VERSAILLES, KY — (April 20, 2014) It’s a girl! Zenyatta’s third foal was born last night at Lane’s End Farm. The bay filly by War Front arrived at 12:03 am, just in time for Easter. She has one white sock and a blaze.
The foaling, Zenyatta’s third in three years, went smoothly. In attendance were Zenyatta’s owners, Jerry and Ann Moss, Dr. Holder from Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, as well as Farm Manager Mike Cline, Broodmare Manager Charles Campbell, and others from Lane’s End Farm. The Mosses are overjoyed to welcome the latest member of Zenyatta’s family. The loving mother and full-of-life foal enjoyed a beautiful and sunny Easter day.
Zenyatta has previously delivered colts by Bernardini and Tapit. Cozmic One, born in 2012, is now in training at Mayberry Farm in Ocala, FL. Ziconic, the recently-named chestnut colt by Tapit, is a yearling under the care of Lane’s End Farm.
Thanks to the Zenyatta fans who have kept watch, posted comments, and sent good wishes!
Donna from Baltimore
Her blaze really looks like Queen Z’s. Someone once described Zenyatta’s blaze as tornado-shaped. The princess’s even has a hook at the top. And she’s got those ears!!!!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.A very Happy Birthday to you and many,many more.If Princess had held on a little while….She’s a little doll!Does’nt Zenyatta do everything so perfectly!!!
All our furbabies had a great Easter dressed up as Bunnies Marty was eating an egg last night.Poor Fubu lost a friend yesterday such beautiful words about our souls intertwined forever.Fubu is doing well now.Boo has made it to I2million!!! Wow!I donated to the live-streaming appeal at the Dyfi,they’ve already raised nearly £5000 better weather there today.Hope Steve and the furbabies are spoiling you today. Have the most wonderful time.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Thank you so much! The Princess is absolutely perfect. She looks so much like the Queen! She certainly is a little doll. Well done, Zenyatta! She looks bay in the first pic, but she looks chestnut out in the paddock. It will be fun to see how she ends up! All the furbabies looked adorable yesterday. Such cuties all of them. Marty always exudes charm. Condolences to Fubu on the loss of his little furiend, Ginger girly, wasn’t it? 12 million and still counting for Boo. Unbelievable! Dyfi is a very worthy place to support with your donation. Well done, Sheena! My little family is indeed spoiling me today. Thank you for all your good wishes! Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Kathy:
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday. Hope you have a great day. Love and Hugs, JB
Elizabeth in NM
Kathy,
Wishing you a Happy Birthday. Wonderful that yours is so close to Prinzess Z’s birthday. God’s many blessings. Love, Elizabeth
sheena.davies(wales)
I must wish Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the happiest of birthdays.88 yrs young!Long may she reign over us. Hugs Sheena.
Bobbie --- Elkhorn WI
Saw a video of her riding her horse recently. That is wonderful at her age. Just saw “The King’s Speech” movie on Friday. Just awesome!
Kathy
Yes! Happy Birthday Your Majesty!
Kathy
Sorry…”Her Majesty”…
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Happy Birthday to Her Majesty and best wishes for continued good health. Just think, she almost shared the day with royalty on this side of the pond! :-)
Maurice Quirin
Congratulations to Zennyatta, 14Z, The Mosses, Lane’s End, dad War Front and all the connections!
Allen
Congratulations to Zenny, Ann, Jerry, and Team Z. She is a beauty but that goes without saying she looks just like Zenny. Now Coz and Ziconic have a baby sister. Thanks Team Z for keeping everyone updated on our Queen.
ellen
Princess Z is beautiful. Congrates to Mom, the Moses and Lane’s End Farms
Julie McWhirter
Finally! A little filly to reign after momma. She is beyond beautiful in the image of Z. I am sooo happy for the Moss Family. Love that they have included her fans as part of their extended family. We are just as excited as they are! Much love and best wishes to little 14Z. Now get some rest, Queen Z. I think she’s gonna be a handful…. :D
Lisag in Texas
Ms Zentatta and Miss Mini Z, what are you doing now? Was hoping for some more pics, yes, yes, I am greedy…just want to eat it all up. Beautiful ladies have a wonderful, beautiful day…I love you and all your beautiful children. Someone posted a name, Zen of War, I love that name, but for a Colt, I think. Of course, Princess is nice, but if your girlie girl is anything like you…she too will reign as Queen of Racing during her tme. O, my, for now…Princezz, Mini Z, Beautiful, Easter Filly..are all good. I love you…Lisag
Rosemary McCauley
Many many thanks to Team Z and Lanes End for the immediate news and photos of the Queen’s Princess. We are so privileged to have been kept in the loop of the Queen’s life in her racing career and in her second career as a mom
Rosemary McCauley
Trina, extraordinary poem celebrating the Easter Filly’ birth.
Beverly Gerth
She is so cute and looks just like her mother. Zenyatta is such a good mother. Thank you Ann and Jerry Moss and Lanes End Farm for sharing Zenyatta’s life with all her fans. You don’t know how much I apprecitate checking in on Zenyatta every day. She is truely a special horse.
Abigail_1849
Good morning Zenny, Little One, The Boys, Team Z & my Z family.
Well today is your second day among us, sweetheart. It’s hard to imagine being only 2 days old, but I did laugh at your being described as a full-of-life foal. Perhaps a real character? Only a video will tell!
