Happy Friday!
A big stack of Zenyatta Stickers are in the mail and on their way to you! We’d like to thank all of the fans who continue to support Zenyatta and this site by visiting, taking part in the discussion, and shopping with us.
We’d love to see how you are using your stickers. Send photos of Celebration Stickers and Zenyatta Stickers in action to fans@zenyatta.com. We’ll feature our favorites in a blog post.
A note on holiday orders from the Zenyatta Shop:
Orders must by placed by December 18 in order to qualify for holiday delivery. Orders placed after this date will ship after January 1st.
Here are a few new photos of Zenyatta and 13Z to finish off the week.
Enjoy!
-Team Z
Photos by Kyle Acebo.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z Family:
Wishing you all a Merry, Blessed Christmas. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Mama Z, COZ, Red Prince and Baby Z:
Merry Christmas. Sweet Dreams. Love you all so much. Hugs, JB
HeidiK, Vallejo,Ca
Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas Dumplings, Zenyatta, Coz, Prince, Ann and Jerry, Lanes End and Mayberry Farm.
Maryp NY
Merry Christmas Zenyatta, Coz, red prince, Team Z, all Zsters, Lane’s End folks, Mayberry Farm folks and all their friends and families. Peace and happiness to all.
beverly ballard
MERRY CHRISTMAS ZENYATTA & FAMILY!!! Love, Beverly…….
Max
Moosie has again tweeted Merry Christmas to his loyal fans and followers. He says that he’s thinking about all of us, especially those who are alone at Christmas. He’s heading out in his paddock for a quiet day. Great horse.
Merry Kissmuss to Z, Moosie, Hovis and all their fans and fans of all horses in the UK, in Europe and all of us in ROTW.
Max
The famous Kauto Star is enjoying his Christmas by taking time to pose for his fans. Wants carrots and pepper mints in his Christmas stocking. Neigh!
https://mobile.twitter.com/KingKautoV/status/415917210214096896/photo/1
Ann NC
Thank you, Max and thank you, KS. Looking good, champ.
Hope your stocking was filled with Xmas magic, KS, your stocking too, Max?
Max
Ann NC. I will be paying for the contents of several stockings for some time. But who cares? As TC would say, it’s a redneck Christmas. Austerity can wait until next year.
Hope all goes well for you now, as for Moose, young Moose and Goosie. Merry 12 days of Kissmus.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Beautiful photo of Kauto Star. Thanks for sharing. Love and Hugs, JB
Trisha Veazey
Here’s wishing a very Merry Christmas to Zenyatta , 13Z, Team Zenyatta, Lane’s End and all connections.
Merry, Merry Christmas and a wonderful NewYear
Love to all who care for our gorgeous Zenyatta, could one of you give her a big smooch for me?
Love, hugs and kisses
Trisha Veazey
Oh how could I forget Cozmic One? Merry Christmas beautiful boy and wishing you a exciting New Year.
love hugs and kisses to that sweet nose
sheena davies( wales)
H elp they are not submitting my posts I have a new email address is that the reason have been posting here 18months. Love and hugs SheenaX
sheena davies( wales)
I CONTRIBUTE REGULARLY AM NOT SPAM THANK YOU SHEENA
Max
@ Sheena. Was wondering if you were busy with Kissmus. Hope yours is Merry. Have worked overtime all month to take time off between Kissmus and the New Year to devote to jumps races and horsey research. Waiting for news from you of the King Bruce and other important races. Go Fly!
Pati-Just Tired
The filter turns on every time you change your address or your posting name. It’s not an attack on you; it does it to everyone who changes something and then posts here. No worries. :-)
Terry Crow
I second that. This person’s posts are definitely not spam.
Sue Fl CPRC
Hi gang
Well I got this rock lamp. It is actually a crystal salt light. Not a lump of coal TC if that was what you were thinking…
It is supposed to help with migraine headaches, enhance serotonin levels in the blood, reduce severity of asthma, immune system enhancement and reduced vulnerability to cold and flu. It promotes calm and peaceful relaxation and makes you fell more creative.
I put it in my bedroom.
I spend at least 9 hours in there a day. So does Angel.
