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
Celeste
We are so lucky to be able to see these precious pictures. Thank you so much Mr. and Mrs. Moss and the whole Lane’s End team.
13Z is quite a guy… handsome, confident… so much charisma!! Zenyatta is such a loving mother; you can see by her expression.
These pictures can put a smile on your face, no matter what is going on in the world. I am from Massachusetts and we are just stunned by the turn of events since Monday at the Boston Marathon. But, looking at these pictures make me feel so much better.
Thank you for them.
Sharon
I have to agree with so many here, he looks like a very well put together foal. His conformation looks great. Hopefully if everything goes right he will be the one everyone is looking for in a race horse.
andrea
Absolutely stunning! Thank You!
Sandy (Northeast Ohio) PUR, PUJ
What is there to say other than WOW! (especially when you’re following about 100 comments – again!). WHAT a treat to see these photos today. He stands like her, he walks like her, he is SO beautiful. I’m having trouble seeing white feet, and would love to know what those who are now leaning toward gray are seeing?
Thank you SO much to Alys for these gorgeous shots, and it sounds like we can look forward to more next week. How do we follow Team Z on twitter (without a smart phone)?? Keta? Anybody?
Zenny – you have such a handsome guy, and it’s so nice to see you too!!! You look so happy being a mom – wish we could hear from you again. What do you think about Cozmic One? Did you help pick it out? And congrats on your baby brother – we all can’t wait to see him.
Love from your Ohio friend, Sandy
yatta datta
@Sandy, you can do it all with your computer. You don’t have to have a smart phone. You can open you a twitter account and instagram account right on your computer. Go to Twitter.com and Instagram.com. I did, and access both right from my computer.
yatta datta
@Sandy, I just happened to look to my right of this webpage of Zenny’s and lo and behold you can access Zenny’s Twitter page and her Instagram page just by clicking on the links up above on the right on this page. It’s under” Keep in Touch” and all you have to do is click on those two and bookmark them on your computer and you’re set for life. Have a great day.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Thank you. I had forgotten about the links here on the blog.
Pam
What a stud-ly little guy! Very well-built. Zennie, your new baby is fabulous. And as usual, you’re so proud. What a good mom. Thanks, Team Z, for posting new pics. Can’t wait to see more.
Keta
What an amazing wonderful way to end the week!
Thank you Team Zenyatta, thank you Alys.
Your generous sharing brings so much joy!
Hugs, Keta
Allen
Wow is it just me or is 13Z taller than Coz was at that age. Thatis one good looking colt. But so is Cozmic, they take after there Mom. Thanks Team Z for the update.
dianne Robertson
Thanks so much for these beautiful photos, he has his mother’s mannerisms, also an alert look!! Great looking young man !!!!!
Judy in South Carolina
Outstanding photos, Alys! Thank you SOOOOOO much! I am so glad to see Zenny and “Blaze” together enjoying the “bluegrass” and warm sunshine! Just as before, she looks like she was BORN to do this!
Just as the previous posts have pointed out, I can’t BELIEVE how BIG this guy is as compared to Coz at the same age. He is gonna be a MONSTER when he is finally full grown.
Zenny, you’ve outdone yourself (if that’s remotely possible!) I bet Ann is on Cloud Nine!!!
Keta
13Z, you haven’t met her, but you have a very special grandmother and a new uncle!
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM COOLMORE TODAY
Coolmore tweets Friday April 19
Vertigineux foaled a full brother to Zenyatta at Ashford Stud on April 9th…
Ashford Stud manager Dermot Ryan commented
“He’s a good quality bay colt, both mare and foal are doing well”
Keta tweet @coolmorestud Thank you for announcement. When Zenyatta was ready to foal, there were false reports. So, waiting for Coolmore. Photo soon?
FYI-there will be photos–when I don’t know
Hugs, Keta
Max
Keta. Very glad to hear this.
M. P.
Hopefully, Z12, or now “Cozmic One”, can meet 13Z! I would love for them to meet! Anybody else?
zenyen
No.
You never put a yearling stud colt around a suckling baby. Coz plays like a big boy and is way too rough and aggressive to be around a foal.
maureen phi-llips
ditto that.
Keta
Racing Post tweet Friday April 19
SPRINTER SACRE confirmed for Punchestown according to a statement from the racecourse
Punchestown saying Nicky Henderson has confirmed Sprinter Sacre as definite runner at first day of Festival on Tuesday
Max
Hurricane Fly is supposed to race on next Friday. Go Fly.
Keta
David Grening Daily Racing Form tweets plus PHOTO Friday April 19
VYJACK goes easy 1-2 mile in 51.64 seconds, last 1-4 in 24.99 at Fair Hill.
Out 5/8 in 1:03.87. Easy move, asked slightly by Rudy to finish
Rudy walking Vyjack after easy 1-2 mile breeze.
