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Hanging Out With 12Z

Photos by Kyle Acebo
12Z, left. His best friend, right. Photos by Kyle Acebo

Happy weekend!

We went over to the yearling barn to visit 12Z this morning after the fog lifted. He was turned out with a group of lazy colts, grazing and napping in the morning sunshine. They were all quite interested in the camera, especially 12Z and his chestnut friend (Heather from Lane’s End told us they’re best buds).

Enjoy the new photos!
-Team Z

Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo

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    HAPPY EASTER!
    Hope you have a special day filled with family, friends, laughter & love and
    many blessings!
    With love, Keta

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    Thank you to Lane’s End and Team Z for these photos of our 12Z and CF (chestnut friend), as well as the other pix, too. Thank you, Jerry and Ann Moss!!

    So sad about Hollywood Park — the writing was on the wall, I guess. Maybe something will turn it around — can always hope. The East Coast will be happy to have Mr. Shirreffs and his team if this transpires.

    Sleep well and dream sweetly, dear Zenny!

    Happy Easter and/or Good Passover to all!

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      ??? about Hollywood Park Racetrack? Has anything definite happened over the last few years? Property prices still low, poor place for more retail development but great opportunity for enhancing all possible occupations connected to racing and to add entertainment arts and job training!

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    A Poem for Secretariat on His Birthday
    (March 30, 2013)

    Oh, Secretariat,
    Legendary Thoroughbred,
    Said
    To be the second Big Red,
    How you did love to win!
    When you ran at your best,
    There was no contest—
    No foe could reel you in
    Even if given a lariat!
    As a Bold Ruler–Somethingroyal son
    Did you into this world
    Come,
    And you WERE a bold royal ruler, and more:
    An Emperor
    In the Sport of Kings—
    Wearing on your noble head
    The weighty Triple Crown!
    What a merry chase
    You led
    In that Belmont race
    As you your long stride unfurled
    And down
    The track tore!
    People who saw you swore
    You had wings
    That you to the finish bore,
    Winning by thirty lengths, or more,
    In a performance like none
    Ever seen before—
    Oh, how you conquered all with your run,
    Setting a record that day
    Which may
    Never be broken!
    Your name with reverence will always be spoken.

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      By the way, I am given to understand that Zenyatta’s Prince is a great-great grandson of Secretariat, on his daddy Bernardini’s side.

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        Dear Trina:

        You are correct. Bernie’s sire, AP Indy was by Seattle Slew out of Weekend Surprise, who was a daughter of Secretariat. That indeed does make The Prince a Great Grandson of Secretariat on Bernie’s side. Hugs, JB

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        The male Y gene of from Nasrullah to Bold Ruler to Secretariat would have stoped there because the sire’s side goes down only to males and Secretariat was the sire of the mare Weekend Surprise, A.P. Indy’s dam at that point and she passed on only an X which she got from females.
        Now Bernardini did get a Y from; Nasrullah, Bold Ruler, Boldnessian, Bold Reasoning, Seattle Slew and A.P. Indy.

        • Dear Ann Mitchell Adam:

          Thank you for explaining how the bloodlines in horses are recorded correctly and technically.

          Please bear with my fanciful hopes that Secretariat’s genes are inherent in The Prince through Bernie. I do not have the knowledge that you do on bloodlines and I appreciate your expertise. Hugs, JB

        • Dear JB,
          I’ve seriously no recent educ. on inherited traits. I only wish someone would pass on information regarding what traits are combined to create new for the foal its self. This would certainly help in the nurture/nature quandary and also give added validity to those with an eye for conformation when buying & breeding. ________A

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      Dear Trina: Another beauty. Interesting that the two Big Reds share a birthday, or one day apart?

      diastu in tempe

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      Trina
      This waiting & pacing time is stressful for many of us.
      For you, this is a time to create such wonderful poems.
      Thank you for another special one
      Hugs, Keta

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    Sandy,
    Why would you believe an unofficial Facebook
    Page that John Sherrifs does not support over the
    LA Times and Bloodhorse. Makes no sense.
    Many trainers have opt warriors in the East, Florida
    And Arkansas!!!!