If this thing does even half what it says. I may get a few more for the house and one for work too.
Go Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamp
I will let you know if I fell different in a few weeks.
Hope you all had a great day. I did my Mom is really starting to feel better. That is very good to see.
love ya Sue
Coz I Can 2015
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Sue–do let us know., If it helps you, it might help our Vamp.
Sue/FlCPRC
:-)
Terry Crow
I do not doubt its healing power. Hope it works for you.
sheena davies( wales)
Dear Max Been having trouble posting today my computer was off yesterday, we’ve had dreadful weather over here they are desperately trying to save Kempton tomorrow. Moosie was so sweet to remember those “home alone” at Christmas and Kauto looks wonderful all ready for his big day out(hopefully)Hope you and yours had a wonderful Christmas. Many homes in the south of England were without power today and flooded out so sad at this time of year. Don’t work too hard enjoy your time off Hugs Sheena
Max
Sheena. I read that Kempton turf will be soft. They are calling for a win by Al Ferof. Not sure because there are many fine runners in that race. Paul Nicholls is looking for a win. The Fly races on Saturday at Leopardstown. Many hundreds of thousands are still without electricity for Christmas in the mid west, Canada, upstate NY and elsewhere after an ice storm. It’s been – 24 in some places with a few feet of snow. No matter how cold it is in the UK, it’s even colder in ROTW. There was even a tornado reported in Kentucky a few days ago. Let’s hope that 2014 is better.
sheena davies( wales)
Richard Hannon jnr and his wife Jemima are celebrating the gift of a Christmas day son.Hugs Sheena
sheena davies( wales)
Dear Max We in the centre of the world are wusses compared to you in the ROTW. We don’t seem accustomed to anything that disrupts our routine,of course we are a small over populated island.I heard Long Run is wearing a hood today (that’s for the naughty boys)The Christmas hurdle should be good with Nigel’s The New One taking on My Tent or Yours. Go Fly on Saturday!!Only the Good Lord knows what 2014 has in store for us.Hugs Sheena
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Merry Christmas to you Sheena (I know this will be a little bit late). If you have changed your email address, please send me one with the new info so I can explain a couple of things. Hugs,
Sandy
Max
Sheena. The center of the world contains many stoic types, brave too, as was proven in WWII. Recall Long Run from Kauto’s last King Bruce. Also hoping that Champagne Fever does well at Leopardstown for Mullins. And cheering for The New One for Nigel.
The BHA fined Nigel £140 for shaking that belt at Moosie. However, it made Moosie run. Moosie is asking for support in relation to his own inquiry. His fans are loyal. For a cantankerous type, his Christmas message was indeed sweet. Moosie is very complex.
Paula Higgins
Merry Christmas to everyone and a belated Happy Hanukkah. I received my Zenyatta cup and I have instructed everyone to keep their hands off it so it has a long life span.
annie b. in MA
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
This year we welcomed three new babies into our family, Noell, Zoey, and Kate — so Christmas was a day of special gratitude for these special blessings. Thank God all are healthy and happy.
Now Zenny — it’s your turn to deliver your third beauty into the world. We are all waiting anxiously to see your babies continue on their life paths in 2014.
Christmas love, peace and joy to all — and endless thanks to team Z and Lane’s End for their continued generosity in giving us this site.
Hugs to all!
Darlene Daniels
Dear Zenyatta, Cozmic One, Little Secretariat, Lanes End, Team Z, and all my Zster family. Merry Christmas and love to all! You are all very important and precious to me. I thank God everyday for all of you. Peace and blessings to you all. Love you forever my angel, Zenyatta.
Maryp NY
I received my Zenyatta mug and track bag (teal) on Saturday and I love them…..I didn’t want to tear the tape w/Zenyatta’s silhouette but needed to get inside!! I even saved the tissue paper to keep in the bag!! Makes me feel like a silly child and I just love the feeling!!! Oh, Zenyatta how I love you.
Thank you Team Z.
Sue FL CPRC
That sound great. Glad you are so Happy.
