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!
Donna Heim
Dear Judy,
So glad we have you to give us information on Zilkha. Do hope she races soon.
Thanks so much.
Rebecca
Zilkha posted her fourth straight 5f work yesterday, going in 1:03.40. If she worked in company, she worked significantly slower, as the only other John Shirreffs trainee that day was Kanthara, who went in 1:02.60.
John seems to prefer to have her on a ten/eleven day work schedule, so expect her to work again the 17th or 18th.
The only 2023 work from Zilkha that I can find on XBTV came on Sept 20, when she and Emerald Union went 4f in 50.80. In that, she had to be encouraged a bit to keep up, and she seems on the small side; I wonder about her physical talents.
Marilu Villanueva
Dear Zenyatta, a very Happy New Year to you. May this be a year full of love and blessings for you and your babies. Stay healthy and enjoy your retirement. Missing you and hoping to visit you!! Love n hugs!
judy berube
My Dear Marshall, Donna, Rebecca and Z Fans:
Marshall and Donna, we have to stay connected to Z and each other as long as we still can.
Rebecca, thanks for this latest info on ZILKHA. Hope she makes her Debut soon. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Yes indeed, we must try to stay connected to Z and our Z’sters — time may well be running out. Hope some information will be forthcoming that will
be reassuring.
Rats! I don’t handle change very well, especially when this site has become a place of refuge from the crazy messed-up world.
Alas, hope springs eternal though❣️ 🤞
HugZ and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
So very well said and I totally agree. Love Ya. Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
❤️ 🥰 ❤️ 🥰 ❤️
Thanks JB!
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love All of You so much. Hugs, JB❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Z,
Hope you are snug, warm and dry in your stall while the weather is so icky.
Stay safe sweet girl. We love you forever and ever, Amen!
Hugs and Love ❤️
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM, DC and ZEL’s Boy:
Love and Hugs, JB❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Another timed work for ZILKHA on 1/7/24.
Santa Anita
1/7/2024
Dirt
5F
1:03.40
Handily
66/71
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for keeping us informed on Zilkha’s progress.
Hope she can continue to improve and stay well. 💖
You are the Best, JB❣️
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Right back at ya! Love and Hugs, JB❤️
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
You’re all in our thoughts. Love and Hugs, JB
Rebecca
ZILKHA worked today, Jan 19 –
4f in 49.00 handily over a fast main track at Santa Anita.
Expect her next work to come between Jan 29 & 31.
While I doubt she is starting any time soon, Santa Anita’s Jan 26-Feb 4 condition book has the following Maiden Special Weights available:
Jan 26 – Substitute Race 1 – 6f dirt MSW for 4 & 5yo fillies/mares. Entry Jan 21.
Jan 27 – Race 4 – 1 1/8 mile turf MSW for 4 & 5yo fillies/mares. Entry Jan 24.
judy berube
Dear Rebecca:
Thanks for this info on ZILKHA.
Love and Hugs, JB
Nancy Stamp
So glad for the info from Z friends. Miss the old days too Marshall.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Yes Nancy, those were the days my friend❣️
Whatever happens, we have had a good run, and I am so
grateful for the lovely company on this site and our beautiful
(inside and out), Zenyatta.
HugZ and Love
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Stay comfy and cozy. Love You. Big Hugs, JB❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love Ya. Hugs, JB💗🏇🏻💗💗🏇🏻💗💗🏇🏻💗
Donna Heim
Thanks again for your faithfulness with info on Zilkha. Wouldn’t it be nice to get all the news like we used to?! Sure miss it but will continue to check in. Love hearing from you all.
judy berube
Dear Nancy, Marshall, Donna and Z Fans:
I also am so thankful to have posts from you. I too miss the days of Z’s Diary and posts from Dottie and Ann.
Marshall, you’re so right; we did have a good run. Very rare indeed for owners to make their horses accessible to fans like the Moss’s did with Z. Especially broodmares and their foals.
I’ll always be grateful to them for that.
Love and Hugs to all of you, JB❤️
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
A big Amen, my friend❣️ What a treasured gift we have been given.
❤️ 🐎 ❤️ 🐎 ❤️ 🐎 ❤️
Big Hugs and Lots of Love
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Thinking of all of you. Stay warm and cozy. Love You. Hugs, JB🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Rebecca
Big couple of days in the racing world as Zedan and Baffert are dropping the Medina Spirit case and letting the DQ stand, and now admins for the Saudi Cup are recommending the DQ of Maximum Security from the 2020 Saudi Cup, which would elevate the mare Midnight Bisou. Only takes three or four years for things to get cleared up in the racing industry…
In other news, Japan’s EQUINOX is the 2023 World’s Best Racehorse, with the only Americans in the top ten being Cody’s Wish and White Abarrio… in a five-way tie for tenth.
