Dear fans,
Ziconic is set to run on Saturday at Santa Anita. He’s entered in Race 8, going 1 1/16 on the dirt. He is post 10 of 11 in the field, with Victor Espinoza riding. Post time is approximately 5:30 p.m. PT.
Ziconic has been schooling with his pal Mario, and Dottie sent us these photos. Go Ziconic!
We’d also like to congratulate the winner of our Walk of Champions Gala giveaway, Catherine Simmons of Boonville, IN. See you at the gala, Catherine!
Team Z
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Looking forward to Ziconic(got it right this time)on Saturday,Did you get my email thanking you for the birthday card.It was so beautiful.Mr Puw the farmer found the body of a red kite on his land and it seems he was ringed in Cwmystwyth in June 1995 so he was nearly 21yrs old!He had a blue darvic ring on, it had been placed there by our Tony Cross(who rings the Dyfi chicks) The ring has been given to a Dyfi volunteer Elfyn who lived near his nest.We have 1000 breeding pairs in Wales now.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley Willow and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
So glad you liked the birthday card. Wow, 21 years old. God Bless all of them. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Celeste/Massachusetts
Thank you so much for the update on Ziconic. He looks great. I love seeing him with Mario. Can’t wait for the race on Saturday!!
Gloria Gough
Can’t wait for him to run. So glad Victor is riding. Ziconic is so good-looking and looks so good-natured . I hope they win but want them to be safe.
Delaney Witbrod
Look up Gary Tasich, Dani, you can see the bird.
Tammy Schrock
Looking forward to seeing him with an accomplished professional such as Victor Espinoza. His experience should provide him with that guidance he needs to get to the winners circle. Well put together boy, can’t wait.
pabski
Are you proud of your cheap shot?
LauraJ_Cincinnati
To be fair, it’s not as though he’s had slouches on his back. He had Gary Stevens in his first race and Mike Smith in his second. I’d have liked to see Gary ride him again; I think he did very well in Zi’s first race.
Darlene Daniels
YEAH!!! Go Ziconic. I will be watching. Cant wait till Saturday.
Congratulations to Catherine. You are very lucky. Please share your experience with all of us.
As always Thank you Team Z. Zenyatta my angel, I love you forever.
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Team Z:
Thank you for these wonderful photos of the gorgeous Red Prince. What a knockout looking colt he is. Godspeed ZI; safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Z, COZ, ZI and DC:
Hope you had a lovely day today. Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.
Kathy
Thank you for the heads up, Team Z. We will be watching! Godspeed, Ziconic. Return safe and sound. Congratulations, Catherine!
Alene
God speed “Z “…LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I think you will win…Victor and MOMMA will be your lucky charms…xxxxoooo
Sally Blank (cherishes Z and her foals)
Is that a slight dance move I see Ziconic!? Thank you for sharing. I think it is so sweet having Mario with Zi and Dottie taking pictures. It’s like home again.
Good luck in the race Zi, may this day be your day! Stay safe because I love you!
hugs, Sally B
Sally Blank (cherishes Z and her foals)
Goodnight Zenyatta
God bless you and your young, keep safe and strong
love you with kisses and your babies
loving Sir
Auntie Sally B
Margaret
Stay safe beautiful boy.
Doris McQuiddy
How wonderful to see Zi with Mario! Thanks for the news of his race. Run your race sweet red prince and come home safe! Love to Zenny and Team Z and all the Dumplings. DMCQ
Elizabeth in New Mexico
So thrilled Ziconic is running this weekend! Go Ziconic! He is so handsome in the photos. Hope everyone has a wonderfull evening. with love, Elizabeth
Sophia Gates
Ooooh! My favorite guy!
Favorite lady being you know who:)
He is such a total doll! Go Ziconic!
Crystal M.
Come on Zi! You can do it! Prove all the doubters wrong. \o/
Such a handsome, compact boy. Love his coloring.
