Good Morning,
It was so much fun having BRUNCH with all of you yesterday! We should do it again one day soon! I DO LOVE TO EAT!
I wanted to share a photo of my ’2 year old sister’ with you! EBLOUISSANTE is now at the training center in South Carolina. Here she is a few days ago…getting ready to go out and practice her lessons. Hmmm! I see some definite family similarities. I think I’d know those ears and hind quarters anywhere! I’ve lived with them myself for years. I guess we get these qualities from our MOM….VERTIGINEUX.
In the thoroughbred industry, very simply speaking, your family line as far as being a sister/brother (1/2, 3/4 relative etc.) is primarily recorded in detail through your mother. A MARE only has one foal a year as the gestation period is approximately 11 months. A healthy STALLION, on the other hand, may be bred to 60-100 or so mares each year….depending upon his popularity.
So when you are looking at a PEDIGREE PAGE for a foal (a history of the family)…it is basically traced through the MARE and HER OFFSPRING. In my direct family, my MOM has had several foals while owned by my breeder, MAVERICK PRODUCTIONS. In each of these cases, my MOM was bred to a different stallion….but what ties us together is the fact that we are all foaled (born) from the same MARE. Speaking on behalf of myself, in pedigree terms, ZENYATTA is BY STREET CRY out of VERTIGINEUX. When referenced in this manner….BY…means SIRE (Father of the foal/horse) and OUT OF refers to the MARE (Mother of the foal/horse).
Thus, on MY PEDIGREE PAGE, you would see the following in relation to my MOM. Listed right below her name, VERTIGINEUX, would be the following foals she gave birth to through 2009:
2002…WHERE’S BAILEY, b f, by Aljabr. (Year of birth, foal’s name, b…meaning color bay, f for filly and then by…and the stallion’s name)
2003…BALANCE, b f, by Thunder Gulch
2004…ZENYATTA, dkb/br f, by Street Cry ( dkb/br…means dark bay/brown in color)
2006…TREASURE TRAIL, b f, by Pulpit
2007…SOUPER SPECTACULAR, ch c, by Giant’s Causeway (ch for chestnut and c for colt)
2009…EBLOUISSANTE, dkb/br f, by Bernardini.
In 2005 and 2008, the mare did not have a foal. She has had some since…I just did not list them here.
A full brother/sister….would have the same MOTHER and FATHER.
Thus, when it is not a FULL…it can be a 3/4 or 1/2 brother/sister depending on the various pedigrees influences of the stallion. Thus, as you can see from this, I am not a FULL to any of these siblings….as my MOM was not bred back to Street Cry.
It never ceases to amaze me what a small world we actually live in. My breeder is listed as MAVERICK PRODUCTIONS and when I was purchased this is all my Team knew. All of the paperwork, pedigree pages, and my Jockey Club papers (birth certificate) all list my breeder this way. It was not until months later that any of us on my TEAM found out this was Mr. Kronfeld…a man Mr. Moss knew from the music business. They had not spoken in years…..so I was the one who reacquainted them through all of my racing accomplishments. This is so special!
Additionally, MR. COMMONS and MAKOMA, 2 of my friends from Barn 55…..who both WON this weekend at Santa Anita…..have an interesting ‘small world’ story. Mr. Commons learned his early lessons in South Carolina with Mickey Preggar….just like Eblouissante is doing now. Makoma was with Jeanne and April Mayberry in Ocala, Florida, during her training center days…just like I WAS! There are a number of training centers in our industry….but here we are…..sharing so many wonderful experiences with these two! This is such a small world! We are so fortunate!
Dottie said she’d check the files to see if John has photos of ME at 2…..at the training center….taken at the same stage as ‘E’ is now. Let’s hope! It would be so much fun to compare us at this stage of our lives. YEAH, MOM! This FAMILY THING is so much FUN!
Enjoy your day!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Jess
Hmmmmmmmmmm, I’ll have to read up more on this. I still don’t quite understand pedigrees and breeding. Thanks Miss Z.
Lauren
Your sister’s dad is the same as your baby’s daddy! SMALL WORLD indeed!
Sarah Powell
I think she is training at the center in Camden, SC – is that correct? I am in Clemson and was hoping to get to see her before she was shipped to John – maybe if I’m lucky. She is beautiful and has that same little “cocky” Z tilt to her head when she turns to look at people/things. Can’t wait to follow her career – that will hold us until little Z/B filly/colt comes along!!
Barb France
Great lesson today..so much to learn. I find the breeding process very interesting and very complicated, too! I hear Dottie is VERY informative about the subject so I’m sure we will get some very good “schooling” in that matter. Thank you for the pic on Eblouissante. Just like Elvira said…it would be great to see a 2 yr old picture of you, Zenny!
Roberta Smith
Your sister is beautiful too! Boy, your Mom did a great job! Have you seen Da Tara around Land’s End? He is owned by my company president, Mr. LaPenta…he also won the Belmont a couple of years ago. Just thought I’d ask…if you see him, tell him Bertie (that’s my nickname…for Roberta…everyone at the office call me Bertie)…that I said Hello! Can’t wait to come down to see you both some time in the Spring! Kisses to you Zenyatta! Tell the girls hi!
mary bobolis
Thank you Dottie for sharing such insightful information and the wonderful picture of EBLOUISSANTE. Wow, Zenny’s Mom looks like she has passed that big hind end on to you. It will be so interesting to see how your sister covers gound. Obviously John likes what he sees in your sister or he wouldn’t be so high on her. Congats on John’s 2 big wins At SA this weekend. We still miss the Queen though. It’s just not the same.
