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Photos From The Foaling

Photos by Kyle Acebo
Photos by Kyle Acebo

We know you’ve all been waiting for more photos!

Team Z and Lane’s End are proud to share these images from the birth of Zenyatta’s second colt. Based on the response we’ve received, it seems that the world is as excited as we are.

We had a spectacular day on the farm, and we are saying our goodbyes for now. Mom and her little one are now relaxing, bonding, and spending some quiet time alone.

There are still more photos from this trip to come. We’ll post again soon with news about 13Z and his older brother!

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo


Photos by Kyle Acebo
Photos by Kyle Acebo


Photos by Kyle Acebo
Photos by Kyle Acebo


Photo by Kyle Acebo
Photo by Kyle Acebo

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    Doug O’Neill Racing Stable-LAVA MAN STAYING HOME Monday April 8 2013
    Many of you have asked and unfortunately Lava Man will not be accompanying Goldencents to Churchill.
    Their two personalities are too similar and they don’t blend well. I know everyone would love to see them together, but its not going to work out.
    Lava will Coach from So Cal

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    Steve Byk tweet @JuddmonteFarms Garrett O’Rourke says Prince Khalid open to running both Emollient & Close Hatches in KY Oaks if Bill Mott happy with both..

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      I haven’t seen a whole lot of Close Hatches, but Emollient is beautiful and she was a great team with Mike Smith the other day. Hope he got to visit Zen and boy when he was in KY. Best to all… :-)

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      Close Hatches looked fantastic when I saw her on Saturday! I have pictures of her too! She didn’t break a sweat in the Gazelle. I was very impressed. She strutted back and was floating all the way to the winner’s circle.

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    Hello Sally, Prayers for you, Sir and all the wonderful people helping all the animals. Blessings to you for the good work you are doing.
    Hugs,
    Maryp

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    News Flash
    Just heard on the news Annette Funicello passed away. Those of us older posters will remember her on the Mickey Mouse show and from a lot of the beach blanket movies. She was a long time sufferer of MS. RIP Annette, a lot of pleasant memories you gave. us. hugs

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      Dear Sue Fredrick:

      Very sad day. She was my favorite. Very brave girl. RIP AF. Hugs, JB

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      I never missed the MM Club TV show. Annette was my favorite – in fact, I think I wanted to BE Annette Funicello. My mom was also diagnosed with MS at an early (40) age and lived to be 77, so I know first hand what heart-breaking loss of abilities MS sufferers can go through. Rest in peace, lovely Annette.

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      I just heard this very sad news. I remember as a little kid marching around in my living room to the tune of the Mickey Mouse Club. I too never missed a show!

      In later years I saw an interview with Annette, and she said that what she missed most of all was dancing!!!!

      So sad we lost an American icon!

      – Linda

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      Dear Sue and other Z’sters,
      So sorry to hear of Annette Funicello’s death. I, too, was a faithful Mickey Mouse Club viewer and a fan of Annette’s. I remember well the theme song, particularly the closing:

      M-I-C: See you real soon; K-E-Y: Why? Because we love you; M–O–U–S–E.

      Also, enjoyed the various beach movies — fun and sweet.
      Thanks for the memories — you were talented and very courageous.

      RIP Annette, our wonderful Mouseketeer and beloved part of my childhood.

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    Good Morning Zenyatte and the little one. Hope you are have a fantastic day.

    I have rooted for Verranzano since the beginning. He is such a beautiful boy. Hope all the horse stay safe, healthy, and happy. Much luck to all.

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    I hope everything is alright; we already had a video after Z12 was born. Zenny has been a part of our lives, and it is worrisome not to hear anything for so long at a time like this.

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    dear max and Z fans not much news about ryan mania he’s still in hospital awaiting a MRI scan expected tomorrow he’s tweeted it’s boring so must be getting better!! same news about JT keeping very positive his cousin Andrew was talking about him last Saturday it will be a long road to recovery.
    I almost expected to see hovis take part in the grand national he wants to do so many things don’t think that would have worked with Karen’s dodgy hip anyway we all know his thoughts on TB’S!!!!hugs sheena

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      Sheena. Hovis has made it very clear that he can jump, so that one might expect an appearance at the Grand National someday with or without Karen. TBs will have to stand aside.
      Glad to hear some good news about Ryan and JT. Really hoping that JT can recover to be able to walk and ride again.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Thanks for the update on RM. Hoping both he and JT recover well. Hugs,JB

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      Dear Sheena,
      You are right! Girl Power, indeed!! The best example of all was the Iron Lady. What a strong leader she was. Condolences to her family and her country.
      Hugs

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      I’m saving my pennies for a relative of our Queen, whether from her boys or from her fillies. With a famous mom, it’s best to start saving early, and I expect Z to have a big impact on the game by the time I am buying for my clients and myself.

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        Dear Pati:

        Wonderful plan. A dream come true to own a part of the Queen’s legacy. Hugs, JB

        • Dear Pati:

          I just love an organised woman – fingers crossed for your dream to come true!

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      Thanks, Max. They are also scheduling a segment tomorrow about saving America’s wild horses and burros. Hope it doesn’t get rescheduled.

