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Zenyatta Delivers Her Fourth Filly

Photo by Ann Holbrook

VERSAILLES, KY — (June 10, 2023) It’s a girl! There was great joy last night in welcoming ZENYATTA‘s eighth foal, a beautiful filly by War Front. She arrived during sunset, 9:18 PM, at Lanes End Farm. The foaling was filled with ease and elegance and both mom and baby are in excellent health and exude happiness. Zeny’s new filly has legs for days and sports a blaze to match her mother’s. 

In attendance were Zenyatta’s co-owner, Ann Holbrook (Moss) as well as Farm Manager Todd Claunch, Broodmare Manager Jenn Laidlaw, and with Tremendous gratitude to the veterinarians from both Rudd and Riddle and Hagyard and the entire farm staff at Lanes End Farm for their beyond ordinary incredible love and caring! Ann is overjoyed to welcome this beautiful filly to Zenyatta’s family. This will be Zenyatta’s last foal as she is being retired as a broodmare.

Big Thank Yous to All the Zenyatta fans who have kept watch, posted comments, and sent all their good wishes!

23 Zenyatta. Photo by Jenn Laidlaw
Zenyatta and 23 Zenyatta. Photo by Jenn Laidlaw
Zenyatta and 23 Zenyatta. Photo by Jenn Laidlaw
Zenyatta saying thank you to Dr. Lu. Photo by Jenn Laidlaw

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      Dear Judy,
      Thanks for the Zilkha update! Hope she is doing well.
      Can’t believe November is all but here already.
      Hope we can view some of the HRRN Salute to Zenyatta during the Breeders Cup week!
      Hugs and Love ❤️

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    Dear Zenyatta and family,
    Hope you are in fine shape sweet girl and enjoying life. Nymue keeps you on your toes, I’m sure. She sure is growing fast, and like her mama, she is a beauty!
    Tomorrow it will be November — can’t believe it! I do hope you got some special treats for Halloween. We love you dear girl!!
    🎃 🎃 🎃
    Happy Halloween❣️
    Hugs and Love

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    It’s disheartening to be here at Breeders’ Cup week with no forum, no current security on the website, and no updates since Nymue’s birth.

    Zilkha breezed today, 4f in 49.80, handily, her sixth in the last 60 days.

    Prayers for Geaux Rocket Ride, whose life is hanging in the balance as recovery from his surgery is not going well (and the media can’t get their facts straight about him either).

    And RIP to Practical Move; I was looking forward to seeing what he could do on Saturday.

    As for Arcangelo, I’m pretty disappointed in the decision to retire him with what seems to be a fairly minor hoof problem. But I hope to see him in the near future at the farm and wish him all the best!

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      Dear Rebecca,
      I feel the same as you. Glad to get info about Zilkha’s workouts. Thanks!
      I am so sorry to hear this news about Geaux Rocket Ride. Sending healing thoughts and prayers for him.
      RIP Practical Move. Gone way too soon.
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      Had not heard about Arcangelo’s hoof problem. Sorry to hear this, too. I guess they are erring on the side of caution. Wishing him a happy retirement.
      Thank you for these updates!
      Hugs and Love

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        Oh dear, I just saw on The Bloodhorse site that Geaux Rocket Ride was euthanized. Apparently he had an unusual response to the surgery and was never able to get up. This is so heartbreaking.
        Condolences to all connections. 😞
        RIP Geaux Rocket Ride. Run free and happy with the angels.
        Hugs and Love

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    Such sad stories. Geaux Rocket Ride was to be Mike’s mount in the BC Classic. He still has Tamara, Beholder’s fillie, and forgot the name of the other one. He’s hoping to add to his terrific total of Classic wins.

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    Cody’s Wish survives a lot of bumping by National Treasure, who tried to gate to wire, and the resulting inquiry, to win the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile for a second time and go out a winner!

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      Dear Rebecca,
      I saw that race — Cody’s Wish came a-running, didn’t he? I couldn’t believe there was an inquiry! Glad they ruled it out. I think there would have been a tremendous hue and cry from the crowd if they had goofed on this.
      CONGRATS to Cody’s Wish, Junior Alvarado, Bill Mott and of course to Cody and his family! I do so love a happy ending!!
      HugZ

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    I had prayed that Cody’s Wish would go out a winner and he did. I actually cried I was so happy. He is a special horse!

