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!
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Thinking of all of you. Love and Big Hugs, JB
Donna Heim
So glad to see you all still on the blog. I hope the failure to renew the certificate doesn’t mean there will never been the info as suggested about the weaning and such.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Donna H.,
Yes, at least there are the three of us still here. Guess we just have to keep crossing that dreaded “connection is not private” warning. Sure hope we
hear something good here on the Blog soon.
💕 🐎 💕 🐎 💕
HugZ
judy berube
Dear Donna and Marshall:
I’m also hoping the lack of certificate renewal doesn’t mean Z’s Blog is ending. Hoping, as you said Marshall, we hear something from Team Z soon.
In the meantime, so grateful to have you as Z Friends. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy and Z-friends,
Love this place and you, too!
We are still here for our beloved and adored Zenyatta❣️
Hope we can continue our connection.
Hugs and Love 💖 🙏 💖
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Hoping all of you are well and having a wonderful day. Love You. Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Z-friends,
Does anyone know how Echo Zulu is doing? Any updates on her recovery?
It would be nice to hear some news — hoping for good news.
HugZ ❤️
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Couldn’t find anything more recent on EZ. Hoping she has continued to heal well.
https://amp.horseracingnation.com/news/Echo_Zulu_looks_very_good_as_she_continues_recovery_123
Trying to find updates on Bear Mountain and Bus Buzz too, who were injured on BC Friday, Nov 3rd.
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for the HRN article and the vimeo link. Since the HRN article is dated October 25, I hope things are still progressing well.
Yes indeed, EZ does relish those carrots!
Prayers and fingers-crossed for a successful recovery for this beautiful girl. Hope no news is good news! Power up, EZ!
Hugs and Love 🙏 ❤️ 🙏
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear JB,
Hope Bear Mountain and Bus Buzz are okay and mending, also.
💕 🤞 💕 🤞 💕
HugZ
Rebecca
ZILKHA stepped up to five furlongs today at Del Mar, going in 1:03 flat over the fast main track; despite being ranked 8/9 it was the slowest time of the day, and she shares it with WINEMAKER, an unraced 2yo colt.
judy berube
Dear Rebecca:
Thanks for this info on Zilkha. Maybe debut soon.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams.
Love and Hugs, JB❤️🏇🏻❤️🏇🏻❤️🏇🏻❤️🏇🏻❤️🏇🏻❤️
judy berube
Dear Marshall and Z Fans:
Here’s a video of Echo Zulo post surgery. Don’t know the exact date.
https://vimeo.com/875729244
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Love and Hugs to all of you, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Love and Big Hugs to all of you, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Z and Z-friends,
Congrats to Cody’s Wish and the entire team, including the Dormans on achieving a second (back-to-back) Secretariat Vox Populi Award!! A better
choice could not be possible. Such an inspiring story that touched so many hearts. Good Luck CW in your new career.
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RIP champion Speightstown. A beautiful chestnut who always showed up and generally won. He was euthanized Dec. 8 due to continued foot troubles; he was 25. Condolences to Winstar and all who loved this remarkable horse.
https:www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/273845/champion-prominent-sire-speightstown-euthanized-at-25
Hugs and Love ❤️
Marshall (NC Broad)
Oops, sorry about that link! I left out the //.
Here it is again:
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/273845/champion-prominent-sire-speightstown-euthanized-at-25
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Try it now.
MP
Donna Heim
Haven’t been on because of illness but especially want to thank Judy and Marshall for your faithful newsiness. Also glad to hear of Silkha and keep hoping. Wonderful news about Cody’s Wish and as said so well deserved. Hope all is well with you as you prepare for Christmas and other holiday celebrations.
judy berube
Dear Marshall, Donna and Z Fans:
Congrats to Cody’s Wish; so well deserved.
Sorry to lose Speightstown. So many of our favorites are, like me, in their Golden years. Always sad to know they’ve gone. Run free in God’s Heaven Champ.
Donna, hope you’re feeling better.
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Donna,
Sorry to hear you’ve been ill and hope you are feeling much better now.
I can’t believe there are only 13 days until Christmas Eve!! Guess I better get myself in gear with haste!
Take care!
