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Zenyatta Celebration 2022

Zenyatta Celebration 2022
Monday, October 31st- Monday, November 7th

We are so excited to announce another Zenyatta Celebration! Like the last celebration this sticker is going to be sold on Lane’s End Farm’s online gift shop and will be available starting Monday, October 31st! As always Every sticker purchased will enter you into a raffle to win a private visit with Zenyatta, and a tour of Lane’s End Farm! This year we will be drawing 10 lucky winners live on Facebook Monday November 7th (1:00pm EST)!!

Purchase your sticker here – https://lanesend-shop.com

This Year’s Limited Edition Sticker was designed by Nicole Berry- She has created a beautiful Pink and Navy Sticker that includes, of course, a Picture of Zenyatta.

We are excited to announce that 100% of this year’s proceeds will go to New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program! New Vocations has a long history of offering retiring racehorses a new purpose as they enter the next phase of their careers. Started in 1992, they have focused on offering a safe haven through rehabilitation, retraining, and ultimately rehoming to qualified and loving adopters. To learn more about this amazing organization please click the link at the bottom of the page.

As a reminder any orders that include one of these limited edition stickers will not ship until after November 7th. Please be patient as we try to fulfill the orders as quickly as we can!

New Vocations

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583 Comments

  1. / Reply

    Can you please give us an update on Queen Z and her War Front foal – when is it due? Is it here yet? Also, how is Zellda doing? I think she is in foal to Twirling Candy. When is she due? If you aren’t going to turn the Forum back on, at least give us an update. Thanks!

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    Please do give us an update. We love Zenyatta and her progeny so. We wait anxiously to know how they are doing especially on such an important occasion.

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      Dear Dee, Donna and Z Fans:

      I know we are all anxious and waiting on news of this pregnancy even more than usual.
      I pray every night for easy pregnancies and deliveries for Z and ZEL and excellent health for all.

      Love and Hugs, JB🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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    Dear Z-Fans,
    Here are links to a couple of stakes races today which should be exciting to watch:
    At Oak Lawn, Race 9 (Azeri Stakes, G2):
    https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/usa/op/2023/3/11/9/azeri-s

    At Tampa Bay Downs, Race 11 (Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby, G3)
    https://bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/usa/tam/2023/3/11/11/lambholm-south-tampa-bay-derby
    You can view the replays and get the order of finish. Hope they work!
    —-
    Congrats to Secret Oath, D. Wayne L., Tyler G and all connections!
    Congrats to Tapit Trice, Todd P., Luis S. and all connections, also!
    Winners in both races came from behind and pulled away.
    Hugs and Love

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      Dear Marshall and Z Fans:

      Thank you for these links. I saw the replay of Secret Oath winning the Azeri yesterday. So happy for her. Congrats Beautiful Girl and all connections.

      Just saw Frankie D win the 5th race at SA today aboard a seven year old son of Dialed In. His name is Vantastic and he really was. He came from way back flying to the wire, just like his Dad used to do.

      Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Judy,
        Cool!!
        Congrats to Vantastic, Frankie D. and all connections!!
        Ah yes, son of Dialed In for the win. 😍
        Hugs and Love 💖

        • You know I love Frankie and his flying discounts but my ankles hurt just watching him land in that winner’s circle at SA. Yikes.
          CONGRATS!!

        • Dear Ann and Marshall:

          Ann, me too and especially since he’ll be 54 in December.

          What a guy!

          Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:

    Hope all of you had a lovely day. Stay comfy and cozy. Love and Hugs, JB🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

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      Dear Judy,
      Hope the Davis sisters are successful in the PR Jockey Challenge and that
      they have a wonderful experience. Yay! Let’s hear it for Girl Power!!
      Thanks for posting, JB❣️
      Hugs and Love

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:

    Goodnight. Love and Big Hugs, JB😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘

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      Dear Judy,
      Thanks for posting about Gary Stevens’ son and his upcoming first race.
      Love that photo of the beautiful Caravel with T.C. Stevens aboard during
      a workout while working with Brad Cox!
      Best of racing luck to him — safe and sound always!
      Hugs and Love

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:

    Have a restful evening and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹

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      Dear Judy and Ann,
      Yes indeed, what a lovely little filly! Enable is a beauty with such an expressive face. Ditto on the “long happy lives to all” wishes!
      I, too, am sure that Frankie D. is proud. Congrats to Enable, Dubawi, Juddmonte and all connections!
      Thanks for posting this wonderful photo, Judy❣️
      Hugs and Love

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        Dear Marshall and Ann:

        I thought of Frankie too when I saw Enable’s gorgeous new filly.

