Happy Thursday!
The 2013 Zenyatta.com Celebration details are finally here!
The Celebration will go live on Saturday November 2 at 12:00 am PST. We will publish a link to the special party page on Facebook, Twitter, and our homepage here at Zenyatta.com. At that time, bidding will be open on the items detailed below.
The Celebration page will also have the following features:
1. A live feed of fan photos. We welcome all photos that show us how you’re celebrating Zenyatta this weekend, from the races or from home! Add your photos to the feed by sharing them on Instagram with the hashtag #zenyattaparty2013. Read about setting up and using Instagram here. If you do not wish to use Instagram, email your photos to fans@zenyatta.com. We will post select photos throughout the weekend.
2. An oversized comment section for all-day discussion.
3. A Zenyatta Shop promo code for a discount on purchases made November 2nd and 3rd.
4. Most importantly, we’ve designed this special event to raise money for a wonderful cause. All proceeds from this weekend’s auctions and sales of our Celebration Stickers—available now at the Zenyatta Shop!—will be donated to Thoroughbred Rehab Center, Inc.
Thoroughbred Rehab Center, Inc. is a CA Non-Profit and a Federal 501 (c)(3) Publicly Supported Organization operated solely by volunteers. They retrain horses for second careers and do an amazing job! Read more about their work at www.tbrci.org.
With this in mind, read on about the items we’re offering in the Celebration Auctions. Bidding will be open until 11:59 pm PST Sunday, November 3. Leave us a comment below if you have any questions about this weekend’s events.
Enjoy!
-Team Z
Grand Prize: An Invitation To Meet Zenyatta (Enter Now!)
This invitation to visit Zenyatta at Lane’s End Farm will be extended to the winner and one friend or family member. The pair will receive a private tour of Lane’s End, where they will meet Zenyatta and 13Z and learn about their barns, paddocks, and routines. They will be photographed with Zenyatta by Alys Emson* and be featured in a blog post on Zenyatta.com.
Travel and lodging is not included, and is the sole responsibility of the winner of this invitation. The visit must take place between November 15, 2013 and January 14, 2014 and must be scheduled with Team Z at least two weeks prior to arrival.
The winner of this prize will be selected in a random drawing on Tuesday November 5th. Those who purchase our Zenyatta.com Celebration Sticker from the Zenyatta Shop will be automatically entered to win. The Celebration Sticker is available now, and will remain in the store until 11:59 pm PST November 3. All proceeds from Celebration Sticker purchases during this event will be donated to Thoroughbred Rehab Center Inc. Please read the Terms & Conditions for complete entry details.
*subject to Alys’s availability.
Click here for Rules, Terms & Conditions.
Celebration Auction Lot 1: Zenyatta’s Halter
Leather halter with brass “Zenyatta” nameplate. Worn by Zenyatta in 2013. Donated by Lane’s End Farm.
Celebration Auction Lots 2-6: Limited Edition “Z” Mug
Limited edition mug featuring a “Z” in the Moss’s silks.
The signatures of Team Z are printed on the reverse side:
Jerry Moss—Owner
Ann Moss—Owner
Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs—Racing Manager
John Shirreffs—Trainer
Only five of these 11 oz. mugs were made, and each of the top five bidders will receive one.
Celebration Auction Lots 7-11: Signed Zenyatta Breyer
The top five bidders will receive a Zenyatta Breyer horse signed by Zenyatta’s owners, Jerry and Ann Moss. It will ship in the original box, with the signatures located on the horse itself. Zenyatta is Breyer model #1478 and traditional 1:9 scale.
Celebration Auction Lots 12-16: Signed Print
Win an oversized glossy print of the iconic first photo of Zenyatta with her second foal. This foal, dubbed 13Z, is a chestnut colt by Tapit born at 11:47 pm on Zenyatta’s ninth birthday. This image was captured just an hour later on April 2, 2013.
Photograph by Kyle Acebo.
Zenyatta Shop’s best-selling print is available only here in this 20″ x 30″ size.
The top five bidders in this auction will receive prints, and they will awarded in numerical order.
