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flytothestars

11-02-2011, 03:39 PM

"When we came to Churchill Downs with Zenyatta, I always tell everybody it's like a celebration. You know, it was a culmination of a couple years. In that time she built a great fanbase and everyone was really in love with her. It was just a wonderful time.

[clip of the '10 Classic stretch run] You know, you always have to let go, right? It's one of the lessons you learn in life, is how to let go. So especially on the racetrack as a trainer you only have the horses for a couple of years, then you get really attached to them. So the only thing you can think of is while they're in your care you really want to do what's best for them. And then when it's time for them to go, you just have to let go and hope that everything goes well.

She's at Lane's End, she's in a wonderful spot there. She's got a great pasturemate, Tasty Temptation. We went to see her; I walked out in the paddock and Tasty comes over and gets inbetween me and Zenyatta, right? She's very protective of Zenyatta, it's really cool to see. So then Zenyatta is laying down in the field and Tasty Temptation is standing over her, guarding her like Zenyatta's her foal. So it's really cool, they got a great relationship out there."

Thank you! I really really appreciate your time in typing it all! :)

Jumron

11-02-2011, 03:40 PM

islandgirl45

11-02-2011, 03:50 PM

Thanks for the link to the ESPN article on Zenyatta and Blame, islandgirl. Just wonderful, and I liked the paragraph near the end by the author on how we try to not get attached to a racehorse, but just can't help it. She explained my feelings exactly.

I know. I think we just "connect" with some horses, just as we do some people. I and many others connected with the Big Z. Though I have other favorites I follow, she was different.

LifeAtZen

11-02-2011, 04:02 PM

Thank you! I really really appreciate your time in typing it all! :)

NP, it gave me a good excuse to procrastinate more on the work sitting next to me lol.

Noble

11-02-2011, 06:59 PM

Reading that Claire Novak article about Blame and Zenyatta article made me smile. Nice to hear that Blame gets fan letters too and has a sweet temperament like. If he becomes a solid stallion, you never know if he gets a date with Zen in the shed. One year later, and I still view the 2010 BC Classic as a great race.

I haven't really spoken of Zenyatta for awhile now. I still look at the bobblehead on top of my TV and occasionally check news on her or the Facebook account. I miss that horse. I was never really gutted she lost in her last race because there were things that I wished John Shirreffs did to campaign her better last year prior to the BCC. Only horse I felt could beat her was BLAME and it did happen with a wonderful ride from GG. Had she been put on real dirt races and not 8.5F synth F/M races, perhaps the result in the BCC would be different even if say she lost prior to it. But they wanted to protect that streak. And of course we can question Mikey's ride. But oh well! *shrugs* It is what it is. So much potential wasted on F/M synth races, but I no longer dwell on them anymore when you think of the amazing journey she gave us. She still had a great career no matter how you look at it and 2010 was extremely fun just following her with connections that are extremely charitable. You win some, you lose some. She lost one.

I'd still put Zenyatta in the Top 30 greats. Don't care if she ran on mostly synth. I won't put her in the Top 10 like Horse Racing Nation did no matter if I am a big fan. I won't put her higher than Swaps or Bold Ruler. But she is probably higher than say Whirlaway and Alydar. I saw Cigar too, but perhaps my West Coast bias tells me Zenyatta was better, but only slightly. Cigar had better campaigns, but I think Zen might be even more talented but was unfortunately never pushed hard enough to show it. Such a shame we never got to see her stretch out her wings on dirt more. But she never took a day off at work. You can't always say that for most greats on their preferred surface. A consistent-winning CLOSER where they are at the mercy of the pace. That is RARE to find on any surface.

PJMIII

11-03-2011, 09:40 AM

Thank you! I really really appreciate your time in typing it all! :)Ditto from me.

MightyMitch

11-04-2011, 07:39 AM

Inside the Derby museum for the Zenyatta lunch. Who else is here?

islandgirl45

11-04-2011, 12:59 PM

LifeAtZen

11-04-2011, 01:20 PM

islandgirl45

11-04-2011, 01:48 PM

THANK YOU for posting this. Tears in my eyes.

I know! I thought, how much more could be said? But then I read through it. The part where Mario said she tugged him toward the winner's circle was so touching.

Secretariat Forever

11-04-2011, 01:53 PM

You wouldn't think so, but the way this builds to its finale it's pretty dramatic.

Zenyatta's last race: An oral history [Breeders' Cup] (http://www.louisville.com/content/zenyattas-last-race-oral-history-breeders-cup)

Stall Jr.: “I studied the replay. Mike Smith had a clear shot. He hit Zenyatta either 21 or 23 times with a whip. That tells me he had plenty of track in front of him if he had enough time to do that, right? And I think Garrett hit Blame three or four times.”

Loved reading these quotes! But this one..uhh bit of an exaggeration? I have watched this race over and over, Smith waved the stick at her a lot, but he actually hit her about 8-9 times. Garret hit Blame about 5-6 times.

LifeAtZen

11-04-2011, 01:55 PM

Loved reading these quotes! But this one..uhh bit of an exaggeration? I have watched this race over and over, Smith waved the stick at her a lot, but he actually hit her about 8-9 times. Garret hit Blame about 5-6 times.

Yes, nice to see he hasn't changed a bit, eh?

Secretariat Forever

11-04-2011, 02:00 PM

Yes, nice to see he hasn't changed a bit, eh?

Not that I don't respect Blame's connections, but some of those quotes make you think they were a bit jealous of all the attention Zenyatta was getting before and after the race compared to the lack of attention Blame was getting. Like they expected all the fans to switch to cheering for him because he beat her?

firehorse

11-04-2011, 04:57 PM

Inside the Derby museum for the Zenyatta lunch. Who else is here?

Couldn't make the trip this year as I'm trying to save my pennies, but would love to know how the event went....

drjohnh

11-04-2011, 05:39 PM

Couldn't make the trip this year as I'm trying to save my pennies, but would love to know how the event went....
i would like to hear how it went too, if i had gone to the BC i would have been there for sure

EquineAnne

11-04-2011, 06:37 PM

THANK YOU for posting this. Tears in my eyes.

Me too. I felt that sick feeling in my stomach like the race just ended. Haven't ever felt quite that way before.

EquineAnne

11-04-2011, 06:45 PM

Not that I don't respect Blame's connections, but some of those quotes make you think they were a bit jealous of all the attention Zenyatta was getting before and after the race compared to the lack of attention Blame was getting. Like they expected all the fans to switch to cheering for him because he beat her?

As a Z fan, I sort of felt the same when reading it. However, if you put yourself in their shoes, (Blames connections) you understand. Here they had just accomplished a spectacular feat...they beat the Great Zenyatta...and no one really cared. Or if a few did, they certainly were not heard from. The Z fans overwhelmed/eclipsed their sails. Poor Blame was like Birdstone or Bernardini in the Preakness. Something bigger than their win had happened simultaneously. IMO of course.

LifeAtZen

11-07-2011, 09:28 AM

Zenyatta's half-sister by Henrythenavigator sold for $1.5 million to Frank Stronach.

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66081/zenyattas-half-sister-brings-15-million

Man o' Taz

11-07-2011, 10:02 AM

Secretariat Forever

11-07-2011, 01:30 PM

Zenyatta's half-sister by Henrythenavigator sold for $1.5 million to Frank Stronach.

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66081/zenyattas-half-sister-brings-15-million

she's so cute!

LifeAtZen

11-07-2011, 01:54 PM

she's so cute!

I know right! And her yearling 1/2 sister by the same sire is in training at WinStar, will "probably" go to John Shirreffs when she's ready.

Secretariat Forever

11-07-2011, 01:56 PM

I know right! And her yearling 1/2 sister by the same sire is in training at WinStar, will "probably" go to John Shirreffs when she's ready.

Oh boy Shirreffs must be excited! He may end up having 2 of her half siblings!

BornToWin

11-07-2011, 05:59 PM

she's so cute!

She sure is:)) Pretty girl.

firehorse

11-07-2011, 07:16 PM

No one's posted about the event here so I had to go to her page and see what she had to say herself (lol) - can't believe no one's mentioned the painting, this would be pretty cool to have in the living room...

http://www.zenyatta.com/news/diary-post-372
http://www.zenyatta.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/photo.jpg

Secretariat Forever

11-07-2011, 10:47 PM

^^ WOW!!!! Beautiful!!

Kurenai

11-08-2011, 03:27 AM

Whoah, love the painting. If that is ever available to buy as a poster, I would immediately buy it. It's really, really beautiful.

MightyMitch

11-08-2011, 05:41 AM

islandgirl45

11-08-2011, 10:07 AM

Where will the painting be permanently displayed?

luvsgeldings

11-08-2011, 02:59 PM

thank you so much for posting that glorious picture of zen's painting - its stunning - she is truly such a gorgeous speciman of a horse - but she isn't just beautiful and talented, she has a lovely spirit and personality too - we got it all and more when we got zenyatta - don't think the derby gods will bless us with another - but if they do... i would love to see a zenyatta FILLY win the triple crown!

moonwalker

11-08-2011, 09:06 PM

Zenyatta's weanling half sister at the auction Monday:

http://youtu.be/C9bX8640zv8

Pictures at the barn on Sunday:

2626

2627

2628

Mary MMM

KimmieB

11-08-2011, 09:11 PM

Zenyatta's weanling half sister at the auction Monday:

http://youtu.be/C9bX8640zv8

Pictures at the barn on Sunday:

Mary MMM

Thanks for sharing! She looks like quite the handful in those pics. She's a beauty!

