Good Morning,
This is too cute! John took the above photo of fans waiting in line Saturday at the signing…and I see so many people I know in the crowd. Of course, I’d recognize my guy, MIKIE, and the back of Dottie’s head anywhere as well. This is amazing! They told me several hundred people were in line during the course of the day. How special is this! You guys are TOO MUCH!
I also wanted to take a few moments today and answer a few of your questions. Here goes:
1) The Z pins….several of you were wondering how to get one. Ann is currently asking her friend who made them about this. I’ll let you know when I hear more. This is so sweet! The Moss’ also had one made for JOHN’S Mom as a gift. When John gave it to her, she was so touched…but did comment that she was not really part of Team Zenyatta. Dottie told her….”WITHOUT YOU, MARY JANE, THERE WOULD BE NO TEAM ZENYATTA! You started it all…when you had JOHN!” She smiled…and since that moment, she has worn her Z pin…with great and loving pride!
2) Zazu…you were wondering and yes….she does have a different trainer. The Moss’ actually do have 3 trainers they use in their racing program. John Shirreffs does not train all of their horses…quite a few…but not all of them. It all works out beautifully. And…yeah, ZAZU! I am so proud of YOU! Gotta’ love those Z names!
3) The Zenyatta Lounge…THANK YOU SO MUCH to the fans who brought items for the Lounge. You are so THOUGHTFUL! The ladies truly appreciate YOUR kindness. This Lounge is a huge success! A few weeks ago, everyone went out to dinner to relax and have fun together! Such a treat!
Also…it was so nice for my TEAM to get to personally meet so many of you on Saturday. Dottie mentioned that it was very special when you’d introduce yourself to her! Thank you!
4) One of the fans put a YOU TUBE site on the comments a few days ago and Dottie was able to watch it yesterday! She watched it once with the music and once without. It is a beautiful collage of photos of ME that someone put together! It is great fun to watch. Decide on whether you want the volume on…or off…depending on your musical taste. The song is JESUS IS LOVE by the Commodores.
Click Here
It sure brings back so many wonderful memories!
Enjoy and have a wonderful day!
With Love,
Hugs to all~
Z
PS…I hear I’m having some FUN company today! Might be an early VALENTINE showing up to visit with me and see me play with my friends at Lane’s End! I’ll let you know what happens! Wow…Lucky Me! (Oh my dear fans, this visitor has 2 legs…not 4…and lives out of state!)
suew
How do we know that Mike visited her???
Karey
@Ann Maree: What a darling photo of mama mare adoring sweet foal. With her special heart and soul, I can imagine our precious Zenyatta being this kind of mom.
It’s too wonderful for words. (But there are plenty of tears!)
Sunny Boyd
Good night, Zenyatta, good night
very nice video above, I enjoyed it.
‘The hand that rocks the cradle, rules the world’, speaking of family dynamics.
A valentine for you, and on 2 legs, well, that’s gotta be a person, or a bird, may be a love bird, hmmm ;) well, if you get along with cats, you get along with birds, and we all know you love people. Either way you’ll have swell time. Sleep tight and dream sweet.
Paula Higgins
Great post and thanks to Dottie and people who posted links. The Youtube video was a lovely tribute to Zenny. John’s mother is most deserving of a Z pin. Dottie said it perfectly, no John, no Team Zenyatta. No one could have done what he did with such a huge horse. A big horse that had to grow into her body/ability.
Jamie
Awesome slideshow starring you Zenny….you are so loved!
Holly Zemba
What a wonderful tribute to the most wonderful horse. Loved the video.
Holly Zemba
Zenyatta, I have a question, did Mario stay in Kentucky with you? Just looking at the pictures and seeing him handle you I can tell he loves you so much and that you love him. I would be so happy to know that he is there with you.
Kendra
Bummer Z too bad your valentine visit isn’t of the 4 legged kind. Have fun anyway.
Barbara Wood
@suew–I saw the video of Mike with Zenny on Facebook, but I’m sort of new to that. I couldn’t go back and find it again when I looked.
Lee White
Z is amazing. Thanks to Jerry, Ann, John and Dottie for sharing her with us. I know they want to breed her but I wondered if Jerry and Ann had a farm in California and if in 2 or 3 years she would be able to go home to her CA family. They may be good to her at Lane’s End but there’s no way that they love her way her CA family does.
Bob Rose
Zenyatta, Valentines is a perfect day for you, as you have brought so many of us together as fans, and we all share our love. You are truly a God send!!! My Face Book friends went from 20 to 160, all thanks to you <3
Cathy Lee
Sign me up for a “Z” pin, too! Thank you so much for the diary entries, Dotty!
Yvonne and Maurice Kirby
Hi Zenyatta, just loved the picture and the youtube video which was awesome – wow, it truly was great seeing pics of you on the track and at Lane’s End. Just beautiful. Can’t wait to hear who your visitor was. Love you, Angel in Disguise.
Leslie R.
Hi Zenny, I just watched the video and loved it! It is beautiful and the last frame is perfect!!
