Happy Thursday!
A team from The Blood-Horse was recently in Kentucky filming a feature about Zenyatta that will run as a Breeders’ Cup longform at Bloodhorse.com. 
The piece will tell the story of Zenyatta’s career and connections, her charisma, and the fan following she maintains to this day. The Bloodhorse team went to Lane’s End to collect video footage to include in this special online feature and visited with Ziconic as well as 14Z. Meanwhile, their photographer in New York collected images of Cozmic One in training with John Shirreffs, which will also be included in the piece.
Here you can see a few photos of the team in action. Pictured above right is Multimedia Producer Scott Tracy and Online Features Editor Claire Novak in the paddock with Z Princess. Take a look at some of the behind-the-scenes footage below.
This piece is set to run on October 27, and we’ll remind everyone when it is released. We can’t wait to see it!
You can check out another recent longform feature they did on Arlington’s Richard Duchossois and the upcoming Arlington Million here.
Enjoy!
-Team Z
indie lozano
What a beautiful way to start the day! Zen looks magnificent.. And Baby Girl is a beauty! Looking forward to the piece on Blood horse… Thanks!!
Diana Hanson
Wow is all I can say. What beauties!!!!!!!!
Diana Hanson
Queen and Princess looking great!
Bluegrass Girl
Good morning Team Z!
Thank you for this gift today-and special thanks to Claire and the Blood-Horse team for these photos & videos. Loved the preview yesterday.
Looking forward to the “long” version.
Great beginning to the day!
Bluegrass Girl
Patience key for Cozmic One
By Leslie Knauf | Bloodhorse.com August 14, 2014
Champion mare and 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta never set foot in New York or in the upstate town of Saratoga Springs, but her firstborn son Cozmic One arrived at the renowned spa city’s legendary racetrack last month to spend the summer learning about life as a racehorse.
http://espn.go.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/11352454/patience-key-shirreffs-cozmic-one
LindaE_Ohio
What a terrific article about our Cozmic One! Thanks Bluegrass Girl!
sue and tony
Bluegrass Girl, thank you for the link to a great article on Coz! John surely knows how to get the best from a horse and his patience is so evident throughout this article. Isn’t it great that Ann has a huge picture of Coz and his mom posted on a wall in his stall?
He is being treated with the same care and concern Queen Z received…it will be very interesting to follow his progress.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Love this article and JS’s description of COZ. Love and Hugs, JB
Janie (in L.A.)
What pretty girl-girls! Princess Z looks so much like her mommy! Thank you so much for sharing the video – can’t wait to see the finished product in October.
Kimberly Potter
I will forever get tears in my eyes every.single.time I see a picture or video of our beautiful Zenyatta! I so look forward to seeing the piece all about Zenyatta and her 3 babies!
Thanks Team Z and all involved who keep Zenyatta in our lives! I love you Zenyatta, Coz, Ziconic and Zeaster!
Your #1 fan in Montana!
horsemom
The mother-daughter grazing photo by Anne Eberhart — it’s amazing how much the Princessa looks like her mother. Cannot wait to see her in training…
Mary Margaret in Georgia
I, too, also have tear filled eyes seeing our most Beautiful Queen and Prinzess. Then reading the article how John Shirreffs trains Cozmic One makes even more tears flow with delight. Mr. John certainly has the patience of a saint. I wish I could be his shadow and learn his extraordinary methods. Also, wouldn’t mind being one of those walkers for the Queen and the Prinzess. Once again, the Z team has made my day. Thank you for everything you do. Hope everyone has a wonderful day, I know mine will be fantastic, having seen our dear Zenyatta and her family.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Team Z, Lane’s End and Bloodhorse Crew:
Thank you so very much for these wonderful photos, video and the upcoming piece on Z, her sons and her daughter. Z Princess really is looking more and more like Mama. Can’t wait to see the Bloodhorse article and video. Love and Hugs, JB
T
Marty
That’s awesome. I can’t wait for this to come out. To have such a wonderful horse still be in the spotlight after all these years in retirement in just great. I will always be a fan and will always love her. I can’t believe how much 14z looks like momma. She is her tiny twin. Enjoy your day everynone.
Marty
Ellen Brayshaw
Wow, Princess Z looks like a force to be dealt with…look out boys, she’s a coming with thunder…mom has taught her rather well…!
Abigail_1849
Hi everybody!
You know….I just noticed that the marking on Princess Z’s hind leg and the corresponding hind are almost identical!
Hugs & love
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Abigail:
Yes, same size and shape. Z Princess is looking more like Mama Z every day. Imagine if she inherits her Mama’s running style and talent. Wow! Love and Hugs, JB
Mary Jane McKittrick
So wonderful to see the QUEEN MUM of Lane’s End lead the procession with young, Z PRINCESS, at her side. It’s hard to believe we’ve approaching the 5th anniversary of Zenyatta’s BC win. She’s still the biggest draw the industry has to offer. Long may she reign!
debbie s.
