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Ziconic breezing down the stretch.
Ziconic breezing down the stretch at Santa Anita.

Happy Sunday!

Scroll down for pictures of the boys breezing this month at Santa Anita park. You can see more photos on their Twitter accounts, @ItsZiconic and @CozmicOne.

Enjoy!
Team Z

P.S. It’s the last day for holiday orders from the Zenyatta Shop, expected delivery by December 24. We’re offering free shipping through the end of the day!

All photos by Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs.

Ziconic breezing to the wire with Mike Smith (in white sleeves)
Ziconic breezing to the wire with Mike Smith (in white sleeves)


Ziconic under Mike Smith at Santa Anita
Ziconic under Mike Smith at Santa Anita


Cozmic One alongside trainer John Shirreffs on Tug
Cozmic One alongside trainer John Shirreffs on Tug


Coz looking down the stretch at Santa Anita
Coz looking down the stretch at Santa Anita


Coz, continuing to breeze, December 9
Coz, continuing to breeze, December 9

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    Merry Christmas, everyone. I’m leaving for a few days so here are the Devotionals for the days I’ll be gone.

    December 23

    Great and wonderful gifts have poured in over the years to enrich and strengthen life. A piece of plaster board painted and set outside to dry before it could be used as a blackboard, was found by the cow and she nibbled off the corner in search of salt. It worked out all right, because the paint made slick spots where the chalk would not work.
    And on cold winter mornings around the holidays Grandmother E li si would skim the frozen cream that rose to the top of a crock of milk. A little sugar turned it into ice cream that was delicious, even in the coldest weather. The weather was cold ant the snow was so deep I was told that Santa might not come through for a few days. But when the school bus made it to deliver the neighbor children they stopped at our house. On Christmas morning I had a doll with red hair and eyes that opened and closed. Love always triumphs.

    Cultivate peace at home.
    Petalesharo
    Pawnee

    December 24

    O Lord, on the eve of Your birth, may all things and all humanity bow their knees to the gifts You have given and are still giving. Nothing has ever compared to what is ours throughYour giving.
    We ask one other gift, that those who suffer and those who are bitter and unforgiving will know how to get past the seeming irony of this time and claim their greatest gift. It is not meant to go to waste-not meant to be withheld.
    Better than diamonds, better than gold, better than high success, this gift of life is in the throes of change. Our privilege is to change with it, to know all the mysteries-not for the sake of mystery but for its purpose, to heal, to restore, to preserve.

    I see before me men of age and dignity…men of good judgment and consider well what they do.
    Spotted Tal
    Sioux
    1700s

    December 25

    If I could lay before you the dearest gift this morning, it would be a time of no beginning and no end. It would be life filled with good health and peace and inner joy that can only come from the Spirit.
    You would quietly refine your thoughts and words so that you never draw to you anything but the finest. You would rest deeply and breathe in sweet peace. You would know the tremendous difference between the material and the spiritual-turning from anger and frustration to a safe haven of love.
    You would always be the most loyal friend-not to me but to yourself. All the issues of life rise out of the heart-so this is a gift from heart to heart.

    I have expressed my heart to you. I have nothing to take back.
    Chief Joseph
    Nez Perce

    December 26

    Early winter mornings have a special quality, a clarity where long thin shadows and ice crystals in emerald and topaz lie on the grasses.
    With the exception of a chortling blue jay there is little noise-as though everything bedded down last night and is reluctant to come out. A red tail hawk in search of breakfast rides the air currents far overhead where it can spot anything moving. It is strange that nature pays so little attention to what we think is beautiful in their domain-but it is equally strange that we are so oblivious to the supernatural that waits on us to recognize it.