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      She can’t give it a rest and no matter how many names she uses, we know exactly who it is. As she says, it’s sad, just sad!

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      Sign/LGE/CL. Please take your negativity elsewhere. This site is not your platform to attack Keta, Sandy or anyone else.

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      Cl/LGE/SIGN:

      You need to know that we all know who you are! You can change your initials, names, or sign in handle, but your nasty tone and words show who you are.

      You don’t belong on this beautiful site filled with love, happiness and joy, you don’t like it here, you never have a kind word to say, so why are you hear for awe and reaction?
      Ok so you got it……..but it will be the last time I spend anytime or energy on responding to any of your inappropriate and down right mean posts, as one blogger said earlier, I will not read your posts it’s not worth my time, and it just gives you the attention you so greatly need and desire. I actually feel very sorry for you, to get attention by being mean and rude to others is how you choose to live your boring sad life.

      Here’s hoping you find another place to be so hateful and unhappy!
      GirlSaratoga

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    Dear Team Z,
    I can’t thank you enough for all of the tweets and wonderful photos you have been sharing with us. Ann and Jerry please know your kindness is greatly appreciated. It brings so much joy to see our beautiful Zenyatta surrounded by her family, awaiting the arrival of her very special little one. We are all so excited, what a celebration there will be!! And of course seeing “big brother” looking as handsome as can be is very special indeed. He looks more like Zenny every day. With all my heart, thank you again!!

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    Hi all my Z nation family, here is me wishing you all a very Blessed and Awesome Easter as we celebrate our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May his Peace be with you all and your families.

    To Queen Z, have a wonderful Easter with your Parents, will they still be in town?, I hope Prince comes to visit and spend some quality time with you. Say hi to the little Princess and am counting on her making her entrance on your birthday. Good night and sweet dreams.

    To all Lanesend staffer’s, here is wishing you all a very Peaceful and wonderfully Blessed Easter. Thank you all for all the love and support you show our Queen, we are truly grateful.

    Kyle, thank you so much for the lovely pictures of the Prince, how he has grown. He is truly the love of my life. Am seriously smitten.

    Good night to all. it is well.

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    Thanks so much, Lane’s End, for the wonderful pictures of Z12! He has grown into a strong looking colt. Here’s hoping we’ll see pictures of Z13 before too long!

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    Happy Easter to Everyone here on Zenyatta’s website. What a wonderful family this is! Thanks to you all for all of the wonderful posts, information and encouragement you’ve given to me over the past years.
    It’s so wonderful that Zenny is going to bring into the world a new life on or near this ‘day of beginnings’.
    Many blessings to you, Zenny and your Prince and especially your soon-to-be born new foal.
    And also thanks and many blessings to everyone at Lane’s End, Jerry and Ann Moss,
    John and Dottie Shirreffs and everyone from Barn 55.

    Happy Easter!
    with love from Elizabeth

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    May Easter blessings shower down on our beloved Zenny, her wonderful human parents, 12Z and all the folks at LE entrusted with her care.
    Zenny,we think you want to April Fool us tomorrow with the birth of your precious 13Z.

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    Team Z, Thank you for the pictures of our boy. He is so grown up and has a lot of his mom’s coloring. Such a nice surprise on Easter morning to find the photos of him and CF. Guess we will just have to call him CF. Hope they get to go to the training center together.

    Think our baby is going to come today.

    Blessed Easter to all.

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    For Peggy (N) South Georgia & Orfevre Fans
    ORFEVRE WINS!! With REPLAY VIDEO
    SundaySilence0325 ‏ tweets
    Orfevre(Stay Gold – Orental Art by Mejiro McQueen) wins the Sankei Osaka Hai(G2 T2000) at Hanshin. #Orfevre
    This is his first race since Japan Cup and he comes back perfectly
    His target of 2013 is just the Arc.
    We would see that amazing final turn of foot again. #Orfevre

    RACE REPLAY VIDEO Published on Mar 31, 2013
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oHztFhsc6A
    Keta Note: This is in Japanese. Orfevre is number 5.

