Hello fans,
It’s the beginning of an exciting month on Zenyatta.com! We’re in the midst of preparations for our third annual Zenyatta.com Celebration. Mark your calendars for Breeders’ Cup Weekend. Details will be announced throughout the month.
Leading up to this event we’ll be remembering important dates in Zenyatta’s career. The first is October 2, 2010. Five years ago today Zenyatta scored her 19th consecutive win with her victory in the Lady’s Secret Stakes at Hollywood Park. Watch the race again here and head over to the career section for more details about this milestone in Zenyatta’s life.
Enjoy!
Team Z
Marshall (NC Broad)
On a happier note, I just received the Blood Horse Triple Crown Commemorative Edition with American Pharoah in it (and on the cover). I can’t wait to peruse it — probably all Sunday afternoon! All the TC winners are in there, too, so it will definitely take longer than one afternoon.
Everyone, stay safe and have a lovely Sunday!
Hugs and Love
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Greenpointcrusader by Bernardini, Great Grand, my love Quiet American.
Brodi’sCause by Giants Causeway. Tears and smile on my face for your great wins today.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Peggy and Z Fans:
Congrats to Crusader, Great Grand and Brodi. Tonalist too; another God Cup win for him. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/back-to-back-gold-cups-for-tonalist/
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Judy, Yes these were such great wins. And, Congrats to all connections.
Tizgood
Dear Judy,
So glad Tonalist won the Gold Cup- sounds like JV had to take control and hold him back. JV said he let him do what he wanted to do and he did not win. He needs the help of JV. Great win, he is a great horse.
Love and hugs
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
Thanks for this link. Congrats to Tonalist, JV, and all connections!
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Peggy, Tizgood, Marshall and Z Fans:
Happy for Tonalist and JV. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Go Treve, God be with you.
Mikki
“Z” is my favorite race horse of all time. Thanks so much for keeping her fans so happy with your website and diary.
Tizgood
This is the you-tube video for Treve and her Third attempt at the Arc- lots of video of her and all of her connections
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZWWNr4sKIM
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Tizgood, Thank You so much for this video. Great. Can’t wait for the race. Not long now. So hope she wins.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Goodnight. Godspeed Treve. All safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Montey:
Goodnight. Happy Dreams. Safe and comfy in your stalls. Sweet Baby Dreams Z. Love You. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Pennmarydel, Best of luck wishes sent your way for your race sunday. Stay safe.
Sophia Gates
G*dspeed Treve!
Kimberly
That was such a great race! I was fortunate enough to see most of her races live. California misses the Queen!!!! She is so majestic. Up close in the paddock, she would take your breath away!!!
Kathy
October 4 Cherokee Devotional
Questioning Aunt Nellie was an eye-opener. Her face, some said, was like the wrinkled Black Hills but it was wreathed in smiles and mischief when we asked her most favorite things. She said quite simply:
“A full box of wooden matches, a jar of mentholatum, the smell of coffee…and I reckon any kind of fresh fruit.
“Young children were sent to neighbors to borrow fire…and when our legs ached E li si rubbed kerosene on them to warm the muscles. The other things are just something I liked and still do. No, we didn’t have anything, but we knew how to hunker down until the hard times passed.”
And then she added, “People need to learn how to do that now.”
Say to us if you can say it, that you were sent by the Creative Power.
Tooyalaket
Nez Perce
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
All seems well with the FB furbabies. Fibbs was sleeping when Milo and Wimbley got to have a special treat…and they don’t care!!! Have a blessed Sabbath.Holly is doing well. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy XOXO
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.A Blessed Sabbath to you.So happy Holly is doing well and hoping she is loving her new diet!I had a grandmother called Nellie she was known as “Granny Davies”.So many smells bring back memories of my childhood.The big race is only an hour away Treve has arrived at Longchamp looking fabulous.I awoke feeling nervous not good!!!All the furbabies I have managed to visit are well.Milo is a poet! guess Mr Fibbs got exhausted holding his doughnuts high.There have been floods on the French Riviera 15 dead but a beautiful day in Paris.Hope the ground will suit Treve,.Enjoy your day.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.XOXO
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Enjoy the big race! Good luck and best wishes, Treve!
