Good Morning!
I must say…I AM SO PROUD AND SO EXCITED! I truly believe that ALL OF YOU, your love, your support, your enthusiasm for ME and MY SPORT have helped to make this possible!
I’m hosting a BIG PARTY and ALL OF YOU are invited!
For the last 3 years, BREEDERS’ CUP has truly been a huge part of my life. It has been a focal point in my career each season. So thanks to ALL OF YOU and the powers that BE…this year I am still going to be completely involved with Breeders’ Cup and the activities…but in a different role than ever before.
I am the OFFICIAL HOSTESS at the INAUGURAL ZENYATTA CELEBRATION
to ‘kick off’ The Breeders’ Cup Weekend Festivities.
Can you imagine this! ME, ZENYATTA, hosting a party at Breeders’ Cup!
I truly hope you can attend!
This has never been done before in RACING. (Blush, Blush!) I am able to invite my fans to come and join ME to celebrate this BIG DAY, Friday, November 4th, at the Kentucky Derby Museum adjacent to Churchill Downs. My Team will be there to join in this celebration by sharing some of our fun experiences, visiting with ALL of you, and signing autographs.
We will have a lovely buffet, my races will be playing, there will be live entertainment, we’ll have many fun products for you to see, and so much more.Breeders’ Cup will even provide the first 500 Z party-goers complimentary seating for Friday’s races. This way YOU can sit together and share in this fabulous day! I think we should call this the Z SECTION!
What is even more special…is I will be there too with ALL OF YOU…via LIVE VIDEO FEED from LANE’S END…to participate in the celebration. Tasty will be joining ME! We don’t want to miss a moment of this memorable occasion!
I simply can’t wait! I will be at Churchill Downs again…with ALL OF YOU…to enjoy great racing, MY PARTY, and share in all of the wonderful times and memories we have experienced during the last 3 plus years at Breeders’ Cup.
Breeders’ Cup has been so gracious. They have granted ME the opportunity to announce this to ALL OF YOU first before they release MY PARTY news to the public next Tuesday. They know how much I adore ALL OF YOU and SO APPRECIATE the relationships we have shared during my career!
LUCKY ME!
Please click here for all of the party details!
With Love,
Hugs to ALL~ (Let’s Party!)
Z
Linda
Zenyatta..you look beautiful!!
Wish we could attend the wonderful party, but living in Canada…and having a son that is very busy with his Lacrosse at that time, we are unfortunately unable to attend…but are planning a U.S. trip in the near future and will add to the itinerary a visit at Lands End to see you and your friend Tasty Temptation if that would be possible with the great people at Lands End? Will check it out!
Take great care Zenyatta!
Linda xox
Jeanie
Dear Great One,
I KNEW IT! YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE YOUR OWN TV SHOW — ACTUALLY IT IS REALITY TV!!!! HOW AMAZING IS THIS!
Z’ISTERS, I AM GOING TO TRY TO GET THERE EVEN IF I HAVE TO CRAWL. :)
ZENYATTA – GIRL, YOU ARE THE BIGGEST THING GOING ON IN THOROUGHBRED HORSE RACING EVEN THOUGH YOU HAVEN’T BEEN ON A TRACK IN NINE MONTHS. YOU’VE GOT IT AND THE BREEDER’S CUP WANTS IT!
JUST TRY NOT TO OVER DO IT AND GET YOURSELF WORN OUT. WE WANT YOU IN TOP CONDITION FOR LITTLE BABY Z!
Your humble J
Shannon J
I CAN’T WAIT! Gonna be awesome! HOOF HOOF HOORAY!
dakota
Congrats momma Z, happy to hear that you are still front and center with everyone. I do have a question that isn’t really related but I’m really curious–does anyone know whats going on with Mike Smith? I’ve been watching all the big races over summer and fall and noticed that Mike hasn’t been riding–he seems to be disappearing from the “big”races, wondered if he’s hurt or trainers just aren’t interested in him as their jockey. Anyone know what’s going on?
Angie
Lady Z, you look fantastic. Really starting to show. Super congrats on your wonderful party. Try not to over do. You need your rest.
