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 Fans:
Beautiful son of Honor Code, Max Player, has been retired.
Wishing you a happy, healthy life Champ. Love and Hugs, JB
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/269632/grade-1-winner-max-player-retired-no-firm-stud-plans
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for the article about Max Player’s retirement.
Best wishes to him in his new career in the stud barn. Hope he has a
long, happy and healthy life! Good luck with the ladies, handsome boy!
Hugs and Love 💖
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Bruce In Charge at Lane’s End.
https://twitter.com/LanesEndFarms/status/1673742147827253248/mediaViewer?currentTweet=1673742147827253248¤tTweetUser=LanesEndFarms
He’s a Keeper. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Found another video of Nymue “just chillin”. Cutie Pie!
https://twitter.com/BH_AEberhardt/status/1674057120663085058/mediaViewer?currentTweet=1674057120663085058¤tTweetUser=BH_AEberhardt
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for these links; however, suddenly I cannot view the twitter.com links without logging in. I have never needed an account to view photos and videos on twitter. Humph, must be some Musk thing.
The racing at Belmont and Woodbine has been cancelled today due to poor air quality. Here in NC we are in code orange level — a bit hazy, a lot humid and hot. My least favorite conditions. Maybe we will be cool again by Christmas!!
Hugs and Love 💕
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
I’m having the same problem with viewing Twitter. Hope it’s just a glitch.
I read about the cancellations. Just won’t dissipate. We have not had temps in the 90s yet, but humidity and dew point are very high making it muggy here.
Looking forward to Fall already. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Yes, I look forward to fall, too — hope we have one!
We have been in or around the 90’s all week with the
humidity kicking in most of the week, making it feel like
triple digits the last couple of days. ICK!!
I cut grass Wednesday afternoon since the humidity was lower, and I figured I better take advantage of that. I was
soaked through from sweat and “whupped”!
Hope the air clears for the weekend!
Hugs and Love 🥰
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Love and Big Hugs, JB💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Martha L Fosdick
Best of luck to Two Phil’s and Max Player on their retirements. Also, here’s hoping Zilkha’s heat in the leg problem is resolved so she can race at least once. I’ve been doing a lot of hurry up and wait lately so which is what I’ll have to do to see if Zilkha ever gets to run and what name her boy will have. Last but certainly not least I too will join the chorus of how stunning and precious Nymue is. It does seem a bit strange that there’s no Z in her name, but perhaps in a few years we’ll be seeing her on the track and keeping the Z-line going. Good Night and Happy 4th of July.
Martha Fosdick
Oops I meant if Zilkha gets to run and what Zellda’s boy will be named and if and how he will he will run. Here’s hoping everyone has a sparkling day in their neighborhoods.
judy berube
Dear Martha:
Wishing you a Happy 4th too.
Love and Hugs, JB
Jane
Please could we hear a recent
Update on Zenyatta and her baby
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Lindal
Z fans, there is a picture of the current Z princess on Lane’s End FB page. Her legs are so long! Quite independent too! On a sad note, TheheartofDixie passed away today at Our MIMS. She was 27. There have been three horses pass at OUR MIMS this year. Sad, but they all lived a great life with people who loved them. Lindal.
judy berube
Dear Lindal:
RIP TheheartofDixie. Run free in God’s Heaven beautiful girl.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
I think this might be the photo of Nymue our Lindal referenced above. She’s all legs. Cutie!
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0d36bPatd-54IiUPyMHLGiZqg
Love and Hugs, JB
Dee in the Hudson Valley
A huge “thank you” to Ann and everyone on Team Z for sharing these gorgeous photos with all of us! And a huge “thank you” to the team of veterinarians and associates who took such good care of Mom & Baby. The video on BloodHorse.com on June 27th was the best birthday present ever! Such wonderful, happy news. Bless our beloved Zenny…
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Have a peaceful night. Love you Hugs, JB🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Wonderful article with gorgeous photos of Z and NYMUE from BloodHorse:
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/slideshows/269774/zenyatta-and-her-2023-war-front-filly
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks a million for these wonderful photos from BloodHorse!
Most of them even have captions — Too Cute!!
Love it!
Hugs and Love 🥰
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Yes, the photos and captions are wonderful. I love the ones of Nymue running around. She is such a Cutie Patootie!
I was wondering why BloodHorse hadn’t posted a photo of Nymue sooner with their first article on Z. They were planning this beautiful slideshow.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Goodnight. Love You. Hugs, JB🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
Martha Fosdick
Perhaps I missed it, but I found a site with info on the nymue spelling that gives the name a whole new spin. It is defined as unique, visionary and different. The origin was unknown, but is noted that was a boy or girl name. Also it had a pronunciation guide. I listened several times. It was pronounced by 3 different people and concluded that na moo was the correct way to say it. The site is nameslook.com/nymue. Hope this helps anyone who was as confused as I was.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Z-Friends,
For those who enjoy a name that blends the sire & dam names well:
In Race 5 at Belmont this afternoon (Maiden Special Weight), Johnny V.
won on Spinning Colors (#8), a 3 year old filly trained by Mark Hennig.
