Crisp fall air always means change for mares and foals at Lane’s End. Zenyatta’s Medaglia d’Oro filly has recently been weaned. As 17Z and her herd playfully enter a new stage in life, Zenyatta enjoys some quiet time with her fellow mares.
Ann visited the farm in late September to spend some time with Zenyatta and her filly. We’re happy to share these photos from her trip. Scroll all the way to the bottom for videos too! Next week we’ll post a recent photo update from Alys.
Bluegrass Girl
FULL RECAP OF THE EVEREST
Snowdens’ Red Letter Day
TDN Saturday, October 14, 2017
Trainer Peter Snowden is not short of experience when it comes to winning Australia’s great races, with multiple Golden Slippers’, Blue Diamonds’, Caulfield Guineas’ and Golden Roses’ on his CV, but the veteran conditioner, who trains in partnership with his son Paul, was not mincing words on Saturday when telling reporters what the team’s win with Redzel (Aus) (Snitzel {Aus}) in the inaugural A$10-million The Everest meant to him.
http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/redzel-runs-away-with-the-everest/
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
Thanks for sharing this. How sweet that Redzel was his dam’s (Millrich) last foal. I am sure she is very proud of him, as is Snitzel, his papa (love that name!). Great race!
Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear BGG,
Thanks for sharing this with us. Congrats to Redzel and all connections!!
How sweet and befitting that Redzel was his dam’s (Millrich) last foal — I am sure she smiles down on him and is as proud as Snitzel, his papa. Great race!
Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
Oops! Sorry about the redundancy. My computer is playing tricks on me, I think. My first reply didn’t show up until my second reply was entered.
Hugs to all
Doris McQuiddy
So happy to see these new photos and videos! Momma Z and z17 and Ann all looked so pleased to be together and what fun to see z17 so playful, romping in the pasture. Thank you Team Z and Ann for blessing my day! Love, DMCQ
PS Love my DVD!!!
Faithful Zenyatta Supporter
Absolute grateful tears of joy watching the videos again and again. Mom and ittle Z are happy and healthy. Fun seeing Zenny roll in the grass as she loves to do, while her big baby plays with her friend. She acted so grownup and well behaved as they weighed and measured her too, which earned a her a kiss on the nose from Ann. So sweet. As always, thanks Team Z.
Judy Wucherer
Hallelujah, I just love them so!! Thanks for the videos, Ann, blessings to you all.
Susan Reierson
Will there be a naming contest for Z’s gorgeous babe? I hope and pray she will love running and making up ground like her Mama. Love the kiss in the barn by Ann and Baby Z. Thanks great pics and video…
sheena.davies(wales)
Rubilinda Frankel’s daughter has won the pebbles stakes at Belmont.Racing was abandoned at Kempton tonight because of a serious incident in the stableyard.News on FB says a groom has died after getting kicked in the head.No name yet
Riven Light;s has suffered a fracture to his off fore while racing at Caulfield.Mullins had hoped he could take on the mighty Winx in the Cox’s plate.Hopefully not career ending injury
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Congrats to Frankel’s Ruby. Hoping Riven Light recovers well.
So sad about Ken Dooley. Such unpredictable event and happens in a heartbeat. Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy Baldwin
Thank you sweet Ann and Team Z for the wonderful photos and videos! :) So very special, are you all! ;)
God’s blessings to everyone in the Land of Zen,
Kathy from SoCal (San Diego) xoxo
Rosemary McCauley
Love the photos and videos. Ann looks wonderful as usual and the Queen and her princess look wonderful and happy.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.It is thought Expert Eye will be more suited to sprinting.A brilliant day for Aidan.New pics of Hovey with his head in a feed bucket.Oh,pink was so last year!Karen is getting him a new rug He may have to sleep outside for awhile after the surgery because of a tube attached to the eye and she is afraid he would rub it in the stable.It has been extremely mild here.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Prayers for Hovis for a successful surgery and recovery. Love this gentle giant. Prayers for Karen and Lily too. Love and Hugs, HB
Rosemary McCauley
Terry Crow, hope to see some more examples of your uplifting humor.
Mary McLeod
Hi ALL!
Our PrinZess 2017 is so beautiful, precocious, and absolutely stunning. Would love to wrap her up in bubblewrap and keep her safe!!!!!!
Our Queen looks so healthy and happy! She is so very gorgeous!!!
Can hardly wait to see the photos of Alys! Thank you, Ann, for letting us stay part of Queen Zenyatta’s life.
Ann, you and Queen Zenyatta look like the tonic for one another.
Thank you, and take care,
Mary in Boone
connie
Thank You so much for the pictures and videos. I am like several others that say this site brings me such happiness. Your kindness is truly appreciated. Best wishes.
Linda Parker-Fedak
Thank you so much for posting and keeping us up to date! What a beautiful filly! So spunky, too! Makes my soul feel good…
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Ann.
Thank you so much for the photos and the video .
Zenyatta and Z Princess 2 they look so beautiful.
God Bless them !
Big hugs Ingrid.
Kimberly
Oh I just LOVE these pics and videos. Zenny looks fabulous!!! We all miss her!!