-Edition of 5
-Signed by Kyle Acebo and Zenyatta’s owners, Jerry and Ann Moss
-Printed on archival Kodak Professional Supra Endura Glossy paper
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max Good news about Supersteve,he’s had his cast removed and his stitches but wont be fit to travel for another couple of weeks. Our Kauto will,no doubt,be happy to have his partner-in-crime back. I also bought a lovely calendar a Bransby, very good service with them.Hugs Sheena
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Thanks for the good news update on Supersteve. Power Up Stevie. Hugs, JB
Max
Sheena. Good news on Steve. Hope that he gets home soon. Moosie is tweeting that Declaration of War can show the Yanks how to win the Classic. Dec and his jockey have never raced on dirt. Dirt took down Galileo and Giant’s Causeway. We’ll have to see how this pans out for Ballydoyle.
JudyB. Glad to see you back in action. Keep resting. You’ve gone through a lot with that move.
Max
Sheena and JudyB. Steve says that he’s trying to learn the language, but it’s difficult. The Dutch seem to know when he needs his food, so he’s happy.
shirleeinindy
The fun starts today. Safe trip to all and special good luck to all the Kittens.
Do you all think Royal Delta and Mike are going to do it?
I still think the Distaff should be run on Saturday. The race right before the Classic. Just seems right to see the champion female and male at the same time.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Shirley:
I think RD and Mikey are going to run great. I also like the dratted Johhny V. on Authenticity. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. Let’s also hope that Danny wins. Uncle Johnny is riding. I’m nervous about this one. Did Dan leave it all at Woodbine? Hoping not. Kick butt, Dan.
shirleeinindy
Max, As always, Thank you for Hovis. After a stormy night it is great to have my Friday morning laugh with him and all of the Zsters.
sheena.davies(wales)
Hi Kathy These posts are truly inspirational! SOOO happy Hovis has found love againTry and get his books, I know you’ll love them! Happy weekend. Hugs to you and the furbabies, Boo and Buddy got all dressed up for Halloween!Hugs Sheena
Sue Fl CPRC
It seems kinds lonely here on the blog with so many friends going to the track and such. I am grateful for those of you that are at home like me still posting. Today will be great. We will be happy with some wins and unhappy with others. That is just the way it goes.
Hovis was especially funny today. He has revealed he is a BUTT man.
Thank you Max
I am painting the house so I have to get back at it. I will check back later.
Sue
Ashton
Dedicated with all my heart to Zenyatta, connections, and all who love this amazing mare. You will always be my heroes.
Thank you Zenyatta for the four years you inspired her to live and stay with us. We will Always love you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KH4f4JnXs8
PS- And for all of us (Sue) stuck at home this year.
Much love to ALL.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Ashton:
Love this video and the music. Thank you. Hope you are doing well. Love and Hugs, JB
Sally Blank (cherish Z for my lifetime)
Ashton, Bless you for sending us this video and music. I have not shed tears in a while. Just to recap some of Zenyatta means everything!! I have such wonderful memories of Z, her connections and the Zsters and dumplings and your mom & her videos. Thank you, hugs, Sally B
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Ashton,
Thank you so much…….very inspirational. hugs
Sue Fl CPRC
You are the BEST Thanks
Janet Newman
Very nice Ashton.
Thanks so much.
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Thanks, Ashton! I always love to see her win from way behind, especially her BC’s, but I especially enjoyed seeing her buck and run in her pasture, most of which I had not yet seen.
Barbara Brayton
Bummer, I have to work. By the time I get home, it will be over. I agree, they should run the Ladies Classic on Saturday. Too many races.
