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New Photos: 13Z

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

Happy Friday!

We’re kicking off the weekend with new photos from Alys! As you can see, Zenyatta and her colt have been out enjoying the lush spring grass at Lane’s End. We’re sure they’re also anticipating our visit (and lots of peppermints)!

Our trip to Lane’s End begins early next week. If you’re eager to keep up with us while we’re at the farm, follow us on Instagram (TeamZenyatta) and Twitter for live updates.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End


Photo by Alys Emson/Lane's End
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End

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    Liane Crossley: Pitino horse Goldencents attracting plenty of fanfare in Paris, beyond
    KY Foward Thursday, April 25, 2013
    For dreamers who root for underdogs from humble beginnings—and, really, who doesn’t?—Goldencents is a logical Kentucky Derby pick.
    The colt has attracted plenty of fanfare because of his high-profile connections and his own racing success, but in many ways he is just a hometown boy from rural Kentucky.
    Three years ago, Goldencents was romping with other youngsters and their mothers in the rolling meadows of Paris.
    http://www.kyforward.com/2013/04/liane-crossley-pitino-horse-goldencents-attracting-plenty-of-fanfare-in-paris-beyond/
    Keta Note; Foal photos remind me of someone

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      Thanks Keta – what a great story. He DOES bear a certain resemblance to another colt we know. It took me a minute to remember that there is Paris, KY (my sister and her hubby once lived very close to there :-)

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      If there was any way that Godencents could attain racing glory in the Derby without his owner benefiting, I would be all for him. However the business he is in (the owner) leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I do not believe that any of the horses who have raced in California have much of a chance.

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    Q & A with Storm Cat’s Ric Waldman
    By Evan Hammonds, The Blood-Horse Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013 1:08 PM
    Ric Waldman served as syndicate manger for the mighty Storm Cat from 1990-2008 when the two-time leading sire was pensioned from stud duty. Storm Cat died April 24 at Overbrook farm at the age of 30.
    Storm Cat had a phenomenal run as a sire with 180 stakes winners from 1,415 foals, 108 of them winning at the graded/group level, eight champions, and the earners of more than $127 million.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/77782/q–a-with-storm-cats-ric-waldman#ixzz2RUz6Z2BA

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    Godolphin horses banned by doping inquiry
    Posted by: AAP+ | 26/4/2013 at 3:48am
    British racing’s governing body on Thursday handed six-month bans to 15 horses owned and trained by the leading Godolphin stable in connection with a doping scandal that has rocked the sport.
    The bans mean that the 11 horses that tested positive for anabolic steroids, including former 1,000 Guineas favourite Certify, and four others that were not tested but who were administered the drugs, are ineligible to compete until October 9.
    Read more: http://www.justhorseracing.com.au/news/australian-racing/godolphin-horses-banned-by-doping-inquiry/203501 #ixzz2RV0M5kax

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    Happy Thursday (and new picture day) to my Zenny family. Some of you have noticed that we haven’t heard much lately from our friend Marty R in Colorado. I wanted to tell you that Marty’s husband, Pat, was hospitalized for an extended time, then received some rehab at home, and is now under hospice care. Marty and her family will be facing some challenging times in the days and weeks ahead, and I know that she would be comforted by your good wishes. Marty has been one of our most faithful “lighter of candles” whenever the need arose, and thanks to Trina for helping, there is now a candle site where we can do the same for her. You can access the site at:
    http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Marty

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      Sandy
      Sending loving thoughts to Marty, her husband, & family during this difficult time.
      Candle lite.
      Thank you for letting us know
      Hugs, Keta

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      ♥ ♥ Prayers for you, Marty, and for your hubby Pat at this difficult time. ♥ ♥

      Thank you for posting this message, Sandy.

      Love and hugz in Dumplinghood, Trina

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      Marty R.
      Sending prayers for your husband, you, and the family in this difficult time. I’ve lit a candle for him too. hugs

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      I lit a candle and am praying for Marty, Pat and the family to help them during this difficult life’s journey.

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      Dear Sandy:

      Thank you for the link to the candle site. So sorry to hear of Marty’s husband’s illness. Prayers for Marty, her husband and their family. Hugs, JB

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        Oh, this can’t be good!!! Prayers for Marty, her husband and the family. Will lite a candle. Thanks for letting us know, Sandy.

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      Thank you, Sandy.
      I have just lit candles and will continue to do so. Lots of healing thoughts and prayers from all of us here. Hugs

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    What an adorable picture of 13Z peeking out around Mama Z!!! Also love the one of him grazing just below her head. In this black and white #1, he looks so proud and precious walking beside his glorious mom. Thanks for all.

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    Thank-you AmandaF; I really like his will to win, just like his great-granddad Seattle Slew. Did you like the video of Zenny and Mario? I liked when they were both looking at the same thing, and when they turned back to look at each other, they bumped heads; they were so close! There is a video “Simply The Best” by Tina Turna, Zenyatta is at Lane’s End, running free; she comes over to Mario snuggles up to him, and closes her eyes; later she stretches her neck over his shoulder, in a hug; SO MUCH LOVE BETWEEN THEM!!!!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=RrxRmRUmuz0

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      Thank you so much for sharing this. The music is appropriate, and it was a treat to see Z running and dancing again. 2010? Has she really been away from the race track that long?