LifeAtZen

11-09-2011, 03:07 AM

Cute that it was the same handler that held Zenyatta during her sale :)

BornToWin

11-09-2011, 05:54 AM

I saw a photo of the portrait in Steve's album. It is one of an elite athlete at their prime. Her overall stunning presence enhanced by her maximum conditioning. Talent plus training and timing.

The portrait could be used in a promotional campaign of some sort to illustrate excellence, drive, and determination. Dig-in and always move forward. Creating our reality--proactive, not reactive. Archetypal horse.

Clearly she and her Team continue to be inspirational.

Catalina

11-09-2011, 06:06 AM

Gorgeous painting. I'd need a bigger living room, then again, if I could afford the painting, the size o0f the house would probably not be a problem.

LifeAtZen

11-09-2011, 08:56 AM

Zenyatta's yearling half-sister by Henrythenavigator.

http://www.zenyatta.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DCS_1288.jpeg

per her Diary

MightyMitch

11-09-2011, 09:10 AM

I like! I bet that's a nice Wade tree with pre-turned stirrups with a Hamley twist.

Oh, Zenyatta's sister is lovely too ;) I just got distracted by the saddle for a moment there.

djnorth

11-09-2011, 09:41 AM

Oh, the painting! I knew I forgot to mention it. It was kept covered up when we first went into the room, but then they unveiled it. Absolutely beautiful!

I got lots of pictures of it, and even got to pose in front with Jerry and Ann.

As for posters, they had some for sale at a special price for the party, but I think they'll be for sale elsewhere too. I got mine at the party.

We couldn't make the party (work!) but I was able to buy a poster from the Derby Museum on Sunday. Amazing! The original was still in the Great Hall or whatever they call the round hall where they show the slide show. (That thing makes me tear up every time I see it. I'm sure the racing gods would never let me own a quality racehorse, let alone a Derby or classic winner. Nobody would want to deal with that mess!)

moonwalker

11-09-2011, 10:40 AM

Cute that it was the same handler that held Zenyatta during her sale :)

I noticed that too and thought it was sweet. She shakes hands with another person at the end of the video, when the filly leaves the ring.

Mary MMM

moonwalker

11-09-2011, 11:22 AM

Another video of the Vertigineux weanling at the barns at Keeneland the day before her auction:

http://youtu.be/160rSatl8Zg

Mary MMM

firehorse

11-11-2011, 09:01 PM

Whoah, love the painting. If that is ever available to buy as a poster, I would immediately buy it. It's really, really beautiful.

They're available online now, proceeds going to the Moss Foundation. She's got her own 'shop' now http://www.zenyattashop.com, pretty impressive for a horse whose been retired for a year now, would be interesting to see the sales numbers....

Dusty

11-11-2011, 10:07 PM

They're available online now, proceeds going to the Moss Foundation. She's got her own 'shop' now http://www.zenyattashop.com, pretty impressive for a horse whose been retired for a year now, would be interesting to see the sales numbers....

Bought mine and a sweatshirt too! Gotta love her connections...and of course the great Zen!

Kurenai

11-12-2011, 01:16 AM

They're available online now, proceeds going to the Moss Foundation.

Thanks! :D

BornToWin

11-12-2011, 07:08 AM

Another video of the Vertigineux weanling at the barns at Keeneland the day before her auction:

http://youtu.be/160rSatl8Zg

Mary MMM

She was a good baby for all that commotion. Zenyatta's siblings seem to be shorter backed than she is--is that Street Cry? Or just angles on cameras? Or my imagination...?

Also watched your video of Blind Luck getting cleaned up for the sale. She looked really pretty different from the photo I saw on her thread here. And sparky! Lifting those feet and even looked like she was going to rear at one point. Your next video of her fussing before the sale seems like she was on her toes.

Then watched your Unrivaled Belle. She sure is fancy beauty. Her face markings give her a look of being dish-faced.

All such pretty fillies. Thanks for sharing your work with us, Mary.

Codysmom55

11-12-2011, 06:18 PM

Ballerina posted this on the Rachel thread and it is really a nice article.

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2011/11/12/a-day-with-zenyatta-and-rachel.aspx

Forego

11-13-2011, 07:46 AM

They're available online now, proceeds going to the Moss Foundation.

I ordered that print so fast my keyboard was on fire. Thanks. And seeing as I had sooooo many people wanting the Z-colours tshirt I wore around the barn this summer, I better get a few of those as well.

ETA:

Not that I don't respect Blame's connections, but some of those quotes make you think they were a bit jealous of all the attention Zenyatta was getting before and after the race compared to the lack of attention Blame was getting. Like they expected all the fans to switch to cheering for him because he beat her?

Stall comes across as a compete jerk with his exaggerations and attitude. Not that that is a surprise in any way.... and no, Mr. Hancock, I doubt that Blame would have easiiy pulled away from her if it was say, a mile and a half - as you suggest. Whatever.

And yes, Mike - I still think you screwed up as well. I still feel that you never saw that first group. Oh well. At least i was not shrieking at the TV/you like a maniac for this year's BC Classic....

Allspice

11-13-2011, 02:35 PM

I snagged one of the shirts. <3

LifeAtZen

11-14-2011, 09:17 AM

Man o' Taz

11-14-2011, 09:22 AM

A beautiful pregnant Zenyatta with John :)

http://www.zenyatta.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC_5035.jpg (http://www.zenyatta.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC_5035.jpg)

(From the Diary)

My gosh is she a large horse...seeing her for the BC I didn't remember how tall she is... :)

EquineAnne

11-14-2011, 09:50 AM

My gosh is she a large horse...seeing her for the BC I didn't remember how tall she is... :)

Doesn't it seem like her belly should be bigger? I mean, she's a huge a horse, shouldn't her baby be huge?

Forego

11-14-2011, 11:58 AM

Maiden mares - first time foalers - often carry high. She looks about right to me... :)

LifeAtZen

11-14-2011, 11:58 AM

Maiden mares - first time foalers - often carry high. She looks about right to me... :)

They also said that Tasty was bred on the same day as she was, and they are the same size. So everything's on schedule!

islandgirl45

11-14-2011, 12:08 PM

A beautiful pregnant Zenyatta with John :)

http://www.zenyatta.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC_5035.jpg (http://www.zenyatta.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DSC_5035.jpg)

(From the Diary)

I read somewhere she weighs 1,600 pounds now. Wow.:)

Native Diver

11-14-2011, 12:23 PM

Secretariat Forever

11-14-2011, 02:49 PM

She is absolutely beautiful. And HUGE! Makes her buddy look like a pony lol

Laurierace

11-14-2011, 03:56 PM

At this stage the foal is about 45 pounds

Diver52

11-14-2011, 04:09 PM

I'm beginning to think that somewhere back a few generations, a Clydesdale snuck into the pasture. . . :becky:

Happy Endings

11-14-2011, 04:38 PM

I'm beginning to think that somewhere back a few generations, a Clydesdale snuck into the pasture. . . :becky:

She is, of course, beautiful beyond words, but a similar thought did cross my mind, too! She looks immense in that photo.

Anyone know who Tasty was bred to?

LifeAtZen

11-14-2011, 05:26 PM

She is, of course, beautiful beyond words, but a similar thought did cross my mind, too! She looks immense in that photo.

Anyone know who Tasty was bred to?

Candy Ride :)

islandgirl45

11-14-2011, 09:49 PM

She looks astounding, but then, she always does to me, regardless of what time of her life it's been. What could possibly be more cuter than Zenyatta and Tasty and their respective little fluffy bunnies of foals? I can't wait. Just keeping my fingers crossed that all goes well and everyone stays healthy. Zen might lose a few lbs once her very own living sugar cube gets here and she has to keep up with a little one! Well, maybe not so much. Zen covers alot of ground even at a decent walk. I bet Tasty and Zen get mothers of the year....lol

Speaking of fluffy foals, the Nov. 5 The Rail blog about the BC Zenyatta Celebration included a sentence about the introduction of "a new limited plush toy of Zenyatta and baby that will be available next year. . ." Perhaps they're waiting to see what the foal looks like before finalizing the production of the stuffed toys?
http://therail.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/05/the-zenyatta-experience-one-year-later/

second_glance

11-20-2011, 09:04 AM

Th LA Zoo carousel. Right down to the cotton in her ears.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/382642_277742192268999_122849674424919_832737_9022 39837_n.jpg

Ezariah

11-20-2011, 09:08 AM

A group of SoCal fans rode her yesterday. Still waiting for pics and video. :becky:

StarGirl11

11-20-2011, 09:24 AM

I may have to drag my Mom to the zoo tomorrow so I can ride that!

StarGirl11

11-20-2011, 04:12 PM

For those who have been is the carousel in or outside of the zoo?

GinTalking

11-20-2011, 04:56 PM

A group of SoCal fans rode her yesterday. Still waiting for pics and video. :becky:

They're up on FB.

You know what ... that's damned cute. And good for the LA Zoo for doing that. The last time I was in Los Angeles, I went to the Zoo which was a lot of fun. Imagine living there for all those years and never having visited.

Ezariah

11-20-2011, 05:03 PM

Those pics make me really really REALLY want to go see it for myself. hehe Gonna have to do a search and see how far it is from SA since I won't be back down there until that meet starts up. High fives to the zoo for wanting/allowing these, and to the Mosses for funding it(not sure if they paid for all or just part of the ones for their 3 horses). Still hoping to see pics of Tiago and Giacomo.