vicki
Thank you Ashton.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Cappers:
Good luck to all of you with your picks; so many beautiful girls to choose from. Hugs, JB
Sue Fl CPRC
I had to stop painting and go get more wasp spray. One of those little rat baster.. got me. I was so careful to check and spray each time before I start painting. I have gone through 4 cans of spray in 6 days. They are still out there flying around because I killed all the nests. I picked up 3 more cans of spray and believe me they are toast. I hate those wasps they are so mean. I now have to much time to wait for the races because of that little… I guess a nap could be good. I forgot to mention I am allergic to insect stings so I had to inject myself and call it a day.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sue:
They can be really persistent and in your case, dangerous. They used to build nests every Spring in the rubbish barrels and we were constantly spraying so that we could use the barrels and move them to the curb on garbage day. Hugs, JB
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Scary and awful, Sue! Take care, I’m sure you do.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
For those who might have it as part of their cable TV package, NBC Sports is covering the Breeders Cup races from 4:00 to 8:00 EST today. You can also watch them live on this link:
http://www.calracing.com/
Registration is free. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Thanks, JB!!!! Enjoy!
Max…..thanks for Hovis update!
I’ m ready, lots of chocolate exciting racing! Cloud Nine!
Thanks Team Z, love the group photo. You all are TOPS for making the BC even better for the Z fans. Hugs!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Ann:
You’re so welcome. It’s great that NBC Sports is covering the BC. I have to check to see what time their coverage starts tomorrow. Hugs, JB
Sue Fl CPRC
almost fun time …
LeslieA
Who’s going to be at the BC on Saturday? I’ll be there with my little girl!
Janie in L.A.
Hi LeslieA, my sister and I will be there. I’ll wear my “Janie in L.A.” dumpling name tag and maybe you’ll spot me somewhere!
Janet Newman
John Shirreff’s trained Rookie Sensation wins the Twilight Derby
Congrats John!
Janet Newman
Where is the link to bid on the auction items?
I have been everywhere, clicked on everything and nothing.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Janet:
I think it starts at 12:00 PM PST tomorrow.
Congrats to Rookie Sensation and JS. Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. Sally Blank is correct. Time posted on the site is 12:00 am PST, not pm. I’m asleep at that hour.
Janet Newman
Thanks, I thought I misread the time.
Odd time to start.
Max
Janet. Team Z is Cali based. Might be the reason. There will be plenty of time for all Z fans everywhere to have fun with this. Great for the Z fans who cannot get to LA.
Marshall (NC broad)
12 AM, Pacific??? Midnight? That means 3 AM Eastern.
How strange! Surely they meant 12 PM,, i.e. noon Pacific time — do you think?
Cheers and Hugs to All!
Safe racing, please, for all participants, too
Sally Blank (cherish Z for my lifetime)
I have a question or possible clarification Team Z. The celebration party and bidding begins Nov 2 at 12:a.m. Is this time correct as that is in the wee morning when most are asleep? I am curious. Thank you, Sally B.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max I’m always awake at midnight ,will be about 7or 8am over here.Aidan has had some good things to say about DOW. We’ll see.Good for Moosie sticking up for the euros!!!Mikey has won on London Bridge for British-based trainerJo Hughes yay! hugs Sheena
Max
Sheena. London Bridge was bred in NY, a son of Arch, and is in the same sire line as Z with Kris S and Roberto in his pedigree. He’s only 3. He did very well with Mike.
I’m at work at 6 am so staying up to midnight doesn’t happen often. But I would stay awake for Z, anything for Z.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Max and Z Fans:
You’re right 12:00 AM PST.
So far the BC is the Mikey Show. He just had his second winner with the Goldophin colt, Outstrip. Great ride and Outstrip is a beautiful Gray. Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. Another invader win. She is quite beautiful. Her sire is Exceed and Excel. Is he Black Caviar’s boyfriend?
Max
JudyB. Outstrip’s a colt! Maybe I need that sleep.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Yes, you are right; Black Caviar is in foal to Exceed and Excel. This beautiful gray colt did his sire proud. Love and Hugs, JB
Vampressqueen Sue Colvin
Hi zters :)
When You Want To Give Up
There will be moments when you’ve had enough and it’s all too much. When you feel that way…Give up.
You heard me right. Stand and raise your hands as high as you can. Then turn your open palms toward heaven and tell God you’re done. You’re handing it all over to Him. Giving up.
Then ask Him what He wants to give you in return. Take hold of what He offers with both hands and bring it back to your heart.
– Devotional excerpt by Holley Gerth, from her blog Heart to Heart with Holley.