        Bet if he wasn’t retiring this year, he would love to be a part of Enable’s babies campaigns; if and when they begin racing.

        Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy,

      She’s GORGEOUS! Congratulations to Mama, big brother, and all connections. Sheena is SMILING!

      Hugs,
      Kathy

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    Thank You Judy B. for keeping Zenyatta’s blog alive.

    You have not failed to write every day and it gives us Z fans hope Team Z. would update us on how mom and daughter are doing. We pray for their safe and easy pregnancy and delivery.

    When are they due? Thanks Judy B.

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      My Dear Friend Marilu:

      Like all of our Queen’s adoring fans, I so hope the Blog continues as it has been our link to Z since she retired from racing. Also, the Blog makes it possible for us to stay connected to the dear friends we’ve made through our shared love of Z and all things horses.

      Hope you’re doing well. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy,
      Thanks a bunch for posting this link — great article!
      Congrats to Javier Castellano!! Couldn’t find a nicer, more accomplished rider to receive this excellent award. YAY, very well-deserved!!
      Hugs and Love ❤️

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      Unbelievable.
      Congrats, Jamie.
      Thanks for sharing.
      Irish Lace broke her Maiden race there yesterday. It was a great racing day for St. Paddy’s Day!
      ❤️ ☘️

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        Dear Ann,
        Wow, was that a perfect script or what! Congrats to Irish Lace and all connections on yesterday’s win for St. Patrick’s Day!!
        ❤️ ☘️ ❤️ ☘️ ❤️
        Hugs and Love

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      Dear Judy,
      Thanks for sharing this article and Congrats to Jaime Rodriguez on those wins yesterday at Laurel! Well done, young man!!
      Hugs and Love 🥰

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      Dear Judy,

      He was the reason I got hooked on thoroughbreds and the Triple Crown races! He was SO FABULOUS!

      Hugs,
      Kathy

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        Dear Kathy:

        Me too. Yes, indeed.

        I was a fan after the Derby win and the Belmont made him a Legend. Magical, Magnificent boy. Love and Hugs, JB

        • Dear Judy and Kathy,
          Ah, what an incredible horse — Secretariat, my hero!
          He was indeed a magical, magnificent miracle. I still get
          chills and experience strong emotions whenever I see his
          phenomenal Belmont Stakes run!!! A Legend for sure!!
          Thanks for posting this link, Judy. ❤️
          Hugs and Love

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:

    Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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    I am missing you Zenyatta. I have been blessed with watching over 2 twin grand daughters that I rarely come to read here.
    God bless you Z, enjoy spring and that Kentucky grass!! And your Birthday is coming soon!!
    Love you with kisses and love all your foals,
    Auntie Sally B.

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      Dear Sally B.,
      Great to see a post from you! Glad you are enjoying time with your twin
      granddaughters.
      Stay well and keep in touch❣️
      Hugs and Love

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      Oops!
      Apologies for misspelling D. Wayne’s last name: it’s Lukas, with a “k”!
      I knew that, but the remaining brain cells are old!!! 🤪
      💕 💕 💕

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    Dear Racing Fans and Z-Friends,
    Check out Race 5 at Aqueduct today. Trevor McCarthy rode the perfectly
    named 35-1 Surprise Boss to the win in this allowance race. The son of War Dancer out of Chimichurri(Elusive Quality) surprised all the pundits!!
    ——–
    Go to http://www.nyra.com and click on March 19 and then select Race 5. Then
    click on the replay. Congrats to Surprise Boss, Trevor and all connections!!
    I love it when a long shot gets the win!
    Hugs and Love

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      Oops! Left out one thing. After you select Race 5, the entries come up. You
      must click on Results to choose either the PDF or the replay (Pan).
      Enjoy!
      Hugs

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      Or, as some of you may already know, a more direct approach:
      Go to http://www.nyra.com and select March 19 at Aqueduct. Then
      at the right of the page, scroll down to “Replays” and enter Race 5.
      —-
      Sorry about goofing this up! 🙄
      Hugs and a good week to all!

