Zenyatta is throwing a Breeders’ Cup party, and all her fans are invited! No other thoroughbred in this generation has captured the hearts of fans quite like Zenyatta, and this stunning competitor returns to Breeders’ Cup this year as the world championship’s “official hostess” at the inaugural Zenyatta Celebration, Friday, November 4, at the Kentucky Derby Museum, located adjacent to Churchill Downs.
Dear Friends,
I absolutely LOVE a great party. I have hosted several of them during my time at Barn 55 and adore sharing good times, great food, and lots of fun with my FRIENDS. It is also such an honor for ME to be the OFFICIAL HOSTESS for this “Inaugural Zenyatta Breeders’ Cup Celebration.”
My Team and I are very excited about all of this!
I also LOVE GREAT RACING! For the last 3 years, Breeders’ Cup has been such a huge part of my life. This year, on November 4th and 5th, we will have 2 days of fabulous racing with fields composed of the most accomplished horses we have in our sport from around the world! DIVISIONAL HONORS and CHAMPIONSHIPS are on the line! The stakes are HIGH…and the racing is the BEST!
PLEASE COME AND JOIN IN THIS CELEBRATION!
It all begins with MY PARTY!
11:30 a.m….November 4th….in The Kentucky Derby Museum
With Love,
Hugs to ALL~
Z
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September 30, 2011 at 1:40 pm
wish i could be there…kisses and hugs to you and the little one
September 30, 2011 at 1:48 pm
I did not know about this. I live in Bradenton Florida now. I moved from Indianapolis mid Aug. I would love to come, but I have to try to make plans.
Love you Zenyatta!! How would I ever get it? How much is it? I am just a commoner, however, I did get right next to the fence turn 1, last November for your race…Love you…I was just lucky that day.
September 30, 2011 at 1:49 pm
Too short notice. so sad :(
Please party again somewhere with more notice.
Zenyatta maybe sometime fans can party with an actual visit to see you in person/in horse :)
Hugs and Prayers
September 30, 2011 at 1:56 pm
Excited to see you on the big screen again girl thank you for the fun time at the luncheon wish I could do the rest but I need the money for grandstand entrance to the Classic
September 30, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Hope to be there. What an honor it is to you, your family, team and fans.
Love you big girl
Love hugs and kisses
September 30, 2011 at 2:22 pm
I just bought tickets to the zenyatta luncheon on friday nov 4 at churchhill and i didnt get my receipt printed how can i pull that back up on the website
September 30, 2011 at 2:47 pm
coming all the way from canada for your party love you big z.
September 30, 2011 at 2:48 pm
Wouldn’t miss this!! Z as the hostess, Z on the big screen, the special Z family, seeing some Z dumplings, wow!! Just the slight possibility that I would have my number drawn for me & friends to see Zenyatta in person, priceless!!!!! Thank you once again for the fabulous invitation. We have our confirmation.
September 30, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Hostess with the mostess. Fantastic idea. I’ll to watch the festivities if televised. Love you Zenyatta
September 30, 2011 at 2:56 pm
What an awesome thing to do. Should be great! Buckin the trend as always and doing it your way. PS.. Queen Z… you and baby bump are looking good!
September 30, 2011 at 3:07 pm
LOVE YOU Z HOPEFULLY I CAN GO WE WILL JUST SEE WHAT MOM AND DAD SAY
September 30, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Dear Zenyatta, I told you yesterday that am doing the impossible to go; I cannot wait to be there! Love you Ingrid.
September 30, 2011 at 3:53 pm
The day before this announcement I posted that I would be wearing my Zenyatta cap in honor of you at the Breeders Cup. So, when I saw the announcement yesterday I was so excited-yes I’ll be there for your luncheon. Our excited 4 come from Oregon, California and Florida and we are so thrilled that once again you will be part of our BC experience. You will be a fantastic hostess
September 30, 2011 at 3:55 pm
it just wouldn’t be a “classic” without the Queen!!! and for such a good cause – yay Team Z
September 30, 2011 at 3:57 pm
I will VERY LIKELY be there, and I really hope I’ll get to see you!! omigosh Zen, your a celebrity! ;)
September 30, 2011 at 4:46 pm
I just bought my all access ticket!!!! Love my Z :)
September 30, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Just saw this and of course I bought a ticket to the Luncheon. After all, my car’s license plate is Zenyata (Illinois only allows 7 letters) and I was lucky enough to walk out of Churchill on Friday last year talking to Ann & Jerry Moss…this was a no brainer!
September 30, 2011 at 5:49 pm
Mi Reina,
What else can I say except
THE HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS!
Love you mucho.
September 30, 2011 at 5:57 pm
We can only hope you will do this again next yesr.
@Haley I hope Mom and Dad say yes!!!