They're up on FB.

You know what ... that's damned cute. And good for the LA Zoo for doing that. The last time I was in Los Angeles, I went to the Zoo which was a lot of fun. Imagine living there for all those years and never having visited.

LifeAtZen

12-12-2011, 01:00 PM

http://www.zenyatta.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111212-113614.jpg
(photo by Ann Moss)

Hellooooo baby bump!

Secretariat Forever

12-12-2011, 01:04 PM

She's fat!! :preggers: Still beautiful though!

EquineAnne

12-12-2011, 01:32 PM

http://www.zenyatta.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111212-113614.jpg
(photo by Ann Moss)

Hellooooo baby bump!

She is BIG. Poor Zenny. How is foaling for a bigger mare? Is it harder for them? Man, I am sooooo thankful not to have to watch or know anything that will happen until they make the announcement. I'd be a wreck. When Laurierace's last foal was born, it just about did me in and Jess is a normal size.

flytothestars

12-12-2011, 01:35 PM

She is BIG. Poor Zenny. How is foaling for a bigger mare? Is it harder for them? Man, I am sooooo thankful not to have to watch or know anything that will happen until they make the announcement. I'd be a wreck. When Laurierace's last foal was born, it just about did me in and Jess is a normal size.

miss her in her racing trim.... she looks great though

daisy

12-12-2011, 04:04 PM

I would not want to be the one foaling her out! We had a very grand mare deliver her first foal - which was a pretty big foal - and she ruptured and we had to put her down. But that's not to say we haven't had other first time moms do just fine. Typically first foals are smaller.

Flanders

12-13-2011, 12:30 AM

She looks huge to me. When is she due February or March?

StarGirl11

12-13-2011, 03:05 AM

She looks huge to me. When is she due February or March?

She was bred back at the end of March I think so she should be due around the end of February beginning of March.

An interesting thought what if she foaled on the leap year day?

Laurierace

12-13-2011, 05:12 AM

Her due date is roughly March 7, 2012. Maidens tend to go either two weeks early or two weeks late with late being more common that early. She is 256 days today and the foal is between the size of a lamb and a german shephard or 45-70 pounds.

PerfectSoul

12-13-2011, 06:55 AM

I've seen everything from miniature horses to massive warmbloods foal, and it seems like they all do just fine. Just as with people there can sometimes be an issue, but typically they do just as mother nature intended. And you know that Z will have the best people around, if she needs assistance.

She doesn't look very big yet...just larger than we're used to seeing her. Wait until you see how huge she will get, lol.

Blue Jeans

12-13-2011, 07:07 AM

http://www.zenyatta.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111212-113614.jpg
(photo by Ann Moss)

Hellooooo baby bump!

WOW! What a difference a year makes! Last year about this time, Zenyatta was in 'horsey heaven' running free for the first time .... in the snow .... squealing with joy! Lordy, I loved that video! Well, she does look mighty preggy, which is what she's suppose to look like! You're looking good, Zenyatta. :)

Blue Jeans

12-13-2011, 07:14 AM

She was bred back at the end of March I think so she should be due around the end of February beginning of March.

An interesting thought what if she foaled on the leap year day?

Hope not, but you're right! That would be interesting. Also, 2012 is the year of the Dragon, whatever that means for a Thoroughbred. That's 'my year' for the Chinese calendar, so hope it's a good one. :) http://www.chinavoc.com/zodiac/images/dragon_t.gif

Kurenai

12-13-2011, 07:18 AM

http://www.zenyatta.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111212-113614.jpg
(photo by Ann Moss)

Hellooooo baby bump!

Am I the only one who has the urge to rub her belly for good luck, much like with a Buddha statue? :laugh:

serenassong

12-13-2011, 07:24 AM

Am I the only one who has the urge to rub her belly for good luck, much like with a Buddha statue? :laugh:

I was thinking that as well, it's soooo cute and round.

Codysmom55

12-13-2011, 07:32 AM

She looks great. Thanks for putting this up. I always enjoy seeing the beautiful Zenyatta. :)

serenassong

12-13-2011, 07:33 AM

She was bred back at the end of March I think so she should be due around the end of February beginning of March.

An interesting thought what if she foaled on the leap year day?

Hope not, but you're right! That would be interesting. Also, 2012 is the year of the Dragon, whatever that means for a Thoroughbred. That's 'my year' for the Chinese calendar, so hope it's a good one. :)

Mine, too. The dragon is supposed to be the most revered year/symbol of the calendar, so we've got that going for us.

Blue Jeans

12-14-2011, 07:57 AM

[QUOTE=Blue Jeans;279973]

Mine, too. The dragon is supposed to be the most revered year/symbol of the calendar, so we've got that going for us.

Gee, that sounds good! I was thinking, 2012 could be my last! Yikes! Better make the best of it, huh? Twelve years is a long time .... :madgrin: .... for the next one in 2024!

LoveTheGreys

12-14-2011, 12:11 PM

Am I the only one who has the urge to rub her belly for good luck, much like with a Buddha statue? :laugh:

No you are not alone. I would love to stroke her neck and rub her baby bump for good luck. She looks wonderful.

Man o' Taz

12-15-2011, 12:35 PM

Am I the only one who has the urge to rub her belly for good luck, much like with a Buddha statue? :laugh:
All I can say is she is El Grande Mama... :lol:

moonwalker

12-15-2011, 02:50 PM

[QUOTE=Blue Jeans;279973]

Mine, too. The dragon is supposed to be the most revered year/symbol of the calendar, so we've got that going for us.

I'm a Year of the Dragon, too!

Mary MMM

LifeAtZen

12-15-2011, 03:09 PM

[QUOTE=serenassong;279983]

I'm a Year of the Dragon, too!

Mary MMM

Same :)

Huaka

12-15-2011, 04:04 PM

[QUOTE=moonwalker;280991]

Same :)

Same here! XD.

Ezariah

12-15-2011, 07:27 PM

Zenyatta items up for auction for charity
http://www.ebay.com/sch/so_cal_thoroughbred_rescue/m.html?item=250950519395&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123&_trksid=p4340.l2562

GinTalking

12-16-2011, 05:37 AM

Zenyatta items up for auction for charity
http://www.ebay.com/sch/so_cal_thoroughbred_rescue/m.html?item=250950519395&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123&_trksid=p4340.l2562

If I had room on my walls, which I definitely do not, the painting by Christine Picavet is probably well worth whatever it costs. I have one of hers ... John Henry ... and it's beautiful. Looks like this one is at Oaklawn and what a pretty setting that is. Picavet is wonderfully talented.

Somebody go for it !!!!

firehorse

12-16-2011, 08:05 AM

I want the coloring book :)

islandgirl45

12-17-2011, 09:34 AM

If I had room on my walls, which I definitely do not, the painting by Christine Picavet is probably well worth whatever it costs. I have one of hers ... John Henry ... and it's beautiful. Looks like this one is at Oaklawn and what a pretty setting that is. Picavet is wonderfully talented.

Somebody go for it !!!!

Her gallery of work is lovely. http://www.christinepicavet.com/index_html.htm

islandgirl45

12-20-2011, 01:04 PM

Bloodhorse's "Though The Lens" blog has a nice article and great pix about Zenyatta and her pasture pal Tasty Temptation.

"Zenyatta Tidbits and Pics"
http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/throughthelens/archive/2011/12/20/zenyatta-tidbits-and-pics.aspx

This is my favorite pic.:)
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Secretariat Forever

12-20-2011, 06:13 PM

she looks so happy. love her!

Blue Jeans

12-21-2011, 07:25 AM

Bloodhorse's "Though The Lens" blog has a nice article and great pix about Zenyatta and her pasture pal Tasty Temptation.

This is my favorite pic.:)
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Mine, too! Just saw this earlier today, and what a treat!

Jumron

12-21-2011, 12:31 PM

BornToWin

01-02-2012, 01:53 AM

Check out Zenyatta's new website. The photo by Morry Gash captured her in what appears to be, full flight, (((shivers))) with another by Charles Pravata showing her digging in for her launch. Cool pictures and just two of many. Lots of information.

http://www.zenyatta.com/

Secretariat Forever

01-02-2012, 04:58 AM

That photo by Bill Frakes with Jerry and Ann with Zenyatta right away makes me say...LOCH NESS MONSTER. LOL

hahaha the one with her and all the carrots in her mouth!

islandgirl45

01-02-2012, 09:15 AM

The new Web site design is nice. Clean, informative and easy to find everything. Lots more pictures on display, too.

firehorse

01-09-2012, 11:08 AM

and the Zenyatta 'plushie' is now available on the new site.... how much cuter can you get :preggers:

http://www.zenyatta.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Zenyatta-Plushie.jpg

Beandog

01-09-2012, 11:33 AM

From the Bio page on her website, two of their factoids are not quite right? Or am I reading them wrong?

http://www.zenyatta.com/bio

With her win of the 2010 Vanity International Handicap she broke the all-time North American record for consecutive wins in unrestricted races (17 wins in 17 starts).

The 2010 Apple Blossom Handicap marked her 16th win in a row, tying the record held by Citation and Cigar for consecutive victories in unrestricted races.

The site itself is much nicer than it's previous version.

LifeAtZen

01-09-2012, 11:54 AM

From the Bio page on her website, two of their factoids are not quite right? Or am I reading them wrong?