Ms Scoprio1
Go Ziconic ! I’m rooting for you. You have turned into one good looking Horse. Now go out there and win. Safe trip and big win. :)
♥ Auntie Judy aka JAG / So. CA ♥
♥ Dear Ziconic
I look forward to seeing you on Saturday! You’re a handsome boy1
I want you to have FUN, and run the best you can. You have an engine
on you just like Momma! You can do this, Sweetie!!
HugZ Auntie Judy XO ♥
Mary M
So excited, have it bookmarked on my laptop to watch! Prayers for a safe, first place win!
Linda in NJ
Hi Ziconic:
Happy fabulous Friday! This is fantastic news!!!!! You look magnificent. You are a very lucky boy to have Victor aboard. I wish you the very best. I will be watching you from NJ.
We love you!!!!!
Love,
Linda
sheena.davies(wales)
The big guy is back still having trouble with the women in his life.We have had lots of weather too including snow while mother was off visiting the mouse-dude.CNSN is injured and a new farrier called.Hovis likes him!!!Safe trip to Frankel’s boy Cunco (means Clear Water)today at Newbury and go Ziconic tomorrow!Take care all horses and jockeys this weekend Sheena
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-i
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
SO GLAD Hovis is back again! That bit about the short blonde with the dopey grin accompanied by her three-year-old daughter was pretty funny! Hovis leads a tough life, poor baby. TGIF everyone. Enjoy the weekend.
Judy B from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Hovis outdid himself today in the “laughs” department. Thank you; needed a good laugh. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
Thanks for posting the Hovis link. We have missed him. It’s good to have our “giggle generator” back! ?
Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
Sorry! I should have said that it’s good to have our “hunky hero” back — apologies to Hovis. :-)
Hugs and Love
Sally Blank (cherishes Z and her foals)
Sheena; OMG, Hovis was histerically funny. Thank you for posting. I love that big boy.
hugs, Sally B
Kathy
May 13 Cherokee Devotional
Remembering can be painful and sometimes without any benefit. Too often we remember and feel guilty because we were not perfect. We spend so much time regretting things that bad memories overshadow good ones. It is easy enough to forget the good things that have happened without covering them with bad memories.
As we look back, we know that nothing was really perfect even though we wanted it to be. We worried and fretted, and some things happened that made us mad enough to fight. It is good that we put away those memories. Stop dwelling on what went wrong in the past. Cut those thoughts loose and live a new life. Time grows more and more precious, and what we do with it at this very moment makes or breaks our tomorrows.
Know things in nature, talk to the tornado, talk to the thunder.
-Navajo
Celeste_in_TX
What exciting news to see Ziconic has a race coming up this weekend!! He is such a beautiful colt and I will be wishing him the very best, hoping of course, for a win but most of all safe trips for all. Thank you for sharing with us!!
shirleeinindy
Dear Sweet Red Prince,
Be safe tomorrow and remember, when the gate flies open , that means GO! No looking around at the other guys or birds. Hoping you finish well. Winning might be quite a task against that field. Just glad you are getting to race and get more experience. Our hearts and prayers will be with you as will the spirit of Z Princess.
Jeanie
He is so magnificent and at the same time adorable! I want to see you do what you did the first time out, only a tad sooner! Good luck to you and Victor!
Beverly Gerth
Team Z, thank you for letting us know about Ziconic’s race. I am praying for a safe and successful race. Ziconic is such a beautiful horse and I have a good feeling about him.
Thank you for sharing Zenyatta and her family with us.
Good Luck!!!!!
Barbara Wood
Thank you so much, Team Z and Dottie! We will be on the road, but perhaps I can tune into CalRacing and see it. Best of luck to our boy. Godspeed. Hugs to all.
Rosemary McCauley
Good luck to Ziconic, Team Z and Victor. Will be an exciting Saturday.
Stella Bagwell in South Texas
Great news! Go, Ziconic, go!! I’ll be watching. Think of your mother and listen to Victor—I know you can do it!
Good luck!
PS I love seeing you with Mario. And the pic of you with your mother’s statue in the background is just priceless. Not many horses can boast about their mothers like you can! :)