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Happy Breeders’ Cup

Zenyatta at Lane’s End Farm 2024. Photo by Mathea Kelley

I’m running to catch the Breeders’ Cup races on TV.  I’m so flattered to see Breeders’ Cup published the Top 25 Moments in their history… and my victory in the Breeders’ Cup Classic is #1.  Happy Racing to ALL… and THANK YOU for the honor!  

With love and hugs to all,

~ Z

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    Her record will stand forever. She remains the most amazing racehorse ever. It’s sad that none of her babies succeeded on the track, but frankly, any stallion they used would only have diluted her genetics. I wonder what could have happened if Secretariat had been available. Nobody has touched either of those horses. I have a framed set labeled “Racing Royalty” that has been hanging on my wall for years. I was lucky enough to see (only on TV; I was only a teenager then) all of Secretariat’s great Triple Crown victories and was amazed by Zenyatta’s wins. (That other horse in her last race just happened to have a longer nose; he was no way in her league.)

    I’m currently a part owner of Seize the Grey, 2024 Preakness winner, waiting to see if he prevails in his Breeder’s Cup Mile race tomorrow. I’ve wanted to own a racehorse since I was reading Black Stallion books in grade school. At age 69, I’ve achieved a lifetime dream even though I only own Grey’s left ear (1/5000 ownership).

    But it was the inspiration of Secretariat and Zenyatta that really nudged me into racehorse ownership. The records set by those two amazing horses will never be broken. They’re not just IN the record books. They ARE the record books.

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    Your Breeders Cup was the BEST in my lifetime. You are the icing on the cake of the Sport of Kings and I finally got to meet you this summer. You are a magnificent girl. We are all blessed that your owners shared you with us and allowed you to show us how great they always knew you to be. Sweet girl, watching you was the BEST!

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    Zenny – So well deserved – and the honor is ours too, for having you in our life and continuing to share in Z-Family. XOXO’s & Hugs, George, Linda, Milyone & Ziconic

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    Of course your victory was number 1 Zenyatta! You’re the best of the best! Love you so much darlin’ girl.

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:

    Z, Beautiful Girl, you’re 2009 BCC is one for the ages. Not to mention your absolutely stunning effort in 2010.

    You look gorgeous in this new photo too.

    Love all of You. Big Hugs, JB

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    OOPs. Gloria, like you, your not “you’re” Can’t blame it on a hangover though; in my case, just senility.😜 Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:

    Being able to say goodnight to you is a comfort to me. Happy Dreams. Love all of you. Big Hugs, JB

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    Dear Zenyatta,
    I am late to the party!! I just found your new blog entry, and you look mahh-velous, my dear. I agree with all who have posted comments, too.
    Your 2009 BC Classic was stunning and deserving of #1 — also, the 2010 BC monumental effort is soooo inspiring; even now those two races give me goosebumps! How thrilling — of course, all your races were exhilarating! You are indeed the BEST, beautiful girl.
    Sending you lots of love from a very grateful fan. ❤️
    Hugs and Love,
    MP

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    Great to see this beautiful photo of you Zenny. Yes, I smiled every time I saw you at #1 in the top BC moments. I didn’t know you then, but seeing that replay is always a highlight of my day. Hope you are enjoying the beautiful fall weather there in the bluegrass. Would love to hear some news about your gorgeous girl Nymue. Your friend from Ohio ❤️❤️❤️

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    You seem to be enjoying your retirement!
    Yes, your BC win was #1 followed by Rags to Riches!
    Stay safe and healthy or Queen.

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    Yes, your BC win was #1. Followed by Rags to Riches.
    You seem to be enjoying your retirement.
    Best wishes to you and the kids our dear Queen.

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM, DC, JUSTY and SHUGS:

    Love and Big Hugs to all of you, JB🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:

    Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

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    Zenyatta you will always be #1 as my beautiful dancing racing Queen. And you are so deserving of the honor Breeders Cup bestowed on you!! Love you from the bottom of my heart.
    Love you and all your foals,
    Stay happy and healthy
    Auntie Sally B

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:

    Hope you all had a lovely day today. Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

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    Dear Nancy:

    I have no idea if Zilka was sent to Lane’s End, but I don’t think she is going to race. So it’s possible that she’s joined the broodmare band there. She will be five years old in January, when all TBs advance a year in age regardless of their official birth date.

    I guess we can look forward to more grandbabies for Z.

    Love and Hugs, JB

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