Rudy: “I like what he did. Nice. Comfortable.”
http://twitter.yfrog.com/mnxoqtqj?sa=0
Rudy says Vyjack ships to Churchill tomorrow
Keta
Alex Brown tweet
Published on Apr 19, 2013 YouTube video
Vyjack, last eighth of mile breeze at Fair Hill. Very easy (short video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-voA2CEawk&feature=youtu.be
Keta
David Grening Daily Racing Fom tweet with PHOTO of MMM
Mucho Macho Man prior to galloping two miles this morning at Fair Hill
http://twitter.yfrog.com/od38hqmqj?sa=0
sue and tony
Zenny continues to amaze and inspire us. She is beautiful beyond words and 13Z such a stunning colt. He and Cosmic One are so lucky to have Z as their mom. Thanks to the Mosses and LE who give us something to smile about even during the darkest hours. Team Z are simply the best!
Kathleen95634
Wow. That is one well put together colt.
Abigail_1849
My goodness — Zenny! This little fellow is cute enough to be a girl!!! Just adorable. Love your little white stockings, baby boy.
It was so uplighting to come here this evening to find new greetings from Team Z, courtesy of Alys’ magnificent photos. And just think Zenny, 13Z and Cozmi: The Peppermint Express is on its way!!!!****
Love to all my Zen friends and kisses to my Big Girl and her boys.
Abigail_1849
Geez…not “uplighting”….meant “uplifting”….it must be a cozmic glitch!!!!
Liz Coglianese
That is one VERY handsome colt – so well muscled and defined already! He reminds me of a certain very famous chestnut racehorse that Penny Chenery used to own…you may have heard of him?! Anyway, in Secretariat’s baby pics he looked muscled and defined at a very young age like 13Z. Maybe hints of whats to come? Thanks again for bringing light and happiness into everyone’s life by sharing these amazing pictures of the unforgettable Zenyatta and her newest baby. It brings a smile to so many of us that can use it during these crazy times.
Christine Coleman-Shapiro
I’m no expert at all, but this Tapit colt looks like he’s gonna be someone to take VERY SERIOUS on the track in time. He has muscles on muscles. Let’s hope he inherited his mama’s brain, lungs and rear end power!!
Decker
I’m no horse expert but at this stage he looks better than the Prince. Don’t get me wrong I love both of them.
maureen phi-llips
Mind what you say about my sweet heart Prince CoZmic. They are both cute in their own ways. Not seen any horse look better than my Prince. Have a Blessed day.
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
I think you should relook at the photo of the CoZ trotting in the pasture. He is beautifully muscled and looks stupendous.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sue Fredrick:
I just love Cozmic One. He’s gorgeous. Hugs, JB
Crystal Cheek
Thank you so much for sharing Zenyatta and her babies with us!
Suzanne B
WOnderful photos…….love being able to share in this from afar.
Z13………he’s wonderful! a Blaze of Glory!
Sally Wade
Absolutely love the pics!!! Especially the first one in color with Z13 grazing under Zenny’s neck…too precious for words :-)
Fran
What a wonderful end to an otherwise very sad week. Thank you for sharing such lovely pictures. Z is an awesome Mom, and her foal is absolutely adorable.
Carole Klumb
SWEET, SWEET, SWEET, such great photos of the QUEEN and her 2nd prince.
sheena.davies(wales)
dear team Z am only away a while and WOW such stunning pics of the queen and her red headed son he’s so BIG mother and colt look so happy and contented in the sunshine everything that zenyatta does in life is filled with joy and love we as mere humans could learn so much from her. many many thanks team Z what a wonderful start to the weekend hugs sheenaX
Lori Stein
Looks like a champion to me!!! He’s just gorgeous, like his big mama. 2016 Kentucky Derby winner ;)))
Leslie R.
Very beautiful pix of Zenyatta and 13Z!! They look so happy! Thanks to Alys, the Moss’ and Lane’s End for continuing to share Zenyatta with us! We are so fortunate. I hope everyone has a nice visit and I look forward to seeing more pix.
Hugs to all,
Leslie
Bonnie
pictures are stunning, thank you, thank you, thank you
Mary in Boone
Hi To All!
Alys, the Mosses gave us all a gift when you received your camera. Thank you for these photos!!!
Zenyatta, you look so happy and healthy!! Bet the sun felt great on your withers. You have given us a very handsome colt. Will have to agree that he is quite studly in that middle photo!! Tell him not to grow up too fast. CoZmic One looks more and more like the stallion he is meant to be. It is difficult to believe he is ever closer to training age. I know you taught him well: he will run like the wind just like his Mother, our Queen.
High hooves all around, Zennie. You should be royally spoiled with love and peppermints when your folks are there. Enjoy that special time. Your Nation will see all the love reflected in the eyes and smiles that will post next week.
When there is so much sorrow in a week, you, CoZ, and Z13 give us smiles and touch our hearts. Thank you for reminding us of the excellence and happiness in the world.
I Love Zenyatta, CoZ, Z13, Mr. & Mrs Moss, Team Zenyatta, Alys, and Team Lane’s End,
Take care,
Mary in rainy Boone