Happy Monday!
We have lots of new apparel available today from the Zenyatta Shop, including the Call Shirt and Call Sweatshirt:
Celebrate Zenyatta’s pinnacle racing performance with the perfect sweatshirt commemorating one of the greatest Breeders’ Cup races ever run. When Zenyatta roared to the lead in deep stretch in the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic, defeating the boys beneath the shadows of the majestic San Gabriel mountains at Santa Anita Park, it was a moment never to be forgotten by racing fans the world over.
On the front, a determined Zenyatta with Mike Smith aboard as they surge towards the finish line to capture America’s richest horse race. But what really makes this shirt special is race announcer Trevor Denman’s complete call of the race on the back, transcribed from start to finish, culminating in the now-famous phase “This is Un-Be-lievable!” A perfect gift or souvenir for those who honor the Zenyatta’s legacy and the memory of her finest day!
Scroll down for previews of the Supreme T-Shirt, the Supreme Fleece Jacket, the Z-Shirt, the Champion Tote, and above, the Z Tote.
Enjoy!
-Team Z
Edit: These items are no longer available. January 2013.
Janet Newman
Wow! What to get. Love it all, but hubby has me on a budget.
Darlene Daniels
Janet,
I’m with you. Maybe Santa Clause will surprise us. LOL
Thank you Team Z.
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter of RN Club
Love them all Darlene and Janet,
Hope I get one, too.
Perky Green
Nice stuff will get back to you. Happy Thanksgiving to all, and may you have a safe holiday.
kim zeanyatta
I am looking for a Zenyatta charm to wear on a bracelet or necklace in gold or silver. Is that available? Thanks
Marty R / Colorado
Kim,
Have you seen the foal tags? They are in the shop in the collectibles section.
signofthetimes; President of the Texas RN Club
Kim and Marty R,
The foal tags are very precious.
Gloria
I picked these up during Breeders’ Cup. THANK YOU for the shirt of Zenyatta winning the 2009 ‘Classic with Trevor Denman’s call on the back. BEST! SHIRT! EVER! Love to all of Team Zenyatta! You guys better get to work on the Eblouissante merch…I mean, you know, just in case… :-)
starsend in No. Ca
LOL! Don’t we all really want ot relive the glory again? I sure do. Only one Z, but “Dazzling” deserves it all, too!
SharonAtlanta
The Mosses don’t own Ebby. Eric Kronfeld does. After last Friday’s race, I get they wish they did own her.
SharonAtlanta
Oh, Duh! I meant I bet…., not I get
signofthetimes; President of the Texas RN Club
Everyone can wish they owned “E” but she was bred specifically by Mr. Kronfeld to be his Broodmare after her racing career is over since “V” was sold to Coolmore
for $10 million.
No one can or hope to every own her !!!!
Also, that is why John Sherriffs is keeping jockey’s different and groom different
than Zenny so there is no confusion. The mark of the great trainer that he is.
SharonAtlanta
Dear Sign: I’m fully aware of why Mr. Kronfeld bred Ebby. I really was joking. As to making a blanket statement of nobody can ever hope to own her – things change all the time in the racing/breeding world and who’s to say this won’t too.
Barbara Wood (Texas)
How lovely! I am so glad Trevor’s words have been written down so that all may remember. Thank you.
Kerrie
I would love to see the Supreme in a longsleeve t-shirt or sweatshirt! Any plans for that? I like Kim’s suggestion for a charm too (:
Eveline / Maryland.
Nice!
Sue FCPRC
I have a few things to add to my Christmas list. Oh Boy this is fun!
Jan S. / Houston
Lovely stuff!!! Getting ready to place my order. ;-);-);-);-)
Maryp ny
Thank you for a very nice selection of Z items. I had to have the sweatshirt so I ordered it and will have to wait to order the tote and the fleece and maybe something else!!!
I will comment again on Ann’s “Z” pin that I thought was lovely. It would be a nice addition and of course it need not be “real” gems.
signofthetimes; President of the Texas RN Club
We have all been after Ann’s Z pin since 2010 !!!
Max
Sign. Very true about the Z pin. Still hoping.
Especially Horses / Southern California
If this is what is offered on day one, can’t wait to see what goodies are offered by day five!
Crossing my fingers for The Queen’s Dance to be on a brooch that can be worn as a lapel pin or on a chain. I would love to walk into a business meeting with The Queen on my lapel jacket or hanging from a silver or gold chain.
SharonAtlanta
I thought at one time there were plans for Ann’s Z pin but I never saw it come out. I’d love to have The Queen’s Dance on a lapel pin (brooch). What a good idea! The foal tag can be used as a charm, I think.
Barbara Wood (Texas)
I thought I had seen all the Zenyatta tributes on YouTube, but I must have missed this one.
Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xr3-FJYIvE&feature=fvsr
Marshall (NC broad)
Thanks for this link, Barbara W..
Loved it!
Hugs!
Trina Nagele in SoCal
Thanks, Barbara!
Beth Mikel
I liked the Zenyatta tribute video. Thanks for posting it. WOW! I didn’t expect so much Zenyatta apparel for one day’s post. I wonder what’s in store for the next few days. I do really like the T-shirt with Trevor Denman’s call on the back. That’s really unique.
Vampressqueen Sue Colvin /NJ
neat shirts + bags
thx team Z :)
have a good week & thanksgiving Zsters
may god bless u all <3
hugs/prayers, vamp
signofthetimes; President of the Texas RN Club
Hope you get one Sue !!
Vampressqueen Sue Colvin /NJ
thx sign. :)
i wish i could but have no $….maybe someday
buy an extra 1 fir urself :D
Nancy in Fresno
Beautiful things! I would love to see a V-necked shirt with 3/4 sleeves. I’ve always wanted a Z shirt, but I don’t look good in the styles available. I do have other Z items though, thank goodness. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, everybody.
Kathy R.
Oh my, Santa will have to get a few more reindeer to haul that sleigh with the goodies I’m putting my hand up for! Beaut stuff!
sol rivera
I have found that men prefer the large billboard print on back, with something small on upper left chest portion of shirt.
Men do not like Billboard style on front of shirt.
Just say n.
LauraJ (Cincinnati OH)
Try the Breeders Cup Celebration tee-shirt. There’s a small design on the front and a bigger design on the back.
Especially Horses / Southern California
You are so correct. If there was a Tshirt with just Trevor Denman’s call of the race on the back and nothing in front but maybe a small Z on the upper left chest portion of shirt, that I could get my husband to wear.
signofthetimes; President Texas Chapter of RN Club
Dear Kathy R,
Whispers not only for Americain, but also
Bullet Train!!!!
Love to see those boys.
Kathy R.
Dear Sign: STILL nothing down here! Am really, really curious as to what is going on?!
suew/Va
Oh, Boy! I’m making my list and checking it twice! Thanks Team Z!
Patti (Virginia)
These are beautiful…are you listenin’ Santa? Thank you Team Z
HeidiK (Vallejo, Ca) aka DinkyDiva
Oh boy oh boy!!! I know what I’m putting on my Christmas list!!
Tony
Now I know what to get my wife for Christmas. Zenny, you continue to amaze. Now you’re even helping Santa with his gifts.
signofthetimes; President of the Texas RN Club
What a sweet husband you are Tony !!!
Keta
Andrew Bensley coverage of Damien Oliver hearing on Twitter
All evidence is heard. RVL Stewards now deciding fate
This is one lapse only for Damien Oliver. Lower end of suspension or disqualification. We now wait for result
Richter urging stewards for penalty in the lower order because it’s only one bet. Oliver is held in high esteem not only in racing
Robert Richter has produced Blake Shinn and Peter Robl cases from NSW. They placed huge array of bets. This is one bet only.
Damien Oliver is fighting back tears in statement. Placing bet was one off. Received $11,000 from Hunter after Miss Octapussy won.
Oliver has pleaded guilty to the two charges laid against him. Bet was spur of moment. Didn’t consult anybody else prior to placing bet
Mark Hunter had bet with QLD bookie. Damien Oliver says 2010-11 had very stressful time with family issues. Wife moved out of home
Damien Oliver and his wife Trish and his kids are back together and his stressful times are well behind him.
RVL hearing is underway regarding Damien Oliver. Mark Hunter named as person who placed bet on Miss Octapussy.
Keta
Frankel’s Half Brother to Stand in Kentucky
By Blood-Horse Staff Updated: Monday, November 19, 2012 3:42 PM
Bullet Train, a half brother to two-time Cartier Award winner Frankel, will enter stud in Kentucky in 2013 at an undisclosed farm, according to California bloodstock agent Bob Feld. A 5-year-old English-bred son of Sadler’s Wells, Bullet Train served as Frankel’s pacemaker in all five of his half brother’s races this year and one race last year.
“He’s scheduled to arrive Nov. 24,”
Feld said. “The plan is to announce everything Dec. 1.”
Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/74580/frankels-half-brother-to-stand-in-kentucky#ixzz2CiJnTWDS
signofthetimes; President of the Texas RN Club
Like minds, Keta.
signofthetimes; President of the Texas RN Club
Dear Z fans and Z dumplings,
Bullet Train, Frankel’s half brother to stand in KY. They say he was the
only horse that could “run with Frankel” on his gallops.
How exciting.