Terry Crow
@Zenyatta-I am glad this is taking place at Churchill Downs as our friends in the east will be able to attend. I’m just sorry I won’t be able to be there. @Barbra Wood-Short attention span, eh? @signofthetimes-Who do you like in the JCG? Even the mighty Seattle Slew had trouble with the distance of that race. @Michelle Moore-Welcome aboard. Like Wilbur said in Charlotte’s Web, this is a nice place. Following is an official list of members of the redneck club–Susan in Tn (president); Kari Bussell- (president pro tem); Barbara Wood; Chester (honorary member); Cynthia H (sponsored by Kari B); Debbie G; Denise in AZ; Diana S; Eveline; Karen Gogue; Lil in KY; Marty R; Rosemary McCauly; Sharon Call; signofthetimes; Terry Crow; and last, but certainly not least in the degree of reneckness, Vicki B. Once in, you cannot resign. If I left anyone off, please let me know. @Susan in Tn and Kari Bussell-You might be a redneck if your stairmaster has an ashtray. You might be a redneck if you have driven your car through a metal detector and it didn’t go off. You might be a redneck if you have ever taped toilet paper to your TV so that you can have free paper view. You might be a redneck if you’ve ever been asked to leave a yard sale. Today’s joke, which proves that rednecks have a sense of humor–Two businessmen in New York City are taking a break in their soon to be opened new store. The store was not yet ready to open and only a few shelves were set up. One man says to the other “I’ll bet that any minute now some tourist is going to walk by, put his face to the window, and will ask what we are selling.” No sooner were the words out of his mouth when, sure enough, a curious redneck from the south walks up to the window, and in a southern drawl asks “What are y’all selling here?” One of the men replied “Oh, we’re selling a-holes here.” The redneck then says “Well, I see that you all are doing really good. You only got two left.”
Annie
This is so amazing! Congratulations Zenyatta and Team! I so wish I could go, shame I live in Indiana! Plus I don’t have money for the plane ticket in my 14 year old dollar budget. Oh well, know I’m rooting for you from the corn state! Hooray for you guys!!!
Mary
Z….what a wonderful celebration. It is terrific that you are being honored in such a kind way. You have captured the hearts of so many people…us fans adore you!!! You are very special and now you will help raise money for great charities. I wish I could come to KY…but do not think I will be able to make it…live in Virgina. But I am thrilled to see you throwing such a wonderful party. We know you love the attention and you love to give the attention. Bless you Z….hugs to you.
Judy Idriss
Hi Zenny, Must say you are looking mighty fine. Love the baby bump! I was thinking about how boring the upcoming BC was going to be without you. Such great news you are having an “event”. Sounds like great fun. I know it will be a big success. Take care!
janet Cutting
AHHHH!!!! I CANT BELIEVE IT— THAT IS WONDERFUL– I GOTTA TELL MY HUSBAND SO WE CAN DRIVE OVER–NOT TOO FAR FROM WISCONSIN. SUPER–THANKS, DOTTIE AND TEAM Z AND MRS AND MRS MOSS AND YOU–ZENNY!!!
Gloria
Awesome!
Mary Copelin
JAG- Judy, thanks so much for the update on Better Talk Now. That is great news.
DOTTIE- you are amazing at what you come up with in terms of Queen Z. I still say, you are the best promoter of thoroughbred racing we have ever seen. I so respect and admire your abilities.
Sue
Hi Z, Wow you are so cool. A party girl… Could I ask a favor please? We all would LOVE to come. I know everyone that logs on daily wants to come to your PARTY. For those of us that can’t make it to your PARTY could you please make sure loads of video is shot. We want to be at the party too. If you could make that happen so many of us will feel like we got to be part of the GREAT EVENT too. A request from your fan in Florida Sue. remember you can still come here and grow old with me. We do growing old in Florida the best. love you special LADY Z
quarterhossgal
Queen Z….wasn’t going to Breeder’s Cup this year but I will change my plans. Couldn’t miss the chance to meet all of your family and of course, to see you at Lane’s End with your fried TT, even if it is by video. What a wonderful way to celebrate the BC races and raise money for the V Foundation, as a breast cancer survivor your help is very much appreciated. You are still very much the Queen of racing!!
Elizabeth G.
Here’s hoping you will join us in person at Santa Anita next year! What a lovely time everyone will have at your party in Kentucky.
Keep well…..you look fantastic!
JAG from California :-)
Mystery Solved: Peelers Has Heart Problem ~ “See You At Peelers (Bettor’s Delight) has a heart inflammation,a condition that will require 10 days of medication.”
http://www.harnessracingupdate.com/restricted/pdf/hru/hru092911.pdf
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Sending prayers for you, Sweetie!
