HAPPY # 300 to ALL OF YOU!
I truly can’t believe that this is Diary Entry # 300! I guess I must be one very chatty female….with so many things to say! I can’t thank Dottie enough for expressing all of my personal thoughts, hopes, dreams, feelings, and achievements in such a way as ALL OF YOU….my dear friends….can also take part in my life and share so many things with ME!
Racing is an amazing sport! I truly feel deeply blessed for what I was able to achieve ON THE RACE TRACK. Yet, I feel equally as appreciative for the things I have been able to do FOR MY SPORT…and most importantly FOR THE FANS!
Yesterday, in a news article discussing the final statistics for the Hollywood Park Meet, they noted that the on-track attendance was down this season. Per the article, “he partially attributed this to the absence of a big draw such as Zenyatta, who raced at the 2010 spring-summer meeting”. Jack Liebau, the track President, commented…”Last year, we had a big day on account of ZENYATTA that we didn’t have this year.” (Thank you, Jack! Blush, Blush)
I know all of the numbers were up in the BREEDERS’ CUP attendance figures each of the year’s that I raced. My goodness, over 20,000 people came to see ME walk on track and say ‘good-bye’. For this, I am so, so proud!
In life, you hope to do things to make people feel good. You hope to achieve and make some type of mark. You strive to do your best and TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! But…to make history, to make people feel good about a sport again, to bring fans closer together, and to have people love ME so much not only for what I achieved as an athlete…but for ME, my personal qualities,….is truly something one DREAMS could happen to them!
One of the FACE BOOK responses yesterday by Marie Stoyles-Moura was very touching to ME. She said, “I don’t think your pedigree should read Champion–See Record—–It should read “QUEEN–See Record.”
Upon reflection, having a racing career which spanned 4 years, to have statements like the ones written above said about YOU…is so, so rewarding and extremely appreciated. MY TEAM and I can’t thank you enough.
I am one very, very grateful HORSE….for all of the gifts I have been given…which totally includes the LOVE, HONOR, AND RESPECT I HAVE BEEN GIVEN FROM ALL OF YOU!
Again, THANK YOU from the bottom of MY HEART!
With Love,
Hugs to ALL~
Z
Thomas W. Wiglesworth
Can’t wait until next year to see the baby Z
Gloria Jeanne
You are soo awesome and TOO CUTE Zenny!!! I have that DFR cover page – just need to get it framed now :)
Love you and Happy #300!!!!
DJ
Dearest Sweet “Z”,
Y.O.U. are a Winged Angel!
Barbara Wood
Wow! I made it in at the top today. What a gorgeous picture of you, Zenyatta. You are right–we do chat a lot here, go off on tangents, chase rabbits, etc., but at the end of it all, it always comes back to YOU. YOU are the reason we are here, and I want to express once again to Dottie our thanks for taking notes from you to us. We can’t wait to keep up with Noor’s journey. You have a great day today.
Hugs back to you and kisses on the nose.
Barbara Wood
Forgot to mention that on the inside cover of the latest edition of Bloodhorse magazine, there is a beautiful picture of your old competitor, Blame. He has a very intelligent, sweet face. We didn’t get to see much of him that day you raced, because everyone was stunned by what YOU accomplished.
Theresa Buck
I see your baby bump…you are so wonderful …you are the one who makes us proud to come here everyday…THANK YOU SO MUCH
Gloria Jeanne
I love Hollywood Park, it’s one of my favorites – The season is now over and I am very sadden not to have gone. My mom has been very sick and I take care of her, she has been in and out of the hospital since March. I know whenever you raced at Hollywood Park, Santa Anita or Del Mar I was always there to watch you. I would spend the whole day in the paddocks just waiting for you to show up so I could take your picture. The more popular you became, the earlier I would have to get my spot, I never minded one bit at all. To see you was the highlight of my day, week and month until next time. I am sure I will get out to Del Mar at least once or twice depending on mom’s health of course. Then I am hoping to get to Hollywood Park again and of course Santa Anita for the day after Christmas opening.
I miss Zenny being at the track more than words can ever say. You have gotten me through so much these last few years and now it’s hard to move on.
Thank you Dottie for keeping us in touch with Zenyatta – she really keeps me going and I often wonder and worry about her and if she is happy and missing her team here in California.
Hugs to Dottie and Zenyatta miss you much.
Bernie
Although we’ve never met, it is a very special connection we have with the Great Zenny, Team ‘Z’ and the Zenyatta fans here on this site, they all seem like friends. To the most Dazzling being on the planet, thank you Zenyatta for just being you.
Kathy Baldwin
Well said Zenny and Dottie! I know that you
were sent from Heaven above Zenny. And the
good Lord handpicked every one of your very
special “Connections”. All of us here in the
Zenyatta Nation appreciate the blessing that
is YOU!!!
LOVE TO YOU ALL,
Kathy from SoCal :)
p.s. What a wonderful photo of YOU!!! ;)
Sharon Call
@Everyone. Gloria Jeanne posted a link to Barbaro’s facebook page at the bottom of 299. There are only 256 people on it. I think he deserves much more – don’t you? There are a lot of “new” photos posted as well but I warn you in advance, if you read the poem at the top, you’d better have tissues handy. There’s no way you won’t shed tears over the sweetness of it.
