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Taking Time Off

Zenyatta at Lane’s End Farm, April 2016. Photo by Kyle Acebo.

Zenyatta will not be bred this year. She continues to do well and is looking great with her new paddock buddy—even sharing her cookies. We’ll post more photos of them soon!

We appreciate all of the love and support her fans have shown. While we understand the concern the public has for Zenyatta’s well-being, we ask that you do not contact Lane’s End Farm to inquire about Zenyatta or her foals. We do our best to be generous with information and to share Zenyatta’s life with her fans through this website. Zenyatta.com will continue to be the source of official updates on all things Zenyatta.

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    Roaring Lion wins the Eclipse with Oisin Murphy on board Saxon warrior ran a fine race to be 2nd.A steward’s inquiry though but I cannot image him losing the race.Congratulations to all connections.Wishing England good luck in their quarter final with Sweden.

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    Hi everyone.

    I had the sorrowful task of posting the news of Keta’s passing to the Tribe on Facebook.

    We never met in person but Keta & I were close for over 8 years. One of the original Z Dumplings during the days of Zenny’s Diary, this was how we first met. Then, when Dottie left, we co-founded Zenny’s Tribe on Facebook.

    We corresponded, sent cards to one another and shared lots of “horsey stuff.”

    I have no other words for now. There is a giant hole in my life and I’m just very, very sad.

    Love to all

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    Hi everyone.

    I had the sorrowful task of posting the news of Keta’s death on FB.

    We were friends for over 8 years and we met right here during the days of Zenny’s Diary.

    There is a huge hole in my heart, but I know that Heaven has gained an angel.

    Love to all.

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    Good to see Mendelssohn get a 3rd at Belmont today but just don’t think he is suited to American dirt.
    RIP John Dunlop who died aged 78yrs.A true gentleman he trained 2 Derby winners Shirley Heights son of the mighty Mill Reef and Erhaab.He also trained the star miler Bahri and Arc winner Sakhee was in his stable for awhile.Tributes have flowed in.He leaves a widow Sue and his trainer sons Ed and Harry.You may remember Ed’s favourite girls Ouija Board and Snow Fairy.Much sympathy to them all at this sad time.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Yes, Mendy did well. The stretch at Belmont feel like a mile in itself. Congrats to Firenze Fire; so happy for this Beauty. Congrats to Roaring Lion and Saxon on his 2nd place. Love the change of name for Gloam.

      RIP JD.

      Alex is riding again; so happy. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties

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        Dear Judy.So good to hear about Alex.One of our favourite female jockeys Bryony Frost had quite a nasty fall her saddle slipped off she went and the horse behind stood on her stomach!Bruising of the liver but she should be home today.Still hot here.Goodnight God bless LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena and Judy,

      Congrats to Firenze Fire on winning and to Mendelssohn on holding third!

      Congratulations to Athena, Ryan Moore and all connections on the Belmont Oaks win!

      Congrats to Limousine Liberal and all connections, too. Whitmore came in second, and poor Shaft of Light got “shafted” but held on to fourth — well done buddy! That was a rather tricky stretch run; glad no one got hurt in the bumping around. :-)

      Does anyone know how tall Seven Trumpets is? He looked rather smallish but has a lot of heart.

      Quick recovery to Bryony Frost. RIP Mr. Dunlop

      Hugs and Love

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        CORRECTION: Shaft of Light finished 6th, not 4th, in the Belmont Sprint. At least he kept running! He is a gelded son of Smart Strike and is 7 years old. Apparently, he has gotten better with maturity. I like him.

        Seven Trumpets was 2nd behind Firenze Fire in the Dwyer yesterday. Seven is a son of Morning Line x Angel Trumpet by Cape Canaveral. Good luck to him!

        Hugs and Love

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    Great to see Athena and Ryan win the Belmont Oaks.Camelot is turning out to be an impressive sire.This is her 8th start since april.
    Keta was moved to a hospice on july 3rd and died quietly the following afternoon.I am sure Sandy will post details later on.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Great win by Athena. Congrats to her, RM and AO’B.

      RIP our Beautiful Friend, Keta. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:

    Stay comfy and cool. Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

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    Today we remember the victims of the 7/7 terrorist attacks in London.May we never forget that dreadful day.Thinking of the victims and their families.For them the pain of their loss goes on…

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    R.I.P. Keta! Peace, Love & Blessings to all her family and friends, as well as everyone in the Zenyatta Nation. She is up at that great big race track in the sky, healthy and whole again with her Bob. ;)

    Warmest Aloha,
    Kathy from SoCal (San Diego)
    XOXO

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    Dear Judy, Sheena, Such great racing today from Belmont. Was so proud of Athena, wow did she do wonderful. I thought Mendy did well but I wanted him to win so bad. Just love him dearly. Just heartbroken with Analyze It’s loss. But he sure put his whole heart into it. Catholic Boy did do wonderful. They mentioned Affirmed and Allydar’s Rivalry. OK well now its Analyze It’s time to win next. I was just sitting on the edge of my chair. Great race. And, wow what about Diversify. He sure loves Belmont Park. Just loved his win.

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    So sad to hear about Keta. She will be missed by many including myself. I enjoyed and learned much from her posts on this blog.
    My condolences to her family and those who knew and loved her.

