Happy Thursday!
We were at Lane’s End last week catching up with Zenyatta, her little princess, and Ziconic. Everyone is looking fabulous and healthy.
We’ll be back after the holiday with a recap of our trip and some special interviews for you.
Wishing everyone safe travels and a great 4th of July!
-Team Z
Markay
The last picture Princess Z looks like a mini Z standing out in the field!
Sue
He looks so big! The filly is beautiful!
Donna H
What a gorgeous red specimen Ziconic has become! How do they grow up so quickly? Anxious to know more about his progress. The Princess is so precious!!
Thanks again for the generous flow of news.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear TeamZ.How our Boy Ziconic has grown!The Prinzess is looking more like mum each day.Thank you so much for these stunning photos.Z must be a very,very proud mother.Happy 4th July to Z her family and all the team.Love and hugs.SheenaX
Max
Sheena. Think that Zi looks like Dan, all muscles, and he hasn’t had any training yet. The Princess is like her momma. Impressed by her mane. Outstanding. Thanks to Team Z for wonderful photos of these stars.
Gloriajeanneoccali
Wow!!!!! Ziconic is almost all grown up!!! And the Princess looks just like her mommy!!!!!
Happy Fourth everyone!!!!
KathyR
Dear Zenyatta family:
Wishing you all a wonderful celebration for 4th of July. God bless America always. Hugs KathyR
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Kathy R:
Thanks so much. Good to see a post from you. Love and Hugs, JB
Mary
Zenyatta is beautiful and she makes beautiful babies….Princess looks just like her. To Ann, Jerry, and Team Z hope you all have a fun and safe July 4th. Again, thank you for sharing the Queen and all about her with us fans who love her!
Angie Martin
Happy 4th of July Lanes End, team Z and the Queen and her breathtaking offspring!! Thank you for sharing!!
LuvGus
Why is the Princess always standing alone? Even from the beginning, no pictures of her and Momma Z together, like there was of Coz and Ziconic – they’d be hiding behind her, walking beside her. Poor Princess is always by herself. Just wondering why she’s on her own all the time, Zenny’s never even nearby. As the youngest in my family, I found myself having to entertain myself all the time, so I can sympathize with our young Princess. LOL
Deana from Texas
Actually there are quite a few pics of ZP standing right beside her Mom and America’s Best Racing (Julie June Stewart) wrote an article with pictures on 07-01-14 which shows ZP right behind her Mom. On April 30th you will see Z and ZP kissing, and ZP standing right by her side in another picture looking at Ann outside the fence. One “gift” that all the foals have been given by their Mom is a sense of confidence and independence which will serve them well in their racing careers, and in their lives ahead. Because of this they like to play and roam and seek out their like size friends knowing full well that Z is always just a moment away. She doesn’t miss anything, and…she will get their fast if anything were to happen…LOL!
casey
It means she’s very independent and doesn’t need to be near her mom as much. Foals all have different personalities
Melann Johnston
Princess Z is an independent little girl!!! I’m quite sure Zenny is really close by!! She would never let her daughter out of her sight!!!!
Anne B
Wow, know I am being repetitious, but holy smokes, look how big Ziconic has become! He may become another Big Red!
Alex Bowdoin
I think so to Anne!! He is just LOVELY!
Deb E.
You got that right! Zi is the image of his 3-times Great-Grandpa.
shirleeinindy
Anne, Alex and Deb, I agree with you Ziconic is an absolutely beautiful guy. I was in love before, but now am just simply ga ga over him. Little princess is quite a girl. Such a joy to see these pictures of the two of them. Thanks so much to Team Z.
Joanna_TX
Ah, the kids are growing and looking fabulous! Zi looks way ahead for his age, but he always has been that way.
Thanks Team Z and LE for sharing the pictures.
Happy 4th, all!
Patty Mongan
Wow! Ziconic is getting HUGE! And very handsome. Gonna be a big boy! And the oh so beautiful princess is looking more like mommy every day! Thanks to everyone there for being so generous and sharing this beautiful family with us.
suew/Va
Ziconic is a wonderful looking colt…he has always looked so regal, just like the Prince he was born to be. And our Princess is all girl, leggy with a curly mane and looooong eyelashes.
Zenny, The Queen, has given the world some awesome foals.
To Team Z…enjoy this special holiday. I am anxious to see what’s coming next on this fabulous site.
shazzer
HELLO All! ZICONIC is looking FAN-TAB as well as his precious little Sister!! =D Love to all and I wish everyone a SAFE & HAPPY 4th of JULY!! GOD BLESS our MEN & WOMEN in Service and our VETERAN’S!! =D
Maryp NY
Happy 4th of July to everyone! Happy Birthday United States of America!! I’m a yankee doodle dandy (loved James Cagney)! God Bless America.