The site itself is much nicer than it's previous version.

I think technically they are unrestricted, because there was no age restriction on the races. I don't think it refers to sex. But someone correct me if I'm wrong!

And yeah, the site is really nice!

islandgirl45

01-09-2012, 04:23 PM

and the Zenyatta 'plushie' is now available on the new site.... how much cuter can you get :preggers:

http://www.zenyatta.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Zenyatta-Plushie.jpg

It's seriously cute! I bet these fly off the shelves.:)
I did wonder though, why they didn't wait until the foal arrived so they could accurately depict its markings (or lack thereof).

sweettalk

01-11-2012, 08:10 AM

so if they breed her to a new stallion this year as opposed to back to bernardini, how will that be explained in the blog? will they have an argument and break up?

EquineAnne

01-11-2012, 08:46 AM

Zenny was #1 in The Bloodhorse's Most Intriguing Horses and People of 2011. Yes!

"Last night, Dottie and MY JOHN’S copy of THE BLOODHORSE’S magazine…..The 25 MOST INTRIGUING Horses and People of 2011 arrived. When they opened the package…and saw ME…as the #1 HORSE of 2011…they were so, so proud.""

islandgirl45

01-11-2012, 11:29 AM

so if they breed her to a new stallion this year as opposed to back to bernardini, how will that be explained in the blog? will they have an argument and break up?

Oh, I don't think folks take it that literally.:)

Native Diver

01-11-2012, 11:46 AM

so if they breed her to a new stallion this year as opposed to back to bernardini, how will that be explained in the blog? will they have an argument and break up?

Zen finds out about her mom and Bernie. That's a dealbreaker for Zen. I don't know how Zenyatta will journal about it; maybe just "Oh, dear!" will suffice.....lol

Epiphany

01-11-2012, 01:03 PM

"Screw Bernie! It's ALL about ME!" works?

Secretariat Forever

01-11-2012, 01:30 PM

so if they breed her to a new stallion this year as opposed to back to bernardini, how will that be explained in the blog? will they have an argument and break up?

Pulpit came over and tried to fight Bernardini for Zenyatta's affection. Zenyatta said screw you both and left to go find Giant's Causeway. :becky:

Really though, I'd love to see her go to Pulpit or Giant's Causeway.

afleetphil

01-11-2012, 01:35 PM

I'd like to see her go to Afleet Alex. That could be one heck of a horse.

Allspice

01-11-2012, 01:47 PM

Pulpit came over and tried to fight Bernardini for Zenyatta's affection. Zenyatta said screw you both and left to go find Giant's Causeway. :becky:

Really though, I'd love to see her go to Pulpit or Giant's Causeway.

This, so much this. I would love for her to visit Giant's Causeway.

Secretariat Forever

01-11-2012, 01:51 PM

This, so much this. I would love for her to visit Giant's Causeway.

yes!

Epiphany

01-11-2012, 01:52 PM

flytothestars

01-11-2012, 04:09 PM

The Mosses have liked Giant's Causeway in the past, but I wonder if Dottie likes the physical match in this case? He is top enick in that class of stallion.

I think Malibu Moon was on a short list last year, too.

I'd be wary of a Pulpit wild child as Zen's family is known to want their own way, too.

I would go for Lonhro. I would also consider Malibu Moon, Smart Strike, Tapit and War Front. All from the top of my head without looking at the pedigrees.

The Tin Man

01-11-2012, 04:12 PM

How about Giacomo???

If Mommy and Daddy had any say ... That would be one heck of a deep closer!!! :evil:

And Pedigree experts ... I'm just kidding ...

But when I thought it up as a light-hearted comment ... I got to thinking about how Giacomo closed from even further back than Zenny ...

Guess that baby would be closing from 20 back every race! :becky:

Allspice

01-11-2012, 04:49 PM

I would go for Lonhro. I would also consider Malibu Moon, Smart Strike, Tapit and War Front. All from the top of my head without looking at the pedigrees.

Lonhro I like, brings in a cross with Mr. Prospector a couple generations back. I've never liked Malibu Moon, but that's just my personal opinion. That cross is nice.
Smart Strike and Tapit aren't particularly good with Mr. Prospector line mares. I like the cross with War Front.

I also like More Than Ready or Distorted Humor.

How about Giacomo???

If Mommy and Daddy had any say ... That would be one heck of a deep closer!!! :evil:

And Pedigree experts ... I'm just kidding ...

But when I thought it up as a light-hearted comment ... I got to thinking about how Giacomo closed from even further back than Zenny ...

Guess that baby would be closing from 20 back every race! :becky:

lol! :becky: Maybe, or maybe they would throw us a curve ball and have a frontrunner. XD

Epiphany

01-11-2012, 05:24 PM

War Front is a good match.

Secretariat Forever

01-11-2012, 05:52 PM

Highly doubt the Mosses would ever go for Lonhro. idk just don't see that happening. (Truenicks gives that cross a B+) I'd say there's better options for her out there definitely.

Malibu Moon.. A++

Tapit... C (that's why I said Pulpit earlier A++)

Smart Strike... D

War Front... A+

More Than Ready... B

Distorted Humor... A

Giant's Causeway... A+

islandgirl45

01-11-2012, 07:03 PM

Ran a few more crosses just for fun ...

Discreet Cat... D

I'm sure she wouldn't go to a new stallion like Quality Road, and his cross with her is a C anyway.

Candy Ride... B

City Zip... A++

The Tin Man

01-11-2012, 07:26 PM

lol! :becky: Maybe, or maybe they would throw us a curve ball and have a frontrunner. XD

Yeah ... Instead he or she would lead by 20 or so the whole race, until the stretch run and end up hanging on for the wins! :evil:

Epiphany

01-11-2012, 07:31 PM

Highly unlikely to be sure, but there are stranger things that could happen in this world than Ann Moss deciding to bring Z back to CA and breed her to Giacomo.

dustino140

01-11-2012, 07:37 PM

How about Giacomo???

Wouldn't that be equivalent to subjecting Salma Hayek to an evening of lust with Billy Gardell, and then hoping the poor child came out a supermodel?

The Tin Man

01-11-2012, 08:00 PM

Wouldn't that be equivalent to subjecting Salma Hayek to an evening of lust with Billy Gardell, and then hoping the poor child came out a supermodel?

I guess if you think Salma Hayek is hot it would be. ;)

dustino140

01-11-2012, 08:02 PM

I guess if you think Salma Hayek is hot it would be. ;)

I think if one doesn't think Salma Hayek is gorgeous, they're quite light in the loafers.

Plenilune

01-11-2012, 08:02 PM

[QUOTE=Secretariat Forever;288468]Highly doubt the Mosses would ever go for Lonhro. idk just don't see that happening. (Truenicks gives that cross a B+) I'd say there's better options for her out there definitely.

Malibu Moon.. A++
QUOTE]

Wow, Malibu Moon rates that high in a match with her? I would definitely love to see that happening! Although a Giant's Causeway is very intriguing.

The Tin Man

01-11-2012, 08:06 PM

I think if one doesn't think Salma Hayek is gorgeous, they're quite light in the loafers.

A matter of opinion ... I'm not into the latin, big butt types ... As for me ... I'll be quite happy with Sophia Bush instead ...

The Tin Man

01-11-2012, 08:07 PM

I think if one doesn't think Salma Hayek is gorgeous, they're quite light in the loafers.

Don't get me wrong though ... I wouldn't turn Hayek down though. ;)

Secretariat Forever

01-12-2012, 12:00 AM

I wouldn't call Salma Hayek "gorgeous". Sophia Bush on the other hand is beyond gorgeous. I don't think there is anyone in hollywood more naturally beautiful.

Native Diver

01-12-2012, 05:00 AM

I think if one doesn't think Salma Hayek is gorgeous, they're quite light in the loafers.

I agree. I would have to wonder if we were talking about the same Salma Hayek.
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS11TAxHYR_AoSP0EEVJ-_FajRy1ygNTc637Hs1VDG_gKGYwP1Yc_-pEJM (http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.fashionstyleme.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/photo_salma_hayek.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.fashionstyleme.com/salma-hayek&usg=__-ea1vHKGjwD29dtolQ7AsKWVdEY=&h=960&w=1280&sz=166&hl=en&start=15&zoom=1&tbnid=fB2hnRX78-I6mM:&tbnh=113&tbnw=150&ei=weYOT-LdIs22tweFvc37AQ&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dsalma%2Bhayek%26hl%3Den%26gbv%3D2%26t bm%3Disch&itbs=1)

Not to mention her killer bod. To each their own I guess.

The Tin Man

01-12-2012, 07:17 AM

I wouldn't call Salma Hayek "gorgeous". Sophia Bush on the other hand is beyond gorgeous. I don't think there is anyone in hollywood more naturally beautiful.

I concur wholeheartedly. :)

gravano

01-12-2012, 07:29 AM

Penelope Cruz smokes them all.

Ballerina

01-12-2012, 07:35 AM

Catherine Zeta Jones

dustino140

01-12-2012, 07:38 AM

Hey, I'm not saying Sophia Bush isn't gorgeous. She's not Lacey Chabert, but not many people are ;-).

I do understand where TTM is coming from. Not really, but I'll lie. If somebody threw out Bai Ling or that other Asian chick from Charlies Angels, I'd say eh...wouldn't turn them down, but not necessarily my gold standard.