    The Great Spirit is our father, but the earth is our mother. She nourishes us, and what we put into the ground, she returns to us.
    Bedagi
    Wabanaki
    1900

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    December 27

    See with the bright light of your heart, and don’t turn eyes to the dark. It is there, but don’t make eye contact or it will follow you home. Turn away from the sludgy, dirty, dark blue-black that makes up most of what we hear and see. Don’t think you have to take it in because you have to work to live-and to work you must take on some of the cheetah’s spots.
    When sad eyes and performance voices turn to you and tell you that you must accept what is wrong, that you must have compassion, ask, “For what?” If someone wants to go to hell in a hand basket, there’s not much you can do-but never be guilty of telling that person he can’t help himself.The Great Spirit never made him that way.

    I have been in a great many councils, but I’m no wiser.
    Too-Hool-Hool-Suit
    Nez Perce

    December 28

    Never turn your good successful idea into an organization and set up councils and committees to run it. If you do, you will lose the common touch and the organization will turn to catchy phrases and initials that identify it. Committees will spend their time having lunch and talking about promotion rather than quality.
    People lose sight of quality and service as they try to squeeze out more hours, more money, more product that no longer is what it once was. Watch out for titles and power and wretched little people who want recognition with as little work as possible.
    Come down off of it. Do good service, make a good product that is not chicken soup from chemical flavorings. Do everything with the motto, “I can be trusted.” It will amaze you what it can do.

    General Howard said, “Shut up! The law says you go on the reservation to live, and I want you to do so.”

    December 29

    A very long time ago, among the pages of words written by ancient men is a phrase so potent it still works today. It says, “Call the things that be not as though they were.”
    So life is hard and scary and you have messed up miserably. Then change it by saying what you do want-by calling into being the way you want things and circumstances to be. Your words have power. They create. They shape. They call into being what you want.
    You have been digging in your heels and declaring that nothing can be saved. Don’t you know you are doing it? Cancel everything negative you have ever said-be truly sorry for it. And then take hold of your tongue and demand it speak right.

    You propose to give us land where we can live in quiet. I accept your proposal.
    Little Raven
    Arapaho

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    Dear Kathy.I will enjoy reading your devotionals while you are away.It’s actually sunny today but floods again in Cumbria.Plus they are expecting storm Eva over Christmas.All
    the furbabies I have visited are well.The ratties had pasta last night and are cooking today busy boys!Heard filly Star of Seville is going out to Japan to visit Deep Impact Dubawi is just too busy!!!I am looking forward to great racing on Boxing day and the 27th.Zoe slept with Leo last night and Abby is being a naughty girl while mum and Nay are in Ohio!!I hope you,Steve and the pups have a wonderful Christmas and I look forward to your return.Have a great day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO

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    Vamp Sue I will be thinking of you and all our dear friends. It’s been hard for me to get out so catching up has been difficult. Coz and Zic are such splendid athletes and totally gorgeous. Seeing Mike on Zic is a dream come true. Mama must be so happy. Be safe and well dear Zenny.

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    The boys look great!! John – you are a brilliant trainer and I am so happy that you take time with Zen’s boys to let them develop naturally & as individuals. You’re the best!!! Dottie – you are so amazing- thank you for the pictures and keeping the fans up to date on all things Queen Z. Merry Christmas Team Z!!!!

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    Wishing you all in Zenyattaland a Happy Christmas and a peaceful,healthy 2016.Hugs Sheena
    ONE SOLITARY LIFE
    A man was born in an obscure village,the child of a peasant woman.He worked in a carpenter’s shop until he was 30.He never did one of the things that usually accompanies greatness.He had no credentials but HimselfAs a preacher the tide of popular opinion turned against Him.He went through the mockery of a trial and was nailed to a cross as a criminal.

    20 wide centuries have come and gone, yet all the armies that ever marched and the kings that ever reigned put together have not affected the life of man as powerfully as that…
    ONE SOLITARY LIFE.

