all learned a lesson — hope so!

      Hugs and Love

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        Marshall,
        You said it right. Our swimmers did so well and then to have this behavior cast such a poor light on the. Lochte is 32 not 22. Way too old for this type of behavior.

        • Shirlee,

          I definitely agree! Ryan Lochte should have matured by now.
          What an unnecessary mess they created.

          Have a good weekend!

          Hugs and Love

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