My oh my, look at Zi! He has grown into a handsome red prince!
That little filly looks like she has more spunk than both the boys! Maybe that’s my imaginings….but I don’t know….she’s a girl!
Thanks always to the best team in all of horse racing – Team Z and Team Lane’s End.
Love and hugs to all,
Maryp
Maryp NY
Forgot to mention:
Great photos Tyler Matson. Thank you.
Lisa
Wow, they are all so beautiful!!! A proud momma she must be. Cant wait to see all her babies on the track, especially Mini Z!!!
Alex Bowdoin
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS UPDATE! What a Gorgeous colt Ziconic is!! The Princes is Cute as a button as they say! I wish Everyone at Team Z and LEF a Great Holiday Weekend!! HUGS TO ALL
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY TO OUR BELOVED AMERICA!!!!
Thanks so much for taking the time to post these pics of Ziconic and Lily. They look awesome, he has a totally different look already, and she is just beautiful. Looking forward to more pics after the holiday.
Everyone have a great 4th, hope everyone stays safe, but has a great time.
Love and hugs to Mama Zen, Ziconic, Lily and my beloved Indy.
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY TO OUR BELOVED AMERICA!!!!
Thanks so much for taking the time to post these pics of Ziconic and Lily. They look awesome, he has a totally different look already, and she is just beautiful. Looking forward to more pics after the holiday.
Everyone have a great 4th, hope everyone stays safe, but has a great time.
Love and hugs to Mama Zen, Ziconic, Lily and my beloved Indy.
Deb E.
THANK YOU!!!!! THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! Ziconic is SPECTACULAR!!!!! What a gorgeous boy! Princess looks to be turning the same bay shade as her Mama Z, And I think I see a hint of Zenyatta’s dancing gene in Princess’ stance!
casey
Happy 4th to us! We are getting updates on ALL of our Zenny family! Thank you for sharing!!!
Anita
Z, your little princess is adorable. Ziconic has grown up so fast! Queen Z makes beautiful babies, no matter who the “daddy” is. The Princess seems so independent and has a lot of personality. Thanks for sharing.
Cathi Sadocha
I pray that everyone has a safe and happy July 4th.
Ziconic? I can’t believe that is him…..He looks so BIG! When I think of Coz I see that little colt with Momma “Z’s” ears. I look at him today in training with John, oh my I feel old. Same thing when I see Ziconic and the Princess. Time just keeps on ticking….ticking…ticking.
Ann & Jerry Moss, Team Zenyatta and the entire Barn THANK YOU for making your family, part of ours also.
HeidiK, Vallejo,Ca
Wow, Ziconic has sure grown up. Look at the flaxen in his tail. Beautiful!
Lori
Those babies iof Big Z’s are something beautiful! Never expected any less :)
Abigail_1849
SO PLEASED to see Ziconic and as others have said before me…HE GOT SO BIG! I can’t believe it. He looks taller at this age than Coz was, doesn’t he? I can hardly wait for the next post because it sounds as though we’ll have more news about this big, red and beautiful boy! I’ve been missing him, I’ve got to say.
To all my Zen family here, the Mosses, Alys and everyone at LE: HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
To Zenny, her boys and little Wowza (aka Z Princess): You are the fireworks in my firmament and I love you all.
Melann Johnston
Thank you for making my day!!! Ziconic looks amazing and the Princess looks just like Zmama!!! Happy 4th of July to all!!! Just missed seeing a pic of the Queen Mom herself!!!
Kirstin McLendon
How beautiful they both are! And little girl looks exactly like momma! Happy 4th!
Linda Fabiszak
Colt looks pretty big… hope he trains as professionally as Coz. Anyone else wondering about a name for the filly yet? She looks quite self-confident. Happy 4th to all.
Deana from Texas
I looked on equibase and there is a Z. Princess (LA-1975) and a Princess Z (LA)-1991. If the . counts as part of the name, can they name her ZPrincess-I am asking all the experts out there that know the rules when naming horses?
carol in arkansas
1991 was 23 yrs ago…..name is probably ok to use again now…her halter tag says Z Princess….need to check if that name has been reserved with the Jockey Club..hmmmmm
LauraJ (Cincinnati, OH)
Neither Z Princess nor Princess Z is currently in use. Neither is on reserve, though. Personally, I think they’ll keep Z Princess as a barn name and give her a different real name.
Bobbie --- Elkhorn WI
Thank you, thank you, and thank you for these pics. Especially Red! I know I’ve been a pest on Twitter and this site asking for an update on him. He looks great! And Princess Z definitely lives up to her name.
Happy July 4th to all!