On Friday, August 12, Zenyatta was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Team Z attended the ceremony at the Fasig-Tipton sales pavilion, and owners Jerry and Ann Moss accepted the award on Zenyatta’s behalf.
We toured the museum and met a number of fans who were in town for the festivities. Fans watched the ceremony live from our “Belles of the Hall” viewing party that was complete with mini horse versions of Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra. View the “Belles of the Hall” recap here.
Scroll down for our photos from the event.
Additional Hall of Fame coverage:
Zenyatta Owners Visit National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – Full Length Video
Ann and Jerry Moss reflect on Zenyatta’s career on ESPN’s In The Gate podcast.
Enjoy!
Team Z
Ingrid Arnone
Oh Wow….Love it love it….!!
Hugs Ingrid.
Jan S. / Houston
Congratulations to Zenyatta, Jerry & Ann and Team Zenyatta!
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sue Noel:
Thinking of you, Barnaby and Traveler. Hoping Traveler is doing well and feeling better. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
That is exactly what I was just thinking! I was getting ready to sign off, but came back to the blog to ask if anyone had heard from Sue Noel. I am beginning to be worried — hope Traveller is healing well. It has been awhile since she posted so I hope everything is okay.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy and Marshall.Missing a few here on the blog lately Terry,Laura J Vamp Sue and Sue Noel.Hope they are all well.Vamp is on her FB though.Hugs Sheena
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Marshall and Sheena:
Yes, we miss them when they don’t post. Hoping Laura J, Vamp Sue, Vicki and Sue N are all OK. Love and Hugs, JB
Faithful Zenyatta Supporter
Ok everyone, get your game face on!
Today is superstar day with Songbird running with Mikey aboard in a few minutes, then later, big girl Beholder takes on CC and Dortmund in the PC. Watching on TVG.
shirleeinindy
Be safe little Songbird.
Love the picture showing the banner with Zenyatta and Mario on it. The Queen and her loyal Knight.
sheena.davies(wales)
Woo-Hoo Songbird 10 from 10 Mikey has a way with the ladies!!Sheena
shirleeinindy
She did it with ease. Congrats to Going For Broke, Blame’s daughter, for second. Of course, no match for the great Songbird.
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena, Shirlee and Z Fans:
Wow, what a girl! Congrats Birdie and Mikey. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and DC:
Wishing all of you a restful night and Happy Dreams. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy:Great win for Songbird.It’s been wet,cold and windy here today.A mum and son drowned in Aberdeen and a father drowned in Cornwall.His son is critical.I cannot understand why they go near the water when the seas are so rough.Nick Skelton paid a glowing tribute to Big Star’s groom and Valegro was enjoying his day in the rain.We are waiting for Mo Farah over here another late night for me.It was in the 70’s Viren got the double -double.Go Beholder in the Classic I love CC but she’s a girl!!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Exciting day of racing. Wonderful wins by CC and Birdie. Nice efforts by Beholder and Dortmund. Congrats to your Mo, NS, Big Star, his groom, C and Valegro.
RIP; very sad. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Our Mo Farah does the Double by winning the 5000 metres.Now one of the greatest long distance runners in the world and our 27th gold medal.I cannot quite believe it!Congratulations Mo.Sheena
Faithful Zenyatta Supporter
Here we go with the PC! I’m so nervous!
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
CC in a romp. Beholder and then Dortmund. Congrats to this beautiful Chestnut boy. Nice race by Beholder and Dortmund too. Love and Hugs, JB
Sophia Gates
Oh my gosh. CC blew them away – no mean feat considering the powerful field!
What a great move out of the gate. Wow. Victor rode a perfect race. Perfect. I was worried when CC got the rail but it wasn’t an issue because they shot out of the gate like a rocket and got off the rail.
Wow.
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sophia:
Like a rocket, indeed. Love and Hugs, JB
Faithful Zenyatta Supporter
Great race to see and they all came back safe. So proud of Gary and Beholder too, coming in 2nd behind a HOY!
sheena.davies(wales)
Wow what a run by Chromie.Superb win.No disgrace on Beholder getting 2nd.Well done.Sheena
Marshall (NC Broad)
Congratulations to Songbird and California Chrome on their great performances today!
Very well done. Congratulations to all connections, too.
Hugs and Cheers
Sally Blank (cherishes Z and her foals)
I am elated to know Zenyatta was selected and honored into the Hall of Fame!! Congratulations to all of those that in 2016 went to the Hall of Fame. But for me there will always and forever be Zenyatta and her very special owners Ann and Jerry Moss and close connections such as Dottie and John and Mario. They all represent LOVE and kindness.
Just thrilled!!!!!
hugs, Sally B
Sally Blank (cherishes Z and her foals)
Just am full of happiness for Chrome. What a race!! He is almost like a male Zenyatta, but he does not dance! ha
Happy for pretty Songbird on her win.