Hugs always.
nan hoover
hey zen does your sister dance? now that
i would love to see… love ya…
Maribel
Pears definitely an elegant entree …somehow I knew our classy girl would dine on such delicacies ! Thanks for sharing with us all Zenny…John was right you are such a kind soul . Eleven months wont come fast enough the whole world is waiting to see your foal …HUGs n God Bless you Z and all your team XXXXX
Berrta in Sonora
Yes, Luna has a point. Why indeed, was your mom not bred to Street Cry again?
With such results, why not? Maybe it would cost the world to try and produce another Z.
Trisha Veazey
As I’ve said before, beauty runs in the family. Brunch was fun.
Love hugs and kisses oh gorgeous one
Roberta Smith
Ooops…sorry Zenyatta, just realized Da Tara is not at LE, but I did know that War Pass was there and am still very sorry to about his untimely demise. He’s up in the big field in the sky looking down at all your girls now!
Jeanne from Texas
I want to second the motion for a definition of how to say those names! Please spell it like you say it and it would be a GREAT help. I always like to try and say them like they’re really said, if you know what i mean~ !! Enjoyed watching you eat those pears, Zenny, you have a sweet tooth just like me! HA
Jane R
Hi, Z!
Your sis looks more like your Mom than you do, but looking at her legs, you can tell who she’s related to!
It looks like your Mom has a tendancy to produce long, tall thick, strong legs (as opposed to the spindly legs of most thoroughbreds).
TY for posting this profile shot of her, she’s MAGNIFICENT!! Cant wait to see her run! :)
Stay dry & warm, Big Mama, I know it’s rainy in KY.
eastcoastkid
Dottie, you are an amazing woman! We all love Z but YOU need to know that without YOU, there would be no daily outpouring of affection and we all know it and love you for it. John is a very lucky guy and the Mosses are blessed with your presence…be well and be happy and know that YOU make hundreds of people happy every day!
Cindy
Fascinating…so your half sis is by Bernadini??? Does that give us a clue what your baby might look like???
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, your sister is beautiful. Will she go to John? I had heard that she would.
Brunch was wonderful, I like watching you savor every bite.
I love the post, educational and interesting. I love you, Big Girl. Lisa g
signofthetimes
Dear Zenny,
Love this post sooo much. “E” is sooo cute as a 2 year old. Thought the hips might have come
from your Dad (Street Cry), but definately not as her Dad is Bernie. Your dad is very muscled. Love those ears. She has a lot to live up to
but I am sure you will talk to her sometime and “give her some advice” from her 1/2 sister Zenyatta.
@Carol M
Remember the relationship comes from the mare (dam) not the sire. So there is not a relationship between Z and E through Bernie. It is through her mom so they are
1/2 sisters. If V had another filly/colt by Street Cry it would be Zenny’s full sister or brother. Won’t happen due to breeding farm politics.
Emily
You’re both Beautiful!
LauraJ
@Luna and Bertta, a couple of years ago Vertigineux was sold to Coolmore, a big, powerful, worldwide Thoroughbred breeding and racing business. Street Cry stands at Darley, another big, powerful, worldwide outfit. For several years now, Coolmore and Darley have been in conflict. Darley does not use Coolmore stallions, and Coolmore does not use Darley stallions. Unfortunate, but true.
Theresa Buck
It’s all in the family…lmao a family affair
Sharon in Seattle
the circle of life!! Zenyatta/Dottie – keep up the great posts!
Charisse Wolf
Dottie, you are so amazing doing this every day….I really feel like I am reading what BIG Z wrote….
Very special and truly something to look forward to each day !!!!
Thank You for being such a special lady like our LADY Z ~~!!!!!
Sheri Osborne
Wow thats really cool Zenny! I love learning new things about horses… and you! Wow both you AND your mom were bred to Bernardini! He must feel so honored! He should if he doesn’t! Haha! Love you Zenyatta! :D
Allen
Z your sister looks a lot like you. Thanks for the brunch, hope we can do it again. I hope all the storms moving through your area missed you. Stay in the dry tonight and eat some fruit.
Fran
Thanks for the information Z. I guess you are staying in today because the weather does not seem to nice in Kentucky. Have a grand day. Love you! xxoo
LauraJ
Approximate pronunciations, if I remember my high school French:
a-blue-eess-aunt (not ant)
vair-tĭ-zhĭ-new
Emphasis on the second syllable in both.
dunie oneil
Sonn we will be saying, “Yay, Mom” to you dear Zenny!
Sharon Call
@Gloria Jean. Interesting John’s remark about black around the back hooves shows more strength. Z has white socks on the back right down to the hooves. Might go back to the old saw that white socks on a horse usually accompany white hooves and white hooves are softer than black ones. They have a tendancy to chip and crack more than black hooves. Our smart girl has black hooves all the way around so she doesn’t have that problem.
Hey, Everybody: does anybody know what race Makoma ran in at Santa Anita yesterday. I’m trying to find something about it on the web but haven’t been able to so far.
Selene McCarthy
This filly was born and raised with Don Robinson also, yes?
Patricia
Ebloissant is so beautiful…I read through your words how proud you are of your family and I am sure that your little sister will do well on the track. Love those ears…and “Bernie” must be thrilled to see her setting out on her own journey…wow…all of these wonderful things to look forward to…thank you for sharing this part of your life with us…it really make sthe circle feel complete!
LOVE YOU MORE AND MORE EACH DAY!!!!