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        That’s is great to hear that they are doing a segment on America’s wild horses. It is a disgrace what the BLM has done. My only thought is; are there any wild horses left to save?

        – Linda

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      Thanks Max. The story about the wild horses was also postponed from last week so maybe they decided to do them both on the same day. Never heard any estimated times for either story – guess we have to watch (or record) the whole thing!

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      Dear Mary P:

      After having no luck trying to find info on the Coolmore America site, I e-mailed them and asked if Vertigineux had her Street Cry foal. Will post if I get a reply. Hugs, JB

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        Thank you so much Judy. I just wonder why there hasn’t been any news…anything about Zenyatta is always newsworthy in the racing world.
        Hugs to you,
        Maryp

        • They may be waiting to make sure everything is a ok with mom and baby. We never found out about Lotta Kim either, and she was due back in February/ early Marchish date according to the “baby clock”.

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    OMG!!! How do I ALWAYS find out about stuff 2-3 weeks later!?!?! Being the BIGGEST Zenyatta fan I need to keep up with her. The colt is gorgeous. Looks like Baby Z has a job cut out as a sister. =D Both babies will grow up to be a racing legend like their mom.

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    A Poem of Gratitude and Prelude
    (April 8, 2013)

    I wish sincere thanks to send
    To all who
    Kind words of praise
    My way did send
    For poems I posted the week
    Of the final phase
    Of our crazed foal watch days.
    I’ll never pretend
    To profess
    That I don’t your approval seek,
    And I hope I’ll no one offend
    With the poem I to this one append,
    And I guess
    I especially that remark address
    To you,
    Dear Sheena of Wales,
    For one of the following tales
    Features your own beloved Princess,
    Whose story for me
    Does never grow stale.
    Without further ado,
    I commend
    The following poem of a princess and a queen
    To you,
    And to Dmama and Shirleeinindy
    For reasons which you’ll have seen
    In their comments on page thirteen.

    [See comments by DmamaKlock and Shirleeinindy at https://staging.zenyatta.com/news/photos-from-the-foaling/comment-page-13#comment-207227 ]

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      Trina – sometimes I may not respond because I have simply run out of adjectives and hate to sound like a broken record, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t enjoy each and every one of your masterpieces!
      Hugs,
      Sandy

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      Thank you, Linda and Sandy! Always very much appreciated. Sandy, I’m with you–I worry about sounding like a broken record too, so sometimes I say nothing because of that…

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    The Second-Born Offspring of a Princess and a Queen
    (April 8, 2013)

    The Queen’s recent
    Blessed event
    At Lane’s End,
    Which Team Z
    Did so graciously
    With us share,
    Seems to me reminiscent
    Of another line of royal descent
    Which, more distant
    In space and in time,
    Nonetheless comes to my mind
    As being of a somewhat similar kind.
    I personally was a great fan o’
    The fair
    Princess Diana,
    Who gave her nation
    Two noble sons,
    Prince William and then Prince Harry–
    Her countrymen
    Were indeed merry
    To have their “heir
    And the spare”
    And engaged in great celebration.
    This side of the ocean,
    We Z-sters have our dear Queen,
    The incredible mare
    Who commands our love
    And in our hearts does reign supreme.
    As said above,
    She—never one to be outdone—
    Now has also born a second noble son.
    If we take a notion
    The second sons further to compare,
    We see that like Diana’s Har’,
    The second son
    Of our beloved Thoroughbred mare
    Has come
    With red hair.
    Perhaps both second sons
    Will some day
    Turn gray.
    But should 13Z a red-head
    Stay,
    It would not us surprise,
    As Z-sters Dmama and Shirlee have said,
    If, when his turn
    On the track to run
    Has come
    And he all
    With his races should awe,
    This Thoroughbred
    Could be one
    Again to earn
    The moniker Big Red
    And be highly prized
    Like the two
    Who
    Proudly carried it
    Before–
    The kingly Secretariat
    And the great Man O’ War.
    Countless hearts they stirred!
    Could 13Z be
    Big Red the Third?

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      Hi Trina:
      I love the poem. Just think, Zenny’s first born is very special because 12Z was her first born. But her second son is also very special because not only is he her son, which automatically makes him very special, but 13Z was born on her birthday making his arrival a very special birth!!!!!

      Now when Zenny’s third foal arrives, they will be special because maybe the foal will be a filly
      !!!! Zenny is due to have a filly now!!

      Take care.

      – Linda

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      This is great. I missed the first two Big Reds so I would be thrilled to have Z13 be “my Big Red” :-)

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      Trina
      Amazing poems–the creative outpouring of sensitivity, awareness, and Love-leaves
      me in awe.
      Thank you for sharing your heart
      Hugs, Keta

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      “The kingly Secretariat
      the Great Man O’War
      And Phar Lap the mighty
      Captured hearts from shore to shore.

      And now we wait for a new Red to burst forth.
      Could 13Z be Big Red the fourth?”

