HAPPY SATURDAY!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend. There is some great racing going on around the country today and March Madness continues to be very exciting. So many last minute shots and 3 pointers really change the outcome of a game so quickly. Look at the local Kentucky teams. Louisville lost in the last few moments the other evening and the University of Kentucky secured their win in the final seconds. That is like MY SPORT. A PHOTO FINISH going one way or another or the BOB of a head can be the difference between winning and losing. I guess that is why SPORTING ACTIVITIES are so THRILLING. Every move counts!
Last week when my jockey, MIKE, was going to ride in Arkansas at Oaklawn Park, he called Dottie to mention the huge BILLBOARD he saw with US on it. John contacted his friends at that race track and was able to get a photo of it for ALL OF US to see! Mike’s right…it does LOOK IMPRESSIVE! WIN CITY! I like that thought!
Additionally, I wanted to THANK ALL OF YOU who have been asking about how I am doing in your DIARY responses. I am doing extremely well…and am having SO MUCH FUN! I have been out ‘romping in the paddock’ with my friends every day. We are truly having a great time. We absolutely love it when the wind blows just enough to make it FUN. Sometimes, it feels like the breezes are tickling my coat. When this happens, my friends and I put up our tails and gallop around the field together truly appreciating the outdoors, the wind, and each other. Such special moments!
I’m also enjoying my normal daily routine and all of favorite foods. This week, in addition to bananas and pears, I have been having a special craving for peppermints. I’ve figured out something very special about them. Not only do peppermints TASTE GREAT…but, the other fabulous thing is that my guys here can carry lots and lots of them around in their pockets at all times. That makes them very HANDY and ACCESSIBLE. Thus, every time I nod to one of them, cuddle up, or come to the front of my stall for a pat or a photo …all they have to do is reach in their pockets and VOILA…A TREAT FOR ME! Now, this is TOO CUTE!
Have a fabulous Saturday and Sunday!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Lynette Lucas
Zen – The billboard of you and Mike looks great!! I’m so glad you are happy and the guys have your peppermints at easy reach for you!!! Love you!! Hugs and Kisses from Roswell,NM!!!
Joanne Adams
Zenyatta, your daily posts make me smile and fill my day with happiness. I always check everyday to see what has been said.
Signofthetimes
Dear Zenny
Just love that billboard. TOO CUTE!!!! We humans
Think horses love us so much sometimes, but
They are really smelling food. Pretty Tricky!!!!
It is sooo beautiful to watch horse run with the
Wind. Sometimes when you are up on top and
The wind blows the start up quick or run faster. So glad
You are a happy horse now. You have worked hard
For this retirement. Keep that embryo warm and sweet
Dreams.
Linda Clausen
Dear Zenyatta, Love your diary entries. Always so much fun to read! It’s great that you can keep in touch with us and update everyone on your activities! Love you!
Christine in VA
Have a great day Queen Z. You look great up on a big screen…..boy if you could star in a movie….what do you think LADY ZA ZA
Vivian
Hello Queen Z,
You and Mike Smith look great on that billboard !! Wish there was one like that back home of you two in So. Cal. Take good care and don’t eat too many mints.
We Miss you on the track at Santa Anita, but so glad your healthy and happy.
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Pamela Zacek
Happy weekend right back Zen, and hey, I love that billboard, its awesome, pretty, neat…. Enjoy, your peppermints, and the fields, with your new friends, and I would love to see you run with the wind, bet its awesome also, with your new friend, bet you win the race everytime.. Keep happy, and Keep thanks again for all these beautiful diary enterings, there awesome too, make my day… do they let you have ice cream, get some peppermint ice cream, its wonderful, LOL
Nancy
Go Zenny! Love that billboard and those beautifully pricked ears of yours! Enjoy the peppermints!
Linda Shull
Love the billboard. When will we have a check on the pregnancy?
max
Queen Zenyatta. You are so sweet and so smart. I admire your strategy to get peppermints. Your use of French is impeccable.
It is also nice to hear stories like Mary’s about first hand encounters with the beautiful Z.
KIMBERLY
Hi Queen. LOVE LOVE LOVE the billboard!! The both of you look great…You and Mikie made such a good team!!!! Keep eating and make that baby happy!!!!
Dona
Of course they have mints for you, YOU ARE THE QUEEN! Congrats to your beloved John on Star Billing’s win, she’s a Dynaformer filly, who also sired Harmonious’s dam. Nice fillies, John.
judy berube
Dear Z Fans,
One of John’s babies, Jordanelle, just won her maiden in the 10th at SA. Congrats.