@Ingrid anything is possible
@Debbie Pofelski I have the same license plate here in Seattle. Haven’t had any high hoofs yet what about you??
Love you so much Queen Z you are definately a STAR!!!
September 30, 2011 at 6:11 pm
Zenny, you may not be racing anymore, but you’re clearly still all over every track in America. Probably in the world. There’s just no other like you on the planet. Congrats on this fabulous party! You will be such an awesome hostess, and Tasty T will get to see first hand Z Power at work. You gals have a great time; I’ll be watching from California. Much love, sweet one.
@Abigail in Montreal: your Jericho was a special being. What a wonderful tribute you wrote for this Braveheart. I was told once (when I was grieving the loss of my special dog – still am) that the reason dogs are here on earth for such a short time is because they come here already near perfect, unlike humans. So they don’t have to stay here as long to learn the life lessons that take humans so much longer to learn. They are freed to roam glorious heaven. Believe it or not, I found this to be a bit of comfort and hope you will think so, too. You were meant to find each other. xoxo
September 30, 2011 at 6:21 pm
What a great honor!!!!!! You will make a marvelous hostess. Wish I could be there but I will be watching from California. Churchill Downs will never be the same. Wish you were racing but being a hostess is a great honor. What a precious gift you are to all of us. Can’t wait to see your baby!!!!!. Take care girl.
September 30, 2011 at 6:43 pm
Dear Dear Zenyatta,
I am trying to find a way to be there! YOU will definitely be the Hostess with the Mostess!!! Oh what fun, I hope I can come!!! If not, I will be watching YOU on TV! LOVE YOU gorgeous mama xoxoxo
September 30, 2011 at 7:01 pm
Thank you Sweet “Z” and Y.O.U.R. Team for giving proper notice! A month is etiquette and you are certainly the Horse of Etiquette! :) Hope to see you and celebrate your life and accomplishments on my birthday month! :) With Kissez and Carrotz always…DJ
September 30, 2011 at 7:18 pm
My Queen I just finished polishing my bells for YOU…..Everything aout YOU is ALWAYS so very PERFECT!
I will love you until the 12th of never….and longer….
September 30, 2011 at 8:06 pm
@Kari Bussell I left you a message on post #347 did you get to read it?
September 30, 2011 at 8:21 pm
Oh, I wish I could go!
September 30, 2011 at 8:26 pm
@Sue Freddick- Yes I did see it. I hope we get to meet each other at Zenyatta’s Party! What fun we will have!… Here in East Tennessee you would be hard pressed to find a native to this area that does not have both Irish and Cherokee in their veins. ….clearly the two peoples feel in love with each other many moons ago. What state did you friend live in or migrate from?
September 30, 2011 at 9:26 pm
@Susan in TN–sent you a response on 347, didn’t see this until afterward. :)
September 30, 2011 at 10:12 pm
And the legend continues!
September 30, 2011 at 10:30 pm
@Kari as far as I knew she was always in Wisconsin, but she lost both parents in a plane crash when quite young. She has a cougar rescue here in Wisconsin and also numerous domestic cats, dogs and when I had last seen her a prairie dog and Cerval. Quite a menagerie and her Non-profit was under the name PAWS. She is a neat lady but has a real Irish temper. I decided if I win the lucky “visit” I’m taking you as a friend so you can really feel the energy coming from our Z, and she can help with the new meds and our prayers you’ll be on your way to good health again. Hugs
September 30, 2011 at 10:42 pm
Wish I could be there too! Will Zenyatta memorablilia from the Breeders’ Cup be made available for purchase on your website?
September 30, 2011 at 11:58 pm
Hi Zenyatta. I am so sorry that I will not be able to attend your Breeders Cup Party but I know you and your teams and TT will feel my love. My heart will be there with you. What a great idea – I know everyone attending will have the best time especially seeing you and TT on the big screen. There isn’t a day that goes by that your name is not mentioned by HRTV, TVG, tracks all over the country. You are such a superstar and great champion. Love you, Angel in Disguise.
October 1, 2011 at 1:23 am
@Zenyatta and Z Teams and Z friends: How I envy all of you that get to go to the inaugural party! But I’m planning a Z Dumpling party for BC 2012 at Santa Anita and sure hope that Z Party Part Deux will be offered in your home state! Boy will that be a WooHooWowee moment! So looking forward to it!
@Kari: I am so glad you get to go! Great healing power in this incredible mare!
diastu in tempe (with Cherokee and Irish bloodlines too!)
October 1, 2011 at 1:31 am
Oh! I wish I could come :( I just hope they will do it again next year Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita. Love you Queen Z!
October 1, 2011 at 2:34 am
No greater host-ess than Z! What a wonderful event to be hosted by Team Zenyatta. Leading the way with the greatest ambassador the sport knows and could ever hope to have.
