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
maureen phi-llips
WOW, I told you guys today will be the best day yet, Amazing photo’s . I don’t think my heart can take much more love. Someone help.
Thanks to the Mosses for their continue generosity to us by sharing the Queen and her family with us. Thanks to Lanes End and to Alys and all the photo taking crew.
Continued Blessings to all. It is well.
Keta
Maureen
Thought you’d appreciate this. I received it from a friend
My new favorite word- “blesson” :
A blessing found in every lesson
Hugs, Keta
Linda in NJ
Hi Zenny
Wow your baby boy is growing up too fast. I love all the pictures of him. The black. and white photos are stunning. He is very alert. What a beautiful little guy he is.
Susan McCarthy
Love the pictures!! The first one in B&W is really striking. While I do love Zenyatta, I’m hoping I see the Secretariat line in him! He carries himself like he knows he special. Please keep sending pictures as he grows.
Linda in NJ
Alys all your photos are always fantastic but the very first B&W photo is magnificant. 13Z already has a professional look about him. He looks so mature. A great moment you were able to capture.
Thanks again for sharing.
Keta
Full brother to Zenyatta foaled at Ashford
By Nicole Russo Daily Racing Form/Breeding News 04/19/2013 2:26PM
A full brother to 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta was foaled April 9 at Coolmore’s Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky.
The Street Cry colt is out of the winning Kris S. mare Vertigineux, Kentucky’s Broodmare of the Year in 2008. The mare was privately purchased by Coolmore from breeder Eric Kronfeld in the fall of 2008.
“He’s a good-quality bay colt, both mare and foal are doing well,” Ashford Stud manager Dermot Ryan said.
http://www.drf.com/news/full-brother-zenyatta-foaled-ashford
Keta Note; I smiled when I read this. Consider this another confirmation
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Keta:
Thanks for this. So relieved that Vertigineux and her colt came through alright.
What a wonderful group of Royally Bred babies born this year and Black Caviar foals and foals sired by Frankel to look forward to. Hugs, JB
Max
Agree with JudyB. I was getting a little worried about this birth, and I am very happy to get this news.
Keta. As ever, you and others have done a fabulous job getting the V news to us. I also smiled at your comment. I’d say that you have enough confirmation about this event. The only other confirmation that you could get on this might be a phone call with Vertiginuex herself. She’s probably too busy with 13V at the moment to make any calls. LOL!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Max and Keta:
Too cute. Hugs, JB
Barbara
Oh MY GOSH, look at those muscles!!!!! Mama Z you make great babies. You two look amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Mandy Hajdus
WOW, just look at that powerful hind end!!
Liz Carlin
Oh. My. Goodness. The first black and white captured it all. What a lovely mother/son moment, what a fantastic photo. Thank you Alys, for these lovely photos, thank you Mosses, for sharing Zenyatta and Cozmic One and 13Z with us. You guys are wonderful.
Alex Bowdoin in MA
How SWEET it is to come home and find the Pictures of Z and 13Z…..An Awful day in Boston and surrounding towns today….HE IS TOO CUTE as Dottie would say…..Thank you Team Z, LEF and Alys for this update!! You put a Big Smile on my face!!! HUGS TO ALL!
Keta
Alex & all in the Boston area,
Know that thoughts & prayers are with you during this dreadful time.
Sending lots of love & caring,
Keta
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Alex:
I second Keta’s thoughts. Hugs, JB
Becky
Thank you for the great photos! Please keep them coming as it brightens my day!
tbpartner43
Wow… bet you are pleased with that young man. What an outstanding foal!
Janie (in L.A.)
What darling boys Zenyatta has… and they both have those ears! Thanks so much for sharing these sweet pictures of our beauty with her baby boy.