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    Dear Rebecca, Marshall, Donna and Z Fans:

    Joining you in the joy of Cody’s win. Cody D. was there at the trophy ceremony. The two Codys; extraordinary story. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy,
      Always so nice to hear from Mike Smith — he is one of the good guys for sure! Love his references to our shared love, Z!
      I wish he could have won with Tamara, but she will run another day.

      Hugs and Love ❤️

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    Zenyatta! They spoke of you at the Breeders Cup racing yesterday and they should.
    You were amazing and loved by all. For you to become the only female to ever win the Breeders Cup Classic is such an honor!!
    I will always cherish you and love your foals too.
    Love, hugs and kisses, and to your foals,
    Auntie Sally B.

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      Dear Sally B.,
      So good to hear from you! Hope you and your family are doing well.
      I love that our girl, Zenyatta, was remembered because we all know she is not only unbelievable but also unforgettable!!
      She is definitely a treasure and a gift. ❤️
      HugZ and Love

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        Dear. Zenyatta. I haven’t written in awhile but I do check in. You are always and forever in my heart. I’m hoping you love your retirement and that you got pears and apples and anything your heart or tummy desires.
        I have a new retired racemare I care about very much . She is now living the good life too, but in the west.
        She may become a mom in the future and I hope she will be as good a Mama as you have been. Thank you to all at Lanes End who love and care for you.
        Take care sweet girl.

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      Dear Rebecca,
      I just saw that news, also. Cody’s Wish won that last race for his dear friend, Cody D. They were always on the same wavelength so I think CW knew the time was short.
      Sending heart-felt prayers and condolences to the wonderful Dorman family and to the entire Cody’s Wish Team. What a gift and what a ride!
      RIP Cody. You have touched us all. 🙏 💔 🙏
      Hugs and Love

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    Sending love and prayers to the Dorman family and all those involved in this beautiful story. So glad Cody made it to the last race for Cody’s Wish. Such an unusually touching story.

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Just realized that video I posted above is from July. Nym must be so much bigger now. Wish I could find a more recent photo. Will keep looking. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Marshalk:

      OMG. Tragic news. As you say, he over came so much illness as a three year old. Poor, sweet boy. Gone too soon😪

      Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Judy,
          It’s o”k”, JB! There are often errant key strikes. 🥰
          Have a good week, my friend!
          —-
          Thoughts of your Russ, my father, uncle and great uncle 11-11-2023 — and all the veterans past and present. 🌺 🇺🇸 🌺
          Hugs and Love 💖

        • My Dear Marshall:

          Thank you for thinking of my Russ.

          Remembering all the Veterans past and present too.

          Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy,
      Thanks for this update on Zilkha’s workouts. Sounds as though she is doing very well. All the very best of luck and good health to her, always!
      Hugs and Love ❤️

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Zilkha had another timed 4 furlong work yesterday:

    Del Mar
    11/14/2023
    Dirt
    4F
    48.40
    Handily
    1/4

    Love and Hugs, JB

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      This is strange. I tried to reply here, but it didn’t take.
      I replied to Judy’s earlier post, and it did it went through. Weird!!!
      HugZ

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        Excuse the typo — that should be “. . . and it went through.”
        I had attempted to respond twice to the post about Zilkha’s workout only to have it not appear.
        I guess we should prepare for other strange things since the certificate has not been renewed. We are now at 4 months expired.
        It does not bode well for our favorite blog. 😟
        HugZ

        • Dear Marshall:

          Praying this isn’t the end of the Blog.
          I hope we get a post soon from Team Z on how Z and Nymue are doing and if Nym’s been weaned.

          Love and Hugs, JB

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    I surely hope she races soon and is successful for the sake of Z’s legacy. It would be great if she could have a winner at racing.

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      Dear Judy, Z-Family and Z-Friends,
      HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all❣️
      —–
      JB, thanks so much for your Thanksgiving wishes. Bless you! ❤️
      —–
      Beautiful Z, we will always be so grateful for the gift that is you. 💕
      HugZ and Love forever

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      Dear Judy,
      Thanks so much for the update on Zilkha.
      Hoping she continues to do well — maybe we will see her in her first race
      before too long. Good health and happiness to her always!
      Hugs and Love ❤️

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