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    Thanks again Alys and Lanes End for the lovely pictures.

    So happy to see Zenyatta and baby doing great together.

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    dear max the incomparable mare!! pity solwhit had to be withdrawn but anything that makes life easier for our lady is fine by me!! roll on next march when she goes for an unheard of 6th consecutive win at the festival hurricane and hovis tomorrow!!! hugs sheena

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      Sheena. Quevega is exceptional in every way, a tiny perfect jumper.
      Hoping that the Hurricane touches down in first tomorrow. Go Fly!
      Check out Kauto. He’s got a photo of himself rolling in the grass on Tweeter. He also mentioned Quevega, but no love notes. Tilly must be listening?

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    @raypaulick: @donnabbrothers reports on @TVG (per trainer Mike Maker) that @keeneland leading co-owner Sarah Ramsey has been taken to hospital.

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    Lisa Danielle is KY Broodmare of the Year
    By Blood-Horse Staff Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013 4:14 PM
    Morton Fink’s Lisa Danielle, the dam of Horse of the Year Wise Dan, was honored April 25 as Broodmare of the Year by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association at its annual awards luncheon April 25.
    A son of Wiseman’s Ferry , Wise Dan is the best foal produced from the mare whose progeny have earned more than $4.8 million to date. The daughter of Wolf Power, purchased by Cecil Seaman for $29,000 at the 1995 Keeneland September yearling sale, also produced Successful Dan, a multiple graded stakes winner from 2009-’12. After producing an Afleet Alex filly in 2012, Lisa Danielle was not bred back that year.
    Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/77788/lisa-danielle-is-ky-broodmare-of-the-year#ixzz2RVbq0GxO

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      Keta. This is so wonderful. A few days ago we could not even find a photo. Now Lisa Danielle’s picture is everywhere. Congrats to her and her owner, Morton Fink, on this well deserved win. Lisa Danielle is in a broodmare band of one. It just goes to show that you do not have to be a big operation to be great one.

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        Dear Keta, Max and Z Fans:

        Congrats to Lisa Danielle, Mr. Fink and all her team. Hugs, JB

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    Just listened to President Obama’s moving speech in West, TX. Very nicely done. Continuing prayers for all the victims.

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      Thank you, Trina. I’m still wiping tears. Our local stations broadcast for 3 hours–the entire service. The lovely white flowers lining the stage graced our tables at the Lady Bear banquet 2 nights ago. I’m told all florists in town are virtually out of flowers–they’ve gone to West..

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      Dear Trina:

      Very well done. Prayers and strength for the victims and their families. Hugs, JB

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    dear max am sure tilly is keeping a close eye on our boy she has strong competition!! so great to see him enjoying life sad to hear Laura’s horse rayef is out of badminton she’s gutted hugs sheena

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      Sheena. According to Willie Mullins, Quevega is only interested in racing. Many think that she should retire and be a mom, but Quevega is a racing mare first and last. The other horses in that race were all males, and she ran them all down and beat the nearest by 5 lengths on a hand ride. Ruby did not move a muscle. Glorious!

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      Sheena. With Rayef out on the injury list, it’s all on Super Steve now? Hope Rayef is not seriously hurt and will be back soon.

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    @ Sandy–thank you so much for posting this.

    @Marty R. –I am so very sorry to hear this news. I had no idea about Pat. You will bothe be in my heart and in my prayers. Going to the candle site now. Sending love to you both.

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    Love all the photos on Instagram! Thanks so much! Would love to see more of Zenyatta, as well as the little fellows. Will she be bred back again next month, do you suppose?

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        Dear Ingrid:

        Any chance you can join some of the East Coast Dumplings and Z’sters who are planning to meet at Saratoga on Sunday, August 11th? Hugs, JB

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    Hi!

    Nice to see Zenyatta and her new baby boy.

    What a contrast in color regarding the two of them!

    Thank you!

    Lise from Maine

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    Hi!

    How about some videos of Zenyatta and the new baby?

    Love to watch videos of them.

    Thank you!

    Lise from Maine

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    Thank you, Sandy, for alerting us about Marty’s husband Pat. They’re in my thoughts and prayers. I’m going to light a candle for them now. (Thank you, Trina)

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    Dear All,

    I just don’t have the words to explain my appreaction and gratitude to the Zenyatta Nation family for your expressions of love and comfort for Pat and myself and our family.

    I do love the gratefulness candles. The first site I saw was Zenyatta’s and it was like a spiritual experience to me…I expected to hear bells ringing and choirs singing. I never expected there would be a site bearing my name. Thank you to everyone who has lit candles for us.

    Pat has a good attitude and some reasonable goals for the near future. He’s a fighter and will give it his all to realize them. I’m sure he will feel even more strength and resolve from all of your well wishes. He will also feel very humbled that so many people unknown to him are showing so much caring concern for us all.

    @ Sandy, N.E. Ohio- Thank you so much for your friendship. I wish we could have met that year we were in Jr. High School together.

    @ Trina N.- Thank you for helping Sandy with the candle site.

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        Let me second everything Barbara Wood just said. Hugz to you, Marty, and to Pat, along with our prayers.

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      Dear Marty:

      Thinking of you and your husband and praying for both of you. Love and Hugs, JB

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