Someone mentioned that the Princess looks a big girl and I agree. Just look at the size of her head next to Ann’s in the photo. This was one reason I thought we might have another colt because Zenny looked very big to me and I guess I forgot that there are big girl babies too. LOL
I also noticed that on Zenny’s FB page (the official one) the annotation above the Princess’ close-up portrait outside notes that she resembles Ziconic and that might be a reference to her colour as well as her conformation. And I’m guessing that Team Z is as ecstatic as we are, because they’ve changed the FB photo to this one above, of Ann greeting the little one.
I’m just SO DELIGHTED I really can’t think of what else to say….so I’ll go for now and beam my way through the day!
Love & hugs to all
Sonja Clark
Congratulations to all and God bless another safe, healthy delivery for Momma Z…. She looks like her too! Just a thought on a name – Easter Lily, and in about 3 years she will be wearing a blanket of them the day before the Derby. And it will be beautiful….
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Lovely thought.
sonya graske
What a BEAUTIFUL SPECIAL LITTLE BABY GIRL♥
EASTER FILLY♥ SHES GOING PLACES, AND STARTING OFF FAST, IN THW THE LEAD. MUCH GREATNESS WILL SHE OWN.GOOD JOB, BEAUTIFUL MOMMIE. PERFECT. FROM, ASHEVILLE, N.C.
Pat
CONGRATS to horse racing’s “FIRST FAMILY”.
She’s a beauty!!!
Maria
Does have any leg markings? there isnt pictures of her legs or hooves yet….
shirleeinindy
Eyelashes to die for!
Joan
I am overjoyed, too. Thank you so much for the beautiful photos of our Queen and her Princess. Congratulations to Zenyatta and War Front and the Mosses and everyone connected with our dear Zenyatta. You must all be so happy to see such a beautiful filly. Thank you as always for letting us stay in Zenyatta’s life. I’m looking forward to some video of this lovely girl in time.
Jodie
Congratulations to Queen Z!!! So very excited!!! DID ANYONE GUESS the correct date and time for the birth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was very, very close!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dawn Killen-Courtney
Hooray! A filly at last! And yes, she looks like her mother, a very nice thing. Also, combined with Warfront’s strength, I wonder if she’ll be faster than blazes? Congratulations all around, and so glad the delivery went well. A beautiful foal.
nayrod
Her blaze looks like a turkey head.. Love it and she’s too cute. So glad both are safe and healthy.
Barbara Hawkins
She is so BEAUTIFUL and looks so much like her Mom!
Ann NC
Kathy-Happy Birthday!
Trina- Thanks for the beautiful poems.
TeamZ, Zenny, Princess- happy to see and know everything went well and you are enjoying the sunshine and fresh air.
Princess, you are one fine looking filly….luv ya!
Kathy
Thanks, Ann!
Karen
Congratulations!! She is just beautiful. Thank you for letting us know and for the photos of her and Zenyatta. They are just precious. Love them all.
Mrs. Voltz
this is Abigail from room 215 she is so cute! I think you should name her petunia because she was born on Easter Mrs. Voltz is telling every class she is so happy!
carol in arkansas
Hi Abigail
I have a granddaughter that has your same name
Zenny’s Precious Princess is adorable…you are right…
hope you have a wonderful day with your wonderful teacher
carol….gram in arkansas
♥ Ecstatic Auntie Judy aka JAG / So. Calif. ♥
♥ Good morning My Queen and Princess Mini Z!
I’ve not had a chance to post because this weekend has been very busy LOL I was at SA yesterday to watch your half sister, Ebby, race, but learned she was scratched once I got there. I hope she feels better soon!
Zen, this auntie is extremely happy you had a filly this time. I could just squeeze her! I love the picture one of your Mamma, Ann, with your gorgeous baby girl. :-) I envy her.
God bless you Zenyatta and Princess Z. All my love ♥ Auntie Judy XO
p.s. Team Z: May be have how much she weighed, etc. I look forward to who won the contest, too!
♥ Ecstatic Auntie Judy aka JAG / So. Calif. ♥
p.s. My husband, John, crossed over 23 years ago today. Had Zen foaled today I would have been happy with this date. too.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear AJ:
Thoughts are with you today. Love and Hugs, JB
Suzy Hooper
What an absolutely GORGEOUS filly!! Congratulations to Zenyatta, The Moss family and The Team Zenyatta connections on yet another brilliant delivery. I wish the new princess all the love and light in the world ~ Suzy Hooper
Maddy C
What a magnificent and blessed filly. Congrats to all those involved, especially Ann Moss who is a fantastic owner, to be there and greet the baby. Zenyatta is blessed and all those who care for her are the very epitomy of what all those who love horses and racing should be like. Welcome to the world little princess. May you run and beat up on the boys just like Momma did.
She truly is an Easter Gift. GO Zenyatta! Your an exemplary Broodmare too, as if anyone doubted that you would be the best at everything you do.
Maddy
Lise from Maine
Hi!
I got my wish. It’s a girl.
Wow!
Isn’t that thrilling!
She is so beautiful and resembles Zenyatta and an
Easter baby at that.
What could one ask for with all of this great news?
Thank you for sharing her with us, Zenyatta’s fans.
Want to see some videos, please.
Love and kisses to Zenyatta and her new baby girl.
Lise from Maine
Kat O'Neal
Someone came up with a great name for the new arrival: Zeaster Bunny! Alternate idea: Zeaster Parade. Cute huh?
Maria
A few names i have thought are Zen A Soul, Easter Zurprise, Zen alike, Princess Z Soul, Easter Zoul, EaZter Princess.. EaZter Joy, EaZter Jewel, Phoenix Rizing, Rizing One, PrincesZ Jewel, My TreaZure, Sky iz da limit, Sky Rizing, Peace Rizing, Warrior Princess Z, Zena…. those are some of the one i had thought so far.