Maryp NY
Sue, With all the problems and sorrows we, as humans, endure in our lives isn’t it so amazing that here, in Zenyatta’s world we can smile and in lift our spirits.
It means the world to me.
Bless you,
Maryp
sheena davies( wales)
Dear Max Lovely day at Kempton I am sure you realise from your time in the UK how obsessed we are with the weather!!Have just see Kauto he seems to come”alive” at a racecourse bucking and kicking did’nt realise Clive is commissioning Kauto’s statue,am sure it will do him justice. Was thinking of you doing overtime,my friend Mike, is a housing officer with our local council and always gets 2 weeks off at Kissmuss and 3 weeks last year for his 50th birthday! Now for the Kissmuss hurdle Sam looks nervous!! Hugs Sheena
Max
Sheena. Yes, Kauto has ordered one just like Yeats’. Smith is paying, I think. Kauto deserves the recognition. He looks very well. He seems to have taken to life as a major celebrity, but he has had a lot of practice with that as a race horse.
Also read in Horse and Hound that Walker’s daughter will ride Steve when he is well. Steve is still recuperating from his injury. May still be in Holland.
sheena davies( wales)
Dear Max The New One made a hash of the last hurdle and My Tent Or Yours just won hope Moosie gives Sam a lot of love when he gets home.Hugs Sheena
Max
Sheena. All of the favorites seemed to have lost today. Champagne Fever lost his race at Leopardstown. Was sorry to see him lose. I like that gray. Now worried about The Fly later this week.
sheena davies( wales)
Dear Max Unbelievable was Cue Card’s race all through but just ran out of speed at the end,Paul’s 8th King George with Silviniaco Conti and a 3rd with Al Ferof, Felt so sorry for Cue Card, Long Run fell at the last but is fine.Hugs Sheena
Max
Sheena. Just woke up after a Kissmus snooze to learn of Silvi’s win. Nice one for Paul. He’s got a good horse in SC.
Here’s something else: Kauto on parade kicking to championship style. Bravo Kauto! You look great.
http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/picture-kauto-stars-at-kempton-on-king-george-day/1583634/top/#newsArchiveTabs=last7DaysNews
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Max and Sheena:
Great photo of Kauto. He’s got spunk. Love and Hugs, JB
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Dear all: Happy day after Christmas (Boxing Day in the UK?)
For some great quotes about horses, check out today’s http://www.horseandman.com.
Hugs to all, especially Z and sons!
Bluegrass Girl
A Holiday Tale: Rallying to Help ‘Old Warrior’ Cost of Freedom
by Ray Paulick | 12.26.2013 | 10:40am
When has a horse done enough? That was the question many people were asking a week ago when Cost of Freedom, a 10-year-old California-bred gelding by Cee’s Tizzy with career earnings of $1,018,799, was entered in an $8,000 claiming race on the final weekend of racing at Betfair Hollywood Park.
http://www.paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/a-holiday-tale-rallying-to-help-old-warrior-cost-of-freedom
Bluegrass Girl
Special thanks to John Malone, the head clocker at Santa Anita and Del Mar and trainer Carl O’Callaghan, for asking and answering the question: Hasn’t this horse done enough? And, to John Sadler and to Robertino Diodoro for their contributions to this rescue/retirement
And, the over 300 contributors who responded to help fund the retirement!
Janet Newman
This is a wonderful thing to do for this horse. It is good to know that Cost of Freedom will not meet the same tragic ending as Monzante did.
Maryp NY
Hoofray to all. If only every one could be as lucky.
Terry Crow
This is a story with a lot of heroes. Couldn’t have ended better for this old warrior. Special thanks to all who stepped up and contributed to this cause. The comment from MISTER Malone, the caps are intentional, was telling, however. Many contributions came in from little people, but some of those in position to really help out did not. You know who you are.
Bluegrass Girl
The Blood-Horse tweet on Thursday Dec. 26 2013
Vox Populi Award Goes to Mucho Macho Man
Here is the article
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/82546/vox-populi-award-goes-to-mucho-macho-man
Ingrid Arnone
Thank you for the link,
I voted for him!!!!!!