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        Dear Marshall:

        Thanks for posting these links. Congrats to Last Samurai and connections. Happy for him.

        Also, big congrats to Trevor and Surprise Boss. I checked and it turns out he is a Grandson of War Front thru his Daddy. Nice pedigree there.

        Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Judy,
        I sure messed up that link! Oy, I miss my mind sometimes! 🤪
        Trevor and Surprise Boss sure pulled off a great surprise❣️
        Hugs and Love

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:

    Hope you’re all comfy and cozy for the night. Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Just checked results and TC Stevens and Motown Missile finished 5th today in Fair Ground’s 6th. Will be watching for his next start. Godspeed.
    Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy,
      Thanks for the results — 5th ain’t bad for the first race!
      Best wishes to TC Stevens as he progresses.
      Hugs and Love 💕

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        Dear Judy,
        Thanks for the giggle!! I have experienced the same ailment —
        do you think it could be the pollen? Ha-Ha!! 🤪
        Hugs and Love ❤️

        • Dear Marshall:

          I think that’s a great excuse, but I’m guessing it’s really because I’m turning 80 next month. 🤪🤪🤪

          Love Ya. Hugs, JB

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:

    Goodnight and Happy Dreams. Love You. Hugs, JB💕💕💕🌈🌈🌈💕💕💕💕

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    Judy,
    Thanks for the news on Red. Hope he gets some good mares and does well.
    Turning 80? I did in January. Never thought I would be this old. But at least I am still around. Early Happy Birthday,
    Haven’t settled on a Derby horse yet. Have one in mind but as you know, I can’t say his name. It will Jinx him.
    Stay warm and be healthy and happy,
    Shirley/Shirlee

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      Dear Shirley:

      I can’t believe I’m turning 80 either. Happy Belated Birthday to you.

      I haven’t been following the preps very much, but I hope all the Sweeties stay healthy and safe.

      Stay well. Love and Hugs, JB

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        Dear Judy and Shirley,
        It’s amazing how certain ages used to seem so old and far away, isn’t it? Only a half dozen years away from 80 for me — guess we are all
        in the same boat. Well, they do say 80 is the new 70, don’t they? (Or did I just make that up?) At least we are on the sunny-side of the turf! Happy Birthday to both of you, my friends! 🥰
        —-
        Thanks for the article on Texas Red, JB. Boy, is he a handsome hunk!! Best wishes to TR, happy and healthy always.
        💕 💕 💕
        Hugs and Love

        • Dear Marshall:

          I have to say, when I think back on my 20s, 30s, 40s, seems like eons ago. So many memories; so much joy and also so much turmoil that I never would have imagined happening in my lifetime.

          It’s been quite a journey and each new day is a gift. I’m so thankful for you and all my Z Friends and for Z and the Kids, for my family and for Lola, Charlie and Hudson.

          Hope we stay on the sunny side of the turf for a while yet😊.

          Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, ZEL, ZIL and DC:

    Have a wonderful day and a restful evening. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

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    No one feels older than a 77 year old woman playing and watching two most precious grand daughters such as I ! Ha ha. Now 4 yrs old. I would not trade it for the world but some times I think back to my few years volunteering taking care of 4 horses and that now seems easy!. ha I loved that too.
    Hello to everyone!
    Love you Zenyatta and all of your foals,
    Auntie Sally B

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      Dear Judy,
      Awww, Stewie is TOO Cute! Gosh, he looks like a cuddly little plushy toy.
      Personally, I would have voted him the winner❣️ Admittedly, I favor horses and dogs so I guess I wouldn’t qualify to judge. Stewie gets points for a
      very creative name, too — Stewie Vuitton, very cute! The Easter Bunny is pleased for sure.
      Thanks for sharing this with us here on the Blog! 😍
      Hugs and Love

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      Judy,
      He is such a cutie. He could win everyone’s heart. Marshall is right he looks like a plush toy.

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        Dear Shirlee:

        Little Stewie does look like a toy. So adorable.

        I love Biscuits too and I’m so happy for him. Hope he comes home some day. Love and Hugs, JB

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