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Breeders’ Cup Ticket Giveaway!

courtesy of AP Photo / Jae C. Hong

Happy Friday!

We have a special opportunity for Zenyatta’s fans today: we’re giving away 40 pairs of Breeders’ Cup race tickets! To enter, use the form below to tell us why you love Zenyatta.

The contest will be open for entries until 9 pm PDT, Monday October 15. Forty winners will be chosen to receive a pair of tickets to the Breeders’ Cup, Friday and Saturday November 2–3, in the Zenyatta section.

For more information about the Breeders’ Cup schedule and events, visit www.breederscup.com.

We can’t wait to hear from you!
-Team Z

Edit: Thank you to all who entered the contest! Winners will be notified soon.

Reader Interactions

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    I had to write my entry because I love taking about her, not because I can go to Santa Anita, but because I just can’t stop myself!

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    Oh my goodness! What an opportunity! 40 pairs! I did the same thing as you PatB. I don’t think I can go, but I couldn’t help myself!

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    What a sweet, thoughtful idea! I will be going both days – sitting in the Z section on Friday. Therefore, I will leave this contest for someone else to win :-)

    Thank you Team Zenyatta ♥ Rock Stars!!!

    Auntie Judy X♥X♥

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      Awww – sweet Judy! You are a peach!
      I have tickets GA for both days, but I entered so I can return the love to someone … if I win! ♥ You Rock Zenny!!! And Team Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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        KG and Trina,

        Glad to hear that you Cali Dumplings are going for general admission as that is
        what I am going to do as well. It really will be fun.

        Zenny, Lanes End and The Mosses are the Team that just keeps on giving,
        we are are sooo lucky.

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    This is such a great idea and I can’t even begin to tell you how much I would love to win!
    Team Zenyatta is the best!

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    Dear Team Z: What a fantastic opportunity for Zenyatta fans! From way down here in Canberra, Australia, blessings to you all for all the efforts you put into letting us fans share in the life and times of this truly magical horse. Much love to you all, and much joy to the winning entry! Cheers!

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      Dear Kathy R,

      Did you see the video I posted for you of Bernardini that was released when
      the announcement was made that he was going to be Zenny’s first mate??

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        Sign: Sorry, I should have told you thanks for that video! Must be all the excitement of the Spring Carnival over here. Cheers!

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    Team Z,
    It is absolutely remarkable how much you share Zenyatta with us and all racing fans. Thank you for being the best!

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    I wrote too because I have seen what she can do to the children I teach. She has Great Power. I love you Zenyatta Forever, Shari XXXOOO

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    If I win, I will do everything in my power to get there. But like all of you, I just love talking about her. I have tears in my eyes now after writing my entry, because I love her so much. The only time I saw her in person was at Keeneland the evening she arrived at Lanes End. It was very cold that night. The daytime high had only been 18 degrees. My mother will from time to time comment on how she doesn’t know how I stood out there for over three hours in the cold that evening. Now my mother loves Zenny too. I just tell her that no one there that evening was cold. There was too much love going around that night for anyone to be cold.

    Love you Big Mare, and Baby Z

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    Dear Team Z.:

    Thank you for giving fans the opportunity to be at the BC who otherwise would not be able to attend. Very generous and kind of you. Hugs, JB

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    I love the way Zenyatta and her team have continued to keep the fans in touch with their favorite mare, she truly is and always will be a legend in her own time.

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    I just entered!! Am dragging my husband with me to the Breeders Cup, but don’t have tickets yet, but have everything else (airfare, hotel, car) so I hope I can win tickets!! Would love to sit in the Queen Z section!!!!

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    Zenny, have I told you lately that I LOVE YOU!!!!????? Well I do – more and more and more everyday!!!! x♥x♥

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    I love this idea because it is so easy to write about Zenyatta. This contest is yet another example of the generosity of Team Z who are eager to share her with her adoring public.

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    Dear Team Z,
    Thank you for this contest — a wonderful opportunity to win tickets!!
    Best of luck to all Z’sters who enter!
    Cheers and hugs!

    Dear Terry Crowe,
    Please touch base with us — we miss you and are concerned.
    Take care!

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      Marshall,

      I think TC is looking for the best redneck residence that he can find in California, and that
      may be quite a challenge as California is known for their “liberal” rednecks !!!

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    What a great opportunity. Team Z and Lanes End, THE standard for the golden standard. Such great connections and a farm who patiently puts up with the taboons of fans. Truly, someone divine had a hand in this.

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    dear judy do you remember a stallion called exchange rate his son called reckless abandon has just won the middle park stakes at newmarket he’ a quirky horse always tries to throw his jockey off at the start but he’s brilliant!! camelot has gone home to coolmore and will race next season good luck to all of you trying to win the tickets any news of terry crow yet? love and hugs sheena

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      Sheena. Sounds like Reckless wants to race alone without a jockey? LOL. Congrats on the win. God speed a recovery for Camo.

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      Dear Sheena:

      Yes, I do remember Exchange Rate. His sire was Danzig. I just checked out Reckless Abandon’s Pedigree Page. He’s only two years old and is 4 for 4; or after today 5 for 5.
      Love those feisty ones.

      Hope Camelot recovers completely and comes back next year. Hugs, JB

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      Sheena. Just finished reading about the race. Congrats to Dawn Approach. He did well. His trainer has a way with winning that particular race. Good for him. This also appears to be the year of the chestnuts bringing home the glory.

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    Boy, what a deal for all Z’sters in Ca. :)
    How’s Zee doing as far as her pregnancy? Doing good, right? When is she due? Thanks for all the up-dates :)

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    This is just a beautiful wonderful idea…I can not enter because we hope to be enroute to Arkansas then…but the whole idea just exemplifies the spirit of this site …its the spirit of our wonderful Zenny and her great heart that have brought us all together….such a diverse and caring group…we are old and young …we live all over the world…we support each thru good and bad…some of us are knowledgeable and others just learning..but we all share…… in the name of the beautiful incomparable Zenyatta..there has never been another like her…she is a force of nature …and I for one bless Z and her outstanding team …every day

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    Carol in Utah soon to be Arkansas,

    And some of us are so much better with words than others…..You said it so well!

    Amen.

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    Dear Sheena,
    Unable to find any articles on the suspension of Frankie and Olivier (sp?) after the ARC.

    Interesting though Mike Smith used the whip 20 to 25 times on Zenny in the stretch
    drive of the BCC 2010 against Blame. In the heat of the moment for all at the end
    of a race.

    Horses were not hurt and that is the important thing. Aids, such as
    whips, spurs, crops, bits, bridles, saddles, side reins etc… all have a purpose for
    horses. Those who do not understand the training and management of a horse
    respond with human emotions that are not appropriate for the issue at hand.

    Franke Dettori and the issues of what happened with Rewilding is truley a tragedy and
    it was appropriate for the UK to tighten up their whip restrictions.

    Banning any aids for riding horses in NOT going to happen. Riders, trainers and horse owners will continue to train and work their horses with the appropriate aids to improve perfomance and desire for the horses to compete.

    Maybe we should ban severe bits that horses wear so that we ride them bare back with no bridle and halter !!!! Severe bits have a purpose and are used by those
    who have soft hands to control their horse.

    Those who train/own/ride with their emotions, create horses that are difficult to handle, aggressive horses and often end up in rescues or feedlots. This is a well
    known fact by really good trainers/riders/owners.

    Having ridden and worked with trainers for many years it is a kind compassion/firm boundaries and a connection; mentally and emotionally, with the horse that gets them to move forward and enjoy their job.

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