Love to all of you. Judy and Russ
Dani
Congratulations to the Mosses and John with Jordanelle’s victory at Santa Anita this afternoon. Another winner! Yay!
Jenna
Zenyatta must have breath as sweet as her demeanor :)
Happy day, I received my Racing Royalty poster signed by Mike and Ron! So so happy.
I hope you had a great Saturday, Zenyatta. And thank you, Dottie, for all that you are. Thank you so much for sharing this billboard!
Sleep tight, Z.
Nighty night.
Shari Voltz
Zenyatta thank you for showing us the picture. It is Awesome. You and Mike on a billboard I just love it. I think you are the greatest and so is Mike. I follow his career and that is how I fell in love with you. Oh Zenyatta we have been watching basketball at the Voltz house too. We are BIG BUCKEYE FANS!! GO BUCKS!!! I am so glad you are having fun with the girls. You deserve to have fun and just be a horse now. Your racing career will never be forgotten but now you can relax and be a mom. I love you sweet girl. Have a good night and enjoy some sun tomorrow. Hugs and kisses, Shari from Ohio XXXOOO
@Dawn I hope all is well. I lit a candle for you. Sending you many prayers. God Bless, Shari
Elaine Valenzuela
Win City! That sounds like a great name for you and Bernardini’s first colt! Interesting! Wow! What an incredible billboard–what a team you and Mike made! Beautiful memories! Luv you!
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
Fantastic shot Zenyatta of you and Mike on the billboard in Arkansas-so cool! Glad that you are happy and are enjoying each & every day with your friends frolicking in the paddock. Peppermints are good for the soul and are absolutely tasty, no wonder they are your favorite, can never have enough peppermints.
Am so thankful that we have this diary to come to to keep up with what is going on in your life, Dottie is doing a fantastic job and is one very special lady.
You take care Zenyatta
My Love & Blessings to you!
Robyn Mullhausen
Happy Saturday to you Zenny. You are so smart learning how to work those peppermints from the humans. They probably think they are fooling you by putting them in their pocket. ;)
Cheryl
And VOILA! You always bring a smile to my face! How cute are you – I can picture you running in the wind with your friends. My horses just go in the barn when the wind blows here! Since the barn has a large door they actually position themselves in the best wind break. Then when it dies down they go back outside. My mare says the wind makes her cold so she must not be as hot-blooded as you tough TB girls! Haha! Have a good night – practice your pick pocket skills! LOVE YOU
Robyn Mullhausen
Oh, and yes, that billboard is absolutely fabu. Love seeing you and Mike together again even if it is only on a billboard.
Barb France
Great billboard, Mike and you look great!! I loved the LA Dodger billboard, too. Saw Jordanella win today…congrats to all!!! Hope your feeling good, Zenny, and the next scan will be positive.
Helen & Guido
Z, you are like Duke, the very best year in and year out. Glad you’re enjoying your sports and your peppermints!
S
Happy Saturday to you dear Z! And… Congratulations to Jordanelle on her won today at Santa Anita.
Roberta Smith
Hello Pretty Girl!
So glad you are enjoying the winds and “kicking it up with the girls!” The pears and bananas are so good for you in this stage of your “baby in your belly”….Enjoy the nice wether! Get out and have fun and eat well! You are eating for two now! I so love you Zenyatta! XXX from me to you!
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, I knew that Billboard pic would get here sooner or later….too cute, is right…and the truth…WIN, in all cities. Glad you & your girlfriends are having such fun. Miss you alot, alot, alot, alot…I love you…Lisa g
OraJean Stevenson
Dear Queen-Z & Team-Z,
I love the billboard of you and Mike, near Hot Springs, and also the one in LA, sponsored by “Dodgertown”. You are so photogenic!! I think it’s your terrific personality shining through your eyes.
I saw Mike win a race today at Santa Anita; he was wearing the Moss’s silks and the horse (Maclean’s Music) was sporting a shadow-roll, across his nose, just like you use to do. WOW, that brought back memories!!
Hope you all have a wonderful Sunday and enjoy lots of good B-Ball.
Hugs to all. Fondly, OraJean
Jean Moore
Beautiful Zenyatta, Checked out the races at Santa Anita today, congrats to Mr. & Mrs. Moss, Mike, John and Jordanelle. And thank you Dottie for another great diary day for us. Great weekend to all.
Sam
Dear Queeny,
Anna
Dear Z,
I miss you so much! Are you excited for spring? It’s my favorite season. Thanks for the constant updates. We miss you here in Ohio. All my friends ask for updates on you, the pregnancy, ongoings at Lane’s End…I just want you to know that we all love you so much.