@max- thx for sharing hovis. ♥ he is a hoot!
@Sue Fl CPRC- we can be lonely together. haha good luck w/painting :)
sorry u got stung. rob’s allergic to bees as well. i’ve NEVER been stung. i’m very fortunate. w/my luck i’m problably allergic to them- im allergic to everything else.
i’m really glad ur ok :)
god bless every1 especially the horses racing in th bc races
hugs/prayers. vamp
Sue Fl CPRC
Thanks Vamp I have been stung many times. I have gotten used to injecting myself. Thank God for good medications :)
andrea
NBCSN is doing a nice job. Another pretty day at Santa Anita. Nice run by Goldencents. More racing to enjoy!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max Yes Exceed and Excel is the sire of Black Caviar’s foal. I was an early riser all my working life,now I treat myself to some late nights and mornings.!!!hugs Sheena
Max
Sheena. Look at this. Another invader wins. Isnt she ridden by the son in law of one of Moosie’s owners? Makes one wonder about the Moose, and how he gets away with it..
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/81784/chriselliam-blows-by-in-juvenile-fillies-turf
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy Goodnight God bless You, Lola Mae, Charlie and all fhe Sweeties.Hope you get some winners this weekend. We’ve got jumps tomorrow,our champion jump jockey AP McCoy is only 9 short of his 4000th winner!Love and hugs SheenaX
Max
Sheena. The countdown to Exeter is on.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Wow! Wishing A P McCoy all the best. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT and all the Sweeties
Shari Voltz/Ohio
Dear Zenyatta I have to tell you that in computer lab I was showing some of the children your 2009 Breeder’s Cup race. They were amazed and so excited. I felt like it was happening that very minute. You could run like the wind. The children that watched asked me so many questions. A lot of them thought you were still racing. I thought that was so cute. I just wanted you to know there is only One Zenyatta now and Forever. I love you like crazy. XXXOOO Shari
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max Yes,Richard Hughes ,our flat champion jockey is the son-in-law of Richard Hannon. Charlie Hills, the traine,r is the son of Barry Hills.Bodes well for Olympic Glory today (it’s 1am over here) The countdown BEGINS!!!Goodnight hugs Sheena
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sheena and Z Fans:
The Euro horses did great today. Congrats to all. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Mama Z, COZ, Red Prince and Baby Z:
Goodnight. Sweet Dreams. Love Ya. Hugs, JB
carol in arkansas
RIP Harlans Holiday…
Janet Newman
This so very sad. I think it increases the risk when they stand in 2 hemispheres.
RIP HH
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/81790/harlans-holiday-euthanized-in-argentina
Marshall (NC broad)
Thanks for the link, Janet. This is just awful — Harlan’s Holiday was just in his prime and now, tragedy strikes. RIP Harlan’s Holiday
LauraJ (Cincinnati, OH)
Doesn’t sound like it had anything to do with his breeding activities or being in Argentina. It probably could have happened anywhere.
zfansandy
10 p.m. here, awaiting the celebration. Sleep is for wimps. I tried to nap but too excited about this site and celebration so gave up and signed in early. Early bird gets the grand prize, right????? haha, I sure hope so. Better to have tried and lost than not to have tried. Pucker up Zenyatta my Queen, I’m a comin’ to Kentucky.
Hailey
Yay !! So glad to hear that Z is doing good, and that the Breeders Cup Celebration is back :) Wishing all the horses running today and tomorrow a safe trip home !! Hugs to Z, Coz, and 13Z
Vampressqueen Sue Colvin
what a day todaywas- some good some bad
hope u had fun at the bc races forthose who went.
g’nite sweet Z & family
Today, God’s message for you is to laugh. There is joy and happiness to be found even in the darkest of hours. Be the eternal optimist that leads those around you to see the promise of God for a future full of hope.
god bless, vamp
Bluegrass Girl
2013 Day #1 – Breeders’ Cup – Results and Replays
Bill McCarrick downthestretchs Nov. 1 2013
http://downthestretchs.wordpress.com/2013/11/01/2013-day-1-breeders-cup-results-and-replays/