We’re pleased to share the news that Zenyatta was bred to Medaglia d’Oro this morning. She will be checked in fifteen days to determine if she is in foal.
Thank you to the staff at Darley and Lane’s End Farm. We look forward to a happy and healthy year to come.
Team Z
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
That’s wonderful that Clarach has returned! I certainly understand the tears of joy! Yes, fingers crossed that Z’s pregnancy goes smoothly and the foal will be healthy. Sad news, indeed, about Little Cakees’ Mommy. Wonderful that Tom is home with Atticus. Wishing the best for AFB. Good luck to Army Ranger. I was puzzled about that squirrel, too! That’s not cool to be insulting Kate. Who among us wasn’t a little wild now and then in our youth? Steve had a pretty good day yesterday, albeit a long day. He had to take a physical, too, so that added a couple of hours to his day. I actually made it back home before him last night. Wow, retiring at 55 would have been great. The problem comes with what you made at the job compared with the shortfall when you retire! lol So glad you’re enjoying some nice weather. Have a great day. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Angel Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO
Barbara Brayton
Great news. Best to all and an uneventful pregnancy and delivery for Zenyatta, and a health foal.
Deb E.
I’m happy for Zenny, but I honestly don’t know if I can take this again.
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Deb E
I agree, I don’t know if I can take all this again…
It was to painful…Hugs Ingrid.
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Deb E and Ingrid:
Praying for a safe foaling for Z and a healthy Mom and Baby. Love and Hugs, JB
Teresa in So Cal
Way to go Team Z!
Looking forward to this year and hopefully we’ll have another foal. If not, we will continue to enjoy you Zenyatta!!
Quick question Team Z; where is Giacomo? Too old for breeding? How many horses does the Mosses have?
Thank you all at Team Z for keeping us in the loop and for your generosity for us Zenyatta fans! She has to be one of the most famous horses today! Certainly the best web-site!
sue/Va
Yes you can. It’s all about the circle of life. Hugs…
Donna C.
Great news!! Love the mating with Medaglia d’Oro. All my best to Zenyatta and the Mosses. One step at a time moving forward…all smiles.
Lois in Tulsa
Such good news!!! If Zenny got to pick out her new husband she certainly did a good job! I don’t think I’ve seen a picture of him before, but boy, is he ever a handsome dude!!!!!
Thank you Ann and Jerry Moss for once again sharing your precious Zenyatta with all of her Dumplings!
Yvonne Splichal
Very exciting news! A wonderful thing for all of us to look forward to. Thank you for this! I love you, sweet Zenny!
vicki
Health problems have kept me home but I escaped today. Have no idea what’s been going on. So pleased Zenyatta and Rachel are entering the Hall together. I was surprised by the choice of sire.
Elizabeth in New Mexico
Dear Vicki, Hope you feel much better soon. Keeping you in my prayers this week.
with love, Elizabeth
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Vicki:
Hope you feel better soon. I always liked MDO. He’s RA and Songbirds Dad. Love and Hugs, JB
sue and tony
Zenny, congrats to you! We pray everything goes well for you and your beloved Team.
The wondrous circle of life will continue…
Annie B.
Love this choice of sire! He is gorgeous and will also add speed to our Queen’s stamina, personality and strong finish.
I am grateful that we continue to be privy to this news as this stage of Zenyatta’s life unfolds.
Best to all,
Annie B in MA
Mary Margaret in Central Georgia
Congrats, beautiful Zenyatta breeding to MD. RA & Songbird are perfect examples.
Mary
Prayers for Zenyatta to be a new mommy next year. What a sweet and beautiful photo of Zenyatta looking at all of us, over the fence.
Ann and Jerry, you have been in my prayers. The loss of the 2 babies is so tragic.
I am excited and can hardly wait for next Spring.
Kimberly
Wow. Again so soon??? Poor Zenyatta!
sheena.davies(wales)
A very emotional day at the Dyfi.Lots of tears and smiles.Sheena
http://www.facebook.com/dyfiospreyproject/
darla flack
why too soon? If the mare is healthy and in season why not breed??? Help her get over her loss.
Jacqueline
Awesome news!! Hope and pray for a healthy foal. Maybe next year think about breeding her to American Pharoah, the “King” and “Queen” would make a beautiful foal together!!!!
sandra jakowpck
Blessings to team Z Prayers for Zenyatta for Healthy baby. Good luck and have a great year, much love to all of you, take care!!!
Joyce Hennessey
I’m with Deb…my heart wants to be happy…but I cried for 5 hours….I had made up 25 possible names and told all my friends about the baby….and then the heartbreak…..
Catherine Uher
Me too….I’m almost kind of shocked to see that they decided to breed her again this year after what happened…but I’m praying like a warrior that she’s in perfect health and that everything goes smoothly!!! And wow….what a sire for them to choose! I’ve been wracking my brain trying to figure out who they would choose next!!! ???
pamhomeier
Prayers and fingers crossed for a healthy pregnancy and beautiful baby! Love the choice for a daddy. Can’t wait – its going to be a long year!
Vampressqueen Sue Colvin
Hi zsters ?
Im Finally caught up on the blog.☺ Been sick & busy.
Wanted to wish a happy belated bday to Judy B & Kathy
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Happy belated bday dear Judy B & Kathy ?
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HugZ?prayerZ?
Luv ya ladies?
Vamp
How wonderful for queen Z to be conducted in the racing hall of fame as well as Rachel. Many congratulations to all her connections?HOOFRAY!
Im really happy Peggy found Jordan. ? will cont to pray for him.
Thx kathy for ur devos.?
The pics of Z and vixana are cute?
