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Santa Anita Shower!

Jamie Corum with John, Dottie, and Mike. Photo by Benoit Photography.

Hi All,

We had quite a busy weekend! The baby shower at Santa Anita went well despite the weather, which may have kept some of you away. We met so many kind people and definitely felt the Zenyatta love in the air. Thank you for all of your support and interest! Here are some photos for those of you who couldn’t make it.

Life size Mike with life size Z. Photo by Benoit Photography.


Poster signing. Photo courtesy of Jerry Moss.

We understand there is a lot of interest in the “It’s a Boy!” poster from this event. It’s now available for purchase, here, at Zenyatta Shop.

We’ve also been hard at work putting the final touches on the new Forum, so check back soon for updates and some more additions to the store!

-Team Z

Reader Interactions

310 Comments

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    I did order your baby shower my lady Z WITH 12Z. You are really a loving mother with your colt, you cannot let out him with your sight, you always follow him.You are very gentle,sweet and intellegent.I am excited to receive the photos.Thank you for everyone with the connection with lady Z and 12Z,we love you always Candi from florida.

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    Hi Z, how are you and Junior?, hope you all had a wonderful weekend. It rained here in Sac for 7 days!!!!! but we were not complaining bcos we needed the rain. Today’s a beautiful day with the sun out and all. Hope the weather is beautiful out were you are.

    I hear the shower went well and am proud of all the Zensters who braved the weather to represent!!!!!!!!. Am greatful to all of them.

    I really don’t have much to say, just wanted to check in with you and the little prince. You are such a good mother and junior a very lucky kid. Take care big mama and give junior our love. Gods Blessings always.!

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    Queen Z…..sounds like the baby shower was a success. I spoke with Chris at Santa Anita when I ordered my poster and she said Zenyatta fans are the greatest and they hoped to raise quite a bit of money for the Zenyatta charities.
    Of course, we are wondering who Zenny will be meeting next. I’m guessing she will not be rebred at least until her second heat cycle. Since her foal heat has come and gone we can assume she has not been bred back yet. They have several good stallions at Lane’s End so maybe she will be bred right there on the farm.

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    Z Baby Shower gathering, I too missed it, mailed in a donation, bought a Z
    t-shirt so now am saving for the poster. Thanks all for updates re Tasty.
    gm

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    Ordered the Shower poster from the Santa Anita web site. Not signed but I happily have the Queens poster signed by all from Zenyatta’s party at BC. Happy donations going to worthy causes. Love seeing all shower pics

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    “When we hurt, we learn how to love just that much more.”

    I went on my old Disney movie/song relapse today…I have made three videos about Z and Prince with Disney songs. Old man Disney would be proud if I do say so myself. :-)

    Well dear Z family. What a weekend it was. We had a storm that knocked out my satelite dish, and I missed the Santa Margarita. *cry* Could wait and turn off two minutes later, NOO!! Had to turn off right before it….Dish hates me. I am convinced because lately the only channel that plays without being glitched is our local news network which at this point is who died, what accident happened where, and celebrity drama and/or gossip. I hate that channel.

    I, personally, will miss the racing scenes in Luck. I really liked them, but the mafia, and the drugs, and the blood and gore scenes I can do without. They were a bit ick….

    The shelter that I volunteer at celebrated Rio’s first birthday! What a comeback he had, from skinny, unwanted foal, to big, strong yearling! He’s a tacker, and quite the survival expert!

    Got inducted into BETA Club today. I am pretty proud of myself for being on top of grades and having my 3.8 GPA . Once all my AP classes factor in, I am hoping for much higher.

    Well, night Z family!

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    Hi all – Thanks Team Zenyatta for all the photos of the wet and rainy baby shower/ blowout! So thrilled the folks that went had such a great time. I just tried to order the baby foal/Z poster, but had to put myself on a waiting list. Really must have sold out quickly as I tried it around 4:00 p.m. ( zenyatta’s website shop) Perhaps the Santa Anita giftshop is a different story. Might try there.

