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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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1,910 Comments

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    feel well jericho, paynter glide walk to breeze, think hovis is kind, zenny give milk to lil 13z, zenny lil 13z 12z kiss you love you, stay warm and cozy with horses in herd

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      Dear Ingrid:

      Good advice; along with the Golden Rule, which is my favorite. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Ingrid,
      This is really good stuff!! Thanks for posting this link — I have copied it (by hand) to keep for reference. Hugs

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    Dear Z-Dumplings–didn’t post anything today since you heard directly from Skip. I will share more if she doesn’t have time when she gets to Louisiana.

    I am fondly turning back the clock in my mind to the last Apple Blossom you raced in, dear Zenny. We were there, and you were a rock star. It was like the Grand Canyon–you just have to see it to appreciate it. Wish I could be there tomorrow, but alas, my hubby’s 55th high school reunion is in the way. Praying for safe trips for all horses and jockeys.

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    dear max hovis is certainly having fun in the warmer weather our daffs seem to have been in flower for a longer time this year the destroyer must be mad !! ladies must have been thrilled this week to see him out naked!!!enjoyed the video of seattle slew love a walk down memory lane hugs sheena

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      Sheena. Thanks to you for telling us about him. We now have Hovis to follow. I am not sure why he hates flowers, but he is never dull about anything. I guess that he has discarded his blanket because of warmer weather. Happy for you if spring is finally there.
      I read that Juddemonte has high hopes for Cityscape to win some group 1s now that Frankel has retired. Cityscape did not do so well against Wise Dan last fall at Woodbine, but then few horses do well against Dan. Johnny V says that Dan is a freak. Dan is one beautiful ole chestnut. He’s running wild on Wolf Power.

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      Dear Max:

      Just checked the race. Wise Dan wins; Mr. Common third. Congrats to both of them. Hugs, JB

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        JudyB. So very happy for Dan. He’s a great horse. Waiting for the video. Uncle Johnny will be proud and I hope that this win helps him to heal and get back to riding with Dan. Uncle Johnny says that both Leroi and Dan are freaks, grand ole chestnut freaks. Maybe little big man 13Z will turn out to be an ole chestnut racing freak too?

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        Dear Max:

        Little 13Z could very well be a grand ole chestnut. Can you imagine the potential this little guy has for greatness. Peggy will be so thrilled for Wise Dan. Thank you for the replay link. Hugs, JB

        • Dear Judy,
          Yes, I think Z13 is going be a great champion better that Wise D, and better looking!
          Big hug, Ingrid.

        • Dear Judy

          That race was just great. Soo Soo glad he won
          OK, now I’m just waiting on Orfevre to give us another race.
          I thought I remembered he might race again this month. Not sure about that but I believe it is soon.
          Go my Beautiful Boy…..Win the Arc this year.

        • Dear Peggy:

          WD looked great and ran great as well. Will be rooting for the Big O, another grand ole chestnut (as Ann would say). Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Max

        Thank Yoiu so much for the post. He is just great.
        These Chestnuts are just fantastic.
        Could watch him over and over again.

        • I dashed home and turned on the t.v. in the nick of time. They were coming off the final turn when my screen came up. Still enough time for me to scream bloody murder cheering for him and scare the reason out of the neighbors.

        • Pati, So glad you got to see it live.
          I was screaming too, even though not live. Just love him………………………..

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      Max,
      Yes I saw the race, Wise Dan is fabulous…….and his trainer said he is only at 90%. Imagine what we have to look forward to. hugs

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        Keta Note; Mr Commons was third. Here’s the rest of the story
        The Blood-Horse
        Pre- and post-race antics did abound courtesy of two other starters, Mr. Commons and Skyring. The former dumped jockey Corey Nakatani before the start behind the gate; a valiant Nakatani did not release the reins and was quickly legged back up. The latter, ridden by Rosie Napravnik, unseated his rider after the race and was apprehended by an outrider in the chute. Neither Natkatani nor Napravnik were injured in their falls.
        Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/77491/wise-dan-triumphant-in-makers-46-return#ixzz2QIaAEkSZ

        • Dear Keta, Max and Z Fans:

          Wow, a lot went on that we didn’t see in the Maker’s Mark. Glad no one was hurt, horses or riders. Hugs, JB

        • JudyB. I looked at the race several times. At the beginning of the stretch, you can see Wise Dan turn his head to Data Link to challenge him. That Dan is one very determined racehorse. You cannot train that instinct to win into a horse. It’s all pure Dan. Fabulous. Wolf Power!

