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
Maryyette
Great picture, sweet girl – you make every day wonderful – love you always, baby girl – hugs and a trillion kisses on your lovely velvety nose!
Deborah Richman
Gary Moulton…thanks for the Unicorn Song. Very cute :)
Brenda S…sounds like your trip is amazing!
Brenda S
Forgot to say that I asked about moving in to Old Friends myself, I liked Little Silver Charm’s paddock, pictures of you Zenny on the walls of the shelter. There’s a waiting
list so I’d recommend that if there are any other more mature Dumplings who’d like to live in such a nice place we should apply now!!!
Sue Fredrick
@Kathy Klimber thank you for that sentiment I really appreciate being even a little part of this momentous event. I shall follow Noor all the way to Old Friends.
judy berube
Dear Wendy in St. Louis and Z Fans:
Winning Colors. Hugs, J.B. http://theyareoff.blogspot.com/2011/02/winning-colors.html
judy berube
Brenda S,
I’m with you. Hugs, J.B.
Christine in VA
Zen, Want you to know my patients look at my computer when they come in my office to see if I have a new pic of you. They ALL loved this one. Lots of smiles.
I do not think you know just how many you have touched precious gift.
Karen Line
You are a noble, exquisite, powerful gift!
We love you, Zennie!
Kathryn Cogswell
DJ: With ‘Waking Ned Devine.’ Slainte!
Nicholas Newmannt
http://youtu.be/AWFkLcCS_ZI new video of Old Friends Equine Retirement Resident: Commentator
Signofthetimes
Dear Zenny
What a lovely post for today and a beautiful picture
Of you in your paddock. Lucious green grass and trees
To graze on. Hope you had a relaxing day .
XXXOOO
jeanie langford
so nice to see you looking so happy. Hope they are taking wonderful care of you and that you receive all of the love and attention you deserve. Hugs and Kisses and a little peck for the foal
Debbie G
What a beautiful picture, Zenny. And you do not have to thank us, sweet girl, for being your fans. We should be thanking you for being such an incredible, magnificent, perfect Queen. I love you, Zenny! :-)
@Sarah – Your story is too cute!
@Brenda S – It sounds like your trip to KY is getting off to a great start (except for the rain). Have a great time at LE tomorrow!
@Paula Higgins – About your post on #299 – you are right. I know that the ASPCA shows all those sad, sweet faces and plays that sad, sad music to get people’s attention, and I am so very glad that it’s working. I’ve never donated to them, but I do give to the Humane Society, Best Friends, Alley Cat Allies and a few others. When it’s time for me to give again, I will definitely look up the ASPCA. (But I still can’t watch that commercial!) :-)
Debbie G
@Brenda S – Oops! I mean Thursday, not tomorrow. I forgot what day it was!
DJ
Kc: Cheers! Ned say’s it’s on the House today! I heard.. “A narrow neck keeps the bottle from being emptied in one swig.”
Soc
Not many words needed for this, “We LOVE ZENYATTA!” Barn 55, and Team Zenyatta!
DJ
Kc: no explanation..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zKWxVxIPyc&feature=related
janet
Isn’t Amazing how people still talk about you and think about you? Even when they talk about last years’ Classic, you get first mention and Blame is like an afterthought.
Thank you Team Z for keeping us all in the loop with the Queen. We do miss her,yet on the same hand, we are all still a part of her life.
She will be forever remembered as greatness due to the accessability you have given us to her.
Jan
DJ
Sorry, just felt that since we had the beautiful nude above…
Kathryn Cogswell
For mars: Cool grey! Lived many years in it and would love to trade. We often lit the hearth on the 4th of July.
Barbara Wood
@judy berube–thanks for the TimTam article.
@Brenda S–I’m with you on that application.
Kathryn Cogswell
DJ: And the phone booth scene — can`t find it but a sailing choreography.
Paula Higgins
Thank you Debbie G! It sounds like you too are very kind and generous to animals. All good. I know those commercials are tough to watch. The first time I saw one I cried. But they are getting people to donate (they got me LOL). The painting and photo of Zenny are magnificent. She is truly the Queen, and I know, most grateful to Dottie for her “voice” and words to her very adoring public.
DJ
Kc: My favorite! Nice sharing happy hour…well bottom’s up! (since that seems to be the theme today) :) Going for dinner, see you in evening prayer..God-willing.
Karen Mitchell
Lovely post #300, and great comments by all.
@Laura J from yesterday-thanks for the links to all the info on races and terminology.
@Sarah-Loved your description of running in the name of and with the inspiration of Z; what was your husband thinking? Did he not realize you would turn into SuperWoman?
@Terry Crow-thanks for the memories of Santa Anita. My dad was a vet at SA, HP and DM. I grew up in Arcadia, learned to drive in the SA parking lot, remember the training track on Baldwin, and loved going with my dad to the barns on the backside in the morning and seeing him work on the horses. I love all the S. Cal tracks but most especially beautiful SA and the San Gabriel mountains as a spectacular backdrop. And I love your sense of humor.
@ all here who are struggling, you are not alone and you have many friends who care. For me the posts about parents resonate as I am soon to lose my 97 and 89 year old mom and dad, so you all are in my thoughts.
Zenyatta is like a glue made of love, star dust, and incredible healing powers that hold us all together.
Susan in TN
Zenny- I remember an interview with your John when he said he enjoyed how exuberant and devoted your fans were because he couldn’t really express the emotions but they could. (That may not be exact wording but close.) That’s how I feel. Everyone here today has expressed so well how I feel and I’m so glad they could because left to me, you might not REALLY know how loved you are and how that love has been reflected right back at us and out into the world. Now I am crying but in a good way! Love your photo- you have what I call “happy lips”! Please thank Dottie for all she does<3
I am glad you will have your baby next year before the summer heat sets in! Love you! <3
Shortskinnylady
Don’t know if it was mentioned above, but Dottie didn’t include the actual percentage drop in attendance without Zenny there this season at HP – it was 10% !!!!! THAT is a huge decrease!! Just goes to show you what a draw our girl had!
nina
Beautiful photo!!!
tony
Zenny, you are a “hottie”…love the new picture. Those eyes and ears say it all.
Kathy Kimber
@Susan in TN I’m still thinking of Lou and Chopper how are they doing? Hope all is well. Many hugs