    Thanks to all posters who added additional pictures to make things so nice for us who weren’t so brave to face the freeway ( moi) Love you to the moon and back Zen, but not a fan of rainy driving weather. Hi to all Team Z your John, Dottie and Mike and I presume the lady is the artist of the amazing life-sized picture. I hope Mrs. Moss is feeling better – Thank you for keeping Zenyatta’s website such a warm and welcoming place to congregate.
    TT hope all is well.

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    Thanks to everyone who shared their stories and photos
    Of Zenny’s shower. What a great time for all of
    Those who ventured into the rain.

    So great to hear all of your personal stories!!!

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    Dear Sue Fredrick,
    There is a really cute article in today’s TT about
    AP Indy and how he has not yet sired a KY Derby
    Winner, but he has a possible contender. It is a
    Really cute article about this wonderful champion
    Racing TB and sire.

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      Signofthetimes, thank you, yes I just read it, he’s the man! Too bad he is not appreciated as much by some here. And part of this heritage is being passed on to 12Z, wow, what a pedigree he has! I love Union Rags but I will be rooting for an Indy kid or grandkid to win the derby. Hugs

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        I just love Indy; hope I can get to LE to see him this
        Year; I love UR, but Indy’s boy will be very special
        For me too.

        • Sign, hope I get there again this year too, he’s 23 years old but you never know. Be sure and take carrots and lots of peppermints he just looooves them! If you slip his groom a ten he’ll make sure you get some extra pictures and time with him. He’s a nice black man (can’t) remember his name and told me when Indy goes he’ll be heartbroken he loves him so much. Hugs

          PS The derby could have #s of Indy progeny, Hansen, Alpha, Take Charge Indy, El Padrino, Ranconteur, and Optimizer.

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        Sue: AP is a great horse. He’s like family to Z. Thanks to him, we have Bernie to admire. He is also grandfather to Stay Thirsty as well as 12Z. I am hoping for good results from Thirsty this year.

        • Dear Max, Sue Fredrick, Sign and Z Fans:

          A. P. Indy is building an amazing legacy; almost rivals Northern Dancer. He has so many wonderful sons, daughters and “grandkids” like Stay Thirsty and Alpha. Also, one of his sons, Take Charge Indy, is a probable starter in this year’s Kentucky Derby. And, of course, he’s the sire of my favorite, Bernardini. Hugs, JB

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    It looks like the baby shower for Zenyatta was quite a success, I was unable to make it. Sending much love to Zenyatta and her baby Colt. Will be looking for more pictures soon. Please keep us informed regarding Tasty. I thought she should have had her Foal by now. We are concerned. It will be nice for Zenyatta and Tasty to share the paddock with their new Foals. Will be praying to hear soon about all of them. Really miss you Zenny and love you so much.

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      Unfortunately it is unlikely that Tasty and Zenyatta will continue to be paddockmates. The ages between their foals will be too far for it to be safe.

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    I wish I could have been there, too. Thanks so much for the photos….the party looked lovely. I must say, in the latest photo of Zenyatta with her baby, it appears to me that her colt is looking directly at the camera, or am I imagining things. He was only 3 days old, and posing for a picture, just like his Mama did….Of course, now Zenyatta’s attention is focused on her baby…How amazing is that? Jean.

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    Calling Terry Crow … Car 54, where are you?

    Hope you are okay, Terry. We sure miss you!
    Let us hear from you soon. Hugs!

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      I have been wondering the same – I hope he shows up soon or he will have to contend with us coming to find him.

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    Wish I could have been there! I live in a little nowhere town in nebraska so the chances of me ever meeting or seeing anyone are very slim. I hope all of you that went are appreciative of your ability to do so, I’d love a chance to meet the team and thank them. Looks like it was a lot of fun! Thanks team Z for keeping us all updated we really appreciate your efforts!!

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      Well, thank heaven us little town gals have this website, that’s for sure. Keeps us sane and happy and in the Z loop. I appreciate it greatly.
      I thought for awhile I was a lone Zenyatta crazy person until I found this.

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    So good to see John, Dottie and Mike. I hope the shower was a huge $uccess!. Hope to be able to make it to CA for BCC. Miss the daily diary post and hearing from Z (via Dottie) so very much, but I also know things cannot remain the same forever.
    Best wishes to all and hope all is well.
    Isn’t Z12 a cutie and isn’t Z a fabulous mother?
    I am almost over my crying jag but not quite!!
    Love hugs and kisses to everyone.