October 1, 2011 at 2:35 am
Good luck to to ZAZU, Cozi Rosie and Harmonious on Saturday! Safe races for all.
October 1, 2011 at 2:59 am
Dear Queen Zenyatta & the Royal Baby –
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I must say, you bring a whole new meaning to the phrase “great with child”! How Mommiehood becomes you!
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Who better to usher in the festivities at the Breeders Cup than – YOU!? A great big congratulations to Team Z for having their collective thumbs on the pulse of horseracing for the good of Zenyatta’s legacy. What a coup! And our Dean of Equine Studies, Dottie, aided by what I surmise is her amazing intuition about what is RIGHT for ZENYATTA, has hit it out of the park, again! Un-be-lie-va-ble!
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I’m hoping that one of the new offerings for Zenyatta memorabilia will be that fabulous Z pin I’ve been writing about here since the Eclipse awards when Mrs. Moss wore it so stunningly. We Dumplings saw Dottie wearing that beauty on her sleeve at Hollywood Park – oh my gosh! Perfect remembrance of a perfect horse.
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Best of luck to sweet Zazu and the lovely and talented Blind Luck on Saturday. We’ll be thinking of YOU, Queen Z, with fondest thoughts.
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Huge Horse Hugs to All ~ HH
October 1, 2011 at 10:59 am
My husband and I really want to try and go to Zenyatta’s party during the Breeder’s Cup. If we were to make the event, what would the required attire be for each event if we bought all access passes? Also, would we be able to see all the races on Friday with the all access pass? Thanks so much!
October 1, 2011 at 1:47 pm
Hey Queen Zenyatta! It’s been a long time since I’ve been reading your diary, but I absolutley LOVE the party idea! I’m sure you will taking party-hosting to the NEXT LEVEL! :) It would be so cool if I could go.
Love and blessings to everyone on your wonderful team,
—And HUGS to all who need them.
October 1, 2011 at 8:16 pm
Hey Zazu did it! Congrats to the Mosses!
October 1, 2011 at 8:52 pm
What a deserving queen you are, Zenny! I am so proud and thrilled about your special party. Would give anything to be there. I’ll be watching for any news. How wonderful you are!
October 1, 2011 at 9:27 pm
YAY, ZAZU! What a run! Congrats to Ann and Jerry Moss!
October 1, 2011 at 10:04 pm
@Kari Bussel, I second Sue Fredricks plan!
Sue is driving down with me from Wi., and I too agree, if I was lucky to be picked for a Zenyatta visit at Lanes End, you’d become our sidekick. Miracles and wishes can come true. I am just so excited about this whole experience October is going to be a long month!
October 1, 2011 at 10:27 pm
I already have tickets! Excited to once again to celebrate Zenyatta at the track!
October 2, 2011 at 12:45 am
Congratulations to Zazu!! Zu ran a fabulous race in a finish that would impress Z. Hope all is ok with Blind Luck, she is a great champion. Kudos to Cozi and Harmonious, too.
October 2, 2011 at 5:11 am
How we wish we could attend this lovely event! What a classy thing for Queen Z’s team to do for her many fans. :-)
We still love you, Zenyatta!
October 2, 2011 at 1:44 pm
Hi Queen Z…you are probably busy planning your party, but I need to play catch up or all my past thoughts will turn into dust bunnies: hope this entry counts as kind of a diary!
@Kari Bussell: thanks for sharing about your health treatment/issues.It’s great that you got help from a Dumpling! Thinking of you!! You have been through a lot!
@Kathy Kimber and Judy Berube (I hope!): thanks for the info on Skip Away and Old Friends. Oct 17th is Rod’s b/day…he will be interested in hearing this.
@Cynthia Holt: I like your idea of First Stallion…LOL!
JAG: Yes a fond farewell to St.Trinian’s. Wonder if she and Z will ever exchange emails about the “old days’”?
@Terry Crow, yes I hope to see you on the 8th, also.! I need to catch up on your jokes…did Like the Cesarian section-Rome redneck one!
@Trina Nagele: Add me to the list of Horse Heaven readers!
@Diana S: about your “trip”–hope to explain to you in person–too weird to explain here except to say I KNOW you had not gone a trip at that point. I just put you and Terry Crow in the same sentence–ha ha as I just did right now.LOL. (This goes back a few diaries, so hope you remember, or you will wonder even more! :) )
@all: I think it is great that we hear from people all over the world! Makes me smile.
That is it for my past thoughts, I hope. Will add another post for current events and read the most recent diaries.
Happy Sunday (and Oct 2nd for me) everyone!
October 2, 2011 at 2:24 pm
What a great idea! I wish you would have a party at Lane’s End.
October 2, 2011 at 3:23 pm
Congratulations Zazu, you were great! And also to Cozi Rozi, Harmonious, Goldikova, Danedream, I call this women power!