      I’m not trying to impose anything, but I liked the poem so much, I wanted to maybe give you an idea if you decide to do a re-write. You are magnificent on your own, and you probably don’t need any suggestions, but I had so much fun reading it, I kind of just filled it in on my own.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Although his coloring is so different, he reminds me of his Big Brother at that age. He’s got the ears too. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Oh my goodness, Sheena, thank you for that wonderful compliment that Diana would like the poem! I am thrilled at that thought! And I totally agree that Diana was a fantastic mom to her sons. I wish they–and the world–could have had her longer, may she rest in peace. Thank you again, Sheena.

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    Hi Zenny:
    I hope all is well with you and 13Z. I bet you and 13Z had a wonderful day today in the paddock. Is he getting to be a handful with keeping you running around chasing after him? I bet he is!

    Zenny, I think someone asked this question awhile back, but I’ll ask again. Does 12Z and 13Z have nicknames?

    Hope to hear from you soon with some more pictures. I know you are very busy these days!!!!

    Love you, Zenny!

    Love,

    Linda

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    Magnificant Zenny. Your skill as a broodmare mom as was your prowess on the racetrack. Best to you and your new baby – “ZTappedtoWin”

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    Am trying to catch up after a busy weekend of lunching with a cousin I had never met before, watching some of the races, and preparing for the arrival of a very important “foreign dignitary!” Dumpling Brenda S from Ontario arrives tomorrow!!!! Yippee! Haven’t seen her since we left California after the BC. We’re going to see War Horse (the play) on Wednesday. Should be loads of fun – stay tuned!

    Happy Birthday to Doris – you do absolutely amazing work and as wonderful as Trina’s poem is, there is so much more to the story!

    RIP Margaret Thatcher and AN – both great ladies in different ways.
    Sally B – thanks for catching us up about Sir – hope things continue to improve
    Judy B – really exciting about GG going to college! Has she said what her major will be yet? Ann (NC) sent a couple of her dogs for a day or two – she said they were majoring in waste management! :-)

    Glad to see a new picture of our boy today, but as many others have said, where is the video? We saw Prince walk out of the barn the day after he was born. I supposed some might say we were spoiled, but . . .

    I know I’m forgetting things, but I mean well.

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    Derby Dozen – April 9, 2013 – Presented by Shadwell Farm
    The Blood-Horse 07 Apr 2013 11:59 PM
    Steve Haskin’s Derby Dozen
    http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/kentucky-derby-dozen/archive/2013/04/08/derby-dozen-april-9-2013-presented-by-shadwell-farm.aspx

    I particularly like lucky number 7. Here is what Steve had to say about him
    War Academy Bob Baffert
    Giant’s Causeway—Cabbage Key, by A.P. Indy
    Pulling this one out of left field, despite the fact he’s behind the eight-ball and is a big lazy horse with not a lot of racing foundation. But I feel he’s going to run big in the Arkansas Derby. Watched his last race several times and was very impressed with the way he won and the way he moves. Remember, Manando, the horse he just cruised by with little effort, gave Goldencents all he could handle in the Sham Stakes (98 Beyer), and he came home in :23 4/5, :24, and :06 2/5 eased up. What I also love about him is how he takes after his sire and most of all his broodmare sire, running low to the ground. His stride is extremely reminiscent of A.P. Indy and rightly so. His dam is inbred 3×4 to Gay Missile, who is the great-granddam of A.P. Indy and granddam of Mayville’s Magic, who was bred to A.P. Indy to produce War Academy’s dam. So, you’ve got A.P. Indy’s great granddam close up twice in his female family. Also, I love the fact that in the year of Secretariat’s 40th birthday, this colt is inbred three times to Big Red through super mares Terlingua (dam of Storm cat), Weekend Surprise (dam of A.P. Indy), and Secrettame (dam of Gone West). Many questions, but I’ll take a shot with him.

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    We love, love, love the new photo of our little guy. He has the cuteness factor big time!
    We are thrilled he and Zenny are doing well. And, our “Prince” is certainly not forgotten. Soon he will begin his serious training, hopefully with the Mayberrys.

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    So sorry about Flashback. ..SO much can happen between now and then. Keep those hooves crossed for all of the horses and their men AND women.

    And yes, how about Lava Man keeping the home fires burning! Good for Doug for recognizing they would not be good travel/coaching mates. As has been said, he can keep the local youngsters in line.

    Happy birthday DMCQ!! You are indeed a jewel among jewels. Thanks for what you do. Trina, I agree 100% with Darlene Daniels, you are indeed The Queen of Poetry. Your fertile imagination and alertness, along with your ceaseless energy never ceases to amaze me. We know so many people through you. Your enjoyment of getting to know everyone is contagious.

    Let me add my condolences on both the Iron Lady and Annette. :(

    Ann and Keta, thanks for the updated picture of the newest Prince! :-)

    Sandy loved your ‘I keep forgetting things but I mean well’–LOL. Gotta remember that!
    :-)

    Zenyatta, good night–gotta do stuff for tomorrow. Hope you are enjoying motherhood once again!! Be well, our QUEEN!!

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    Thanks bunches, Alys, for the close-up of 13Z today.
    What a photogenic little guy — gorgeous! Hugs

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