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    Judy and Sheena, So proud of Atena’s win today. Wow was she great. Was so wanting Mendy to win. But I was proud of his placing. I agree I don’t think he likes US Dirt racing. Can’t really figure it out though for sure. He did so great in Dubai. Just love him win or not. Was so heartbroken about Analyze It. But he put his whole heart into it I think. Can’t take anything away from Catholic Boy, he did do great. They brought up Affirmed and Allydar’s rivalry. I’m just ready for Analyze it to win again. I was just on the edge of my seat with this race. What about Diversify, wow was he great. He sure loves Belmont Park.

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      Dear Peggy:

      Maybe Belmont was too deep a dirt track for Mendy’s liking. I think Analyze It is one of the bravest warriors and Catholic Boy too. What a finish. Would like to see them go again and give Analyze It a chance to even things up. Athena was just brilliant.

      Diversify’s race was one of the most powerful I’ve seen. He does love Belmont. Congrats to all of them. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Had some good news today, Alex is back up riding Charlie again. She’s one spunky young lady. Angela said riding is her PT now.

    Thank you for your healing prayers for her. I know she appreciates them very much. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy,

      Thanks for the good news about Alex. So glad to hear she is riding again and what a great therapist Charlie is! All the best wishes for quick recovery now.

      Lots of Hugs and Love

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    Dear Beautiful Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:

    Have a peaceful evening and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB

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    Dear Judy.Such a poignant story concerning Many Clouds and his stablemate Puffin’ Billy.Billy has retired and gone to a new home in the North East with Nikkie and Simon Ellis.If ever there was someone in the yard during the night Clouds would turn the light on to get polos or attention Billy’s light was never on.When Lisa and CJ returned on January 28th 2017 with the empty lorry Billy’s light was on…..
    Remember the Christening tomorrow.It promises another hot week over here.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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    Dear Zenyatta:

    I hope you are doing well and in good health.

    We have been reading how Coz and Isabela are working well together. We are wondering how Ziconic is doing? We hope he is fine.

    Take care of yourself. Sending love and hugs, Marilu

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    I am so sorry to hear about the passing away of Keta who we also knew as BlueGrass Girl. She was always kind in her posts and replies. I learned a lot from her about racing and the horses. She always posted information we all wanted. I know how much she loved Zenyatta and all the horses. Condolences to her family. We join them in missing her. She is healthy and happy and with the horses she loved who have gone before her. RIP Sweet Keta.

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    Dear Sheena:

    Safe travel and long lives for this Osprey family and all of them. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties

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      Dear Sheena,

      Thanks for posting the link. Such a lovely family, and the Duchess of Cambridge is gorgeous as always — she obviously thrives on motherhood. Prince Louis is a beautiful baby, just as his siblings were and still are. Everyone looked wonderful.

      Hugs and Love

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      Sheena,
      Thanks for the post. William, Kate and the children are a lovely family. I know Diana would be so proud of her boys.

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    The Green Monkey who was bought at public auction for$16 million(it remains a world record) has died from laminitis at the age of 14Never a success on the racecourse he spent all of his stud career at Hartley/Renzo Thoroughbreds in Ocala Florida.He had ‘nt been well the last 18 months and they tried everything to save him but he was euthanised in the late spring.He was buried on the farm and his stable was always remain empty as a tribute to him.RIP

    The ‘posh Pete’pronouciation test..
    http://www.facebook.com/dyfiospreyproject/

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      Sad news about The Green Monkey. That cursed laminitis strikes again — he was too young. RIP TGM, run free with the angels.

      Hugs

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      Dear Sheena:

      RIP Green Monkey; so young, so very sad. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties

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      Dear Sheena, I saw The Green Monkey when he was just a baby starting to race. He was so beautiful!!! I am sure that some of his progeny will prove magnificent.One of the most beautiful horses I ever saw!!
      It was in SOCAL that I saw him. His genes will prove his greatness. It is certain!! Oh God, he was magnificent!!

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    Dear Ann,

    I saw your ride on Coz and was thrilled to see it. How great for him to have the one he loves up.

    We miss hearing of and seeing Zenyatta so. Hope to hear from Team Z about her soon.

    Thanks again for all your sharing through the years. It is a bright spot for me.

    Love,
    Donna H

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    I know you are really busy, but could you give us an update about Zenyatta and
    her offspring. I know Coz is doing really well.
    THANK YOU!!

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:

    Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Hope you’re comfy and cool. Love You. Hugs, JB

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    Events are taking place in London today to mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force.Her Majesty the Queen,The Prnce of Wales and Prime Minister Theresa May attended a service at Westminster Abbey and a fly-past of old and modern aircraft plus the red arrows took place around 1pm.
    Never in the field of human conquest was so much owed by so many to so few.
    The Battle of Britain 1940 the words of Winston Churchill.

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    So sad to hear of the death of the Colin Tizzard trained Finian’s Oscar at the tender age of 6.He developed organ failure after surgery for colic.A winner of grade 1’s at Aintree he was last seen at Punchestown.He was owned by the late Alan and Ann Potts and won 7 of his 13 starts.RIP bonnie lad.Sleep tightX

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    Congratulations to all involved in the amazing rescue of the 12 boys and their coach in Thailand!! What a wondrous accomplishment. The coach and his charges showed unbelievable courage in the inky blackness of that cave. Good news is hard to come by these days.

    This is the very happiest news of the day! YAY!! Bless them all and their families, too.

    Healing prayers for their bodies and their psyches. (I know I would need to have the lights on at night for a very long time)

    Hugs and Love

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