Sally B
Elizabeth in NM
Dear Sally,
Love your comments. It’s so inspiring to watch CC and Songbird win. It is so wonderful that Zenyatta and Team Z have had such a momentous week to honor her (and them). Hope you have a wonderful Sunday. with love, Elizabeth
Sally Blank (cherishes Z and her foals)
Love you Zenyatta, sweet momma
with kisses and love to all your sons,
Z princess and my dear Sir
Auntie Sally B
Bluegrass Girl
Pre-Race Interview with Mike Smith
Mike Smith Discusses Songbird, TVG Pacific Classic
TVG Network Published on Aug 20, 2016
Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith dropped by the TVG set Saturday to discuss the undefeated Songbird and the 2016 TVG Pacific Classic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgIk6d0OfYM
Elizabeth in NM
Dear BGG,
Thanks so much for the links to the races. Busy weekend and didn’t get to see any races. Wonderful watching CC and Songbird. Hope you have a lovely Sunday.
with love, Elizabeth
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
Thanks for the link. I really enjoyed this interview! Mike Smith is so great.
He definitely has a way with the horses, especially the fillies.
Hugs and Love
Bluegrass Girl
RACE REPLAY:
2016 Alabama Stakes Featuring Songbird
TVG Network Published on Aug 20, 2016
Songbird improves to 10-for-10 with a romp in the 2016 Alabama Stakes Saturday at Saratoga.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdle-LeA1Bo
Bluegrass Girl
Sid Fernando + Obser @sidfernando August 20 2016
It’s a compliment to Medaglia d’Oro that his daughter Songbird is being compared to his daughter Rachel Alexandra. Both from Forty Niner..
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Every time I see Birdie, can’t help thinking of RA. Such talented Md’O girls. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
RACE REPLAY:
2016 TVG Pacific Classic Featuring California Chrome
TVG Network Published on Aug 20, 2016
California Chrome wins the 2016 TVG Pacific Classic
Saturday at Del Mar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ5ew16erJg
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
Thank you for posting both these races!
California Chrome surely put everyone away in the PC, and Songbird took off and never looked back! Neither one had to be encouraged to soar. Both Victor and Mike had fun rides today.
Hugs and Love
Anne from Paramount CA
This is un- believe-able what Team Z has posted here. I just love the photos (how happy everyone is!) and just listened to that ESPN podcast. Fascinating! I had streamed the HOF ceremonies (a first for me!) but so good to know I can take another peek! It’s so wonderful to have this access. MANY thanks to all involved —- and especially to Zenyatta.
Regarding Chrome’s race today (WOW) did you hear Trevor Denman use the word “unbelievable”? Not in the same str–etch–ed out way he did with The Queen (of course) but he was clearly blown away by what he had seen. He was positively gushing when CC came into the winners’ circle. And I agree Sheena, no disgrace for Beholder…after all, she beat all the other boys. Just a tougher crowd this year. :-)
Elizabeth in NM
Dear Zenny, Team Z, and Z Fan Family,
Hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday. with love, Elizabeth
Kathy
August 21 Cherokee Devotional
Time and time again we feel the harshness of failing-even, or especially, when we bravely make another attempt to do something.
Most of the time we don’t think about failure as an enemy, but it is. We simply have to plan a strategy that will carry us past that place where we once failed and help us to overcome all the things that dog our tracks-even ourselves. There are two necessary parts to this new strategy: first, strive to do better every day; and second, don’t look back.
We always presume that the projects of our enemies are judiciously planned, and then we seriously plan to defeat them.
-Pushmataha, Choctaw
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Hope all is well. The FB furbabies I’ve visited are fine. Have a beautiful Sabbath! Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.A blessed Sabbath to you too.Yet another late night for me with Mo running and I wanted to see who won the classic.CC blew the opposition away!Weather is a little better today 6 people have died in the storms this weekend.Blue is settling in well and her bond with Monty is strengthening again.What would Glesni have to say??Mr Fibbs is on Bored Panda.Have a lovely day.Love and hugs to you.Kisses for Angel Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO
sheena.davies(wales)
Lady Aurelia wins at Deauville.More to follow.Huge congratulations.Sheena
Ann NC
Congrats!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Congratulations to Lady Aurelia on her win!
Congrats to all connections, too.
Hugs and Love
Judy B from Rhode Island
Congrats Lady A. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
What a day of racing yesterday. Wow, Chromie Bolt! Handsome and so fit.
Songbird, congrats! Tourist, Daddy Tiznow is proud.
How about all of the Mo girls in the Momouth Oaks. What a call..Mo this, Mo that, Uncle Mo and his baby girls.
Hope everyone is well. Luv ya Zenny! Ahhhhh, cool air on the way. Enjoy that Zenny.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Ann,
LOL! Chromie Bolt, I love it!!
I will have to look for the Monmouth Oaks replay — I want to see all of the Mo girls.
Looking forward to a break in this weather.
Take care!
Hugs and Love
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Ann:
Too cute! Love Mo. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Lady Aurelia hit a bad patch of ground and was made to work for her victory but Frankie was never in any trouble.Next on her agenda is the Cheveley Park and she gets to stay in the Newmarket stud. As Wes put it in Frankie’s backyard! His filly of a lifetime.Many Congratulations to Barbara Banke, Wes and team.Sheena