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    Dear Judy.Wonderful to see William fox-in-a-hole back riding today!!!Rags to Riches is back in Kentucky for a date with American Pharoah.The pic of her Galileo colt is in a closed group so can’t share.The photo is by a Jessica Morgan you may be able to search the internet.He’s gorgeous!Lovely pics of Treve up tonight on the eve of Noel.Looks wonderful.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Good news about William. Will try to find the photo of RTR/G colt. Thanks for the One Solitary Life. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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    Good evening Zsters☺

    Here’s today’s devo:
    Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. (John 20:30–31)

    I feel so strongly that among those of us who have grown up in church and who can recite the great doctrines of our faith in our sleep and who yawn through the Apostles Creed — that among us something must be done to help us once more feel the awe, the fear, the astonishment, the wonder of the Son of God, begotten by the Father from all eternity, reflecting all the glory of God, being the very image of his person, through whom all things were created, upholding the universe by the word of his power.

    You can read every fairy tale that was ever written, every mystery thriller, every ghost story, and you will never find anything so shocking, so strange, so weird and spellbinding as the story of the incarnation of the Son of God.

    How dead we are! How callous and unfeeling to your glory and your story! How often have I had to repent and say, “God, I am sorry that the stories men have made up stir my emotions, my awe and wonder and admiration and joy, more than your own true story.”

    The space thrillers of our day, like Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, can do this great good for us: they can humble us and bring us to repentance, by showing us that we really are capable of some of the wonder and awe and amazement that we so seldom feel when we contemplate the eternal God and the cosmic Christ and a real living contact between them and us in Jesus of Nazareth.

    When Jesus said, “For this I have come into the world,” he said something as crazy and weird and strange and eerie as any statement in science fiction that you have ever read.

    O, how I pray for a breaking forth of the Spirit of God upon me and upon you; for the Holy Spirit to break into my experience in a frightening way, to wake me up to the unimaginable reality of God.

    One of these days lightning is going to fill the sky from the rising of the sun to its setting, and there is going to appear in the clouds one like a son of man with his mighty angels in flaming fire. And we will see him clearly. And whether from terror or sheer excitement, we will tremble and we will wonder how, how we ever lived so long with such a domesticated, harmless Christ.

    These things are written that you might believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who came into the world. Really believe.

    HugZ❤ prayerZ, vamp

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Montey:

    Goodnight. Happy Dreams. Sweet Baby Dreams Z. Merry Christmas to all of you. Love and Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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    Away in a manger the birth of Jesus brought us peace, love and joy.
    I wish each of you this on Christmas!
    hugs, Sally B

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    Zenyatta, bless you. Rest in sweet dreams as tomorrow will bring even more promise.
    Peppermint kisses to you and to your sons
    loving Z princess and my dear Sir
    Merry Christmas! Auntie Sally B

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      Dear Judy,
      Nice article on AK, great idea to have JV and GM at the sale to talk about AK.
      Hope JV gets some good mounts down under and a win or two. Wish our jockies
      had more international exposure – and were more competative internationally like
      Frankie D and Ryan M. Guess a lot has to do with their expertise as turf riders. JV did ride
      our WD, though.
      Love and hugs

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        Dear Tiz:

        Yes, he and Danny did well (considering Danny unseated him I think more than once). Miss the Danimal, as Max would say. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy,
      I loved the BC Mile when AK came back to run against WD, he was so mad
      he did not win he galloped out after him and the out riders had to catch him.
      AK was ” was going for him”, they are such funny creatures – especially since
      WD is a gelding and AK a horse. WD was probably wonder – what is with this
      guy I won the race and all of your testosterone is not going to change that.
      Great come back for AK – and great training job by GM.
      Love and hugs

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    Zenny, Zi and Coz and all of Team Z…Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
    Zenny, enjoy all the treats you’ll be given … Coz and Zi stay safe during your training and Team Z…thank you for everything you do for us.

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    Merriest of Christmas’s to All….
    hugs around…
    kisses for all soft noses..
    Joy to the World…my wish for all…

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    I wish all of my friends here on the blog the merriest of Christmases and the happiest of New Years. No matter what you celebrate may God keep you in the palm of his hand until we meet again in this happy place.