I have really enjoyed the video and photos of Zenyatta and her little Princess -who is so much like her Momma!! The Bloodhorse article on Coz was wonderful highlighting the tremendous insight and gentle approach John takes with his horses..Thanks to Team Z ,Lane’s End and Bloodhorse.
suew/Va
Here we are…four years after our beloved Queen retired from the track an she still makes front page news! I love knowing we have more video coming and just as importantly we continue to be updated on Zenny’s offspring. She has always been a force to be reckoned with…she remains in our hearts and minds which is such a gift in itself.
Thanks to LE, Team Z and Bloodhorse for this special offering!
t
Queen Z is still magic and everyone who knows her is touched by it. I’m anxious to see the Bloodhorse feature…for sure it will be something very special.
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Happy birthday, Mario!
To Mario
(August 14, 2011)
No one was closer to the Queen
Than Mario Espinoza.
A special man, a special mare—
They made a magical pair.
Zenyatta blossomed under Mario’s care
And became the fairest of the fair
With dapples agleam,
Glowing from within, it would seem,
And a contentment in her eye
That all could spy.
We can never thank Mario enough
For polishing this diamond-in-the-rough
In every way
Till her brilliance outshone
The sun and the stars every day
And throughout the world
Her beauty—both inner and outer–was known.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Trina:
Special poem for a Special man. Thank you for sharing. Love and Hugs, JB
Dear Mario:
Happy, Happy Birthday. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. My favorite memory of Mario is in a video of a plane ride to Kentucky. He was sitting next to Z while she was in her stall and she was munching away on some hay. Both were taking it all in stride. All calm. Happy Birthday and many more to a loyal Team Z guy.
Free that Moose now!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Yes, I remember that. Mario and Z had a special bond. I love this photo of Z and Mario sharing a big laugh. Love and Hugs, JB
http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/a3/c6/df/a3c6dfc3c3724e0b97e6e6d65057bf67.jpg
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Wish I had seen that video!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sandy:
Here it is. Love and Hugs, JB
https://staging.zenyatta.com/z_video/zenyattas-arrival-kentucky-2010
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
I think that’s the video you meant? Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max, Sandy and Z Fans:
Max, I found the video you were referring to of Zenny having a snack on the plane with Mario sitting right there with her. I had saved it to my favorites and I’ll upload it and post it here. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Thanks Judy – you are amazing!! Wonder who the lucky lady was who got to be that close and do the filming?
lauraj_cincinnati
Sandy, are you referring to the “Arrival in Kentucky” video? Pretty sure Ann Moss herself shot that. Those are Ann’s and Dottie’s voices you hear gushing over her.
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Thanks Judy, for that link — I don’t know how I ever missed that video, but I had never seen it! was great to see not only Mario, but Steve and Frank, Dottie, John’s voice, and Ann’s voice, and even recognized Barb Livingston in one brief shot towards the end.
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Glad i checked in here today, in time to read your poem, Trina. Happy Birthday, Mario!
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Nice to see you Vicki B :-)
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Thanks to Trina for the poem and the reminder. Meeting Mario was one of the highlights of my trip to Barn 55 after the 2012 BC. He just grinned and grinned as we greeted him like the celebrity he was (in our view anyway). Happy Birthday Mario. Hope you are in California with your family.
Nancy/Ca.
Thanks so much for the update! My goodness our little Z sure looks like she’s going to be a big girl,like mom!! :-) Love how much she looks like her too. <3
Anita
Beautiful Queen Z always makes me smile. The Princess is growing up to be as pretty as her Mom. Thanks for sharing.
sheena.davies(wales)
A very Happy Birthday to Mario.Hugs Sheena.
Sarah
Her filly sure does look almost like a carbon copy of Mom in these photos. I look forward to seeing the whole piece too.
sheena.davies(wales)
Sad to say Verrazano has been retired due to an injury he picked up in the Eclipse last month.Hope he has a long and happy life.Hugs Sheena.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Sorry to know that his racing career is over but glad to know that he’s coming home. He was my Derby pick . . . Very handsome horse.
Kimberly
I’m really looking forward to the upcoming article of Zenyatta. She looks so majestic with her little princess by her side. Thank you for that video.
carol in arkansas
I did feel quite up to snuff this morning…so slept late….
but this post made it all better….
Queen Z and Z Princess…..
…
Happy Birthday to Mario
…..
and a very happy retirement to my V boy….Verazanno….he is so gorgeous
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Carol:
Read about V’s retirement this morning. Wishing him happy and healthy always. Feel better. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB and carol. Looks like he will return to Kentucky. Mares, this fellow is handsome. Clear your calendars.
Free the Moose!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Yes, he’s to stand at Ashford Stud. Glad he’ll be home. Power Up CC, CDA, ROC, Beholder, Treve, Sir, Angel, Reilly and all who are ill or injured. Beast, train well. TT, love you forever. Loose The Moose! Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Amen Judy!
Kathy
Happy Birthtday, Mario! You always made the Queen look positively REGAL. Her coat always would shine when the light hit it.
Kathryn Dube
Great news! Can’t wait to see it!!!
Rebecca B
So looking forward to seeing the Blood Horse piece…just seeing Zenny and her little Prinzess makes me smile ear to ear!
SusanA
Z is still the Queen…what a wonderful and special mare! Can’t wait to see the entire segment!
Deborah Richman
Love love love!!!!!
Thank you, Team Z. You’re the best!