VERSAILLES, KY — (May 17, 2020) Zenyatta gave birth to a chestnut filly by Candy Ride this morning at Lane’s End Farm. The foal, Zenyatta’s sixth, arrived at 5:40 a.m. ET, weighing 148 lbs. She has one hind sock and a star.
Zenyatta and her filly are both in excellent health following an easy delivery. It brings us such joy to see them bonding in their paddock on this beautiful day.
We would like to express a sincere thank you to Zenyatta’s veterinary team and staff at Lane’s End for their dedication to the wellbeing of Zenyatta and her new foal.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Somewhere (maybe here earlier or . . . maybe not) I saw a name suggestion Zandy. Hmmm . . . that has a nice ring to it ?
Anxiously awaiting some updated photos and a progress report on Z and the little one.
judith berube
Dear Sandy:
Too funny. Nice ring indeed. I saw that on Z’s Forum. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sandy and Judy,
I think Zandy was suggested for 20Z by Martha Fosdick on the previous blog entry.
We can certainly look forward with excitement to the naming of this beautiful filly!
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Someone suggested Zandy on the Forum too. Can’t remember who. It’s cute and clever. Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
Dear Sandy and all Zsters,
Zandy would be a very cute name! Stay tuned!
Hugs,
Kathy
Pamela M
Such a pretty filly. If she were mine, I’d name her SweetZ (pronounced Sweets).
Baillie Anne Westfield
Following the candy theme, how about MarZipan? A little more subtle, a la Claiborne/Phipps homebreds.
Rosie K.
Congratulations on your new baby girl big mama! You both look great and excited to be together. Zenyatta always the kind and gentle soul that you are – much love and best wishes to both of you as well as Ann and the all the great staff who take such good care of you and all the beautiful horses there. Big hugs!
Emily
Congrats Zenyatta on your stunning and sweet girl! While I am sure connections will figure the right name for this darling girl, I had a thought or two to share for name ideas.
-Zandy Candy
-Code “Z”
-Candy StarZ
-Zensational Newz
-PrinZessa or PrinZessah
-Crimzon Starz
-Zafire or Zaffire
Marilyn Braudrick
Hope Ann will be able to visit Zenyatta and her new foal. I know how much she loved being with Zenny when her foals were born.
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, CK and DC:
Enjoy your day and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB
mary
Hi to Zenyatta’s family. Please may we have some new photos and an update on the new filly?
So anxious to follow her progress.
Thank you,
Hugs and Prayers
Martha Fosdick
Hello everyone. I wanted to say thank you to everyone associated with this blog and keeps us informed of all that happens in the family of out beloved Zenyatta as well as the Z’sters who help keep it going. I’ve followed this sport for almost 70 years. At this time however, I’m about as far away from thoroughbred racing as you can get. The only racing they have in these parts is quarter horse racing at the county fairs all of which have been cancelled because of Covid 19. Good Night! Be Safe!
Barbie Taylor
Congradulations Zenyatta on your beautiful chestnut filly. She is just gorgeous and she appears to be very strong and healthy. So thankful you had an easy delivery. Finding out Sunday morning that she had arrived was truly a joyful surprise.
Thank you Lanes End for always taking such good care of Zenny and thank you to Alys for the photos and video.
Mandy Hajdusiewicz
i only thought there were 5 babies including this little girl, i know one passed away at a young age, but who am i forgetting?
judy berube
Dear Mandy:
Z had 7 pregnancies:
COZ 2012,
ZI 2013,
Z Princess 2014. Sadly Z Princess passed away at 6 1/2 months (paddock accident).
No mating in 2014.
Baby Z 2016 passed away at three days old (Meconium Aspiration Syndrome).
Zellda 2017.
Baby Z 2018 aborted at 10 1/2 months due to placenta infection.
No mating in 2018;
Baby Z 2020, gorgeous redhead.
Tragically, Z lost three babies.
Love and Hugs, JB
Sally B. (cherish
Dear Judy; I remember most of the pregnancies but missed the 2018.. Those losses were so tragic indeed, especially our PrincessZ!! Just broke my heart.
Have a lovely Memorial Day!
Love n hugs, Sally B
judy berube
Dear Sally:
Yes, really heartbreaking. Z Princess and her full brother Z 2016 were just beautiful babies, as are all Z’s foals and I bet Z 2018 was too. Grateful for COZ, ZI, ZEL and this new gorgeous redhead. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, CK and DC:
Love all of you so much. Happy Dreams. Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Happy Friday everyone! For the Hovis fans, he has ramped up his level of naughtiness to new heights – any of his pals who take his suggestions are likely to wind up in deep trouble (not that he himself would do any of this, of course!).
https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-how-to-generate-a-good-bonk-and-other-ways-to-upset-your-human-715355
Hope everyone has a good weekend even though most of us can’t do what we would have preferred under normal circumstances. However, we can still remember those who fought and died for our freedom.
At least there are some good races both at Churchill and Santa Anita. I’m really looking forward to the return of Maxfield and hope he does well tomorrow against an impressive line-up.
Cheers!
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sandy,
Oh my, Hovis is one clever cookie! I can tell he has given a great deal of thought to outsmarting the those pesky humans. ?
Thanks for our weekly episodes, Sandy!