She is by Hard Spun out of Kaleidoscope(Elusive Quality)!! I think that
is pretty clever.
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Hope everyone will have a safe & Happy Independence Day! 💥 🇺🇸 💥
Hugs and Love 💖
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
I love a play on names and that is a clever one. Too cute! Congrats to Spinning Colors, Mark Hennig and JV.
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
I thought you might like that name. I have a soft spot for Hard Spun. He always gave it his best which was good enough a lot of the time. I think Kaleidoscope is a great name, too. I loved kaleidoscopes as a child (and I still do).
Take care, my friend.
Hugs and Love 💕
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Love You. Hugs, JB❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Barbie Taylor
Dear Judy,
Thank you so much for the photos of Nymue from Blood Horse. She is absolutely gorgeous! In some of the head on shots where she’s running, she looks so much like Zenyatta. I’m thinking she’s possibly going to be a big girl like her momma. Only time will tell.
judy berube
Dear Barbie:
I totally agree. She’s going to be a big, beautiful girl like Mama.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Have a peaceful evening. Love and Hugs, JB💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Paulick Report’s fan poll of 20 Top Moments in BC History. Look who made the list for 2009. No surprise there. I would have also included her valiant second place finish from 2010 (no offense Blame).
https://paulickreport.com/news/breeders-cup/breeders-cup-announces-top-20-moments-from-fan-poll/
Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Thanks for posting this PR article!
2009 — no surprise at all! I agree her second place to Blame in 2010 should have made it in, too.
Hugs and Love 💖
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Love and Hugs, JB
Dee in the Hudson Valley
I so agree, Judy! One more giant stride and it would’ve been hers…
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Goodnight. Love You. Hugs, JB❤️🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎❤️
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
Hope you are okay.
Sending lots of love your way.
Hugs and Love 💕
judy berube
Dear Marshall:
Thank you my friend for your sweet concern. We’re keeping on keeping on. Love and Hugs, JB and LM
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Z-Friends,
Exciting finish to the Belmont meet today!
Jose Ortiz won the top jockey award over his brother, Irad. Great riders both! Jose was ahead by 4 wins at the start of today’s round, but Irad started off with 2 more wins and then another. By the last race (#9), Irad had a chance to tie with Jose since Jose’s mount (the favorite) was scratched.
Kendrick Carmouche rode Bold Honor to victory — Congrats to all connections!
Congratulations to Jose Ortiz who was smiling ear to ear!!!
On to Saratoga now! 🥰
Hugs and Cheers! 🏇 🏇 🏇
judy berube
Dear Marshall;
Congrats to JO; well done.
Yes, he and his brother are always at the top of the rankings. Very skilled riders.
Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Hope you all had a great day today. Love You. Hugs, JB🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺
Z13Rulz
Cute picture on Lane’s End FB of “Mini Z” getting her hooves done.
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Love You. Goodnight. Hugs, JB❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Dee in the Hudson Valley
Opening day at Saratoga! Unfortunately, the weather has not been helpful these last few days and it looks like the next week or two are not promising. Still, can’t wait to go up to ‘Toga to get close to the jockeys and their mounts in the paddock! Let’s all keep our fingers crossed for a SAFE and HEALTHY meet from today through September 4th. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could get through 40 race days with no injuries, no breakdowns…
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Dee,
Yes it certainly would — fingers crossed here, also!
I am envious — hope you have a wonderful time at The Spa, my friend❣️
Safe and sound racing to all!
Hugs and Cheers
Momz Kat
Can we get some info/photos/video of Zellda’s colt?
Momz Kat
Can we get some info/photos/video of Zellda’s colt? Would be nice to see how he is progressing. Has he been named yet?
judy berube
Dear Dee and Marshall:
I echo your thoughts for a safe and sound meet at the Spa this year.
Dee, have a wonderful time. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy,
❤️ 🏇 ❤️ 🏇 ❤️
Hugs and Love 🥰
judy berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Stay comfy and cool. Love and Hugs, JB💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Judy Berube
Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL, NYM and DC:
Hope you all had a lovely day today. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Z-Friends/Fans,
The news was announced a little while ago by the America’s Best Racing guys that Funny Cide had died at age 23. I am so sad — Funny Cide was one of my heroes and a favorite of mine.
RIP beautiful boy. You took us on an exciting ride in 2003. Running with the angels now.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/270199/2023-kentucky-derby-winner-funny-cide-dies-at-23
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He was such an outstanding horse, and yet, there is no Breyer model of him!
Not even an ornament — I created my own using a Breyer Stablemate chestnut. He is represented on my Christmas tree now along with Secretariat, Smarty Jones, American Pharoah, Justify, Seabiscuit and of course, our queen, Zenyatta.
Thanks to the Kentucky Horse Park for taking good care of their most popular resident all these years. Condolences to all who loved and cared for “Funny”.
Hugs and Love 💔 😢