Salma Hayek though...where's the drooling smiley when I need it

Native Diver

01-12-2012, 08:36 AM

I wouldn't call Salma Hayek "gorgeous". Sophia Bush on the other hand is beyond gorgeous. I don't think there is anyone in hollywood more naturally beautiful.

See, I don't get that from her. No offense to you or Sophia, to me she's pretty, but not strikingly so, she's attractive in a way that's almost generic. She never stands out in my memory like Salma or Charlize Theron do. And Charlize is like a damn chameleon to boot; she looks different almost from day to day.
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTcdWIwRIBPAH0RPpHkBfgTegFjcw0CT HBkaW2927CjJeuS9NZJpZ0_Y5c (http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://media.onsugar.com/files/2011/01/03/2/1331/13311615/de/charlize-theron-hair-styles.jpg&imgrefurl=http://tandlesachin21.onsugar.com/charlize-theron-hairstyle-13329467&usg=__KFlHYIhb8xZ4By8nA5qpQ-_QHOw=&h=400&w=266&sz=20&hl=en&start=52&zoom=1&tbnid=ZMh7Q02LeAgrCM:&tbnh=124&tbnw=82&ei=nhkPT8quJcTbtwfixqypAg&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcharlize%2Btheron%2Bhair%26start%3D42 %26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26gbv%3D2%26tbm%3Disch&itbs=1)

violabella

01-12-2012, 04:43 PM

I'd like to see her go to Afleet Alex. That could be one heck of a horse.

The poor guy would need a hill and a step ladder.... :becky:

Secretariat Forever

01-12-2012, 05:33 PM

See, I don't get that from her. No offense to you or Sophia, to me she's pretty, but not strikingly so, she's attractive in a way that's almost generic. She never stands out in my memory like Salma or Charlize Theron do. And Charlize is like a damn chameleon to boot; she looks different almost from day to day.
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTcdWIwRIBPAH0RPpHkBfgTegFjcw0CT HBkaW2927CjJeuS9NZJpZ0_Y5c (http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://media.onsugar.com/files/2011/01/03/2/1331/13311615/de/charlize-theron-hair-styles.jpg&imgrefurl=http://tandlesachin21.onsugar.com/charlize-theron-hairstyle-13329467&usg=__KFlHYIhb8xZ4By8nA5qpQ-_QHOw=&h=400&w=266&sz=20&hl=en&start=52&zoom=1&tbnid=ZMh7Q02LeAgrCM:&tbnh=124&tbnw=82&ei=nhkPT8quJcTbtwfixqypAg&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcharlize%2Btheron%2Bhair%26start%3D42 %26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26gbv%3D2%26tbm%3Disch&itbs=1)

Charlize is beautiful yes. But I can't help but think very masculine features when I look at Salma Hayek.

dustino140

01-12-2012, 05:39 PM

Charlize is beautiful yes. But I can't help but think very masculine features when I look at Salma Hayek.

She has a handful of features that are quite feminine :evil:

EquineAnne

01-12-2012, 07:45 PM

The poor guy would need a hill and a step ladder.... :becky:

Anyone know the rating on a potential Zenny & MDO mating?

Allspice

01-12-2012, 07:52 PM

Anyone know the rating on a potential Zenny & MDO mating?

B+. Interestingly, the foal would be bred along the same cross as Rachel (MDO x Mr. Prospector). Zen-->Street Cry-->Machiavellian-->Mr. Prospector; Lotta Kim-->Roar-->Forty Niner-->Mr. Prospector.

Epiphany

01-12-2012, 07:59 PM

Anyone know the rating on a potential Zenny & MDO mating?

She is an A nick with MDO on enicks.

Top enicks today in KY are (always shifting, i.e. Bernie was a better nick last year and might be again later this year): I bolded the stalilons that might be worthy of her.

Giant's Causeway A+++
First Samurai A+
Hard Spun A+
Cowboy Cal A+
Eskendereya A+
Giant Oak A+
Hold Me Back A+
Neko Bay A+
Noble Causeway A+
Red Giant A+
Lewis Michael A+
Bellamy Road A +
Flower Alley A
Nobiz Like Shobiz A
Sky Mesa A
Bernardini A
Wilburn A
Ghostzapper A
War Front A

There are more A nicks down the list, too, including MDO. More than nicking patterns will determine her mating, especially the physical match.

Ty88

01-12-2012, 08:12 PM

They could name a Giant Oak foal Z Slug. Or NotZSlug. Depending.

Noblelady

01-12-2012, 08:24 PM

They could name a Giant Oak foal Z Slug. Or NotZSlug. Depending. Giant Oak is sure a slug with a phenomenal pedigree. What a disappointment he was. I doubt he will ever be worthy enough to breed with the Queen.

Epiphany

01-12-2012, 08:33 PM

Giant Oak is sure a slug with a phenomenal pedigree. What a disappointment he was. I doubt he will ever be worthy enough to breed with the Queen.

I doubt he was a "disappointment" to his owners - who read and post here, Noblelady. You should be so lucky as to own the fine strand of the tail of a horse as good as Giant Oak was. No, Z will not be bred to him or considered for 95% of the stallions on the list of nicks. And no, they can't all win all the time like she did.

Secretariat Forever

01-12-2012, 09:37 PM

She has a handful of features that are quite feminine :evil:

LOL are you sure? :eyebrows:

Secretariat Forever

01-12-2012, 09:39 PM

I doubt he was a "disappointment" to his owners - who read and post here, Noblelady. You should be so lucky as to own the fine strand of the tail of a horse as good as Giant Oak was. No, Z will not be bred to him or considered for 95% of the stallions on the list of nicks. And no, they can't all win all the time like she did.

maybe Noblelady meant disappointment compared to the expectations she might have had for him? :noidea:

Allspice

01-12-2012, 11:15 PM

Giant Oak is sure a slug with a phenomenal pedigree. What a disappointment he was. I doubt he will ever be worthy enough to breed with the Queen.

Aww, Giant Oak wasn't that bad. Graded stakes placed at two, stakes winner/graded stakes placed at three, G1 winner at four and five.

Though I agree, no way will he see Zen. Unless of course he becomes the next Storm Cat or something.

Native Diver

01-13-2012, 02:39 AM

LOL are you sure? :eyebrows:

Well, I'm sure. I can't derive anything masculine about her. Though she does play a bearded circus lady in her next movie.

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSScObH1MCBs9XAMQ4_f_FPxU0jbnk88 OSJRXrO9pGJTQTRzblUvw

Back to Zenyatta, I have liked the idea of sending her to Hard Spun and glad to see they get an A nick. Maybe if his babies really show something on the track, the Moss's will consider him. I really, really wish they would send her to MDO.

Native Diver

01-13-2012, 02:56 AM

Aww, Giant Oak wasn't that bad. Graded stakes placed at two, stakes winner/graded stakes placed at three, G1 winner at four and five.

Though I agree, no way will he see Zen. Unless of course he becomes the next Storm Cat or something.

He really wasn't what I would call bad. He won nearly 1.5 mil; nothing too slouchy about that. He didn't set the racing world on fire but still, he was and is quite a fine quality horse. I love his pedigree. Roberto, Your Host, Secretariat, Blushing Groom, Northern Dancer, Raise a Native...all four generations back. I hope he's a smashing success at stud.

Allspice

01-13-2012, 01:43 PM

He really wasn't what I would call bad. He won nearly 1.5 mil; nothing too slouchy about that. He didn't set the racing world on fire but still, he was and is quite a fine quality horse. I love his pedigree. Roberto, Your Host, Secretariat, Blushing Groom, Northern Dancer, Raise a Native...all four generations back. I hope he's a smashing success at stud.

Me too. I have a soft spot for the Storm Cat line.

On a slightly OT note, I'm surprised at how well both GC's son Shamardal and the Dubai Millennium son Dubawi are doing as sires. Current five total G1 winners for Shamardal, seven for Dubawi. They have been the top two young sires in Europe since their first foals hit the track. :shocked: I'm so happy about that, I was a fan of both when they were running...:love:

LifeAtZen

02-01-2012, 01:35 PM

Zenyatta moves into the foaling barn tomorrow.

http://www.eventingnation.com/samanthalclark/

Secretariat Forever

02-01-2012, 01:44 PM

Zenyatta moves into the foaling barn tomorrow.

http://www.eventingnation.com/samanthalclark/

ah SOOOO nervous!

Diver52

02-01-2012, 02:43 PM

Can you imagine the traffic for a Zenyatta foaling cam? :jaw:

islandgirl45

02-01-2012, 02:48 PM

Can you imagine the traffic for a Zenyatta foaling cam? :jaw:

You'd have to borrow one of Google's server farms to host it!:biggrin:

Codysmom55

02-01-2012, 03:20 PM

Oh, boy. Countdown.

LifeAtZen

02-02-2012, 07:01 AM

http://www.zenyatta.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/429-2.jpg

Look at that BELLY!! :love:

The Tin Man

02-02-2012, 05:30 PM

Here's where the Zenny baby poll stands on Equibase ... :)

2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta is due to foal in April. What are you hoping for? [1737 votes total]

A filly (354) 20%
A colt (854) 49%
Doesn’t matter! (529) 30%

I voted for a filly! There was never any rivalry with Rachel as they NEVER met on the track, so why would I want a colt?

I want a girl, so it'll truly be like a baby Zenny! :becky:

The Tin Man

02-02-2012, 05:31 PM

Oh ... And i thought of the name I want for Zenny's baby ...