Rosie
Three beautiful girls!!!
sheena.davies(wales)
UK racing is in mourning today after the tragic death of a groom at Kempton Park racecourse last night.Police are treating the death as unexplained.Grooms are the lifeblood of our industry and thankfully these incidents are rare.No name has been issued but he is believed to be in his 50’s.Much sympathy to his family and friends.RIP
Congratulations to Roger Federer who has beaten his old adversary Rafa Nadal today in Shanghai 6-3 6-4.Roger was in imperious form.
sheena.davies(wales)
The groom who died has been named as Ken Dooley .He was very experienced and worked for Amanda Perrett.She paid tribute to him and all the staff at Kempton for their swift response last night.Prayers continue for his family.
Celeste_in_TX
So sorry to see this sad news. May he rest in peace and I hope the horses he cared for will bond with their new caregiver. You are right, the grooms are the lifeblood.
Marshall (NC Broad)
Amen!
Condolences to all family and friends.
Hugs and Love
judy berube
RIP Ken Dooley; condolences for to his family. Love and Hugs, JB
Donna Carlson
Thank you Ann for the new pictures and for continuing to share your girls with us. The video you shot of 17z really captured her personality. Her spunk is really a joy to see.
beverly jean ballard
Thank you all so very much for allowing all of Zenyatta’s huge fans to continue to see her and her babies. It means so much because she is the greatest and we miss her. God bless you all.
SANDRA JAKOWPCK
Ann, your are so very kind to share pictures of these beautiful horses. Z baby is spunky and darling, and Queen Z is still so beautiful. Please keep pictures coming, it means so much to older one like myself (74) STILL GOING GOOD, but traveling days with my husband are over. For me, I just dream through your pictures. Thanks again Ann, and Blessing to u girl, you are a doll. Take Care, Sandra j.
sue and tony
Wonderful to find these pictures and two videos with the blog. Zenny and her filly are beautiful…could we expect anything else?
sheena.davies(wales)
Congratulatons to Blond Me for winning the EP Taylor for Andrew Balding and Oisin Murphy.Idaho could only manage 4th in the Canadian International.
All schools in Ireland are closed tomorrow as they prepare for Hurricane Ophelia.Incredibly mild here but gales and rain expected. Stay safe my Irish neighbours.
sheena.davies(wales)
RIP Arthur’s Oak who fell at Chepstow today.Trained by Dan Skelton and ridden by brother Harry.He was 9yrs old.Village Vic a grand old favourite fell too but Dickie Johnson reports he is home safe and sound.When I look at the memoriam page I do honestly wonder how I can love this sport.RIP all horses who have lost their lives recently both here and across the pond.You should be remembered you existed.
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Amen. RIP to Arthur’s Oak and all the beautiful horses we’ve lost everywhere. They are all so special and brave and we love them. Love and Hugs, JB
judyhughes
Heartfelt thanks to Ann and all for sharing these wonderful pictures and videos. Zenyatta and her babies mean so MUCH to me! BLESS them all.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Lots of alterations at the Dyfi they are updating the website,building a new visitor centre and of course the nestorations.They are looking for some good 2nd hand scaffolding.Great news about a chick from Glaslyn(one of Mr G’s last chicks in 2014)she has been seen in Senegal and looks in great shape.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Sounds like the Osprey and the visitors who love them will have lovely new accomodations to return to next Spring. Good news on the Mr G chick. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties
Martha Overby
How is Royal Moe doing?
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Martha,
Apparently no one has been able to find any news about Royal Mo — at least nothing more than what was released after his surgery. The day after he was doing well, but that has been awhile. Hope some news will come before too much longer.
Hugs
sheena.davies(wales)
A very Happy Birthday to Dame Angela Lansbury today.The star of stage and screen turns 92 .We still get repeats of Murder she Wrote over here and yes I still watch.Hope you have a wonderful day.
Marilyn Braudrick
Thanks Sheena. I love her too. I met her in her last out of town tryout of MAME, before she went to Broadway the next day. Me and my college friends snuck into the party after the performance in Philadelphia. She spotted us right away and came over and sat down with us. She could tell we were just acting students but I had convinced my friends to do this and we went to the party at the hotel and she spent 20 minutes advising us and laughing with us and telling us stories of when she was a young actress and crashing every famous party as we had done. It was one of the greatest moments of my very young acting career. I will never forget this gracious lady who understood us so well and was so encouraging. What a forgiving and understanding human being!!
sheena.davies(wales)
Thanks for recounting your meeting with the famous Dame Angela.Such an honour for you to meet the great lady.A true star!Love and hugs
judy berube
Dear Marylin:
What a great story and memory for you. Thanks for sharing. Always one of my favorites too. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Marilyn,
What a wonderful evening you must have had! How exciting!
Angela Lansbury is certainly one of a kind — a most accomplished, multi-talented actress and an elegant, gracious lady.
Thanks for sharing this lovely memory with us.
Hugs and Love
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena,
I love Dame Angela — such a fine actress! I wish one of my channels would run “Murder, She Wrote” reruns again. I would watch them, too!
Happy Birthday, Ms. Lansbury! All the very Best Wishes, Always.
Hugs and Love
sheena.davies(wales)
It’s always on ITV 3 over here.Watched this evening.Love and hugs
sheena.davies(wales)
Cozmic One is entered in a race at Santa Anita on Friday October 20th.Go Coz!
judy berube
Dear Sheena:
Thanks for this news. Go get ’em Cozzie. Love and Hugs, JB
judy berube
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI, BBG and DC:
Wishing you all a lovely day and pleasant evening. Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB❤️❤️❤️
Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.