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!
Jeanie Esajian
Dearest Z
What a way to go out in style as a future mama. Just like you went off the track in style. Your live for this little filly, an image of yourself, is there for all of us to see. We all love you and wish you and your family — four- and two-legged — the very best. Long live the Queen! Jeanie from CA
Charlotte Cosulich
Congratulations to Queen Z and foal. How fitting that she was born on the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s historic Belmont victory!! Because it was a June baby, she got to soak in the KY sun for her first days on earth. May God bless her and Queen Z with many more.
Nancy
We knew the day would come when Z would have her last foal, and what a beauty she is , just like mom. We thank you for always keeping us informed and hope this will keep going. Thank you for sharing Z with us and we are so proud of each and every one of her foals. Look forward to seeing this Doubleganger in the future. God bless all we love you.
John Lyons
is Zenyatta having any physical problems that are making them stop her from breeding anymore???? We would all love to see her keep going and get anything close
to what she was on the racetrack
Kim
FinalaZ!
Sheryl North
Dearest Queen Z,
I am eternally grateful that I was able to be present at nearly all your races( besides having a chance to see you at Lane’s End), waiting in my perfect spot to watch her being brought into the paddock area, then nervously but proudly watching her UNBELIEVABLE racing stylish strength. Congratulations on this gorgeous War Front filly. Blessings to you and positive energy from the universe.
Hugs and love,
Sheryl
Barbara Brayton
The filly is just precious. What a cutie. Congrats to mama Zenyatta and Ann and all connections. Glad the broodmare days are over. Now miss Z can just enjoy life.
I too was happy to see Cody’s Wish win the Met Mile. Not only are he and Cody a great story, but that horse is good.
There is an opinion column on MSNBC that you should read. You may not agree with it, but it should be read. We need many more people like Ann, who put the horse first.
Judy Berube
Dear Barbara:
Sadly, lot of truth in that article.
Hope you’re doing well. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:
Have a peaceful night and Happy Dreams. Love You. Big Hugs to all of you and the Babies, JB❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Barbara Wood
Zenny, you have outdone yourself. She is absolutely GORGEOUS. She looks so much like you. May she have a long and peaceful life. Love you always.
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Video from Z’s Instagram Page today. Both looking really good and Z enjoying her Guinness.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtW23Yvgqv1/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Love and Hugs, JB
Joyce Hennessey
I think that Ann deserves the honor of having her name somewhere in the new Filly’s name… something like Ann’sBabygirl or Zen Ann… someone else may find a better one than me, but, I love Zenyatta and her foals!!!
Lindal
Congratulations to everyone involved in this momentous occasion! This beautiful girl is just precious. She already knows where the camera is and she has spoken. ( See Lane End’s FB page). Zenyatta looks fit and is seen chowing down on her special lunch, including her all time favorite Guinness! Ever watchful of her foal on the sidelines. What a grand time to be alive! BRAVA! Lindal
Judy Berube
Dear Lindal:
Love how Z leaves her mash to check on the Baby. Such a good Mama. Love and Hugs, JB
Melissa
Congrats to Zenny and Team Z!! Wonderful news for Lane’s End and fans alike. She’s beautiful. Much love to both.
PeggyMcGeary
Blessing to all at Lanes End for helping Zenny in her latest accomplishment. We will love Zenyatta forever and wish her a relaxing retirement with her new baby to keep her company. Please let us know when fan appreciation day 2023 will be so we can finally meet Zenny in person. Love..
Peggy
Beth
Nice to see Zenyatta has a foal beside her again. She loves her foals and seems to be a doting mom. Congratulations to the Queen – wishing her and her filly good luck and all the best for them both.
Beth Abbondandolo Brockton MA
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Fabulous tribute to Queen Z in photos from BloodHorse:
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/269365/zenyatta-retires-as-broodmare-staying-at-lanes-end
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Here are the photos of Z:
https://photos.bloodhorse.com/Thoroughbred-Greats/Zenyatta/i-wWCTnVj/A
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for the above links! The Bloodhorse article made me tear-up a little with the lovely description of how unusual Zenyatta is, according to manager Todd Claunch. We have always known she is unusual — a beautifully made angel!
