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Princess Z’s First Days

The first print released of Zenyatta and her filly. Photo by Kyle Acebo
The first print released of Zenyatta and her filly. Photo by Kyle Acebo

Happy Friday!

As you all know, Zenyatta delivered her first filly on Easter Sunday. She was born at 12:03 am, weighing in at 151 lbs! Zenyatta’s lifetime friend and current paddock mate, Life Is Sweet, delivered an adorable colt not an hour before, just as across the aisle from Zenyatta.

Earlier this month we held a contest asking fans to guess 14Z’s birthday, and we received over 2,500 entries. As usual, we couldn’t pick just one winner! Serena Riecken of Ashland, Nebraska is the official winner, guessing April 19 at 11:53 pm. Don Krueger entered April 20 at 12:04 am. He went over by just one minute, so we think he’s a winner too.

Serena and Don will each receive an 11″ x 14″ print of the above photo signed by the photographer and Zenyatta’s owners, Jerry and Ann Moss. If you would like to order a print of this image for yourself, it is now available here at the Zenyatta Shop.

In the coming days we will share more images from the night of the foaling, our trip, and Zenyatta with her darling filly. For now, we’ll leave you with just a few new photos.

Enjoy!
-Team Z

Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Photo by Kyle Acebo.

Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Photo by Kyle Acebo.

Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Photo by Kyle Acebo.

Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Photo by Kyle Acebo.

Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Photo by Kyle Acebo.
Photo by Kyle Acebo.

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    Dear Max.Great article.Is going to be a fascinating 2000 guineas so many with a lot to prove.Would be brilliant of Australia could win it for his mother.I loved Quija Board, what a weekend with your KY Derby and our Guineas.Vive Moosie libre Sheena.Moosie does things his own way!

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    Dear Judy B.,
    Love the photos of Ruby and Diamond, as well as the ones of Charlie and Hudson jumping. Thanks for all the posts! Winter White is certainly unusual.
    Have a good week! Hugs and Love

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      Dear Marshall:

      Glad you enjoyed the photos. WW is a very unique foal. Will look forward to seeing him as he grows. He’s going to be a very gorgeous three year old, I bet. Have a great week. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Leopardstown RC ‏tweet Mon. April 28 2014
    Happy retirement to the legendary Tidal Bay winner of the 2012 #LexusChase

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    Derby Week Weather
    Jennie Rees ‏@CJ_Jennie tweet Mon. April 28 2014
    Ugh. Starting #KyDerby week with thunderstorms #Louweather

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    April 28 Cherokee Devotional

    How frightening to be out of touch-but how normal! There are times and places we go through that are strange-both in feeling and understanding. We experience an uneasy feeling and want to rush back to the familiar-even though it isn’t the place to be either. In growing, we go through strange places and think unusual thoughts. Fear of the unknown has made us wary, questioning, reaching for something to steady us, to give us direction and purpose. But we must expand our spirits, enlarge our thought to accept or reject what we have yet to learn. The American Indian has known the strangeness of new lands, new customs, has fought and lost-only to fight and win. Some are caught in between, but their staying power is in the Great Spirit who ever holds our hand and intercedes on our behalf.

    I would that I could make the red people as great as the conceptions of my own mind, when I think of the Great Spirit that rules over us all.
    Tecumseh

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    Just logged in today and saw the new photos of Princess Z. They are just “Too Cute”. As ZZ Top’s song says “She’s got legs and she knows how to use them”. One of my favorite songs and when I saw those legs that’s what I immediately thought of. She is beautiful. Just like her mom.

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      Too cute, Rosemary. Thanks for posting, i didn’t know the song–i’ll have to Google it. Love and hugz, Trina

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        Trina it’s one of my favorites. There is commercial for panty hose (I think) and they used that song for the theme. You need to hear it. You will like it I think.

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    Dear Kathy.Did you enjoy your sleep-in yesterday??.Don’t know if you saw my message but the egg competition is on at the Dyfi will try and post a link of Monty digging the nest cup he must be in Australia by now!!Very sad about the storms in parts of Arkansas,Joey has been busy many fatalities.Little miss Ellie Beans was warning everyone to be careful of the storms.Mother Nature shows no mercy.Loved the video of Zoe walking in her new shoes think it’ll take a while for her to get used to them!!Marty is doing well with his state plate challenge love his little videos!Fubu has been at the nippy again he’s looking really well now despite the haircut!Hope you have a lovely week the sun is out here today.Yay!!!Hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.
    http://www.facebook.com/dyfiospreyproject

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    Judy, Ruby and her little Diamond are so sweet. Sounds like you had a fun weekend with all the horses.

    Max, Did you read Steve Haskin’s account of General a Rod hooking up with Will Take Charge in his workout Sat? Ran right with him and didn’t seem cowed by the size of WTC. Guess he has some of Big D’s spirit.

    Anybody know a mudder for the Derby?

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      Dear Shirlee:

      Yes, Ruby and Diamond are adorable. Always look forward to visiting with the horses.

      I’m not sure which of the Derby horses, if any, has run on an off track or if there are Mudders in the pedigrees. We’ll have to check the past performance charts when they’re available. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Good question about mudders. CC has never run on an off-track so you really don’t know what to expect. Not saying he can’t handle it, but the element of chance would be preent. Hard to bet when a wild card is introduced into the equation.

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    Dear Sheena,

    I did enjoy my sleep-in! Yes, I saw your message about the egg competition. Monty digging to Australia…that would be something to see!Arkansas is part of “Tornado Alley.” So deadly and extremely destructive. Zoe is adorable getting used to her new shoes. Cuteness overload! Marty’s people are marketing geniuses. Think of it…if you can market a RAT you can market anything! So heartwarming seeing Fubu doing well. I pray it lasts a considerable time. Can’t wait for his hair to grow out. I’m not a fan of the lion cut! Enjoy the sunshine. Have a good week. Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.