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      Keta. Bravo for finding this. Peggy will be thrilled. The chestnuts are on a roll. Best wishes to you and everyone for a peaceful and Happy Easter.

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      Dear Keta and Z Fans:

      Peggy will be over the moon. She has a triple, AK, Rev and O. Congrats Orfevre! Hugs, JB

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        Judy B
        I was glad to share O’s victory in Japan and AK’s amazing run in Dubai
        It is so great to have international contacts and be able to share so
        quickly after a race is finished.
        Just want you to know the sense of comfort I get from your
        nightly closing. It always sets the right tone to the end of the day
        It is almost like hearing “Taps” played. So, thank you.
        Happy Easter!
        With love, Keta

        • Dear Keta:

          What a sweet post. Thank you and Blessed Easter to you. Love and Hugs,JB

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        Dear Max,

        How about this. Oh Wow. I am so happy. Max they all three won. Wow, Wow, Wow, I’m not comeing down from this high. I don’t think anytime soon.
        Arc here we come Wow Hoo.

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        Dear Judy,

        I went to my emails first today.
        Thank You a million times over. So glad your here and a good friend.
        LOL, Peggy

        • Dear Peggy:

          You’re so welcome. So happy O won and he came from mid pack closing. Congrats to him and his jockey. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Congrats to handsome O! Wonder why they run opposite on the track – maybe being consistant to driving opposite on the road in Japan?

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      Dear Keta

      Just back from Church. Went to my emails first and Judy allerted me.
      I was going on an all out search this afternoon to find Orfevre. I had been looking for the last couple of days for more information on that race in Japan. Nothing much out there at all. Found the race on one Japanese site but that race page was so hard to understand. Didn’t mention much about the horses. I have just got to learn Japanese. Lo Couldn’t find anyone here airing the race

      Thank You so very much for finding this race and Posting it.I got a threesome. Woo Hoo Just so happy. It’s going to be a while before I come down to earth again. These beautiful Colts and they all did so well. It’s a Wonderful Life

      Thanks to you Keta, Judy, Max for all being here and posting such great video’s and information. At Easter Sunday I like to remember that these are the Days of Our lives and I am so glad were all here together on this great site.

      So many horses did great this weekend, not meaning to lessen there wins, but Orfevre, Animal Kingdom. Revolutionary just have my heart. Just love them so.
      Can’t leave out Love Ya Leroi, I’m going to have to get you more pear’s. Love to your little filly too.

      Happy Easter to Everyone and Happy Passover
      Lots O Love, Peggy
      I think this was Orfevre’s Stepping Stone for this Year. Go my Boy..You Can Win the Arc.

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        Peggy (N). It does the heart good to see you get your wishes and be so happy. That Big O is really something special as are the others. Enjoy these wins.

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    Thanks Lane’s End for the pictures of 12Z and his best bud. He is looking more and more like Zenyatta. Happy Easter to all . We have all been so blessed to have had Zenyatta’s connections keeping us in the loop. Thank you Ann and Jerry and the rest of Team Zenyatta.
    Sending love and happy thoughts this day and every day
    Love hugs and kisses

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    Lane’s End Farm on Facebook
    Big results! LE bred and sold Revolutionary (by our late War Pass0 dug in for the $1m Louisisiana Derby-G2 win; A.P. Indy’s Dreaming Julia took the G2 Gulf. Oaks; G1W Graydar, another bred & sold by LE, captured the G2 New Orleans H.; & Omega Star, by Candy Ride, gamely took the $200k Echo Eddie S. at SA!
    Keta Note: An outstanding day for Lane’s End horses-Congratulations!