        • Dear Max:

          You are so right. Can’t be taught. Some horses just naturally love the challenge. Wise Dan is certainly one of those. He IS fabulous! The great ones are, like Z. When she made up those 28+ lengths in the 2010 BCC, that was pure will and determination to win. Will never get over what a spectacular race she ran in that one. Hugs, JB

        • It’s enough to make one want to pour some Maker’s Mark! i think I will! A toast to Rosie and Corey! And WD, of course!

        • JudyB. The 2010 BCC is the most exciting horse race that I have ever seen. I will never forget how I felt when Z started her run. Unbelievable. She is great.

        • Wow. Thanks goodness both jockeys and horses are safe. I didn’t think Mr. Commons had a history of acting up. Must have been that Kentucky spring weather.

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      YAY!! Go Wise Dan, you beautiful ole chestnut! He sure ran a good race, and Jose Lezcano gave him a fine trip so Johnny V. could relax and recover from his injuries.
      You “done good”, you two! Cheers!

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        Oh, by the way,
        I should have known that part of Wise Dan’s talent is due to Wolf Power! Right Ann (in NC)? Woof, Woof!

        • That’s Right,Marshall! A…whooo,A…whoooo!
          Horses are great.
          My eyes are crossed after visiting Uncle Sam and then crying about him with my friend Natty Green.
          Thank you my Zenny friends for making me smile about these great ole horses!
          Heck, we even pulled out the Makers Mark cigar for you, Dan!!!!

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    dear Kathy my very best wishes to the great mare tomorrow she looks absolutely fabulous!!!at long last spring has arrived here hugs sheena
    @max congrats to wise dan peggy will be thrilled hugs sheena

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      Dear Sheena:

      Glad you have improved weather. Adding to your best wishes for BC tomorrow. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Sheena and Judy:

        Must admit, I’m not thinking about Nelly today – just anxious that Hay List goes around safely. Glyn (the jockey) is very cautious regarding his form, and that concerns me a lot. So will be asking St Francis to keep a watch on the last to keep him safe.
        Glad your weather is on the improve Sheena – my niece is out here on holiday with her 3 little girls – they live in London and are with my sister in Sydney and are just loving the warmth and the space to run and play.
        Hugs to you both KathyR.

        PS: we have a Canberra horse taking on Nelly – Onthelookout – trained by Barbara Joseph who is very much a local lady, so am hoping this chestnut travels safely (it has an American connection in the sire, Beautiful Crown).

        • I heard the Sydney jockeys are quite critical of the way the Melbourne jockeys were running the races against Black Caviar. I read some of their quote in one of the Australian websites, and they sound really gung-ho about beating her. I hope this firey spirit doesn’t result to foul play. I understand being competitive but let’s be classy as well gentlemen. If everyone runs their race, Nelly might have a test today.

          I hope Hay List comes out of this ok as well. If I could, I would scoop him up in a heart beat, so you let those connections know that I am looking for a good college horse here in the states. ;-) Once I work up some money of course.

        • Dear Kathy:

          Praying for safe trips for all. Hoping Hay List’s jockey won’t push him if he senses something’s off. Hugs, JB

        • Dear Kathy R.,
          I am with you in hoping that Nelly, Hay List and all the rest race safely and finish soundly. All the Best!

        • In addition,
          Best wishes to Onthelookout and trainer, Ms. Joseph, too!
          Keep watch over them all, St. Francis — please do.

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        I sure hope Terry Crow is okay, too. He is very much missed; not just for the great laughs, but even more importantly, for his knowledge of the racing backstories. Please resurface, Terry!! We are not complete without you, dear friend. Lots of love and hugs

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    Z-13 cannot get enough photographs of you. You are adorable. Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthful Retirement to Jay Robbins, the trainer of Tiznow, the only thoroughbred to win 2 Breeders Cup Classics. Bloodhorse reported that Jay retired on April 10th.

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      Dear Molly,
      All the best to Mr. Robbins — trainer of a fabulous horse, Tiznow.
      Outstanding job!

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    Dear Trina, Max and Z Fans:

    Just spoke with Angela and she said she will post some photos of little Captain and his Mom on her Facebook wall.

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    Dear all: I did (with the help of our daughter) get the picture of Jericho eating breakfast this morning on the Skip Ean FB page. What a doll.

    Congrats to Wise Dan for winning this afternoon, and also to Mr. Commons for being in the money too!

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      Dear Kathy R.:

      Very revealing article. Makes me think of Bobby Frankel in that he loves being in the company of horses before people. Quite a character. Hugs, JB

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        Ah, yes, Judy B.,
        Horses and dogs, they’re the best!! We other creatures can only dream.

        Have a lovely weekend, my friend! Hugs

        • Dear Marshall:

          Yes, I totally agree; Horses and Dogs are the best. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Judy B. and Marshall,
          Agree,I just have to add my little Doll Baby,a cat to the mix.

