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Happy Tuesday!

We have new leather goods available in the Zenyatta Shop, just in time for last-minute Mother’s Day gifts!

Show off your love for Zenyatta with our limited edition Clubhouse Tote or the Zenyatta Key Tag. Proceeds from the Zenyatta Shop support charities that benefit retired and rescued thoroughbreds as well as the ongoing maintenance of Zenyatta.com.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Clubhouse Tote
Clubhouse Tote

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    Dear Max:

    Voila Ici was very well behaved in the mounting yard, jumped well and settled into second, but was run down in the last stages to finish fourth. His original Australian trainer (Peter Moody) has flown to France for a holiday where he will take part in a walking tour of World War I battlefields, especially those with significance to Australia. Cheers, KathyR.

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    May 10 Cherokee Devotional

    We are complex combinations of many things. Mind, body and spirit, yes, but with all the height and depth and feeling that make up the three. If one of these is not kept in shape and made to be harmonious with the others, we are out of balance. There is almost always more interest in one part rather than seeing the necessity of developing the whole person. What reading a book is to one person equals running a mile to another. It is natural to do what pleases us and makes us feel worthy. The Cherokee claims that if you tso tle s di, sit down all the time or are idle in mind and spirit, the whole i ya dv ne li da s di, complex system, suffers. Once upon a time, Indian dancing served the whole person, worshiping, exercising, and activating the mind. True fitness requires it all.

    We work as hard as you do! Did you ever try skinning a buffalo?
    Ouray, Ute Chief

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    To Sheena,

    Working today. Hope you have a good Saturday! One week to go until the Preakness. Go California Chrome!

    Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.

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    Dear Kathy.Very stormy day in the UK today,lots of non-runners.Had hoped for some sunshine on my birthday always seemed nicer years ago!All the furbabies are well and happy.Hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.

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      Dear Sheena,

      Is today your actual birthday? Clearing my throat…Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday dear Sheena, Happy Birthday to you…and many mooooore!

      XOXOXOX
      Kathy, Holly, Nikko and Sugar.

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      Sheena. If this is your birthday, hope that it’s a good one. May all your horsey dreams, such as meeting Frankel, and all others come true.
      Free the Moose! Neigh x 9.

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      Dear Sheena,
      Best Wishes for a very Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day and many, many more lovely years to come! All the Best, Always! Hugs

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    Dear Max,

    Hundreds of times for GWTW? Wow…So to pick up from yesterday, Rhett turns down Scarlett flat for the loan due to the callouses on her hands and she ends up marrying Frank Kennedy, her SISTER’S beau, who writes that check. Ahhhhh! Scarlett, Scarlett, Scarlett! As I recall that sister ends up an old maid. Was that Sue Ellen? Such a great film. I hadn’t thought of it ’til Hovis’ mention of the curtains for his superhero cape. And yes, I remember so well that great parody on The Carol Burnett Show, with the curtain rod still in. So funny! Of today’s actresses I think Meryl Streep is by far the greatest. She BECAME Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady and she BECAME Julia Child in was it Cooking With Julia? Have you seen August: Osage County? Another great performance. Okay gotta run. Happy Saturday. Free the Moose!

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      Kathy. I only watch GWTW because it’s shown so often and I like reading about the Civil War. I think that Suellen is only afraid of being single after Scarlett marries Frank Kennedy, but it’s not clear from the movie if she ends up that way. The book and movie are different.
      I am a fan of old movies. For newer ones, I prefer action films like the Expendables and Transporter series. Also like movies such as Gone in Sixty Seconds for the cars. As Hovis might say, I go for the manly films.
      Free the Moose! Neigh x 9.

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        Max,

        I enjoy the Civil War, too. Have visited Vicksburg, hope to someday visit Gettysburg. Back to GWTW…the people who live in the South thought the depiction of the mansions in the film were hysterical, particularly Twelve Oaks. The true antebellum mansions are no where near as grand. Hollywood gets it wrong again!

        • Kathy. Actually my favorite scenes in the movie were Tara, followed by shots of Atlanta before Sherman got there.

        • Civil Wat films are generally not up to the subject matter but I do like Gettysburg with Jeff Daniels as Chamberlain and Tom Berenger as Longstreet. Martin Sheen, of all people, does a good job as Lee. There is a scene where Lee goes out riding among his men and they all gather around him calling his name. The bewildered look on Sheen’s face is real because it was unscripted. It turned out so well the director left it in the finished film.

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      Dear Kathy:

      Love Meryl Streep. Just rented August: Osage County; another great performance by MS. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Judy,

        There’s no other actress out there today who is in Meryl Streep’s league. Amazing ability.

        Hugs, Kathy

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    Happy Mother’s Day weekend to all the moms out there…of both the 2-legged and the 4-legged varieties!

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    Dear Max,

    An interesting bit of trivia…Gone With the Wind was screened in a theater for the first time in my home town of Riverside, CA. at the Fox Theater. The people thought they were going to see something else and they were shown GWTW. Pretty cool, huh?

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    Happy Mothers day to the wonderful, beautiful Zenyatta!!!! Your babies are so lucky to have you for a mom!!! We love you Dennis!!!

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    Dear Max.Thank you for your good wishes.Ah, you know my horsey dreams so well!! The weather affected the racing and Badminton today lots of tired horses on the XC it’s certainly turned autumnal over here.Manly films??you certainly have a touch of the Hovis about you!I love all the “chick flicks” and Disney but am partial to a Clint Eastwood film sometimes.Free The Moose.Sheena.