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    In the beginning the site was so much fun, no one trying to be always one up or whatever. I am just a reader and do dearly love Zenyatta and all horses but really sometimes this just gets to be too much going throught all the nonsense that is being written. Keep it clean, maybe not so personal or so much speculation. After all this is Zenyatta’s site. I just wish all this love and attention could help all the other poor horses that are bred for what reason I don’t know. It is crazy that horses are just bred for the purpose of money or in hopes that this one might win some races. I feel like I am making a valid statement as someone is always trying to raise money to get horses from “slaughter-lots.” It is like all animal rescue, the end to over population is just that, quit breeding so much. Anyway, i hope all will be fine in the days to come and that all of this group can continue to make a difference in poor unwanted horses that are just discarded.

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      Thanks Keta for sharing that tweet.
      I’m so happy and proud of AK, H. Graham Motion, Team Valor Int’l & CEO Barry Irwin for their class and their ethics in thoroughbred racing. Hopefully, those that already follow their methods and standards will now feel embolden to speak out and that many more will embrace the obvious truth that will advance racing & breeding in the U.S.A.

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    HAPPY EASTER to my Zenny family. May your day be filled with many blessings and the great gift of hope.
    Sandy

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    Thanks for this very interesting info, Ann! Seattle Slew also traces back to Man O’ War, via two great-great grandmothers, Striking and Busher, who were daughters of War Admiral. So Z12 is a distant relative of Man O’ War. It’s a long way back in the pedigree, but it’s fun to think about this stuff.

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    Just checking in for any baby news of Z. So cute to see 12z and his chestnut buddy pictures. Thank you team Z and Lane’s End for always thinking of us. I bet Ann and Jerry are just bursting with anticipation of their Zenyatta’s birth of her foal!! I am!! Hope they can still be there. I think Ann will be for sure; Ann will want to celebrate Z’s birthday with her. If she can’t, I’ll be happy to take her place.!! Happy Easter to all!
    hugs, Sally B

    All my emotions and prayers are for you Zenyatta. God bless you.
    love n kisses on your soft nose, Auntie Sally B

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    dear judy a blessed easter day to you know the memories of last year will remain with you always but am sure you gain strength from the Z family.
    must be very exciting for you that maybe Z’s john is coming to Belmont!!!love and hugs sheena
    @peggy huge congrats to the chestnut orfevre you must be over the moon!!hugs sheena

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      Dear Sheena and Z Fans:

      Thank you for your warm thoughts. Yes, I thank God for my family, my Z Family and all of the horses who have given me the strength and will to get through this year. The memory of Easter Monday last year when my Russ passed is very vivid. I try to picture him in my mind happy and smiling and feeling well.

      Having all of you to talk to and share the love of Zenyatta with has made missing him a little easier. Thank you all and a Blessed Easter/Passover to all of you. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Vicki B and Max:

          Thank you for your warm words and friendship. I do believe my Russ watches over me and Lola Mae. Thank you again Z Family for always being there. Love and Hugs, JB

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        JudyB. You are in our thoughts. May dear Z and your horses give you some extra comfort just now, and throughout the year. PC and the others were sent to you for a reason. Your Russ always is looking out for you.

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        Dear Judy,

        Just remember you will see him again. Many hugs and prayers are with you during this hard time. My prayers are with you. LOL, Peggy

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        Dear Judy B.,
        Love and Hugs back to you! Thank you for being our friend, too.
        Blessings to you today and always.

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      Dear Sheena,

      ThankYou, I think it’s going to be a while before I come down from this high.
      Happy Easter.

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    Blessings to all this Easter day, hope its Peaceful and spent with family and friends as we await the arrival of the little princess. Z, have fun with all your rainbow crowd, it is well.

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    Good morning everyone. No word about Z13 yet. I’m still thinking Z’s going to give birth on her birthday tomorrow. I hope everyone has a happy and blessed Easter.