@ Georgia Harper, yes I know thank you.
October 2, 2011 at 7:37 pm
Wish I could be at your party Gorgeous Z, but hope to see live streaming…hoofs crossed.
October 2, 2011 at 11:57 pm
Hi Zenyatta. What a great weekend of racing, both here and abroad. Wow, girl power all over!! Congratulations to Zazu; I am praying that everything is o.k. with Blind Luck. I have been telling everyone about your Breeders Cup party. It is such a great idea. So sorry that I cannot attend this year. My heart will be there with you and hopefully a lot a pics will be taken and shared and perhaps we can see video of you and TT – that would be awesome! Love you. Stay comfy, eat well for two and have loads of fun with TT and all of your other friends. Love you, Angel in Disguise.
October 3, 2011 at 9:31 am
Yipee!!! I can’t believe I am going to KY! I am still in shock. Can’t wait.
Love to Z and team.
October 3, 2011 at 2:47 pm
Hello Zenyatta! Thanks for the latest news. I am so happy you are the official hostess this year. Wish I could go. Love and hugs, Marilu
October 3, 2011 at 4:18 pm
Oh Zenny!!!!
I almost DIED when i read that!!!!! I would love to go so,so so, much. But my dad is looking for another job right now so we can’t pay the plane ticket or the gass money right now…:(
And I would skip Nutcracker rehearsals if I could to go, but my studip thinks a dance is more inportant than going to a party.
I would WALK……ALL THE WAY FROM GEORGIA TO KY IF I COULD.
I’d probably be a pile o’ bones by the time I got there though, and I’d be to late anyway if i walked…
BUT EITHER WAY<<<< I'LL BE LOOKING FOR WAYS TO COME UP!!!!
i luv u!
hugs + Kisses~
Hannah
October 3, 2011 at 4:20 pm
I meant Studio…Not studip….LOL!
October 3, 2011 at 7:12 pm
Zenny- I feel so depressed today. I feel very anonymous. I got tickets to go to your party. I hope I can talk. That’s why I like animals- you can talk without talking. I love you. Glad you got good people.
October 3, 2011 at 8:18 pm
We LOVE YOU Z!!! We will DEFINITELY be there !!! I am so EXCITED!!!!!!!
Thank you TEAM Z!!!!!
October 4, 2011 at 5:51 pm
Zenny, my friends and I are so looking forward to your party on Novmeber 4th. I can hardly wait. It will be a treat and an honor to meet your team and to see you and Tasty T. by video. So gracious of her to help you out with this exciting project and the worthy causes it serves. You are always pitching in and helping out, and involving others in your projects. This is one of the things we love so much about you, Queen Z.
October 4, 2011 at 8:32 pm
How exciting…flying to WI from WA and then both of us will drive down to KY. So we are hoping to get tickets to party with everyone! It will be fun to meet actual people from YOUR website!
@Debbie Pofelski & Georgia Harper – I’ve got Z’s license in Blaine ZNYATTA and our boat will be renamed ZENYACHTA (becoming liveaboards!!! Looking forward to meeting so many of your fans. This is so great for Team Z to have a PARTY hosted by QUEEN Z!!
October 5, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Zenny- I feel better. Love to you and yours <3
October 5, 2011 at 9:07 pm
Oh my God, this is going to be great. I’m going to be there from north Texas. I would not miss your party for nothing in this world. I was there last year baby girl and it was one of the saddest days in my life seeing you come so so close. You won that race in my mind because you caught him! To this day I still have not watch that race on video…I probably never will be able to watch it. Love baby girl
October 6, 2011 at 8:56 pm
Wish I could come Queen Z, but what a great promotion for the Breeders Cup. The people behind this are brilliant. You WERE the show last year and totally responsible for the tremendous hype the BC received in 2010. Have a wonderful time and bring in the crowds to your wonderful sport. There is nothing more beautiful then watching race horses do what they do best,.. run!!! You are a legend!!!
October 9, 2011 at 4:22 pm
Would like to know if this event is open to the public and if there is a charge.Going to be in town with friend and interested in coming. 302-593-7869 Cathleen Duffy
October 9, 2011 at 4:23 pm
Sounds like a blast!
March 10, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Aqui no Brasil nos tambem admiramos esta egua maravillhosa e eu em particular admiro tanto ela que botei o nome do meu cachorro de ZENYATTA.cada carreira nos torcemos e ficamos muito triste quando ela veio a perder.Mais o certo e que ela nos deu mais alegria do que tristeza.Espero que seus filhos correm 50% da mae que eles ja faram sucesso.Avisem assim que estreiar uma filhação dela para a gente poder torcer.Obrigado aos crtiadores a nos darem este privilegio de ver esta egua magnifica correr.Um abraço