Judy
Alison in MIchigan
Zenyatta!!!!! This is wonderful – thank you so much for doing this for your fans!!!! You are the crown jewel of the thoroughbred racing industry. They are so lucky to have you and so are we.
Sandra Frey
Zenyatta and Team Zenyatta – I will be there in spirit on Friday, but will be attending the races on Saturday. I’ll look for some familiar faces and hope to meet some of them. Much love and know that you rock my world! Big hugs!
Celeste
This is sooooo exciting. I am going to try to get there to join in on the fun. And to meet TEAM Z and see you on video live from Lane’s End….. WOW! You are truly a gift to everyone; you make people happy. I still am rooting for my name of A Simple Gift for your baby. Thank you so much Zenyatta (and Dottie) for all the happiness you spread. I hope I can work out the details to get to your celebration.
JAG from California :-)
It won’t be the same without YOU, Queen Z!
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Seven Graded Stakes Headline Opening of Santa Anita’s Autumn Meet:
http://www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/Socal_Scoop/Seven_Graded_Stakes_Headline_Opening_of_Santa_Anitas_Autumn_Meet_123
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After the 2009 Lady’s Secret is when Ann tapped me on the shoulder to be a guest in the Winner’s Circle because of my poster: QUEEN ZENYATTA. This poster nown proudly hangs in your stall at Barn 55. :-)
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Another wonderful memory of YOU!
Yvonne and Maurice
Hi Zenyatta. Wow, that sounds wonderful. I just know it is going to be so great – what a wonderful idea. I just know that so many more people will be attending that day just to be with your team and you and TT. Love you, Angel in Disguise.
Susan in TN
Zenny- O.M.G. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This will be tricky but I MIGHT be able to pull it off!! What fun!! Thank you- just the POSSIBILITY that I could maybe go and meet your Team and my Z Friends and see you and Tasty T on video- whoo! How kind of you and Team Z! Love you <3
Rhonda Clements
Zenny you look wonderful been waiting to see a full figure shot, you are simply gorgeous. I sue wish I could be there but I live in Seattle and just cannot, will any of the stations carrying the races be showing the feed? I have never missed Breeders Cup racing, but we are at the mercy of the stations carrying it. Will be looking for more information on that as I know a lot of us cannot make it to the party due to money or health issues or who knows but we would love to be able to watch the fun at least. Thanks for the info Dottie
suew
@Susan in TN, I hope you get to go!
Abigail from Montreal
My sweet Zenny, Baby Zee and Dottie:
How BEAUTIFUL you look in this photo, Zenyatta — and I also adored the photo of you and Dottie yesterday. And this is VERY exciting news!!! What wonderful, wonderful plans you and Dottie were hatching. I can hear the yells of excitement all over the planet!!!! I’m especially glad to know that those of us that might not be able to attend can join all of you through live telecast. THIS IS JUST SO SPECIAL, Zenny & Team Z. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You continue to teach me so much about the power of loving kindness.
Zenny, you and I are not strangers, although we’ve never met “in person.” And John and Dottie and Sophie know a little about Jericho, too. Rather than detract from you and this wonder-full news, I will just thank all the Zen-sters for their beautiful comments on the loss of my beloved boy and invite those who are interested to THE VAULT, where they can read a celebration of a life well-lived:
http://thevaulthorseracing.wordpress.com/2011/09/29/this-earth-is-an-inter-species-affair/
admiringfan
What a wonderful event! Now Team Z has to figure a way for those of us far away to be there too! Maybe a big SKYPE video call–and maybe you might invite Oprah to help us celebrate the Power of Heart–because your run at CD in the BC was all that and more.
Meredith
I will be watching from home. So wish I could be there.
Katie M.
Z so happy to hear that BC is keeping you front and center where you belong!! I can’t make it but will be passing along the good news to some of my fam in Indy, hopefully they will make it again this year!
Do you know if they will show any of these festivities on TV?? Gosh I hope they do! I don’t want to feel left out all the way back here in CA! ;o)
Also is there going to be anything we can buy that has that new logo of you dancing on it? Pins? Tshirts? Anything? Cause it is so cool looking!!
Marty
Oh that’s wonderful… I wish I was going this year.
I hope we get so see you in person soon. I will definitely come visit you.
Pat Beck
Just ordered all-access tix for your event, Z! Dottie, am I going to get one of the 500 special Zenyatta section seats?