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    Thinking of Zenyatta, Coz, Zi and little 14Z this morning with LOVE.

    Hi all Zsters; Had a brief moment as I have finally gotten things all ready for an upcoming big event. My son, Ryan a 39 yr. old single man, became engaged last fall and the Big wedding takes place May 17th.

    I am very happy for the both of them. I only wish he would not have waited so long as at my age the last thing I wish to do is wear heels!! I searched for a pair that weren’t like match sticks and found it. hah I have been running all over the place getting outfits for my grandkids and then when I see them, having them try them on; running and returning things too. My other son with the children is divorced so I have taken on this challenge as the bride- to- be wants a perfect wedding.
    I am going to have a blast up at my BFF’s for the Kentucky Derby this Sat.!! Calif Chrome is amazing, but at the Derby no one knows who will shine that day.
    hugs, Sally B

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      Dear Sally,

      Have a wonderful time at the wedding! And you get to attend the Kentucky Derby!!! I’m so envious. Go California Chrome!!!

      Hugs,
      Kathy

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      Dear Sally B:

      Have a great time at the Derby and please tell us all about the day when you return. Congratulations to your son and his fiance on their upcoming wedding. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Sally, I can relate. My daughter did not marry until 40. Wore the heels but boy did they hurt and finding a dress was quite a challenge. They must think we “mature” ladies either don’t wear dresses or we want to show our midriffs and other activities! No such thing as a perfect wedding but all will work out at this time of joy for your family.

      Enjoy the Derby but DO NOT DRINK the mint julips! Nasty! Good luck with your horses.

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      Best wishes to the bride and groom–may they have many happy years ahead. And I hope your feet survive the day. Perhaps after the ceremony you can go barefoot…
      Your Kentucky Derby celebration with Sue Fredrick will surely include a cake in honor of your May 6th birthday. Have fun! BTW, folks, I believe the “up at my BFF’s for the Derby” means at a lovely spot in Wisconsin where they’ll watch the Derby on TV, right, Sally? Love and hugZ, Trina

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      Look for some wedges. Failing that, try some kitten heels.

      Congrats and best wishes to your son and his bride-to-be.

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      Sheena. TB seems to rule in his stall/box. You’re right. He’s like The Fly. I think that Goldikova was like that too, very coltish. It was her territory. Same for Northern Dancer. His trainer wanted to geld him, but his owner nixed that idea.
      Free the Moose! Neigh x 9!

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    Princess Z, you are the prettiest thing.

    WOW! She has a nice engine in the back end with nice shoulders too.

    Grow strong little one and pay attention to your Mama, she is the best!

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    Thanks for the video of Charismatic and Empire Maker. They both look like there is not one pound of fat on them. Looks like Charismatic is very sound, glad to see that after his injury.

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      Yes. it was heartbreaking when he did not get the triple crown, which he by all rights
      should have won.

      It was nice to see him looking so good.

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    Just learned that 2 Welsh personnel were involved in the lynx helicopter crash in Afghanistan. Captain Thomas Clark and a reservist Lance-Corporal Oliver Thomas.Much sympathy to the families.RIP.Hugs Sheena.

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    @Sally B.–I share your pain. I pretty much don’t even wear dresses any more, much less heels! Orthopedic problems have totally changed my attire. When I think of the shoes we used to wear…..may it all go well. Hugs.

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    TREVE UPDATE
    Al Shaqab Racing ‏tweet Monday April 28 2014
    Treve is absolutely fine following her epic duel yesterday.
    At the moment the plan remains the same which is
    to run in The Prince of Wales.

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    Per Steve Haskins-General a Rod is not above taking a hunk out of you. Shades of Big D! Also, he has been sold to Starlight.

    If it were a beauty contest, California Chrome and Danza would win hands down. CC appears to be quite the character. Don’t know if he has any experience with a muddy track.

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      A General who has inherited the Big D genes is my kind of horse. Hoping for a good showing by Medal Count too. Then there’s that grand ole chestnut, CC. Let them all be safely home.

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    Here is an old chestnut that is one of my favorites. A woman was reading the local newspaper when she noticed that there had been a rash of robberies in the neighborhood. She yelled at her husband, who was terribly henpecked, to come there. “There have been a lot of break-ins around here lately. I want you to go to the pet shop and buy a watch dog.” “Yes, dear,” the man meekly replied. “And, make sure you get one before I come home,” the wife added. The man went to the local pet shop and asked the man in the store if he had a watch dog for sale. “Well, I’ve got one, but he has been returned three times. He can do the job, though.” “Fine. Can I have a look at him,” said the husband. He was taken in to the back room of the store where he saw a toy poodle. “Doesn’t look like much of a watch dog,” the husband said. “You don’t understand,” said the store clerk “This dog knows karate.” The clerk could see that the man was skeptical. “Allow me to demonstrate,” said the clerk. There was a wooden table in the room. The clerk tuned to the dog, looked at him, and said “karate the table.” Wham, boom, and the table was reduced to kindling. “I’ll take him,” said the man. “Just remember,” said the clerk, “when you give him a command you must look directly at him.” “Okay,” said the man. And he took the dog home with him. When the wife got home, she asked her husband “Worm, did you get the watch dog like I asked you too?” “yes I did, dear,” he said. “OK,” said the wife, “let me see him. The husband brought in the dog and the wife couldn’t stop laughing. “I send you out for a watchdog and this pitiful creature is all you can bring home?” “You don’t understand” said the husband. “This dog knows karate.” The wife turned and looked at the dog. “Karate my butt,” she said.

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