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      Sheena. Not certain how popular these films are in the UK, but nothing beats a good western movie. I really like John Wayne movies. The horses are great in those films. One of my favorite scenes is the political meeting in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. The horse comes into the hall and then goes up on stage and drinks out of the water pitcher while the peeps are arguing about the nomination. It’s priceless.

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        Max, so funny. We had a soda can bandit at the barn. The horse could steal a canned beverage from an innocent victim, raise his head and finish off the contents.
        He even curled his lip just looking at one. Always a great entertainer!

        • Dear Ann:

          That’s amazing. Now we have a Soda Bandit and a Blanket Bandit. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Sheena,

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    (¯”•.¸*♥*¸.•”¯) ░B░I░R░T░H░D░A░Y░ (¯”•.¸*♥*¸.•”¯)
    ♫•**•.¸♥¸.•**•♫ ░T░O░░░Y░O░U░!░ ♫•**•.¸♥¸.•**•♫

    Sorry about all of the rain on your birthday especially when you bring so much sunshine to all of us. Best wishes for a great year!
    Hugs, Sandy

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    Zenyatta, in case I don’t get time later/tomorrow herein is my wish to you and yours for a wonderful Mother’s Day:

    (I did take poetic license with Ziconic’s nickname, for the flow of the poem.)

    Zenyatta, you have given us Coz, Con and Princess 14Z
    Where else can we find a more Perfect Pick-Three?

    Your offspring have given you no trouble, you see
    Advancing from a winning Daily Double to this Perfect Pick-Three

    We gaze in awe and in unabashed glee
    As we follow the careers of this Perfect Pick-Three

    They will fly from the starting gate, from whence they eagerly flee
    To pose for photos (as you did), this Perfect Pick-Three

    We say to you, our Un-be-liev-able Queen Z
    HAPPY Mother’s Day from the Dumplings AND
    YOUR Perfect Pick Three! :-)

    (I would like to thank Trina for her encouragement when I told her of this light bulb going off in my head.)

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    Here’s something to chew on: I read this magazine The Week, which has a crossword on last page. In the May 9th issue the theme was “Pony Up,” which piqued my interest.
    Here are a some clues from puzzle.
    #38 across was: May 3 event, six of whose past wins are listed here with their years.

    #1 Across: Missouri River city (1935.)
    #21 across: Ticket from the police (1948)’#

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    okay, so I’m not done yet! Silly fingers/computer.!)

    # 17 across: Savoir faire (in common parlance) (2007)
    #61 across: Administrative office as of the U.N. (1973)
    # 71 Across: Marshy area: (1984.)
    # 56 across; Agreed to, as an oath (1978)

    The one I had the most problem with was the most recent! I wanted to get them all by myself w/o help, or at least with the other clues fitting in to give me letters.

    Anyway, isn’t this clever and so delightful???

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    Dear Sheena:

    Belated Birthday Greetings from Downunder! Hope your weather improves rapidly, Hugs, KathyR.

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    Dear Kathy R. Thank you for the birthday wishes.It’s a very miserable night over here,if you ever need any rain….How is Belle Couture after her race?hope she is alright.There will never be another Caviar.Looking forward to her foal.Hugs Sheena.

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      Dear sheen:

      Always happy to get rain – will leave the distribution of the wet stuff in your capable hands. No word on Belle Couture – the trainer was going to get a full vet inspection carried out, because she was just not a happy horse in the race. And you’re right, don’t think we’ll see another Nelly for a long time. But then again, maybe the magical Zenyatta’s Princess is going to achieve greatness. Just as long as she’s safe. Hope that windy weather blows out soon – don’t want to upset anyone sitting on eggs! Hugs, KathyR

      PS: Just saw on Racing Retro this morning one of your jumps jockeys doing an incredible job staying on his horse which came down awkwardly from a jump – did’t get his name, or the race (which he won) but it was some act of horsemanship – hanging on around the neck and then getting back on board! Hugs.

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    To my darling Zenyatta.A proud mother of 3 beautiful babies,have a wonderful day with your PrinZess by your side and share those special mother/daughter moments.Love you always.God bless.Hugs Sheena.XX

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    Dear Zenyatta

    Hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day beautiful girl.

    I think you need to have another one of those Pear Brunches like you had right after you got to Lane’s End. You sure looked like you were enjoying that Pear on the Video.
    Love You very much.

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    Dear Friend Sheena:

    Wishing you a very Happy Birthday. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Ruby, Diamond and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Princess Z:

    Z, have a very Happy Mother’s Day tomorrow. Sweet Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

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    I’m happy that Zenny will have a relaxed year–she deserves it! Would love to see her playing and rolling–just for the fun of it–again! She’s a great mom, and will always be, but the year off is a great idea.

    Am I the only person who loves Zenny looking for tee and sweatshirts? Can the Z Shop provide some more? High quality? Why should we stop wearing shirts that show the greatest race mare in the world? I’ve looked on all sites but all that comes up are Rachel Alexandra shirts. I love her, too, very much, but still want new Z shirts!

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    HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to Zenyatta, Mrs. Moss, and all the mothers in Team Z, Lane’s End, and the Z’sters. Love you, Zenny!
    Lots of Love and Hugs

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    Godspeed today to the big boy, Palace Malice. Above all, be safe. And guys, he has the dratted Johnny V up.

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      Go, PM and JV.
      Great day of racing up there and my Gracie Hall…sweet baby!
      Safe and sound trips for all!

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