Thanks for the photos, also. Ah, those pix of Z and Tasty in their paddock bring back memories of sweet halcyon days. They were such good friends!
Hugs and Love 💕
judy berube
Dear Marshall and Z Fans:
Marshall, yes those photos bring back wonderful memories.
This is a link to an article in Paulick Report with adorable photo of Z and Baby Z.
https://paulickreport.com/news/bloodstock/hall-of-famer-zenyatta-delivers-filly-foal-at-lanes-end/
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
OOPs: That’s Baby ZICONIC in the photo not the new Princess. Sorry about that.
Still ADORABLE!
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Yes indeed — very adorable! The Red Prince!
I often wonder if Ziconic was retired from the track a bit
soon. He did seem to like racing at first. Oh well, he seems to be happy now.
Hugs and Love 💕
Karen in Indiana
What a beautiful foal. Z is such a good mama. Here’s hoping this little girl has a life as blessed as her mama has had.
Thank you, everyone who has been involved in sharing Zenyatta with all of us. You didn’t have to and the effort is appreciated.
Anne Rogness
She is beautiful. Well done Z. Lots of love to Mom and Filly and congratulations to all of her human team.
Donna Carlson
It is so wonderful to see Zenyatta with her new filly. Thank you Ann and team Z for your ever wonderful care of Zenyatta. When she retired from racing she was left in very good hands and here’s hoping that this new baby thrives. At the very least something for all of us to dream about this one last time.
Allen
Congratulations Queen Zenny. Your baby is beautiful, just like her Mom. I hope you enjoy your retirement, you deserve it. Maybe now that you are retiring, you will be allowed to have visitors. Love and Kisses to you and all your babies.
Holly Aldrich
Dear Ann, thank you so much for putting Zenyatta first!! I’m so happy this beautiful champion will be able to relax and enjoy her sweet filly. Love to Z and her entire caring crew and this lovely baby.
Sally Blank
Thank you and congratulations to all that loved and cared for the horse of my lifetime, Zenyatta; for assisting with the birth of the most adorable, gorgeous 23Zenny. She looks so much like mama Z!! I am so happy for Ann too.
Love you Zenyatta. You have done wonderful!!!!
kisses and hugs to you and all your foals
Auntie Sally B
Loyal Zenyatta Supporter
Happy tears for Zenny being a Mom again. How she loves her babies. And thank you to Ann and everyone involved making sure this time she got extra care. I think her baby looks much like her with a frisky attitude. Please keep us updated.
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
From Z’s Instagram Page. The Little Darling. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtVYv3WtZmF/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Kathy
Dear Judy,
She is simply perfection! What a DOLL! Thank you for sharing, Judy!
Hugs, Kathy
judy berube
Dear Kathy:
She’s got “personality” all ready.
Live and Hugs, JB
judy berube
OOPs: Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
“Live and Hugs” works, too❣️
Live long with many Hugs!!
Hugs and Love ❤️ 🐎 ❤️
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Love Ya. Hugs, JB😊😊😊
judy berube
PS: Click the speaker is on so you can hear her neigh. Too cute!
Love and Hugs, JB
Judy S. Sims
Dear Ann Holbrook (Moss),
Have been thinking for a perfect name for the new filly. As I look into her sweet, zen-like face the name that comes to mind is “MONDATTA” (barn name “DOTTIE”). It fell into place for me since Mondatta is the other name on the Police album “Zenyatta Mondatta” and “Dottie” Ingordo Shirreffs is Zen’s trainer’s wife. All her other foals have had a “Z” incorporated in their names and unfortunately not fared so well in the horse racing world. I have run my idea by some close equine loving friends and avid Zenyatta fans, and they are the ones
that have encouraged me to share this idea with you.
Thank you so much for your time and consideration if you are reading this.
BTW Zenyatta looks fantastic and I am so pleased that you have decided not
to breed her again.
Evelyn Murphy
I love Zenyatta. Her dance moves made me feel so happy. Thank you Zenyatta for all you have done for us horse racing fans❣️
Nancy Stamp
Just want to add my best wishes and say thank you for sharing Z with all her fans. It means so much to so many.
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, BABY Z and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Big Hugs, JB