Frankel’s Half Brother to Stand in Kentucky
By Blood-Horse Staff
Updated: Monday, November 19, 2012 3:42 PM
Posted: Monday, November 19, 2012 3:42 PM
Bullet Train, a half brother to two-time Cartier Award winner Frankel, will enter stud in Kentucky in 2013 at an undisclosed farm, according to California bloodstock agent Bob Feld. A 5-year-old English-bred son of Sadler’s Wells, Bullet Train served as Frankel’s pacemaker in all five of his half brother’s races this year and one race last year.
“He’s scheduled to arrive Nov. 24,” Feld said. “The plan is to announce everything Dec. 1.”
Prior to becoming a pacemaker for one of history’s elites, Bullet Train proved solid enough to win a group stakes, capturing the 2010 Totesport.com Derby Trial (Eng-III) in his third start. He exited racing with a record of 2-1-0 from 14 starts and earnings of $177,737.
Bullet Train and Frankel not only are half brothers–being out of the multiple stakes-winning Danehill mare Kind–but are from the same sire line. Frankel is by Galileo, who is a son of Sadler’s Wells.
Both Bullet Train and Frankel raced as homebred for Juddmonte Farms’ owner Khalid Abdullah.
Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/74580/frankels-half-brother-to-stand-in-kentucky#ixzz2CijPevbu
Shari Voltz from Ohio
I want one of EVERYTHING : ) I just ordered Dawn her Birthday Gift : )
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Too cute. We won’t tell. I was thrilled to meet Dawn at the BC!
Shari Voltz / Ohio
Dawn loved everyone she met Barbara. Dawn is such a positive person with a generous heart. I feel blessed to have her friendship. Happy Thanksgiving : )
Audrey - British Columbia
Thanks Team Z for the sweatshirt for us who live in the colder climes. Happy and safe Thanksgiving U.S.A.
Keta
Keta Note; Damien Oliver verdict is in. Here is the article
Oliver outed for 10 months
Posted by: AAP Filled in: Australian Horse Racing | 20/11/2012 at 12:15pm
A contrite Damien Oliver will spend 10 months on the sidelines after admitting to a betting offence at a hearing in Melbourne on Tuesday.
The champion jockey pleaded guilty to placing a $10,000 bet on Miss Octopussy in a race at Moonee Valley on October 1, 2010 in which he rode Europa Point.
Miss Octopussy won the race while Europa Point finished sixth.
The jockey told the hearing he placed the bet with well-known form analyst and racing media personality Mark Hunter.
He said at the time he was going through emotional turmoil after his wife had left him, taking his three children.
Oliver said he developed problems with binge drinking and described it as the “worst period of my life”.
Stewards gave Oliver an eight month disqualification to be followed by a two month suspension allowing him to return to riding trackwork.
During his disqualification, Oliver is banned from racetracks and stables.
Following the hearing, Oliver issued a statement apologising to trainers, owners and supporters.
“People must not assume that my misdeed and lack of judgment … reflects on jockeys or the industry broadly,” he said.
“I ask my fellow jockeys for whom I have the greatest respect to forgive my actions.”
He said he looked forward to resuming his career next year.
Oliver is one of Australia’s most successful jockeys and is one of only seven riders to win racing’s grand slam of the Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate and Golden Slipper.
He was inducted to Australia’s Racing Hall of Fame in 2009.
Read more: http://www.justhorseracing.com.au/news/australian-racing/oliver-outed-for-10-months/176244 #ixzz2CirCzlut
Kathy R.
Dear Keta: NOT impressed with the verdict: he’ll likely be able to ride in the Melbourne Cup – it’s not a good thing for the industry – unfortunate comments were being passed while the Cup Carnival was on reflecting public perception that Oliver was not doing justice to his rides, and was continuing to bet on other horses. And now we know that Robert Smerdon (a top trainer) was involved in passing money to Oliver – the same trainer who has been heavily fined for raceday treatment of his horses. The whole thing is very smelly indeed. I’m just so disappointed that the owners let him near Americain. (And I’d like to know which stud he will stand at, please Mr Ryan?)
Keta
Kathy R
Also added to this is Mark Hunter. Should he get any kind of penalty for
handling the bet?
Yes, it was reportedly a one time event.
But, the whole thing is awfully smelly.
Keta
Kathy R.
Oliver suspension as reported in The Australian:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/damien-oliver-breaks-down-at-stewards-inquiry/story-e6frg7mf-1226520217239.
Kathy R.
Is this the next Black Caviar (or so goes the heading):
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/superracing/sprint-star-barakey-is-unbeaten-in-10-starts/story-fn67siys-1226519891980.
Will be interesting to see.
Ann NC
Thanks,Kathy R.
Go get em boy!! Very handsome. Keep us posted,please.