Donna Heim
I thought the picture of Equinox in Bloodhorse was just beautiful. He exudes confidence and intelligence.
Agree strongly with the thought of how fortunate we were to have all that info on Z for a lot of years. Thanks to those who provided it. Just hard to lose that flow.
judy berube
Dear Rebecca, Donna and Z Fans:
Rebecca, agree, sure does take the Industry way too long to resolve these issues. RIP beautiful Medina Spirit.
Donna, I too wish the Blog would continue as it was. Would be wonderful to have updates on Z and
the kids. Wonder if Nymue will be off to the Mayberry’s in FL come Spring.
Another timed work for Zilkha on the 19th:
Santa Anita
1/19/2024
Dirt
4F
49.00
Handily
Equinox is one of the most gorgeous boys ever. Got those Sunday genes too.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love and Big Hugs, JB🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻🏇🏻
Rebecca
Eclipse Award results:
Horse of the Year: CODY’S WISH. 139 out of 219; other votes went to White Abarrio (37), Idiomatic (21), Up to the Mark (9), Arcangelo (6), Elite Power (5), and Practical Move (??? – 1).
Champion Older Dirt Male: CODY’S WISH. 148 votes. White Abarrio, 65; Elite Power, 5; Defunded, 1.
Champion Older Dirt Female: IDIOMATIC. 211 votes. Goodnight Olive, 4; Echo Zulu, 3; Adare Manor, 1.
Champion 3YO Male: ARCANGELO. 193 votes. Auguste Rodin, 21; Arabian Knight, 2; Mage, National Treasure, Two Phil’s, 1 each.
Champion 3YO Female: PRETTY MISCHIEVOUS. 182 votes. Randomized, 24; Mawj, 9; Ceiling Crusher, Faiza, 2 each.
Champion 2YO Male: FIERCENESS. 205 votes. Big Evs, 4; Muth, 3; Locked, Prince of Monaco, 2 each; Nutella Fella, The Wine Steward, Timberlake, 1 each.
Champion 2YO Female: JUST F Y I. 202 votes. Hard to Justify, 9; Candied, 3; Tamara, 2; Brightwork, Jody’s Pride, She Feels Pretty, 1 each.
Champion Male Sprinter: ELITE POWER. 183 votes. Cody’s Wish, 35; Speed Boat Beach, 1.
Champion Female Sprinter: GOODNIGHT OLIVE. 140 votes. Echo Zulu, 72; Maple Leaf Mel, 3; Caravel, 2; Kirstenbosch, Pretty Mischievous, 1 each.
Champion Male Turf Horse: UP TO THE MARK. 141 votes. Auguste Rodin, 60; Master Of The Seas, 12; Casa Creed, Exaulted, Integration, Nobals, Program Trading, Red Knight, 1 each.
Champion Female Turf Horse: INSPIRAL. 112 votes. In Italian, 50; Mawj, 43; Anisette, 4; War Like Goddess, 3; Caravel, 2; Closing Remarks, Didia, Fev Rover, Moira, Surge Capacity, 1 each.
Champion Steeplechase Horse: MERRY MAKER. 69 votes. Snap Decision, 50; Awakened, 25; Noah and the Ark, 24; Belfast Banter, 19; Scaramanga, 6; 26 people abstained.
Champion Breeder: GODOLPHIN. 202 votes. Calumet Farm, 3; Richard Barton Enterprises, George Krikorian, Repole Stable, Spendthrift Farm, Stonestreet, Taylor Made, 1 each. 5 abstained.
Champion Owner: GODOLPHIN. 191 votes. Klaravich Stables, 7; Juddmonte, 5; Gary Barber, Repole Stable, 2 each; Coleswood Farm, Harris Farm, George Krikorian, Repole Stable & St. Elias Stable, Bruno Schickedanz, 1 each. 6 abstained.
Champion Trainer: BILL MOTT. 123 votes. Brad Cox, 60; Steve Asmussen, 8; Chad Brown, 7; Jena Antonucci, 4; Todd Pletcher, 3; Bob Baffert, Mark Casse, Linda Rice, 1 each. 2 abstained.