Zynchronicity! :)

Of course sticking with the "Police" influence. :hat:

JT Dancer

02-03-2012, 02:44 AM

I voted for a filly! There was never any rivalry with Rachel as they NEVER met on the track, so why would I want a colt?

I want a girl, so it'll truly be like a baby Zenny! :becky:

I'm hoping for a filly as well.

moonwalker

02-03-2012, 03:13 AM

I've had fingers crossed for a filly since last year. :-)
But a colt would be fine, too. Just want a healthy baby for her!

Mary MMM

Native Diver

02-03-2012, 06:10 AM

I want above all a healthy foal and smooth delivery; but if I had my druthers on the sex? A filly is on my wish list.

Her belly is beginning to dwarf even her huge frame! So exciting. I have a special calendar set aside that I am counting the days down on for Zen's baby. My husband asked me the other day about "that calendar on the closet door with the red x's, what is that all about?" .....haha

islandgirl45

02-03-2012, 06:24 AM

Oh ... And i thought of the name I want for Zenny's baby ...

Zynchronicity! :)

Of course sticking with the "Police" influence. :hat:

I like that one!

Here's Zen and Tasty heading to the foaling barn. Lane's End is a gorgeous landscape, even when the grass is brown in winter.
http://www.zenyatta.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/429.jpg
Photo by Sarah Campion

Secretariat Forever

02-03-2012, 05:27 PM

She looks huge! lol and Still dancing though! (or so it looks like in the top right photo!)

LifeAtZen

02-03-2012, 05:30 PM

She looks huge! lol and Still dancing though! (or so it looks like in the top right photo!)

3023

In her Diary they mention that she got excited when she was moved to her new paddock and started to dance (as you can see in that pic) :)

Secretariat Forever

02-03-2012, 05:34 PM

In her Diary they mention that she got excited when she was moved to her new paddock and started to dance (as you can see in that pic) :)

She certainly is one of a kind.

Tappiano

02-03-2012, 05:46 PM

I think getting excited with change is not out of the ordinary.. or maybe it's just mares who spent a lot of time AT the track and certain farm barns remind them of a track barn? My mare thought she was back at the track when they took her to the foaling barn for the first time. She had been at the farm for over a year and she HAD seen that barn, just had not gone to it before.

Calypso

02-03-2012, 06:02 PM

Thoroughbred Info

02-03-2012, 06:58 PM

We are hosting a "Predict Zenyatta's First Foal" contest on our Facebook page.

The winner will be the person who most accurately predicts the foal's gender and date of birth. The prize is a copy of Thoroughbred Times' 2010 commemorative magazine, "Zenyatta: Mare For The Ages," which has been autographed by her jockey, Mike Smith.

Entries are being accepted on our Facebook page through 5pm Pacific on Friday, February 10. For contest rules and complete information, click on the Facebook logo on our homepage at www.thoroughbredinfo.com (http://www.thoroughbredinfo.com), or just look up Thoroughbred Information Agency on Facebook.

Good luck if you decide to play!

Blue Jeans

02-04-2012, 07:20 AM

Just curious, but what is her foal's EDA [estimated date of arrival] .... on the vet's book? Seems that I've read more than one date for this little fella.

SF, love the pics! Thanks for sharing.

Curlin

02-04-2012, 08:46 AM

Just curious, but what is her foal's EDA [estimated date of arrival] .... on the vet's book? Seems that I've read more than one date for this little fella.

SF, love the pics! Thanks for sharing.

I'm actually surprised it's April; I recall at one time it was March 8, which I remember only because it's my dad's birthday. Perhaps that was her EDA for her prior mating, I don't know.

And that photo of her in the barn, the bottom one on the far left - she looks GINORMOUS! She's going to give birth to an elephant! ;)

LifeAtZen

02-04-2012, 11:15 AM

I'm actually surprised it's April; I recall at one time it was March 8, which I remember only because it's my dad's birthday. Perhaps that was her EDA for her prior mating, I don't know.

And that photo of her in the barn, the bottom one on the far left - she looks GINORMOUS! She's going to give birth to an elephant! ;)

She was bred in April... so an estimate would be about March 14... but they can go early or she can carry right into April without issues... it's all up to her :)

Blue Jeans

02-04-2012, 12:22 PM

I'm actually surprised it's April; I recall at one time it was March 8, which I remember only because it's my dad's birthday. Perhaps that was her EDA for her prior mating, I don't know.

And that photo of her in the barn, the bottom one on the far left - she looks GINORMOUS! She's going to give birth to an elephant! ;)

She does look huge in that pic! I'm hoping for March 9 (John Henry's ... and I believe Rags's first foal's birthday). My niece's b'day is March 8, so either date would be nice.

Secretariat Forever

02-04-2012, 12:31 PM

She does look huge in that pic! I'm hoping for March 9 (John Henry's ... and I believe Rags's first foal's birthday). My niece's b'day is March 8, so either date would be nice.

Secretariat's birthday, March 30th. How cool would that be!?

Epiphany

02-04-2012, 12:36 PM

Secretariat's birthday, March 30th. How cool would that be!?

That would be late. She was bred April 3. She should foal between Feb. 28 and Mar. 14.

Secretariat Forever

02-04-2012, 12:42 PM

That would be late. She was bred April 3. She should foal between Feb. 28 and Mar. 14.

I was going with the above comments how she could foal in April. So if she could go all the way to April, then March 30th fell right into that time period.

Epiphany

02-04-2012, 12:44 PM

I was going with the above comments how she could foal in April. So if she could go all the way to April, then March 30th fell right into that time period.

If she goes that long, there is trouble in paradise. There was misinformation disseminated in esteemed trade publication reports a few weeks ago about her foaling date, and many interneters are sheep.

Anyway, just wanted to clear up expectations.

LifeAtZen

02-04-2012, 12:48 PM

I was going with the above comments how she could foal in April. So if she could go all the way to April, then March 30th fell right into that time period.

When I gave her cover date and what I thought her EDD was (March 14th) I was told (in the Breeding forum) that she could go into early April. I thought that was too long, but I didn't argue because I'm not into breeding and the other posters were.

Blue Jeans

02-04-2012, 12:49 PM

Secretariat's birthday, March 30th. How cool would that be!?

Cool for us, but I'll bet Zenyatta doesn't think so! :faint2:

Secretariat Forever

02-04-2012, 12:53 PM

If she goes that long, there is trouble in paradise. There was misinformation disseminated in esteemed trade publication reports a few weeks ago about her foaling date, and many interneters are sheep.

Anyway, just wanted to clear up expectations.

Ahh well the thought of it was neat!

Epiphany

02-04-2012, 12:54 PM

When I gave her cover date and what I thought her EDD was (March 14th) I was told (in the Breeding forum) that she could go into early April. I thought that was too long, but I didn't argue because I'm not into breeding and the other posters were.

She could, but that would be long. Less than ideal for a maiden mare. They don't expect her to do so, I think maiden mares mostly err on the side of early rather than late but you never know.

LifeAtZen

02-04-2012, 12:57 PM

She could, but that would be long. Less than ideal for a maiden mare. They don't expect her to do so, I think maiden mares mostly err on the side of early rather than late but you never know.

That's what I've heard, too. Tend to go about a week early?

I'm trying not to think about it much, but hoo boy I'm pretty excited for this foal. I can only imagine the response if it's a colt.

Laurierace

02-04-2012, 07:45 PM

My experience is maidens tend to go two weeks early or two weeks late.

The Tin Man

02-04-2012, 07:45 PM

I spoke with Dottie in the winner's circle after Mr. Commons' win today and mentioned my Zenny baby name of "Zynchronicity" to her and she really liked it a lot. She said she is definitely going to mention it to the Moss' ... :)

I also mentioned it to John a little later, but I guess he's not too hip on The Police, because he didn't know how it related to them. I had to explain to him about the album "Synchronicity" ...

So I guess mixed reviews there ... :)

Gotta track down Jerry now and put it in his ear! :evil:

The Tin Man

02-04-2012, 07:47 PM

Per John Shirreffs in the paddock today ... The official expected due date for Zenny's baby is March 9th!

So it should be around there ... give or take. :)

Here's to a healthy, happy Zenny and baby! :)

The Tin Man

02-04-2012, 07:48 PM

She does look huge in that pic! I'm hoping for March 9 (John Henry's ... and I believe Rags's first foal's birthday).

BINGO!!! ... Per John ... You're right on!! :becky:

Codysmom55

02-04-2012, 07:53 PM

Well, March 8th would be awesome for me. :)

Main thing is that Zen and her baby are safe and well. I can't see any reason why that wouldn't be the case. She can't be in better hands.

klsyr1

02-04-2012, 07:55 PM

The Tin Man

02-04-2012, 08:13 PM

I think it would be funny to tell Jerry that John didn't understand the name! :)

Yeah ... He looked baffled! John is naturally kind of aloof ... But this time, he fessed up to not knowing the correlation ...

So given that, I don't think he'll be passing the suggestion along. But Dottie? She totally got it and liked it ... She's my link ... for now! :evil:

John muttered something about there being a contest for the naming of Zenny's foal ... He said "So you're wanting to win the fifty dollars." ...

I had no idea about a naming contest ... And could care less about the 50 bucks ... I want to hear the name called! :becky:

I know it's a long shot ... But what the heck! :)

(I think John mentioned that the contest was on some blog. But I don't blog ... so I have no idea where that would be.)