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    Dear Sheena,
    Mr Brightside was left in the US with trainer Paddy Gallagher and is entered in the Mathis Mile with Mike Smith aboard. Paddy said that sometimes at Del Mar the horses get bottled up and have no where to go, but some our jockey’s need to learn some manners.
    Unfortunately, not all of them are brought up with good manners and politeness as they are in the UK. Did not know much about Paddy, he is a well known Irish trainer that his been in the US for years and is well respected and has been trained by some of our famous trainers. Best of luck to Mr. Brightside, hope he breaks from the gate better this time. The field is very big and OM is back to win again.
    Love and hugs.

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      Dear Tizgood.I hope Mr Brightside can do well especially with Mike aboard.Do you remember Storm the Stars who was 3rd in our Derby this year he is leaving William Haggas to start a new career in Australia with Chris Waller.Hope you have a Happy Christmas.Love and hugs Sheena

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        Dear Sheena,
        Read Storm the Stars is going to the land down under; wish him the
        best and look forward to his races in 2016. Love his daddy See the Stars- JS
        thought he would be a great date for Zenny. She has such a wonderful
        European base to her pedigree – wish they would get her to visit over there.
        Saw a couple from the US at Tattersall – they go every year to purchase stock because of the depth of the families. We do not have that depth here.
        Merry Christmas to you and all on the blog.

        Love and hugs

        • PS
          Surprised Lonhro is back in Australia; not sure if there was not much
          interest in him here; there should have been; he was sound, with good bone
          and muscle and a proven champion producer.

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      Thanks for the link to The BloodHorse Christmas card — great that Zenny is mentioned in it (9 Zenyattas dancing). Outstanding rendition of the Twelve Days of Christmas.

      Also, noticed that the Associated Press chose American Pharoah as the “Sports Story of the Year”. Well done AP, the press agency, and AP our TC & BCC winner!!
      The Associated Press got it right, IMO. :-D

      Cheers!

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    “ISN’T THERE ANYONE WHO KNOWS WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT???”
    “Sure, I can tell you what Christmas is all about.”
    “Lights please….”

    “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their flocks by night and, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you tidings of great joy which will be for all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a savior which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you, you shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger”. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly Host praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the Highest and on Earth peace, goodwill toward men.’ ”

    “That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv0LG8hr39U

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      Thanks, Deb E.! I love, love, love Peanuts and especially A Charlie Brown Christmas.
      Merry Christmas!

      Hugs and Love

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    To all on Zennys blog,
    Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Hope you have a great holiday. Hope all the horses get Christmas treats especially Mama Zen, CoZ, Zi, and Honor Code and my beloved Indy. Best wishes to Lane’s End staff and those that write the blog too. hugs to all

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    Zenyatta I wish you, your family and Team Z a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year . XOXO. Love you Zenny.

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    Dear Judy.Wishing you a very Happy Christmas day.It’s about to arrive over here nearly midnight.Lola looks adorable.Metro can see a little now he’s been out and had a good roll but hates his eye drops!!!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena and Z Fans:

      Wishing the same for you. I found this list of candidates for Longines World’s Best Racehorse and Jockey. Frankie D heads the jockey list and American Pharoah heads Best Racehorse list. Teared up when I saw Shared Belief tied with Able Friend for 4th Place. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

      http://www.ifhaonline.org/

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    Zenyatta’s yearling full brother has left Florida training center and is now at Ballydoyle and being trained by Aidan O’Brien

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      That is interesting – he would be trained in Florida and go to Ballydoyle.
      Best of luck to him – Zenyatta never ran on the turf so know this guy
      will be sucessful or at least his pedigree says so. Hope Street Cry gets
      another champion along with mama “V”.

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    To Zenyatta, Z sons, Team Z, LE, and to all our Z’sters:

    A very MERRY CHRISTMAS! Hope everyone gets some treats, hugs and happy times.
    Love always.

    Hugs and Love

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Montey:

    Goodnight. Love You. Happy Dreams. Sweet Baby Dreams Z. Merry Christmas. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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