DJ
For those who would like a Morning hymn/prayer
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Hence, night and clouds that night-time brings,
Confused and dark and troubled things;
The dawn is here, the sky grown white,
God is at hand; depart from sight.
Earth’s dusty veil is torn away,
Pierced by the sparkling beams of day:
The world resumes its hues apace
Soon as the day-star shows it’s face.
But thee, alone we seek,
With conscience pure and temper meek:
With tears and chants we humbly pray
That thou would guide us through the day.
So many shades obscure each sense
Which needs thy beams to purge it thence:
Light of the Morning-Star, illume,
Serenely shining, all our gloom.
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Rosemary McCauley
Zenyatta you are very gracious to be thanking us. It is all your fans who thank YOU and YOUR team for all that you and they have done in the years that we all came to love you and to be inspired by you.
Stephanie
Thank you so much for the updated photo! Love you Z and glad to see that you are doing well.
Kathy Baldwin
To GLORIA JEANNE, sending healing thoughts
for your MOM. I know what you are going thru. Stay strong and keep the faith!
And I also love Hollywood Park! :) It is
actually my favorite race track and I think
it has the most beautiful infield. :) And
good food, too! ;) And really nice people,
a great tote board and video screen and it
is nice and roomy. Plus it has a lovely
paddock and schooling area, as well. ;)
Blessings,
Kathy from So Cal :)
Kathy S.
Zenyatta, honey, THANK YOU from the bottom of all OUR hearts. And THANK YOU to team Zenyatta for allowing all of us to feel like part of the team, too!
Terry Crow
@Diana S-Loved your poem. It is about you, though not ABOUT you. Envious of your trip following Charlotte. Wish I could be there. However, I feel that all of the dumplings will be there in spirit especially with you along. Yes, I consider myself to be a dumpling. I do not know what the male equivalent would be. @Judy Berube-Glad you understood my reference to Kayla Stra. IT was just my feeble attempt at humor.@Charlotte Farmer–It must feel good to have something so important finally come to fruition. Today’s joke–A horse owner takes it to the vet, who notes that the horse has a cucumber in its nose, an ion in its right ear and a carrot in its left ear. “What do you think the problem is, Doctor? said the owner. Vet–“Id say he has an eating problem.”
Diane
You are definitely our Queen beautiful Zenyatta!
You look so peaceful and content in your lovely
green pasture; thank you for starting our day
with such a gorgeous picture of you!
Thank you Dottie for all your posts; all 300 so
far! That IS amazing and what we have
learned from you and all whom have participated
is such a wonderful thing. All because of
OUR QUEEN!!!!
Terry Crow
that should be onion in its right ear.
DJ
To Diana S: Thank you for the lovely poem. The insights into a rescuers heart spell L.O.V.E. perfectly. I can see why it is your personal favorite.
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To Barbara W: Yes, unfortunately the worst evil is committed for the sake of religion. But not to throw the ‘baby out with the bath-water’ the opposite can be just as true. I suggest we gather our good fruit together in one fruit salad :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j97EJQ1z7nY&feature=related
Have a beautiful Today complete with smiles..
Kathy Baldwin
To DJ, Thanks for the beautiful hymn/prayer.
Very, very nice! :)
Kathy from SoCal
Abby
You are lucky to have so many people who love you Z
Sheri
Thank YOU Zenyatta for everything you have given us! Hope, education, wisdom, and so much more! We all love you Zenyatta, for everything! Love you Zenny! :D <3
WILD HORSES
QUEEN is the one and only true way to describe you Big Z. I love you LOTS!!! Lori
Jean in VA.
I attented the VA. Derby on Saturday and saw people with Zenyatta hats on. Everyone is so proud of you. I’m always telling people that I follow you on Facebook and that I love to read your posts and look at the pictures.
Beautiful picture of you today, as always : )
DJ
To Gloria J: Thank you so much for the poem of ‘Do not stand’…that was my mother’s favorite. The photos are regal, as well. Blessings!
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To Terry C: Top of the morning to you! Funny Funny!! So where is the turnip?
Gary Moulton
@DJ – Thank You – Amen
Lynn
Thank you Queen Z!! You are the most beautiful queen ever!!
Allen
Z you look gorgeous in that picture, and this time next year you will have Baby Z in the pictures with you. Keep us posted on the progress that your little sister E is making with her training. As you know she has the best trainer in the business. Again a big Thank You to you and Dottie, and all of Team Z for taking the time to keep us all posted on everything going on in your life. Have a great afternoon with all your pals, Z.
Diana Harris
what a great photo! I just love seeing you being you. Dottie your words are so kind to all of us and without you life wouldnt be the same for us. Giving the greatest race horse history a voice for all of us fans is a gift. You always know what to say to use and the part where you said “from the bottom of my heart” really touched me. that great big heart is what captured us, what makes you so special to all of us. we love you, it is a honor to know you and you are a dream come true!
Ann Maree
Hi, Z,
Goody, I’m here early….love you and miss you. Love this picture of you!!! Wow! You are still the most beautiful girl in the world!!!
Big Hugs….Ann Maree