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    Thanks for sharing the photos and letting us know more about the shower. Too bad the rain showers kept more folks from attending. It still seems like it was a wonderful event. Those rain showers from CA have moved to TX and we are about to wash away in my northern TX area – lots of mud puddles for the dog to splash in – lol!

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    @awn Conrad.

    It looks like you are getting our Peyton Manning as your new Bronco’s QB. You are getting a very fine man there. We here in Indiana are going to miss him terribly. Hope you all love him as much as we do.

    Have a great day.

    Darlene Daniels

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    That was a cool thing for the track and Z’s people to host. :) Mike is looking very handsome, and I’m glad the poster is for sale now. California is a bit far for me.

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    Well I still do not see Tasty’s name on the foal list at Lane’s End. The only thing I’m happy about is that it is Tasty we are having to wait on and not Zenny. I don’t think would have been able to keep it together this long. LOL I’m glad the “shower” went well and Mike is just the cutest ever! Anybody that went, where you able to get an update on how Zenny and Z12 are doing?

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    I wonder how TT is doing? Her foal is certainly taking her/his time!! I do so hope that
    she will be back with Z and 12Z in paddock in the future??? Wait and see…HUGS TO ALL

        • Zenny gets along with most horses as long as
          They are not trying to be dominant; LE will
          Weed those horses and put her with a great group.
          Horses have many friends both human and equine through
          Out their lives just as humans do.

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      Alex, I don’t think you saw all the birthday greetings to you and your birthday poem on March 16.

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        @Trina, THANK YOU….that poem is Beautiful!!! Do you happen to write notes on everyone as you read our posts? Too Cute!! I love it. I HAVE run out of wall space, 2 floors worth in my Townhouse!! I have taken Z’s “Flying” to the framers along with a photo of the winner of the 2010 Defenders of Wildlife photo contest. The black wolf called “Survivor” It is an Amazing photograph. I hope to get them back this Saturday if they had all of the material needed to frame them, if not, next week. We picked out really great frames with museum glass….HUGS TO ALL.

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    Today is the 80th birthday of the great Omaha! I hope someone can find you soon and give you a lasting sleep where you truly belong – resting among the greats of racing history, where you will be celebrated forevermore!

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    Hi Queen Z, little Prince, Hi everyone. Just me checking in to say hello. Hope everyone is doing a okay. Have you all a blessed day. Z love you always, you always make my day sunnier. LOL to the little Prince.

    Praying for TT. All is well. AMEN.

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    Happy birthday to my ‘track’ buddy Robyn Henderson! I looked for you at the poster signing, but …..

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    Hi Z Family I want to peronally thank Ashton for starting the candle site. I also want everyone to know that today is Madame Mistletoe’s 3 Birthday. We are having a cake in her honor. She sent us a Bonsai Tree in memory of Trey. I know Mistletoe is just a small racehorse compared to our Queen but I wanted the children to have someone to cheer for that is racing. I know Zenyatta and her generous nature would take Mistletoe under her wing and give her pointers. Zenyatta will always be the Greatest. I just want to pass on the love of the sport to my young students because I have found it to be exciting and fun. Plus I just LOVE HORSES !! I hope all have a good day. Love, Shari

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    A Birthday Poem for Robyn Henderson
    (March 20, 2012)

    Our dear Robyn Henderson
    Always has fun
    At the races.
    At Santa Anita,
    The Great Race Place,
    Robyn typically graces
    The south side
    Of the Seabiscuit Walking Ring
    Where she finds it the neatest thing
    To see the horses up close
    As the jockeys get ready to ride.
    She wears a bright smile
    You can see for a mile,
    And if you’ve heard the rumor
    That she has a great sense of humor,
    Well, you can tell
    That it’s true
    From a photo
    She may to you show
    On her cell
    Of herself sitting proudly astride
    A handsome palomino
    Or dun,
    Which, she does confide,
    She finds it fun
    To ride.
    He’s a steed
    Full of speed,
    And in the photo
    He’s in full run
    As if on the lead
    In a race.
    Without a whinny or neigh,
    He’s underway,
    Nor does it take a lot
    To make him go—
    Just a few coins in the slot!
    Robyn is also a fan
    Of the great
    Lava Man,
    Who her birthday does share.
    Robyn did declare
    ’Twas her plan
    To bake
    Some carrot cake
    To take to Lava Man
    So together they can celebrate
    This special date!
    Robyn and Lava Man,
    As we you both commemorate,
    Let me state
    You two rate
    Our highest praise
    And the very happiest of birthdays
    To date!