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Enjoy the big race! Good luck and best wishes, Treve!
Hugs, Kathy
sheena.davies(wales)
Good start for UK and Ireland in Paris.Ballydoyle wins the Prix Marcel Boussac with Ryan on board.Hugo Palmer wins the Prix de l’Opera with Covert Love.Syndicate went wild!!!Hugs Sheena.
sheena.davies(wales)
Not long to go!!!Heart is racing!SheenaX
sheena.davies(wales)
Sadly ground went against Treve too fast!Golden Horn won Frankie rode a perfect race.First Arc for John Gosden.Anthony Oppenheimer was correct that his horse would beat Treve on fast ground.Think the mile and a half was perfect was GH as was the Derby.Hugs SheenaXWe’ll have a flying dismount.Cape Cross sires another Arc winner!1
Tizgood
Criquette said it was not the ground, but I agree with you Sheena, the ground was too firm- guess they did not water it. Her interview was quite curt. Now will GH come to the US for the BC ???
Do you believe I missed the race, telly said it would be covered tomorrow !!!!
Tizgood
AP would have a big challenge Beholder and the Arc winner !!
Tizgood
Dear Sheena,
Can Treve pull a Kauto Star and lose one year and come back and win in 2016?
She is in good form. Just saw the replay. She is the only one that was making up ground, but did not have her usual turn of foot, it was definately the ground and GH was barelling down to the finish line. Beautiful ride by Frankie. Treve’s pacemaker became GH’s.
Great Arc !!!
Tizgood
Dear Sheena,
Now we are watching jumps what a nice treat !!!! at Uttoxeter 3. the babies.
Love and hugs
Max
The decision by Head-Mareek to remove Dettori as Treve’s jockey is now ironic. Using a pacemaker also backfired. Treve however retires to stud as a remarkable racing mare. A two time Arc winner is a great achievement for any horse.
Tizgood
The decision to remove Frankie as a rider on Treve had to do with him holding her
too tight when she was pulling. They got into a tug of war and the horse always wins that game but loses the race because they are fighting the rider. She was losing races when Frankie rode her. He rides with a tight grip. Thiery rides her with a long rein so she is not fighting him and wasting her energy so she started winning again. Frankie has a better style of riding that suits GH. Thiery held Treve back too far like Sheena said and let GH get too far ahead of her.
Tizgood
Jockey’s style of riding has to suit the horse !!!!
Tizgood
Using a pacemaker in a race benefits everyone !!!!
Tizgood
Huge Congratulations to Golden Horn for winning the Arc !!!!!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.My first thought when GH won!I think like everyone I would have loved an historic 3rd win for Treve.I felt Janet gave her too much to do on fast ground.He was way behind and allowed Frankie a head start.She should have been up among the leaders.I know that’s not her style but she could produce that fantastic turn of foot on fast ground.The British horses loved it though we haven’t had good ground since June!!
Wise Dan is going to spend the winter at Charlie’s then try him as a stable pony.He looked fabulous parading yesterday.Hugs Sheena.
Max
Golden Horn won decisively. Very intense race. Flintshire did well too. I was sorry to see Treve lose. I suspected that she would not win because Head-Mareek was afraid as early as last June that Golden Horn was coming on strong for that win. She was thinking even then of supplementing a pacemaker. However, as a mare, a loss in this race takes nothing away from Treve’s career as a broodmare. It’s going to be difficult to reproduce herself, but Urban Sea did it.
Dan did look great. I miss him a lot, but I’m glad that the horse is well. Dan definitely needs a job. Lopresti will find one that suits.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Tizgood.No.Treve is definitely off to stud now!She just didn’t have the same action on fast ground and the mile and 1/2 suited GH down to the ground.It was a peach of a ride by Frankie and his son Leo is 16 today!Double celebration.I cannot imagine GH coming out to the US.He will retire at the end of the season which is a shame.He’d be such a strong 4yr old but he was eyeing the fillies while in the stables!The British are doing well today Gold Dream wins the Abbaye!Hugs Sheena
Tizgood
Dear Sheena,
They showed the jockey’s room, Frankie got a shower with fine French champagne and lots of kisses from the Italian jockies. So nice to win the Arc on his son’s 16 th B-day. Still watching jumps.