Marsha
OMG what a beauty he is!! I cant wait to see him as a 1 and 2 yr old!! I also cant wait to see 12z start his racing carrer also!!
sheena.davies(wales)
dear judy goodnight sweet dreams God bless doesn’tred know already he’s someone special beautiful pics love and hugs sheena
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
He already has the “Look of Eagles”. Love and Hugs, JB
Camille (from Louisville)
Wow! Just look at Zen’s new little boy (who I have lovingly named Blazen Glory)……..he carries himself as if he already knows he is something pretty special….and so he is, just like his beautiful mama and older brother, Cozmic One…………………God bless your every step in life, pretty boy! Love you! :)
Loretta
He is already “on the muscle” what a cutie
Debbie
he’s sooo cute;) xoZ
Lindsay
I may be biased toward chestnuts, but this guy is looking very good. He’s built like a V-8 engine and seems to have a nice presence about him. With any luck, he’ll inherit Tapit’s precocious speed with Zenyatta’s class and stamina. The connections must be mighty pleased with this one, hope we see more little Tapits in the future. :)
Linda
He is turning white already.
Nancy Osmundsen
What a wonderful set of images! They are just stunning! I We are all just totally blessed and pleased that The Mosses continue to share this amazing experience with us. Little 13Z is every bit as regal and self assured as his mother.
Debbie G/Kentucky
What a little cutie! Thanks so much for these pictures, Lanes End. This makes my day. Z13 is such a doll. I think he’s going to be gray, just like his dad.
AmandaF
He has three white socks! Both back legs and the left front. He is just too precious!
Beth from Indiana
Absolutely beautiful photos! They both look very well and he does seem like a very alert young fellow.
Angie Martin
Thank you team Zenyatta for sharing all these beautiful photos of Zenyatta and her stunning Tapit colt. What a handsome colt he is! Zenyatta produces the most beautiful babies. Love the black and white photos.
Will Zenyatta be bred this time and who will be the luck stud?
Tess Kuhlmann
Zenyatta is going to have a great bloodline passed down for many generations! Her new colt is so cute :) Great family!
Cindi
Wow, he is built! THANK YOU!! Zenyatta looks as lovely and serene as ever.
Guido
Agree with previous posts – thanks so much for sharing with us. Zenyatta is so special it is so wonderful to follow her journey. It would be sad not to have these updates, so thank you so much. We adopted the cutest puppy a few months ago and of course her name is Zenyatta!!!
Vampressqueen Sue Colvin /NJ
hi Zsters
i love the pics of z13 & Z as well
cozmic one is well named <3
migraines have kept me from doing much of anything recently but i wanted to stop in & let ya'll know ive been thinking/praying for every1.
happy belated bdays to those i've missed. i hope they were really nice days for you.
i pray every1 health has been improving as well.
may god bless u all bunches my Z fmily
hugs/prayers, vamp
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Sue-I am so sorry you are still battling those. I know they can wreck a person’s life. I’ve only had one bad one in my life, but it was a doozie, and we were in Scotland!
Praying for relief for you.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Vampressqueen Sue:
Hope you feel better soon. Love and Hugs, JB
Jeanie
Whoa! That little guy is big and built! What a confident look on his little face! But who wouldn’t look confident with a Mama like that standing by your side!
j
Eileen
He is a beautiful big colt. I remember 12Z. Was able to walk under Zenyatta when he was first born. 13Z appears much taller but this photos show him at three weeks approximately. Is he taller than 12zT at the same age?
Zenyen
Eileen,
I was wondering that too and went back to look at Coz’s baby pictures.
I think 13Z is more closely coupled, so there is strong definition in his hip and shoulder that gives him a very muscular appearance. I believe he did weigh more at birth that Coz so he’s probably got some physical size on Coz comparing them at the same age.
IMHO the biggest difference I see in them is their attitude. The pictures we saw of Coz he was an adorable foal, full of foal antics and attitude (usually pestering Mom!) There is a dignity and ‘Old Soul’ regal bearing that 13Z has that commands respect.
Yes, he is beside his mother the Queen but he catches the eye all on his own. Its the type of charisma you always hear the broodmare managers saying the great ones had when they were first foaled.