Epiphany

02-04-2012, 08:30 PM

I love the name.
But have never found JS aloof.

The Tin Man

02-04-2012, 08:44 PM

I love the name.
But have never found JS aloof.

That's your take then.

I've met him MANY times and I and those around me all feel he's kind of aloof.

Not a bad thing ... Just more of a quiet, behind the scenes type guy. Not so much a people person ... Kind of quiet and unassuming.

I suppose you're trying to find this as a negative, but it's not ... Guess it's all in the way you translate the word "aloof", Sunshine. ;)

I don't see "aloof" as a negative word ... You obviously do.

Epiphany

02-04-2012, 08:47 PM

That's your take then.

I've met him MANY times and I and those around me all feel he's kind of aloof.

Not a bad thing ... Just more of a quiet, behind the scenes type guy. Not so much a people person ... Kind of quiet and unassuming.

I suppose you're trying to find this as a negative, but it's not ... Guess it's all in the way you translate the word "aloof", Sunshine. ;)

I don't see "aloof" as a negative word ... You obviously do.

I find him warm and engaging and easy to talk to. But it was in a different context. Not sure if aloof is a negative, just your choice of word to describe your experience with the man.

The Tin Man

02-04-2012, 08:48 PM

I love the name.

BTW ... Glad you like the name ... I kinda just stumbled upon it ... It's not like I was sitting around contemplating it.

Must have seen the album name again somewhere recently or something ... 'Cause it just popped into my head.

I think it's kind of off the beaten path, sticks with "The Police" motif and could cover either a boy of a girl.

Doubt it'll ever get to Jerry, much less stick ... But ... Hey ... what the heck. I'm a tryin'! :evil:

The Tin Man

02-04-2012, 08:49 PM

I find him warm and engaging and easy to talk to. But it was in a different context. Not sure if aloof is a negative, just your choice of word to describe your experience with the man.

I've always found him nice ... But just not that talkative MOST of the time ... Although I caught him alone in the paddock today and he was pretty talkative ... Guess he was feeling his Mr. Commons oats today! :becky:

MightyMitch

02-04-2012, 09:12 PM

I've always found him nice ... But just not that talkative MOST of the time ... Although I caught him alone in the paddock today and he was pretty talkative ... Guess he was feeling his Mr. Commons oats today! :becky:

Hehehe, I bet Mr. Commons Carrotlips is going to get lots of carrot juice tonight. I'm never not going to call him by that nickname, never ever. I have seen the carrotlips.

The Tin Man

02-04-2012, 09:17 PM

Hehehe, I bet Mr. Commons Carrotlips is going to get lots of carrot juice tonight. I'm never not going to call him by that nickname, never ever. I have seen the carrotlips.

Yep! I'm sure he looked like this before the day was through MM!

Photo credit to YOU!! :becky:

MightyMitch

02-04-2012, 09:19 PM

Yep! I'm sure he looked like this before the day was through MM!

Photo credit to YOU!! :becky:

Haha, exactly.

Looking so regal, and all covered in orange. :madgrin:

EquineAnne

02-04-2012, 09:39 PM

She was bred in April... so an estimate would be about March 14... but they can go early or she can carry right into April without issues... it's all up to her :)

Do they normally go into the foaling barn so early?

LifeAtZen

02-04-2012, 09:56 PM

Do they normally go into the foaling barn so early?

Yep. It's just precautionary.

Epiphany

02-04-2012, 10:05 PM

Do they normally go into the foaling barn so early?

Lane's End moves them at least 30 days out from targeted foaling date range.

Flanders

02-04-2012, 10:26 PM

Do you know if Lane's End ever foals outside? I read an article that Claiborne does if the weather permits.

Allspice

02-05-2012, 01:48 AM

Do you know if Lane's End ever foals outside? I read an article that Claiborne does if the weather permits.

Nope.

Foals - Donna Vowles explains the basics

January in Lexington, Kentucky is one of the busiest months of the year for the horse farms that have breeding stock, as this is when the foals start arriving. Donna Vowles, the Assistant Broodmare Manager at Lane's End Farm kindly took some time out of her busy day to explain some of the basics.http://eventingnation.com/samanthalclark/2012/01/

I forget which video that was answered in. Here are all three though. They are all pretty interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VVxf8tAeIYE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mr8OjWZdUE&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bJk9YyCEms&feature=player_embedded

Blue Jeans

02-05-2012, 01:57 AM

BINGO!!! ... Per John ... You're right on!! :becky:

Yippee! That's a date [March 9th] I'll have no trouble remembering! John Henry would be so proud. :)

Tappiano

02-05-2012, 03:43 AM

Yep. It's just precautionary.

They go in so they hopefully acquire immunity to anything that's in and around the barn so when they foal the colustrum will contain antibodies to the environment. They are scrubbed every day anyway but they acclimate them.

LifeAtZen

02-05-2012, 04:41 AM

Native Diver

02-05-2012, 09:40 AM

Haha, exactly.

Looking so regal, and all covered in orange. :madgrin:

That pic cracks me up. He's like, "What? Something on my lips? You talking to me?"

islandgirl45

02-05-2012, 10:19 AM

I don't see "aloof" as a negative word ... You obviously do.

Well, not to belabor a point, but the word "aloof" does carry somewhat of a negative connotation since it generally is defined as meaning someone is "distant or unsympathetic in manner."

Perhaps John Shirreffs might be somewhat "reserved" instead? I believe he's known for staying out of winner's circle photos.

EquineAnne

02-05-2012, 01:14 PM

Perhaps John Shirreffs might be somewhat "reserved" instead? I believe he's known for staying out of winner's circle photos.

I think that's what Tinny meant, actually.

The Tin Man

02-05-2012, 04:05 PM

I think that's what Tinny meant, actually.

Guess it's all in the way one translates the word ... But I suppose that would be the more accurate way that I meant it. :)

Definitely NOT a negative. Just a more reserved, quiet type of guy who prefers not to be in the spotlight, but more behind the scenes.

Allspice

02-05-2012, 04:37 PM

I'm bored so...here's the entries for "aloof" and "reserved" from dictionary.com. Aloof has a more negative connotation to it.

Aloof
a·loof
adverb
1. at a distance, especially in feeling or interest; apart: They always stood aloof from their classmates.
adjective 2. reserved or reticent; indifferent; disinterested: Because of his shyness, he had the reputation of being aloof.
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Synonyms
2. cool, detached; distant, standoffish; snobbish, haughty, disdainful.
Antonyms
1. near. 2. warm, open, gregarious, outgoing.

[U]Reserved
re·served [ri-zurvd]adjective
1. kept or set apart for some particular use or purpose.
2. kept by special arrangement for some person: a reserved seat.
3. formal or self-restrained in manner and relationship; avoiding familiarity or intimacy with others: a quiet, reserved man.
4. characterized by reserve, as the disposition, manner, etc.: reserved comments.
5. retaining the original color of a surface, especially when decorating portions of the surface with other colors.
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Synonyms
3, 4. composed, controlled reticent, constrained, taciturn, withdrawn, distant, cold.http://dictionary.reference.com/

Yeah...I hate being bored. XD

Sheepish

02-05-2012, 07:11 PM

I personally AM aloof, and wouldn't consider it in the negative. But that's just me...

I'm also rather acerbic, but I try to keep that at a minimum online, because the types word always looks more harsh than intended.

So yeah... Zenyatta looks pretty good... :D

Laurierace

02-06-2012, 08:07 AM

They go in so they hopefully acquire immunity to anything that's in and around the barn so when they foal the colustrum will contain antibodies to the environment. They are scrubbed every day anyway but they acclimate them.

This is exactly right. The colostrum takes at least 30 days to acclimate to the environment and the pre-foaling vaccinations. Colostrum makes or breaks a foal although I would bet the farm that the foal will get at least one and more likely two doses of plasma.

islandgirl45

02-15-2012, 12:54 PM

Hovdey: Zenyatta gets John Henry treatment with Santa Anita statue
http://www.drf.com/news/hovdey-zenyatta-gets-john-henry-treatment-santa-anita-statue (http://www.drf.com/news/hovdey-zenyatta-gets-john-henry-treatment-santa-anita-statue)
By Jay Hovdey

(http://www.drf.com/printmail/news/hovdey-zenyatta-gets-john-henry-treatment-santa-anita-statue)http://www.drf.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/article_main/photos/zen_261x350_041210_0.jpg
Tom Keyser
A Nina Kaiser bronze statue of Zenyatta will sit across from Kaiser's statue of John Henry at Santa Anita.

"..............My goal is to include her dapples,” Kaiser added, heaping upon herself another layer of pressure. “I’m not sure she’d be Zenyatta without those dapples.”

Kaiser’s patrons in Santa Anita management are starting to get giddy with anticipation. President George Haines sees this as a legacy moment in the history of the track.

“You’ve seen the lines of fans on weekends waiting to get their picture taken with the Seabiscuit and John Henry statues,” Haines said. “From a public relations standpoint, honoring Zenyatta in this manner was a no-brainer. In fact, it’s Santa Anita that’s honored.

“We originally thought about timing the unveiling with Zenyatta delivering her first foal in March. But the more we thought about it, the more we liked the idea of the fall meet, and having her in place when the racing world arrives for the Breeders’ Cup.”