Champion Jockey: IRAD ORTIZ, JR. 187 votes. Javier Castellano, 17; Flavien Prat, 7; Junior Alvarado, 4; Juan Hernandez, Luis Saez, Mike Smith, 1 each. 1 abstained.
Champion Apprentice Jockey: AXEL CONCEPCION. 166 votes. Sofia Vives, 16; Jaime Torres, 14; Luis R. Rivera Jr., 7; Walter A. Rodriguez, 2. 14 abstained.
250 voters were eligible; 219 returned ballots.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Thanks for posting these Eclipse results, Rebecca!!
Congrats to all❣️
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Found this adorable video of Z enjoying an apple. Too cute.
Love and Hugs, JB
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0tTa5jSdJBL9HdQKCYcNaMgpQ2gjasyZtTha8WhrFye3KDz5FVPXesFzi6p94RRw5l&id=100064335653682
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for posting this link! What a good son Ziconic is — sending juicy
pears to Mama for Christmas!!
There are some more great videos of Z to be seen if one scrolls down. Also,
a video of Quality Road and one of Honor A.P. enjoying a snowday, too.
Beautiful!!!
Hugs and Love
Sally Blank
That was so cute Judy!! Just happen to come on and saw you had a video. Sure love Z!! Thanks Judy!
Sally B.
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Love and Hugs, JB🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰
Donna Heim
By the way, you must turn up the sound to get how much Z enjoyed her gift from Ziconic. I was delighted that Cody’s Wish got so many awards. He also got the moment of the year. He is a special guy. Missed out on seeing the Pegasus today because I didn’t realize it was happening but exciting that National Treasure won. I thought Equinox looked remarkably gorgeous in the photo posted by BH.
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Happy Dreams. Stay comfy and cozy. Love You. Hugs, JB🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Rebecca
ZILKHA –
Jan 29
Santa Anita
5F Handily
1:02.20
Fast dirt
Look for a Feb 8ish work back.
Rebecca
Officially 200 days since the security certificate expired. I’m glad we can bypass the warnings and still comment here. Looking forward to Zilkha’s eventual debut, and excited for May when Zellda’s Justify baby shows up! (I say May because her first foal was born April 27)
judy berube
Dear Rebecca:
Thank you so much for this info on ZELLDA. Have been searching for info on whether she was in foal for 2024 baby and to which stallion. Couldn’t find anything. Justify, wow!
Do you have any news on ZELLDA’s boy by Md’O?
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Rebecca:
I just realized my mistake. I meant ZELLDA’s boy by Twirling Candy.
Md’O is ZELLDA’s sire. Sorry about that.
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Rebecca,
Thanks for the news about Zellda! Wonder how her Medaglia d’Oro colt is doing. Best of health to them always, and hoping Zellda will have an easy delivery this spring, also.
Again, thank you for keeping us updated! Wow, 200 days since July 17 — guess they aren’t going to renew certification, sigh.
Stay well❣️
Hugs and Love
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
I really messed up. I corrected myself in the post above. Must have Md’O on my mind.
ZEL’s boy is by Twirling Candy.
Love Ya. Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
I am guilty of the same mistake! Apologies to Zellda’s papa,
Md’O!! (and to Twirling Candy’s colt out of Zel)
Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
I goofed, too! Thanks for the update on Zellda’s Twirling Candy colt and Nymue, Rebecca.
Hugs and Love
Rebecca
No news; he’s still unnamed and as far as I can tell is still at Lane’s End. His digital certificate is still assigned there. Nymue is also still there.
Zilkha is at Santa Anita but does not yet have a digital tattoo, which indicates she is a long way out from starting; they will give her one (a microchip) before she races. Zellda never got one. Neither did Cozmic One and Ziconic as both were racing before that became a thing.
judy berube
Dear Rebecca:
Thanks for this info on ZELLDA’s boy and Nymue. I keep checking to see if he’s been named.
Maybe ZILKHA will be microchipped soon and go for her Maiden debut.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Goodnight. Stay comfy and cozy. Love and Hugs, JB🏇🏻💗🏇🏻💗🏇🏻💗🏇🏻💗🏇🏻
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Love You. Great Big Hugs, JB😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Zenyatta,
Your devoted fans are still here, and we love you even more❣️
It was so wonderful to know that you enjoyed Ziconic’s Christmas pears, and I know you got lots of love with other treats, too!
Hope you are warm, dry and happy. You deserve the very best always, dear girl.
We will forever be your adoring “dumplings”. 🥰
Hugs and Love