          Frank Whiteley also hated talking to the press and would rather had been w/ his horses. One interview, they asked how his horse slept? He just answered,” How the …. do I know, I don’t sleep w/ him!”.

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      Dear Renay:

      Thank you so much for posting this beautiful video of Z. Love that music too (Brian’s Song). Hugs, JB

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      Renay D.,
      Thank you so much for posting this. It is exquisite! Nobledancer1 did an outstanding job with this tribute. The choice of “Brian’s Song” is incredibly beautiful — one of my personal favorite pieces of music, and one that I can actually play on piano (with sheet music).
      Happy to have a post from you, Renay! Cheers

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      This is a wonderful, touching video and created (I’m quite sure) by one of our treasured bloggers.

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    Dear Max

    O K, I’ve got a question for you.
    What are we going to call Orfevre????
    Ok I know Leroi and Wise Dan are called freaks. Let’s see, what about Orfevre…………
    I just need to have a talk with Orfevre about letting these Filly’s beat HIm. Maybe this year will be different……….Go Orfevre

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        Just love this boy. Looking so forward to seeing him race again. He’s really making grand sire Sunday Silence proud. Love this family

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      Peggy (N). You’re right. Orfevre may be just too nice to fillies. Moonlight Cloud, who almost beat Black Caviar at Ascot, ran against Wise Dan in the Breeders’ Cup Mile, but Dan as usual stormed home to win. The best of Europe male or female were no match in that race for Dan. BTW it was Uncle Johnny who called Leroi and Dan freaks duing an interview at the end of the Woodbine Mile last fall. Johnny V loved Leroi and he loves to ride with Dan.

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    Max

    Do you think he’s letting these girls intimidate HIm. Win or loose he’s just great.

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      Peggy (N). They say that he’s a quirky horse with a mind of his own. It might just have been some bad luck in those races. He seems now to be back on track. I checked, but have not seen anything definite yet on his next start other than to say that the goaI is the Arc. The Big O really is gorgeous.

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    Hi Zenny ..hope you and BlazZenRed had a great day..,mine was interesting…
    ….
    Apple Blossom time….kept thinking about how lots of us here talked about a “gray filly” before you gave us the instantly loveable Z13….and there she was…actually on my radar for last years derby ….it was kismet…my brother-in-law thought I was crazy…
    Crazy like a fox….she LOVES Oaklawn ….love you On Fire Baby…you ran like a girl!
    …..
    Have a restful night….

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      Yes! Carol,
      On Fire Baby ran a great race to capture the AppleBlossom! Fantastic!
      You have a nice weekend. Hugs

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    Congratulations to Wise Dan for his victory in the Makers Mark Mile today. He really looked good. I was there today and Ashton was in town, so we met and really hit it off. It was so funny, after the race everyone was running around trying to get a picture of Wise Dan and Ashton and I were practically knocking people over trying to get pics of Mr Commons and John! I’m proud of Mr Commons. He ran a good race. There’s certainly no shame in losing to the Horse of the Year!
    Good luck, Black Caviar!

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      Dear Debbie:

      You’re so right. Mr. Commons ran very well. I would have been so happy to meet Ashton and you. It’s great that you connected. Hugs, JB

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      Dear Debbie, I’m so glad you and Ashton were there for John Shirreffs and Mr. Commons, and I’m thrilled that you two Z-sters have met! You’ll remember how I was hoping you would meet dear Kari and “Susan in TN” at Z’s first BC party. I’m still sad that didn’t happen, but now you’ve met Ashton! High hoof!

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      Hi Debbie ♥ and ♥ Ashton!
      I’m so glad you two hooked up at the track :-)

      Yay John and Mr Commons had Z’ster supporters at Keeneland!!

      XO Judy ♥

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    I was looking at some ArchArchArch foals today, and I found a big boy that was 150lbs! He had legs as long as his mom, and he had casts on his back legs. Is that normal for extra-big babies?

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      Dear Pati:

      Wow, that is one big baby. Maybe Zenyen or Laura J. would know about the casts. Seems to me though, it might be more than just the size of the foal. 13Z weighed in at 145 lbs. and he didn’t have them. Hugs, JB

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      Pati, Think I have read somewhere that if they are born with really crooked legs, they sometimes put casts on them. Don’t know if this is correct.

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        Bigger foals can have issues since there is less room to move around and the tendons not as relaxed . Common problem from what I have learned watching the foalings at Winstar and their staff letting us know. I am sure Lane’s End and others deal with this as well.
        Splints go on and takes care of the problem.

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    Who do you all think will win the Arkansas Derby?
    I don’t know I like Oxbow and War Academy
    Should be a great race I believe
    Up-Oh forgot Calvin, he will be riding too. Can’t forget Calvin.