The Zenyatta statue will be installed at the south rim of the Kingsbury Fountain, opposite John Henry, and positioned to greet fans as they enter through the main grandstand gates. She will be facing eastward, hard by the path taken by horses walking from the barns to the paddock for their races, Her pose will be instantly familiar, vibrant and stirring.

“You hope for that moment when the work comes to life for you,” Kaiser said. “It happened for me and her when I finished working one day, and in walking away I unconsciously gave her a slap on the hip and said goodbye.

“She’s my ‘War and Peace,’” Kaiser added. “It’s the hardest work I’ve ever done, and the most important.”

Secretariat Forever

02-15-2012, 01:16 PM

I can't wait to see this!!

She deserves it!

The Tin Man

02-15-2012, 01:34 PM

How cool is this???

I can't wait to see it either! Especially if they REALLY can capture the dapples ... And maybe have her in her straight-legged, dancing walk! :)

Diver52

02-15-2012, 01:42 PM

I remember that Opening Day, saying "goodbye" to the Queen. . .then a couple of weeks later I was back at the track and calling a friend, saying "Trevor just announced that. . ."

And to think I had "bad vibes" about the decision. . .

I love the statute of John, its wonderful. Looking forward to Z across from John.

"Toots, you better stick to beating up on your gal pals."
"Little guy, you better stick to turf. . .and hope I stick to dirt!"

islandgirl45

02-15-2012, 02:05 PM

And how cool will it be if the statue is unveiled at the Breeders Cup! I wish I could be there for that weekend anyway.:)

Secretariat Forever

02-15-2012, 02:06 PM

And how cool will it be if the statue is unveiled at the Breeders Cup! I wish I could be there for that weekend anyway.:)

sounds like that's the plan!

islandgirl45

02-15-2012, 02:17 PM

Wonder if it will be a life-size version of this tabletop bronze by Nina Kaiser, or if it will only incorporate some of this, or be something entirely different?

http://www.equinesculpture.com/images/limited_zenyatta-570a.jpg
Nina Kaiser: “ZENYATTA, HORSE OF OUR LIFETIME”

drjohnh

02-15-2012, 06:17 PM

she is the right person to do it, that statue of john is awesome

Blue Jeans

02-16-2012, 08:03 AM

Just read this ... http://www.paulickreport.com/news/bloodstock/life-size-zenyatta-statue-in-the-works-for-santa-anita/ .... exciting news!!

Think we all know how she will be posed .... can't wait to see it, though! All the more reason to wish the little one arrives on March 9th.

firehorse

02-16-2012, 06:23 PM

I wouldn't mind the head held high, eye of eagles, ears pricked pose myself so she and John can look across their shadow rolls at each other....

daisy

02-16-2012, 08:29 PM

Ah, wow. Thanks for posting, made my night! Can't wait for the Cup now! WTG, Santa Anita!

(What are the odds she'll have her ear cotton?)

Curlin

02-16-2012, 08:40 PM

Ah, wow. Thanks for posting, made my night! Can't wait for the Cup now! WTG, Santa Anita!

(What are the odds she'll have her ear cotton?)

If she's going to have her dapples, she's gotta have that ear cotton too!

Codysmom55

02-17-2012, 07:06 AM

A fun video with Nina Kaiser taking Zen's measurements:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmlT-Z1GcqE&feature=relmfu

Blue Jeans

02-17-2012, 07:14 AM

I wouldn't mind the head held high, eye of eagles, ears pricked pose myself so she and John can look across their shadow rolls at each other....

Sounds like a winner! :)

LifeAtZen

02-27-2012, 01:42 PM

Z's original paddock mate, Pirate Queen, had her foal by Quality Road this morning.

serenassong

02-28-2012, 03:52 AM

Z's original paddock mate, Pirate Queen, had her foal by Quality Road this morning.

I would like to see pics if anyone has them.

Blue Jeans

02-28-2012, 06:02 AM

Z's original paddock mate, Pirate Queen, had her foal by Quality Road this morning.

Already love that little fella ... sight unseen! PQ and QR ... a great pair! :love::love:

ETA: Breeding section at this forum ... someone posted the baby is a colt.

LifeAtZen

02-28-2012, 06:47 AM

From her Diary this morning, Z is "still several days or so from foaling."

Not long now, folks!

Blue Jeans

02-28-2012, 06:55 AM

From her Diary this morning, Z is "still several days or so from foaling."

Not long now, folks!

Ten days ... to be exact! :) Hang in there, Zenyatta, and go for the ninth of next month.

seahawkgal

02-28-2012, 07:17 AM

I cannot wait to see the little baby when he/she comes.(do they know the sex?).
I am such a fan of Berni too. I guarantee it will be a dark bay and probably have a little white if any at all. We need to start a new thread when Z foals. :becky:

LifeAtZen

02-28-2012, 07:22 AM

Sheepish

02-28-2012, 07:28 AM

I guarantee it will be a dark bay and probably have a little white if any at all. We need to start a new thread when Z foals. :becky:

Eblouissante is probably a real good indicator of what baby Z will look like.

seahawkgal

02-28-2012, 07:55 AM

They don't check the sex, so it's unknown if it's a colt or a filly...
The reason I asked is because they checked when Rachel was pregnant and knew it was going to be a colt. I wasn't sure if they did this with Queen Z. So, apparently they didn't check then which is OK with me. I like surprises. :becky:

seahawkgal

02-28-2012, 07:56 AM

Eblouissante is probably a real good indicator of what baby Z will look like.
Yeah, this is pretty much what I was thinking.

LifeAtZen

02-28-2012, 10:28 AM

The reason I asked is because they checked when Rachel was pregnant and knew it was going to be a colt. I wasn't sure if they did this with Queen Z. So, apparently they didn't check then which is OK with me. I like surprises. :becky:

I know. The Mosses don't check any of their mares, it's their tradition. God help us if it's a colt.

Epiphany

02-28-2012, 04:34 PM

Nice story on foaling season:

http://www.drf.com/news/zenyatta-wait-first-foal-combines-science-art-and-anticipation

songbird1

02-28-2012, 04:42 PM

Nice story on foaling season:

http://www.drf.com/news/zenyatta-wait-first-foal-combines-science-art-and-anticipation

thank you so much for that link- the story brought tears to my eyes- the love these people have for their chosen profession--brings home how precious new life is

The Tin Man

02-28-2012, 05:01 PM

I know. The Mosses don't check any of their mares, it's their tradition. God help us if it's a colt.

I sure hope it's a filly ... I want it to be a girl like Momma ... :)

No reason to want it to be a colt, it's not like Rachel and Zenny ever met on the track ... So there's certainly no rivalry to renew. :hat:

Dusty

02-28-2012, 09:33 PM

I do not really care what sex- I just want the foal to be healthy! Ann and Jerry should be so thrilled and they deserve a new superstar!

Allspice

02-29-2012, 02:46 AM

I sure hope it's a filly ... I want it to be a girl like Momma ... :)

No reason to want it to be a colt, it's not like Rachel and Zenny ever met on the track ... So there's certainly no rivalry to renew. :hat:

I'm hoping for a filly too, but as long as Big Z and Zenber (which is what I've taken to calling the little one. Get it? Zenber (Ember) Zenyatta, Bernardini? Umm...I'll stop now. XD lol) are healthy I'll be perfectly happy. :nod:

CoronadosQuest

02-29-2012, 05:07 AM

I know. The Mosses don't check any of their mares, it's their tradition. God help us if it's a colt.

Even if it's a colt, it probably won't be ready by the Derby anyway.. especially if Ebby is any indicator of how this foal will develop. So, Rachel's colt could be well established and possibly retired by the time it's ready to rumble anyway haha.

LifeAtZen

02-29-2012, 05:11 AM

Even if it's a colt, it probably won't be ready by the Derby anyway.. especially if Ebby is any indicator of how this foal will develop. So, Rachel's colt could be well established and possibly retired by the time it's ready to rumble anyway haha.

Probably true, but it won't stop the crazy fans from constantly comparing them.

CoronadosQuest

02-29-2012, 05:22 AM

CoronadosQuest

02-29-2012, 08:41 AM

Actually, I really wish Zenyatta was on marestare.com! That would be awesome haha

Epiphany

02-29-2012, 08:52 AM

Actually, I really wish Zenyatta was on marestare.com! That would be awesome haha

Would crash the server.

CoronadosQuest

02-29-2012, 09:25 AM

Would crash the server.

Probably, and the crazies would be calling Lane's End nonstop to say that Zenyatta flicked her tail so she is going into labor.

You are right.. it would be a bad idea hah

carolefromsimhorseracing

02-29-2012, 09:55 AM

That is true but the crazy fans will find ways to diss/hate on the offspring no matter what gender :) There will be insults thrown even if Z has the greatest filly of all time and Rachel has the greatest colt of all time hahaha.

I'm hoping for a filly so that perhaps one day if Rachel's little one could become great, these two could breed and produce the ultimate cross of having Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra in one bloodline! That foal would be probably the most expensive foal in the world if it were to be sold (actually if the breeding was ever to take place). But I have a feeling she'll have a colt.

sweettalk

02-29-2012, 10:04 AM

I'm hoping for a filly so that perhaps one day if Rachel's little one could become great, these two could breed and produce the ultimate cross of having Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra in one bloodline! That foal would be probably the most expensive foal in the world if it were to be sold (actually if the breeding was ever to take place). But I have a feeling she'll have a colt.
thats exactly WHY i want a colt. though unless the both have all colts, i'm sure a cross breeding is inevitable. yippee.