Good luck and safe racing to Maxfield tomorrow!
Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
Oops!
Not “. . . the those pesky . . .” —- just “those” (got too many words there!).
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Sandy:
Thanks for our Hovis update. He’s one mischievous boy.
Love Maxfield too; Z’s family line. Godspeed Maxfield and all safe and sound. love and Hugs, JB
Diana Stuart
I haven’t been to Zenny’s page in a very long time. But oh what a wonderful thing to come back to! The fabulous Queen of Racing and her cutie pie baby girl! May the racing fates bless this little one with a long and healthy and prosperous life!
Zenny, you still look incredible! You are such a good mom.
I’ll be coming back for more updates.
Hugs and SqueeZes from Arizona.
judy berube
Dear Diana:
Look forward to more posts from you. Hope all is well.
So beautiful Z’s loving bond with her foals.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, CK and DC:
Have a lovely day and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB
Kris O.
Congratulations Zenyatta / Beautiful filly!
I was listening to Frankie Dettori (Cocktails & Conversations / Breeders’ Cup Facebook event) this past Thursday. He mentioned our queen while speaking about Enable. Frankie wants Enable to get a crowd reaction like Zenyatta after winning the 2009 Classic. He was in the stands that day (no mount) and said it was incredible!
judy berube
Dear Kriss and Z Fans:
Love Frankie D. Godspeed to him and Enable.
Sheena will be cheering them on from Heaven. She loved them both. Love and Hugs, JB
Barbie Taylor
Just for fun, I was thinking of names for baby Z20. The first name is in honor of Queen Zenyatta and her dam, Vertingeneaux,
Zentigeneaux
Sunrize Surprise, Sunrize Dancer, Sunrize Star, Kinzley Kay, Aliza Joy, Topaz,
Z’s Legacy, Jozlyn, Jazlyn Aleah, Ruby Roze, Ritzy Ruby, Blazen Beauty,
Jubilee Jazz,
judy berube
Dear Barbie:
Some nice ones to choose from there. Love and Hugs, JB
Nancy Stamp
How about Z’s Candy?
shirleeinindy
Sandy,
Loved Hovis. He is one devious equine. He always makes me laugh.
Maxfield was great today. He will be a threat in the Pretend Belmont. Thank goodness we have racing on TV. Churchill and Santa Anita is having some quality stakes and fields.
Computer is feeling better or perhaps it has something to do with the skill of the user. So good to hear from everyone and see again all the baby pictures. She is a beautiful redhead like Ziconic.
Hope everyone is staying safe and has a nice Memorial Day. It is special to me to remember my grandmother’s 3 sons who served in WWII. One went to the Navy at 16.
It took a toll on them in the form of alcoholism. Nobody knew about PTSD then.
judy berube
Dear Shirlee:
Congrats to Maxfield. So happy for him and connections; well done. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Shirlee, Sandy and Judy,
I join you in sending Congratulations to Maxfield on his G3 stakes win today at Churchill Downs. Congrats to all connections, too.
Well done!!
Hugs and Love
Sally B. (cherish
Congratulations Momma Z and to Lanes End!
My prayers were answered for an easy delivery and health to both. This filly is a little darling for sure. She has that star as Coz has; love it! The name Zandy is cute but I will be excited to learn what name is chosen for this chestnut princess.
I love the pictures!!
Love you Zenyatta and all her foals
Auntie Sally B
Denise in STL
Baby name – Zathena
judy berube
Dear Z Fans;
Wishing all of you a safe Memorial Day and remembering all in the military, past and present. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Joining you, Judy, in wishing all a very good, safe and reflective Memorial Day.
Remembering all those (including your Russ, as well as my relatives and friends) who served and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Infinite gratitude to them and to our allies. ??
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, CK and DC:
Have a restful evening and Happy Dreams. Love You❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Hugs, JB
Marc Simonson
Zenyatta wins again. Her beautiful filly, only one day old and already showing elegance and strength ! What a treat it will be to watch her future unfold. Any news if Zenyatta will be bred in 2020 ?
mary
Remembering those we love and lost, human and equine, and our beloved family pets. All are like family members and we grieve their passing, but cherish the memories and are thankful for the time we had.
Praying for all, especially Zenyatta and her new filly.
hugs
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, CK and DC:
Enjoy your day and have a peaceful evening and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
On this Memorial Day and always:
Remembering Sergeant Reckless, and all the other equines and canines who served in our military, with grateful hearts and great admiration. RIP brave ones, always there in war and peace.
With Love and Honor, lest we forget.
judy berube
RIP Sweeties. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Just in case you missed it, this is Christopher Jackson, one of the stars of Hamilton, singing the National Anthem at PBS’s Annual Memorial Day Concert. Very moving rendition; had me in tears. Love and Hugs, JB
https://youtu.be/wIviT_szksE
Marshall (NC Broad)
Judy,
Me, too — that was excellent. There were several very moving performances.
I love Renée Fleming’s renditions of America, the Beautiful and The Wind Beneath My Wings, also. I enjoyed the entire program. They did a very nice job with the program.
Of course, I love Sam Elliott, too.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Me too; everything you said. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, CK and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Stay comfy and cozy. Love and Hugs, JB