Happy Monday!
Ziconic will make his second start this Friday, March 25. He is entered in Race 4 at Santa Anita Park, a 1 1/16 mile maiden race. Mike Smith will be riding.
Post time is approximately 5:30 pm ET. We’ll be watching with Zenyatta from Lane’s End!
Celeste/Massachusetts
Very exciting weekend coming up… Easter, Ziconic’s second race and maybe a new foal! What more could we ask for…!!!!
Happy Easter to all!
Elizabeth in New Mexico
What a week! Mama Z due any time, and her son, Ziconic, up to race. Wow, we’re all going to have to buy new pacing shoes v soon! Zenny, wish we could all get together for a ‘foal shower’! We’ll all be taking deep breaths with you. Go Ziconic! Love to everyone, Elizabeth
carol rose
Zenyatta’s foal watch and Ziconic preparing to win his second start, I don’t know if I can stand all of the excitement! Praying for both Zenyatta and Ziconic to have safe journeys. Thank you Team Z for sharing.
Love to all,
Carol
Darlene Daniels
Thank you Team Z for sharing this exciting news. What an exciting week this is…. Ziconic, Z foaling and Easter.
Here is how I see it. Zenny, Ann and Jerry and all of Team Z will be watching the race. Ziconic wins and everyone is so excited Zenny goes into labor and delivers on Good Friday night or Saturday. Oh the fun of all this anticipation. Be safe Ziconic and Zenyatta. You are both so very much loved.
lauraj_cincinnati
They’ll probably be watching on TVG. I think they’re in Kentucky now. :-)
Barbara Dorning
Z Time to War Dance
Joyce Hennessey
Any word on how the proud. Mother is doing with her pregnancy? I am praying for a healthy foal for the Queen. God bless.
Marshall (NC Broad)
How exciting! Godspeed, Ziconic — wishing you a safe and speedy race with a first place finish. Good Luck, Red Prince! Love you.
Zenny,
I know you will be SO happy to see your Ann and Jerry. It is wonderful that you will have your family with you when your baby arrives. What a week of anticipation this is!
Get your rest, beautiful girl; the big event is at hand. I know you will be pulling for your gorgeous little red-head to win his second race — all of us here on the blog will be nervously pacing for both of you.
Hugs and Love
Delores Froom
Good luck and stay safe, Ziconic. Zenyatta, blessing and best wishes to you and yours this Easter. May you have a safe delivery and healthy foal.
Kisses and hugs
Kathy
March 22 Cherokee Devotional
At times we must turn the tide by saying we will have it no other way. Determination changes circumstances more often than we know. That which is good and right deserves determination and consistent effort. Consistent effort can turn even a little decision into great and wonderful change. So be bold: think clearly, listen with your heart, work consistently and with determination. John Dryden said, “Fortune befriends the bold.” You see, the bold are determined.
Do not grieve. Misfortunes happen to the best of men.
-Big Elk, Omaha
Mary in Boone
Hi Everyone!
Ziconic, have fun, stay safe, and win one for the Queen!!!! What excitement in the Realm! Our Queen will be reunited with Mrs. Moss, they will watch the race with
Mr. Moss, Team Z, and Team Lane’s End, and then we will find out if we have a PrinZess or a PrinZ. All of this takes place as we celebrate rebirth.
Love to All,
Mary in Boone
Allen Baumstein
What an exciting weekend. Ziconic making his second start, Zenny is due at anytime. I hope Ziconic wins his maiden on Good Friday, and Zenny has a Easter foal. Ziconic you have a safe trip for you and Mike, and Zenny I hope you have a easy delivery. Thank You Team Z for the up date. Wishing everyone a Happy Easter weekend.
Celeste_in_TX
How exciting to know Ziconic is racing this weekend! Hoping for a safe trip and a win!! Thank you for sharing with us.
Ann NC
Go get ’em kid!
Luv, Luv, Luv ya!
Full Moon tomorrow night, Zenny….just saying! Hope all is well.
sheena.davies(wales)
A sobering day in Europe with yet more terrorists attacks in Brussels.The city is in chaos after suicide bombs at the airport and at the metro.An estimated 34 have died and several injured.Our enemies live amongst now.It seems to be in retaliation for the arrest of the suspect in the Paris attacks back in November.His name is Salah Abdeslam and he actually was allowed to cross the border back into Belguim after those deadly attacks RIP the innocent victims in this vile war.Sheena
Sally B. (Auntie cherishes Z and her young)
I am so sad to hear of all the chaos and loss of life.
hugs, Sally B
Bluegrass Girl
Sheena
Woke to another tragic senseless bombings with lives lost and many injured.
Prayers for all how died or are suffering and their loved ones.
Prayers that this violence stops. Prayers for peace.
BGG
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Another senseless act of violence. RIP. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.Yet more sadness over here.I cannot understand why Belguim seems to a breeding ground for terrorism.Something is seriously wrong.Zoe had put a lovely message up and was praying for us.You don’t hear a word from the left-wingers who want to allow all the refugees into our overcrowded Island.Much as I feel for the children enough is enough terrorists get in through the back door.