Love and hugs
Peggy (N) South Georgia
So Sorry Treve, but Congratulations to Golden Horn. Great Race. Thought Flintshire did good too. Treve your great 2 Arc’snothing to be ashamed of.
Yesterday was not a day for the girls either. Was pulling for Judy The Beauty Too.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Very nice video of Old Friends shown on TVG today. Silver Charm and Game On Dude and others. Was so wonderful to see them.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
No Japanese horses in the Arc today. I know, their waiting on Orfevre’s youngsters. Yah……………………
Gold Ship, “Where Are You” No, I know you weren’t going to the Arc but have you settled down a little.
Dear My Boy Leroidisanimaux, OK, think I’ve lost track do you have some foals on the ground yet in Europe.
Tizgood
Dear Peggy,
That will be so much fun to see his youngters in the Arc, minus his little
quirks. Love the cartoon of him entering the hall of fame. Also showed
Tiznow today on the telly with his white blaze and mentioned him as the
only two time BCC winner, he was trying to unlatch his stall door- such
a funny guy.
Love and hugs
Janie (in L.A.)
How fun to watch that race again (and how I miss Hollywood Park…) – Zenyatta was an amazing racehorse… she really gave fans a “run for their money” by keeping them on pins and needles until the very end, every time. What a thrill she gave us!
Tizgood
Dear Sheena,
Gosden said the owner is keen on bringing GH to the US for the BCC. It is a month away and Gosden said if GH is in good order he will be coming to take on AP and Beholder-this is all in Bloodhorse. That will be some race for sure. AP better have his A+ game on; he has run as much as GH has this year and GH has run twice at a mile and a half.
Between the Arc and the BCC and Beholder, Treve, AP, GH and Gleneagles it is going to be a very exciting 2015 between the English and American TB. I think GH is going to like the dirt if he can stay away from the kick back, he love the firm ground.
Love and hugs
Max
Bloodhorse quotes Gosden as saying that the owner may send Golden Horn to the Breeders Cup Turf. There is no discussion of racing in the Classic against AP. The English media also say that Golden Horn may stay in the UK for Champions Day. This is the route that Frankel took, and it turned out very well.
Tizgood
Sorry Max
The article specifically says he is coming for the classic to take on AP. Read the article !!!!
Max
i see no Sign of that comment in the Bloodhorse article. The only reference is to the Turf race. You can however think that you like because anything could happen down the road. The Signs will tell in good time.
Tizgood
I see the time is right in the Bloodhorse article for the BCC
for Miss Max.
Tizgood
Dah !!!
Marshall (NC Broad)
You are on to something, Max.
I think the signs are here, but time will tell for sure.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.I left a reply further up.GH would never run on dirt.We have a future champions day meet next weekend at Newmarket.If Champion Stakes was good enough for Frankel should suit GH.Not long to the main jumps season Coneygree looks fantastic and Mullins has a fabulous team as always.Sheena.
Max
It is one thing for a UK horse to travel to Paris for the Arc. Going to Kentucky is another thing entirely as in far and foreign. Whether we like it or not, with Wise Dan’s retirement, the best turf horses in the world are in Ireland, the U.K. and Europe. Also Australia. In addition, the purses for Champions Day are very attractive. When he retires, Golden Horn will be competing with other turf horses like Frankel, his dad Galileo and Brad Pitt for high quality mares. It’s important to keep his record as near to perfect as possible and not to take unnecessary travel risks when the races on his door step are the best available anywhere. We also already know that Golden Horn prefers to race to the right.
Bluegrass Girl
Juddmonte Spinster S. (gr. I) Race Replay
Race 9 at Keeneland on October 4, 2015
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/USA/KEE/2015/10/4/9/juddmonte-spinster-s-gr-i
Tom Hall on Sunday Oct. 4 2015
New G1SW for A.P. Indy: Got Lucky, 4yof o/o Deputy Minister mare Malka wins
gr1 Spinster S at KEE; a clutch of blue hens in this family
Tizgood
I think Untapable needs Rosie back in the irons !!!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.I read on Wiki that it was GH’s last appearance in Europe today and his owner would love him to come out to the BC .What is the distance of the turf race there hope it’s a mile and a 1/2 he’s at his best then.Epsom is left-handed and he coped well there.You have to be a very balanced horse to deal with that track.I heard Tacticus was euthanised during training today at Keeneland.Was’nt he with Graham Motion?