Hugs and Love 🥰
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Have a restful night and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Found this recent video of Z on Lane’s End Instagram. Hope it comes thru.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0gqDxwriwz/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Nymue isn’t with her so she’s no doubt been weaned and with other weanling foals. Wish I could find a photo of her.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Love and Hugs, JB❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
I’m not a big fan of virtual comparisons of Champions, but I stumbled on this video while looking for recent photos of Nymue.
I think you’ll enjoy it.
Love and Hugs, JB
https://youtu.be/42HO1hVI43g
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for this link! Very interesting simulations. Yay!! Z, Citation and Affirmed, Cigar! The comments seem to lean toward Ruffian never letting any horse pass her — alas, we will never know, but fantasy is amusing.
Thanks for sharing❣️
Hugs and Love 🎄
Donna Heim
Of course it was enjoyable since it showed the true winner, our Queen. Thanks, Judy.
judy berube
Dear Donna:
She’s THE BEST! Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Yes indeed, Zenny is our girl, and she IS the Best!!
Hugs and Love ❤️
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love and Big Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Hope you get your computer problems sorted out. 🤞
Z’s Blog misses you very much!!
While you are absent:
Goodnight and Sweet Dreams to Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC!!
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Christmas is a-coming soon . . .❣️
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Up and running again with new computer. Been missing you too.
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
YAY!!!
Welcome back, dear friend❣️
HugZ and Love 🎄 🦌 💕 🦌 🎄
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Have a restful night and Happy Dreams. Love and Big Hugs, JB❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sally Blank
I know Christmas is right around the corner Zenyatta and I am hoping you will get some good treats at Christmas. (a little for Nymue) I wish all your caretakers the best Christmas ever and you Z all the biggest hugs and kisses from me with love always!
You will always be my most beautiful Queen. I still wish to see you!
Love always, kisses to you and all your foals,
Auntie Sally B
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sally B.,
Ditto what you posted, friend!
Best Wishes to you for a Merry Christmas and Hopes for a kinder, more peaceful New Year for this old world!
HugZ and Love 🎄 💖 🎄
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Zenyatta, Z-Family, Team Z and all Z-Friends,
Wishing everyone Hope, Peace and Goodwill on this very special day and
for always.
MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
All the Best, dear ones! ❤️ 🎄 ❤️ 🎄 ❤️
Hugs and Love,
Marshall
Donna Heim
Merry Christmas, Zsters, and a Blessed New Year.
judy berube
Dear Sally, Marshall, Donna, Z Fans and Team Z:
Hope all of you had a Blessed Christmas, Passover; whatever you celebrate.
Marshall, echo your wishes for a Happy, Peaceful New Year for all.
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Back at you, dear friend!
💖 🎄 💖 🎄 💖 🎄 💖
Hugs and Love 🥰
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Love and Hugs to all of you, JB❤️🎅🏼🎄🎅🏼🎄❤️
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Thinking of all of You, Team Z and Z Fans. Happy, Healthy New Year to everyone.
Love and Big Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Z, Z-Family, Team Z and all Z-sters,
Sending out positive thoughts and sincere good wishes to everyone for a
more peaceful and kinder year ahead. I’m afraid it may be a long bumpy
ride, but hope springs eternal.
I also hope we get some news about our beloved Z and her filly — the blog
has been silent for a very long time which does not bode well for us.
HAPPY NEW YEAR❣️
Hugs and Love
Sally Blank
Happy New Year (soon) to you Zenyatta, your beautiful filly Nymue, and to all that care for you!!
Zenyatta, you have given me so much to my life; hope, love and appreciation for a wonderful thrill you gave me!! I will always love you!! My soul was awakened when I saw you on the track doing the Queens dance. I followed you every step of the way.
I am so proud of you my sweet lovable mare. Now all I need at my age of 78 is to get up close and tell you how much you mean to me!!
Good health in this 2024 New Year to you and all your foals,
Love you with kisses,
Auntie Sally B
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sally B.,
Good health to you and best wishes for 2024.
Bless you❣️
Happy New Year!
Hugs and Love,
MP
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Love and Hugs Always, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Zilkha had another timed work on Dec. 28th.
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for the info about Zilkha’s workout on the 28th.
Best of luck to her! Hope she stays well and healthy, too.
Hugs and Love ❤️