Thanks AnimalsRock4Love for making it! It is a great tribute to Queen Z. Thanks also to Dottie for posting the link.
I hope everyone has a nice night!
Love to all,
Leslie
Linda Henderson
I enjoyed watching the You Tube video. Nothing better than looking at Zenyatta.
Gloria Jeanne
I think Mario or Steve came to visit you…hope you had a great day. Woule love a Z pin too :-)
Elaine Valenzuela
Just watched the Youtube video of all your poses. What a beautiful girl you are and very photogenic. I had a lump in my throat, but am very thrilled you’re enjoying your retirement! We miss you at Hollywood Park! Luv you!
L
@Holly,
No, Mario is in CA with John and his string.
judy berube
Dear Z and Dottie,
Thank you again for these Diary Posts. They are wonderful. I would really like to have one of the Z pins if possible. What a great day Saturday must have been for the people who got to attend and meet some of your team. Love to all of you. Judy and Russ
judy berube
Dear Z,
Forgot to mention in earlier post; you’re so right, the You Tube video has a terrific compilation of beautiful photos of you and the Team. We really enjoyed it. Will go back often and look at them and remember your great races. Love to you. Judy and Russ
Dylan
Oooh I love that Z pin that Mrs. Moss sported at the Eclipse Awards and both her and Dottie did on Saturday. I’ll have to check out that video right away. Great post, all your posts make me Smile Zenny, no matter what it is you post, it’s just great hearing from you, your highness, but I gotta say your pic being a cheesehead takes the cake! Can’t wait to read more from you. goodnight my sweet Zenyatta
HappyHarriet
To the Queen with invisible Angel Wings: I hope you will tell us about your Secret Visitor soon! Mike is my first guess, although the thought of Mario being able to visit you warms my heart. Your last day at Hollywood Park, when Mario was walking you away from the Winner’s Circle for the last time, I thought he must have had a very heavy heart, as we all did, smoothed over with such joy from knowing you!
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When I saw Mrs. Moss’s beautiful “Z” pin at the Eclipse awards, I remember writing that it would be wonderful to have one added to the Zenyatta memorabilia offerings – maybe in rhinestones or CZs, or crystals. I hope we all get to wear a replica very soon. Wouldn’t it be great to meet people in our everyday lives that are also wearing the “Z” pin?!? Meanwhile, I’ve been shopping for that special “Z” charm to add to my bracelet. It has to be just right! Dottie – you are fashion plate wearing the “Z” on your sleeve! Love it! AND you can admire it yourself when you wear it.
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Sweet dreams, dear Zenny. Soon it will be “Mommie Zenny” and we’ll have even more to enjoy about you.
Amanda
Hey Zenyatta! Hope you’re doing well and getting used to your new lifestyle! Hey, do the Mosses remember their old mare, Bebe Ani? She looks just like you (although wasn’t as good of a racehorse-obviously!!). I own her now, and it’s so cool to think she was in the same hands as you.
This is her-#11:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkczeZ2NMOo
Linda (Canada)
Lady Z – I would LOVE to have a Z pin! I can’t wait to hear how we can can get one!
If Ms Chenery agrees, I bet a lot of us would love to have a t shirt with the ‘Racing Royalty” print on it also. :)
Joyce
Queen Z
The collage of pictures of you was really nice with and without music and I enjoyed it very much.
I didn’t make it to Santa Anita to get a picture of you and meet Mike, John, Dotti and Mosses, but I did order one of you that is supposed to be signed by Mike if they can hold him still long enough to sign them.
The news sounds like you are having another snow storm up there in KY, stay inside and stay warm and safe. It is cool for here in Fl and rain for later today and tomorrow.
Love and nose kisses, Joyce
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, good morning, the video was just beautiful. I am guessing that the 2 legged visitor might be Mike??? He is such a cutie and you will always be his girl. Have a great day…cannot wait to find out who the mystery guest is. I love you…Lisa g
Joan Walls
Zenyatte and Team Zenyatta – you are the GREATEST! I have ordered a poster from Saturday. Unfortunately, distance made it impossible to be there. However, you can see that all of your fans adore you!!
If the “Z” pin would ever become available to your fans, you need to let us know in your postings.
The pictures of you on the You Tube video are great. I hope that you have fun with your “two-legged” visitor. Love and Hugs, Joan
Kathy Kimber
I love the you tube video all the picturs are so great I really like the ones of you in your paddock kicking up your heels BUT the one that really squeezed my heart if the beautiful one of you giving Mario a hug.
I’m so happy that SA was a huge success I knew it would be thanks Dottie for arranging the videos you a a very special lady. Z you and yur buddies have a great day and a special hug to PQ whome I am falling in love with. I have always had a very special feeling for a “grey” no matter the shading. Hugs all around
Dani
Beautiful and inspiring video that captures the pure essence that is Zenyatta.
Theresa Buck
very nice…but there was one photo in there that a friend made for a friend but you are so special you deserves the best…..we love ya Z