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      That was really cool! Thanks for that! When I drive past Harris Ranch, the cattle operation, I hold my nose for the smell! But, now, I can smile and think of the horse operation! I would guess it’s further east in the valley? No sign of the horses from eye5. Just acres of beef cattle! Fun vid!

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    Happy Easter to Zenny….Z12…..TeamZ….and all who come here…
    ..Zenny if you decided to present Z13 to the world today….could we call her ( just hoping)…Zeaster?

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    Happy Easter to all the wonderful people connected to our Zenny’s Blog. I was just tickled purple and yellow to see the pictures of my handsome EARnie. There’s just something in his face or expression that so captures my heart……I think he is just STUNNING!!

    Congratulations to LE on Revolutionary(out of a INDY filly), Dreaming of Julia(INDY) , Graydar, and Omego Star.

    Congratulations to the beautiful AK and Orfevre on their big wins. Hmmm, what is it about those chestnuts with white blazes………and on or near the birthdays of two others of the same color.

    Trina, thank you for the touching poems of MOW and SECRETARIAT two fabulous chestnuts. Trina-Licious.

    And dear Judy B, hope all your sad memories fade fast and your good ones stay clear as a bell. hugs

    Barbara Wood, just wanted you to know I’m drinking that crap today…….bombs away!

    Kisses on noses to Mama Zen and EARnie Auntie Sue

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      Not everybody is able to joke about drinking that stuff – and on Easter too! What a way to spoil a nice day. Will you be having a “make up” Easter dinner once it is all over??? Don’t forget what I told you, it will be fine!!!!
      Hugs,
      SAndy

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        Sandy,
        If I wasn’t laughing I’d be crying, ha, ha. Hubby is happily eating his hard boiled eggs, kelbasa, and the pecan pie I bought him at our humane society fund raiser yesterday. I’m in the back room so I don’t smell it. You gave me great advice, I’m going to my “happy place” in my mind as soon as I walk thru those hospital doors. Thanks hugs Sue

        • Sue,
          I know this is not a fun time=but a little humor can help.
          Al Roker went through this and shared on the Today show.
          His description: I was riding the porcelain pony all night.
          So, know all of us are praying that all goes well tomorrow.
          Hugs, Keta

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      Dear Sue Fredrick:

      I gather from Sandy’s post that you are still undergoing tests. Wishing you all the best results. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

      I so agree with you. There is such beauty in The Prince’s face and eyes. He is stunning.

      Thank you for your kind wishes for me. I look at a photo of Russ smiling and healthy and that’s how I try to remember him. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Judy,
        Just the dreaded colonoscopy, we’ve all been joking about me not noticing it was scheduled on April 1st, so you can’t eat the day before and have to drink this crap to clean you out. Needless to say I’ve been on the “john” all day, and I’m starving, ha, ha.

        I thought of you when I read this quote, author unknown, “Though our memories of today will soon be yesterdays, they will forever live in our tomorrows”. Really nice sentiments. Love and hugs Sue

        • Dear Sue:

          Been there. Enough said! Always an ordeal and especially worse for you on a Holiday.

          Love that quote; so true. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Sue, it may not be much consolation today, but a close friend just had his, and he was very worried, but except for your part today, he said the whole thing went much more smoothly and nicely than he could have expected — the staff were wonderful, explained everything, no pressure, injected kind humor, made him tea afterwords, etc. I hope your experience goes as well tomorrow.

        • Dear Sue,
          Seems my sister-in-law planned a bit better. She drinks the “stuff” Tues. Eats only soft tomorrow. I guess I will have to take the deep breath and schedule too as it has been 10 years. Oh yuck, ugh and all that!
          My sympathy. Sending positives. This too shall pass & food will taste very good!
          __________A

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        Thank you all for the well wishes, I am planning to stuff myself at the Chinese Buffet on the way home, ha, ha. hugs

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    12Z and his BFF are so adorable. I wonder if 12Z will be tall and large like his mom or more average in size like his dad. Is there any way to make an informed guess based on his current size and conformation? Do any of you have experience in these matters?

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