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    Calvin is riding Texas Bling ….
    …..
    WinStar farms is taking a fan poll to see who we think should ride Revolutionary in the Derby….lots of us are members of their website because of the free foaling cam’s they had earlier this year ….if not its easy to sign up at the free level and vote…the comments are the vote are really interesting….
    ……

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      Carol

      Thank You

      Couldn’t remember who Calvin was riding.

      I have been trying to figure out who will ride Revolutionary and VyJack. I am really pondering who will ride VyJack or better Who will he let ride him. Just love this fiesty boy. In one of his races I saw him for the first time just peering up at everything and those beautiful eyes of his reminded me of Barbaro. Just Doe like. Just fell automatically in love with him. Maybe it was his pose or something. He just stole my heart.
      Looking so forward to the Derby

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      Dear Carol:

      Didn’t see your post and I posted the Win Star vote page. We’re on the same wave length. Hugs, JB

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    Has anyone watched the Belmont with Seattle Slew? He just kept drawing away when anyone came up to him; what a horse to carry his speed so far. I’m glad that he has sired other sires to carry that will to win. He was one tough horse!!
    I am starting to get really worried about not hearing about Zenyatta and he new little prince. They said they were going to be visiting with her last weekend, and there would be more pictures. They have been very forthcoming in sharing her with us during preparing for big races, and with the birth of her first little prince; this is just not like them. It is making me very nervous, especially after what happened to Rachel Alexander. The only thing I can think of, is that they are trying to get her ready to breed her again, and if she isn’t ready to breed soon, it will be too late. Some have been a little critical of breeding her too much, so maybe they don’t want to tell us why. All I know, is that I’m getting scared; I don’t understand, they brought her into our lives; I know they know how much we love her!!!!

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      I mentioned this above, but I don’t think there is anything to worry about. Maybe the mass of pictures is just so big, they need time to organize and label them all. I think we will get something on Saturday, to coincide with the big Saturday of racing.

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    Mike E. Smith Entries April 12-14
    April 12 – Santa Anita
    Motown Men Wgt-124 Race 3 Allowance Optional Claiming $40,000
    Hollywood Icon Wgt-121 Race 4 Maiden Special Weight
    Sanibel Sid Wgt-124 Race 5 Claiming $25,000
    My Philly Girl Wgt-121 Race 7 Allowance
    April 13 – Oaklawn Park
    Mr Blackthorn Wgt-118 Race 3 Maiden Special Weight
    War Academy Wgt-118 Race 10 Arkansas Derby
    April 14 – Keeneland
    Judy In Disguise (GB) Wgt-118 Race 8 Beaumont S. Presented by Keeneland Select

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    Mr. Bossy Pants (7-Year-Old Gelding) Workout
    Date: April 12, 2013
    Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
    Distance: Three Furlongs
    Time: 35:80 Handily
    Track Condition: Fast
    Surface: Dirt
    Rank: 1/9 –

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      Mr. Besilu is working. From the Equibase updates, he is actually doing pretty well in the morning. It doesn’t guarantee that it will be the same in the afternoon but it’s a good start.

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        Dear Pati:

        Thanks for this info on Mr. Besilu. Will be watching for his Maiden race. Hugs, JB

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    I have been mulling over this jockey thing….points to ponder…
    if war academy & mikey do well in the Arkansas tomorrow …they may stick together
    ….
    winstars only past winner super saver was ridden by calvin
    …..
    Rosie needs a horse since Bobby went out…wonder if Vyjack would like her..
    …
    bejerano needs a horse…think he is close to being top of the heap so far this year
    ….
    After the Arkansas and Blue Grass things will be clearer…
    Don’t forget those two wild cards next week….bubble horses may have to run
    The picture is forming

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      Dear Carol,
      I think Rosie would be a good match for Vyjack. She seems to have good communication abilities with her mounts. Vyjack would like that, I think.
      Good luck, Vyjack!

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      Thanks to Ashton Bussell for the link! The above time may be pre-race coverage time instead of post time, I’m not sure.

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        “Nolan asks her and in a heartbeat she skips away!” “She didn’t let us down.” “She’ll set a new record.” Peter Moody: “That’s the best field she’s faced, they tell me.” Commentators: “Just awesome!” “She just toyed with them.” “If she goes to Ascot, watch out! She’ll be going as a better horse than last year!” “There she is–25 for 25!” “Fifteen group one wins, eclipsing the great Kingston Town.”
        High hoof, Black Caviar!

        • Sad prelude to Black Caviar’s race: they said Peter Moody lost a 2yo filly in an earlier race when she broke leg; may she RIP and run happy and free in the green pastures above.

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