Hugs Ingrid
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Thanks for this info. Congrats to MMM; beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
BGG, Thanks for the info. So happy for “my” Muchie.
Terry Crow
No one is a bigger supporter of MMM than you, shirlee. Take a bow.
Bluegrass Girl
Jay Privman @DRFPrivman tweets Thursday Dec. 26 2013
Bob Baffert announces BC Juvenile winner NEW YEAR’S DAY retired due to injury.
Sesamoid chip, left hind. More to come.
Baffert said injury discovered after routine gallop earlier in week.
Owner Gary West made decision to retire yestrerday.
Baffert said New Year’s Day chip is non-displaced.
Called it a “freak deal” and “gut-wrenching.”
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Noooooo! Another baby retired before he barely had a chance on the track. I remember how discouraging last year was when Derby hopeful after Derby hopeful was visited by the elf of injury :-(
Janet Newman
Awww, I was looking forward to seeing him race as a 3 year old and hopefully in the derby.
Sue FL CPRC
Very sad news he looked so promising at the BC.
:-(
Ingrid Arnone
Very sad news….
thank for the up date.
Hugs Ingrid.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Hope NYD heals well. Love and Hugs, JB
Sue FL CPRC
2014 and Zenyatta
This will be the fifth year for the Blog coming up.
It just does not seem like the Blog was started that long ago.
Thank you Team Z for keeping the Zenyatta Blog and all of the other features running.
We LOVE this and hope it never ends.
Hugs to you dear Zenny
Sue
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Sue–that is mind-boggling. It has changed my life in so many ways, enlarged my horizons, and made me so appreciative of all my Z-friends.
Sue Fl CPRC
Barbara I feel the same. I can’t begin to think of all the ways Zenyatta has helped me. I am so happy that we have so many great friends here in Zenny’s world. They say timing is everything.
Terry Crow
Add my name to those sentiments. I remember when Dottie was the “voice” of Zenyatta.
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Zenny z13, Coz, Team Z, and Z fans!
With all my love! One more time Happy Holidays!
Hugs Ingrid.
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Max
Perfect. Really like the replay option. Happy New Year to you, Ingrid.
Maryp NY
Thank you Ingrid. That is beautiful. Wishing you a happy, healthy 2014!
God bless you,
Maryp
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Thank you for the very nice (and fun) card Ingrid. Happy New Year to you – hope this one will be the beginning of a better time for you.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sandy:
So enjoyed our phone conversation on Christmas Evening. What a pleasant surprise to hear from you and so sweet of you to call. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
:-)
Marshall (NC broad)
Dear Ingrid,
Great card!! Thank you so much for this gift on the 1st day of Christmas. It may be the only snowman I get the chance to build this winter — hope it’s not, but our winter weather seems to be a thing of the past of late.
Eleven more days of Christmas and a new year starts in the middle! Happy 2014!!
Hugs
judy berube from Rhode Island
My Dear Ingrid:
Thank you so much for this adorable e-card. Wishing you a Happy New Year. Love and Hugs, JB
Ingrid Arnone
My dearest friends,
So glad you like it.
Hugs Ingrid.
sheena davies( wales)
Dear Max Thank for the pic of Kauto he had a great day out .Think the heavy ground was to blame for favourites losing today, hadn’t heard about Champagne Fever.Oh SS tomorrow and the Fly Saturday!!We are expecting another storm tonight! Hugs Sheena
Max
Sheena. Saw a video report on tv of the floods in southern England. Very bad, especially at Christmas. I am sorry for those affected. Hope things improve soon.
Champagne made a mistake on the jumps and lost. This was unexpected. Disappointed but there is next time.
Kauto is something else. He is like his name, a real star.
sheena davies( wales)
Dear Pati Thank you for the explanation.I am on a borrowed PC mine broke down on Tuesday and I used the wrong email address.Hope you had a lovely Christmas with your family Hugs Sheena
sheena davies( wales)
Dear Judy Sorry have missed a couple of nights Goodnight God bless you Lola Mae, Charlie, Hudson,and little Captainplus all the Sweeties.Hope you had a very happy Christmas. Love and hugs Sheenax
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Hope all is well. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT and all the Sweeties