    Happy birthday, Robyn and Lava Man, and many, many more!

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    I’m so glad that there are a couple more days to get money to Marlene to save those seven babies from slaughter. If you look at the sweet horses that she is trying to save on the website,you will see that number 5 has now been named Barnaby! When I sent my contribution,I also sent an email,explaining that that was in honor of Zenny and her foal (before I knew about poor darling Trey) and also told her how much “the tank” looked like my dear Barnaby. She emailed me back and told me it was a good name for him and now he has a new name!!! Isn’t that wonderful?? Now,if one of my lottery tickets will just pay off,I’ll adopt him and put him at the ranch with Traveler and Casey!! What a dream come true THAT would be!!! My Barnaby has been gone for almost twenty years but I think it would make him happy to know that he has a “double” running around on earth with his name!!

    @ Abby-Where in Nebraska are you?? My step-mom was from there–a little town called Surprise,which is actually very lovely. She also spent time growing up in Alliance and Rising City and David City. I think the small NE towns are neat! After she and my dad were married,they ended up in Lincoln. My brother worked summers ,in high s chool, on a big ranch outside Ogallala (ssp?). My half-sister lives in Gretna,outside Omaha—-small world!!

    Hope the money rolls in for the babies today and that Tasty will foal SOON!!! Love to all and special love to Shari and her dear class!

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    Someone from Lane’s End responded to our inquiries regarding Tasty about 5 hours ago. See Lane’s End facebook under Tasty Temptation album. Lane’s End Farm – “When we have Tasty news, we will post; she is doing fine and mean as ever.” I hope that post is for real. I am glad that she is doing fine but a bit surprised with the comment “mean as ever”.

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      *Chuckles*

      Just because Tasty always looked sweet with Zenyatta does not mean she has the same tolerance for her human caretakers. ;)

      Also if you were two weeks past due and carrying an extra 130+lbs, you’d be cranky also.

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        I am glad to hear that Tasty is doing well and is “mean.” She’s a thoroughbred! She also raced out of Woodbine where it is often quite entertaining to see the horses jump the fences before races and head back to the barns to see their pals. This happens on a regular basis up there. Ha! Love those guys and gals.

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      Sounds like it may be a hacker or maybe she
      Is very uncomfortable, pinning her ears or something;
      I imagine she does not feel that great as Zenny did not
      At the end .

      The hormones are just not right for Tasty and her little
      One. Everything is OK, remember they have a Vet 24/7 during
      FoalIng season.

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        @Sign,

        Why does it sound like a hacker? Because they used the term ‘mean as ever’?

        Its been discussed before that horse people have jargon that sounds ‘rude’ but is, in truth, an affectionate shorthand. A thoroughbred broodmare can be the most loving Momma to her foal and still DEMAND respect from her human handlers, especially if she has a foal at side or is late in her pregnancy.

        I take ‘mean as ever’ to indicate that though she is overdue Tasty is acting normal for her and not exhibiting any signs of personality change that could indicate distress with her pregnancy.

        Tasty is just exercising her maiden mare right to take her own sweet time putting that foal on the ground.

        • zenyen: Well said. These mares deserve respect. Tasty will foal when nature dictates and not a second sooner. I am getting used to pacing for Tasty. Practice makes perfect.

        • It has been reported by Steve Haskin and others that Tasty is very protective of Zenyatta. Some of us are more demanding and protective of our space than others — my guess is that includes Tasty who may have increased those traits in late pregnancy. You have to love her.

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      Some Broodmares can get really nasty. Which makes me think of Goldikova who is
      NOT very friendly at all in the barn I have heard. Wonder what her personality will be like when she is in foal and with a foal at her side? I do love Goldi, cranky or not! A
      true racehorse with a Big heart!

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