Hooves crossed that this mating will be successful?
Praying that vicki feels better as well as others who are sick. HugZ❤
Much luv Z family❤ vamp
Kathy
Dear Vampressqueen,
Thank you so much!
Love you, too.
Hugs, Kathy
XOXOXOXOX
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Vamp Sue.Good to see a post from you and pray you are feeling better.Love and hugs Sheena
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Vamp Sue:
Thank you so much for your birthday wishes. Sorry you have not been feeling well. Hope you’re doing better. Good to have you back posting. Love and Hugs, JB
Elizabeth in New Mexico
Dear Sue,
So glad you’re back and feeling much better! With warmer weather coming, hopefully you’ll stay well. with love, Elizabeth
Ellen
This is exciting. Hoping for a healthy foal. If it is a colt. He can be called
Z-oro or Zoro or Zorro Too cute
Crystal M.
Awesome choice of sire. :D I pray Zenny gets to be a mommy in 11 months. Bet she’s missing taking care of a foal after none for 2 years.
Crystal M.
Also find it interesting Zenny is bred to Rachel’s dad, the same year Zenny and RA get into the HOF together, lol.
Deb E.
Who are the leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday? Anyone at Pharoah level?
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Deb E:
Nyquist, trained by D. O’Neil, is 7 for 7 going into the Derby, so he’s the favorite. Mohaymen, Gun Runner and so many of the others are talented enough to win. Here’s a list of the contenders as Steve Haskins sees it. Love and Hugs, JB
http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/kentucky-derby-dozen/archive/2016/05/03/derby-dozen-may-3-2016-presented-by-shadwell-farm.aspx
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
Thanks for the link to Steve Haskin’s article on Derby contenders in BloodHorse.
Lots to think about! Admittedly, I don’t have a clue who might win.
Hugs and Love
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Marshall:
I don’t either. With all due respect to Nyquist, a lot depends on the post positions in a field of twenty and so many of them have the potential to win. I’m looking at a long shot closer, with the running style of Z to upset the apple cart. Love and Hugs, JB
Catherine Uher
Praying that everything goes smoothly and that my beloved Zenyatta has an easy and healthy pregnancy and delivery!!! I’m almost kind of shocked that they decided to breed her so soon after such a devastating loss, but they know what’s best for her…she and her new BFF Vixana Seem to be made for each other!!!! Love the pictures of them rockin’ their fly masks and how cute they are together!!! Praying like a mad woman for everything to be perfect with this pregnancy!!! ???????????????
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.A momentous day at the Dyfi with Clarach returning to Wales the first of Monty’s offspring to survive and come back. Hopefully Deri or Gwynant this year.There was a blue ringed female seen at Dai’s nest last year so it could have been her,Our Chester may meeting starts tomorrow.Summer;s looking forward to her new job.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Wow, that’s great that Clarach made it back. Hoping the same for Deri and Gwynant. Enjoy the Chester meeting. The patients are all going to love Summer, such a Sweetie.
Have been meaning to ask if your Knobby raced and how he did? Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Elizabeth in New Mexico
Dear Sheena,
Loved seeing Clarach’s visit back to the nest. It’s always wonderful to really know they are still with us and survived the ‘wilds’ on their own. Looking forward to an exciting summer season with all the new babies coming. with love, Elizabeth
Bluegrass Girl
Kentucky Derby tweet Tuesday May 3 2016
Taxable: No. 14 Post Position for the Ky Oaks
Jockey: Mike Smith
Morning Line Odds: 20-1
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Mikey got a mount even with Songbird out. That’s great. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear BGG and Z Fans:
Just checked out Taxable, Mikey’s mount in the Oaks on Friday. She’s a threat. She’s a Chestnut Tapit, out of a Giant’s Causeway mare, Jackpot Joanie. She’s had 3 starts; 2 wins and a second. Not too shabby. Godspeed Taxi and Mikey and all the horses; safe and sound.
Have to say my heart goes with Rachel’s Valentina. Love and Hugs, JB
Susan in Fl
Great match! Thanks for sharing the news. Peace & Happiness
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Z, COZ, ZI and DC:
Goodnight. Happy Dreams to all of you. Love You. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
shirleeinindy
I can’t be serious for too long so gotta ask. “Did MdO need War Front’s ladder to complete his date with our Queen?” Don’t know how big MdO is so was wondering. Hope this foal will have his sire’s magic face markings.
Safe and happy pregnancy to Zenyatta. Also, not very knowledgeable but understand there is just a short window between the time a mare delivers and her coming into season.
As said above, it is remarkable that Zenny is bred to MdO the father of Rachel at the same time they are both going into the Hall of Fame.
KJ Bailey
Lovely to be able to have a happy event to look forward to. Thanks to Team Z for sharing, love Z’s new boyfriend.
Kathy
May 4 Cherokee Devotional
In the quiet of the midnight hour, fear will assail you if you let it. All your daytime determination fades in the darkness. Fear says, “Look how vulnerable you are.” Yes, but you can throw fear off and refuse any suggestion that you are defenseless. Turn back the dark negatives that parade by you every minute. Tell them they are not acceptable.
You are a different person now. Turn away from anything you may have done wrong. We have all made mistakes, but there is no reason to carry them like rocks on our shoulders. Be the new person that has asked to be forgiven. Show your new colors and you will be supported. Feel fear melt away at your command-and keep on commanding it to obey you. It is your right to profit, to increase, to heal, to be happy-all gifts that you have not opened, all the peace and gratitude for being who you are. Look about you and see your wonderful world restored.
I will sing you to safety.
-Australian Aboriginal Elder