Treve owes us nothing she has had a fabulous career just couldn’t find that fantastic turn of foot today on fast ground.She has put in a lovely congratulatory post for GH on her FB.Just hope we still get news about her and her foals.Hugs Sheena
Tizgood
Dear Sheena,
BCC is run at a mile and a 1/4 which is our classic distance. He will still do great at that distance. We only have to one dirt race at a mile and a 1/2 and that is the Belmont stakes and a few turf races at a mile and a half. I think the owner wants a shot at out TC winner.
Our dirt tracks our flat so balance is not an issue it is the kick back. I am sure Gosden will work him on that before he comes. Did you see my post above, bloodhorse put Gosden’s comments from the owner about GH coming to the BCC as well.
Love and hugs
Tizgood
Breeders Cup Turf is a mile and a half- horses do go in both directions in Europe
Treve has run both right and left. US horses only go in one direction except for those who run the Santa Anita downhill turf course The UK flat turf courses have both right and left turning courses. European courses have a lot of variety and ate not rigid !!!!!
Tizgood
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Max
Golden Horn’s only loss as a 3 year old was on a left handed course to Arabian Queen. We will have to wait and see if he comes to the BC Turf. I could however easily see Flintshire in that race.
Very sad news about Tracticus. He was with Graham Motion and he was doing well.
Doubtful that we will hear any news of Treve foals. The Mosses and Stonestreet seem to be unique in keeping fans in the know.
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
RIP beautiful Tracticus. So, so sad. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Sad news about Tacticous. RIP
Yes, he was with Motion.
Donna Alsabrook
RIP Tacticus, beautiful boy. That’s three lost at Keeneland in two days. So sad.
Marshall (NC Broad)
RIP Tacticus
Another beautiful soul has left us for the heavenly meadows. Such a sad occurrence.
Condolences to all concerned.
Mary Margaret in Central Georgia
Very sad, another AP Indy colt. RIP Tacticus.
Bluegrass Girl
RACE REPLAY: 2015 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe featuring Golden Horn and Treve
TVG Network Published on Oct 4, 2015
Golden Horn wins the 2015 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Sunday at Longchamp,
denying Treve of a third consecutive win in one of Europe’s biggest races.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIrMbXNMiGY
Ann NC
Thanks, BGG.
Sorry for Treve, but it sure was nice having a flying dismount and Frankie blowing us kisses!
Congrats to Golden Horn….what a handsome beast!
Max
How are the two super beasts, Moose and Goose, doing in the rain?
Ann NC
The stubborn beasts are safe and sound.
Max
Glad to hear this. And that you are okay too.
Max
Keta. You are great to post these things. Thanks.
Bluegrass Girl
Max & Judy
Welcome! Glad to finally be able to stay on the computer for longer periods of time. Compression fracture takes time to heal. Getting there.
Appreciate the “Thanks”
Marshall (NC Broad)
BGG,
Thanks for the link! Good to know the healing is progressing and that you can stay on-line for a longer time. Keep up the good work, and stay well.
Hugs and Love
Judy Berube from Rhode Island
Dear Keta:
Thank you for this and all the great info you give us. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Love, love, love seeing Zenny. Thank you Team Z.
Sheena, Mr. Fibbs, how cute! Been keeping the doughnuts high! Bless the folks in SC and other areas dealing with this weather.
Kathy Baldwin
Thank you to Team Z for sharing this awesome time in Zenyatta’s career! I do so miss
beautiful Zenny and beautiful Hollywood Park! Things are just not the same anymore
in the world of racing without both of them! ;( It will be a happy time when Zenny has
her new foal. :) Can’t wait!!!
Sending peace and blessings to all in the Land of Zen!
Love,
Kathy from SoCal (San Diego)