The vet is visiting Dolly today to give her another injection she has flu and gingivitis her temp was very high and she became dyhydrated.She had been on amoxicillin and had an injection but reacted badly.Her mummy is very upset.I have read a wonderful story about a retired TB I have shared it on my timeline he only won once out of 32 starts but is having a great life in Maryland with his present owner who got him 16yrs ago by promising to care for him all his natural life.He is 29yrs old now and his name is Ben.If only all owners were the same.The live steaming is back on the Dyfi and they have raised nearly £9000 so far.Maya shocked all at the Rutland yesterday by returning at 6.39am an early arrival 25(10) another female is back too and 30(05) is making her way through France.I was worrying about Peggy’s cat last night and pray he returns safe.It’s Katie’s anniversary this week and I know how distraught she must be.Have a good day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.SheenaXOXO
Sally B. (Auntie cherishes Z and her young)
Ziconic, I know you will run your best!! How exciting!! Mikey, lead Zi to a win, okay!?
Good luck and stay safe. Wish I could be there.
love, Auntie Sally B
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Horrible times we’re living in. So much evil, it’s unbelievable. Yes, Zoe’s message was very compassionate and so loving. I pray Dolly will be able to recover. I’ll look for Ben’s story. How wonderful! Excitement is building for the ospreys to return. So glad the Dyfi has raised so much money! Yes, so sad about Peggy’s cat. It’s so hard not knowing exactly what happened. Have a good day, take care and be safe! Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXOXOXO
Mary M
Could not be more exciting. Queen Z due and her baby boy makes his 2nd Start. Will be watching and praying for victory!
Abigail1849
There’s just too much excitement up & coming this week!
Ziconic: I hope you continue to enjoy your new career and I know that you will do your best. I’m also sure that you’ll give Mike a thrilling ride! Just relax, have fun and come home safe.
Mama Zenny: Soon you’ll be bringing us another gift and those long, lazy days will be gone as you attend to your new little one. I’ll be at your side, Big Girl, and checking in this week! I love you, Zenny, and I just know this new edition will be as lovely as Coz, Ziconic & Z Princess. I can hardly wait!!!!!
Love to all and kisses to Zenny & her boys. Eternal love to you, Z Princess.
Susan from Fl
Exciting times for Mom & her Son. Peace today
Bluegrass Girl
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM EQUIBASE
Equibase Adds International Entries, Results
By Blood-Horse Staff March 22, 2016
Equibase Company announced March 22 the expansion of racing coverage on equibase.com with the addition of entries and results from several international racing jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/98521/equibase-adds-international-entries-results?
Bluegrass Girl
Who is the leading sire of 3yos? TDN Crop Year reports has answer.
Crop year report for foals born in 2013 • List For: Tuesday March 22, 2016
Crop Year Reports
TDN Crop Year Reports represent a new way to observe a stallion’s progeny performance by measuring a stallions foals from a single crop year against other stallions in that same year. All reports are cumulative through the present day, and the same criteria applies to the data as that in our normal TDN sire lists, as listed here
http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/tdn-sire-stats/?txbYear=2016&crops=0&sbYear=2016&suesReportType=1&northAmericanOnly=3&txbFoaledRacing=NHF&crop_year=2013&northAmericanOnlyCropYear=0&foaledRacing=NHF&foaledRacing=NHF
Sophia Gates
Is it me or does Uncle Mo look like a bargain?
PS lot of beautiful Tapits out there now – silver horses galore!
lauraj_cincinnati
He does, especially since his current 3-yo crop was bred at a much lower stud fee. I bet his fee goes up again next year.
City Zip is also a good deal.
Mary Margaret in Central Georgia
Sweet Ziconic,
To coin a phrase from 43 years ago, “Run your race Red”. Praying for a safe journey.
Luv ya, MMT
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Mary Margaret:
Love your post to ZI. Love and Hugs, JB
Tippi
Hmmm, could there be another Easter baby? Or, a baby on the full moon and lunar eclipse on March 23rd? Never know what Zenyatta will do.
Barbara Brayton
Wonderful. Good luck to Ziconic and best to Ms Z and foal.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
As has been said, this could be shaping up as one REALLY exciting week! Godspeed to Ziconic – you’ve grown up so much, and you’ve got Mikey back! Run like the wind – we will ALL be watching! Zenny – lots of possibly “big dates” coming up – I know you will choose whichever one suits your fancy (the full moon, Ziconic’s race, Easter, your Birthday) – doesn’t matter as long as you and the little one are safe and healthy. Sending lots of love from Ohio!
Roberta Gonzalez
Our beautiful boy, good luck, stay safe, and have fun!!!!!! I know you will do good!!
Kimberly
I will be there CHEERING him on!!!!
The Kennedys in San Diego
We will be rooting for Zenyatta’s handsome boy!
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Just checking in Zenny, tomorrow full moon, which means if you went into labor tomorrow nite and had the baby on Thursday it would be a great birthday gift to ME. LOL That is certainly doable. Praying and pacing for your safe delivery.
I’m also praying for ZI to have a great safe race. Read an article that said he didn’t have much competition so it sounded like a shoe in. Anything can happen though and we pray for a safe run for you and Mike and all the others. Can’t wait to watch it. Love and hugs to Zenny, baby, CoZ, Zi and angel Princess, and to all Zsters.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sweet Sue:
Love and Hugs, JB