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Zenyatta Delivers a Candy Ride Filly

Zenyatta and her Candy Ride filly. Alys Emson

VERSAILLES, KY — (May 17, 2020) Zenyatta gave birth to a chestnut filly by Candy Ride this morning at Lane’s End Farm. The foal, Zenyatta’s sixth, arrived at 5:40 a.m. ET, weighing 148 lbs. She has one hind sock and a star.

Zenyatta and her filly are both in excellent health following an easy delivery. It brings us such joy to see them bonding in their paddock on this beautiful day.

We would like to express a sincere thank you to Zenyatta’s veterinary team and staff at Lane’s End for their dedication to the wellbeing of Zenyatta and her new foal.

Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Photo by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm
Zenyatta, dancing, with her new filly shorty after sunrise. Photo by Mike Cline/Lane’s End Farm
Video by Alys Emson/Lane’s End Farm

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    Dear Judy and Z fans,

    Congratulations Tiz the Law and ALL your connections. You are one handsome horse! Yes, he made it look easy!

    Hugs,
    Kathy

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    While being thrilled about Tiz The Law and his win in the Belmont, I was also very impressed with Gamine and her win in the Acorn Stakes. Look out boys she’s a winner and also history making. This is shaping up to be quite a year. As some of the verbiage I heard said, this will be a Triple Crown just not THE Triple Crown. May you have a pleasant evening and dream BIG.

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      Dear Martha,

      Yes, Gamine was very impressive in the Acorn Stakes! What was it, 15 lengths? Wow!
      It was her world and all others were just “bit” players! Congrats to her and her connections!!

      Hugs and Love

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        Oops!
        Gamine won by 18 3/4 lengths AND established a new track record — she bettered the old record by a full second! Way to go Girl!!

        Hugs and Cheers

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      Dear Martha, Marshall, and Z nation,

      Gamine’s performance was absolutely jaw-dropping! A superstar!

      Hugs,
      Kathy

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        Dear Martha, Marshall, Kathy and Z Fans:

        Really impressive win by Gamine. Congrats.

        Also congrats to Oleksandra; she beat the boys in the Jaipur Stakes. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Thanks for posting the pics of Zenyatta and her new foal. I am a huge fan of Zenyatta’s–and even wrote a book about her– https://www.amazon.com/Zenyatta-Queen-Z-Legend-ebook/dp/B07567W58M/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Patricia+Probert+Gott&qid=1592699497&s=books&sr=1-2
    Therefore I’m very interested in her life and new motherhood. I also keep up with the progress of Zellda and her race training career. Best of luck to Z20 and congratulations to the “Queen” for another beautiful foal.

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      Dear Ann,

      I enjoyed this article SO much! Thanks for posting the link. I have always had a soft spot for Barclay Tagg and for Sackatoga Stables, too. Love that he told them to hurry up so he could get back to his horses!! Also, love that he is so “hands-on” with his horses. He is incredibly nice in crediting his assistant trainer, Robin. Such great praise — he must be a real gem to work with.

      Wishing them all the best of luck and health, and success in the Travers, if that’s the plan.

      Hugs and Love

      P.S. I was a big Funny Cide fan so I am doubly glad to see this team win the Belmont! I was also, a big Smarty Jones fan, and I was disappointed in both 2003 with FC and in 2004 with SJ. Sincerely hope that this one goes all the way.

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        Forgot to mention that I love Mr. Tagg’s description of Robin Smullen: “the heart of a lion, the wisdom of Solomon and the patience of Job.” What a great tribute to his assistant, Ms. Smullen!!!

        Cheers!
        Marshall

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      Dear Ann, Marshall and Z Fans:

      So happy for TIZ, BT and all connections. Brilliant win; wonderful team. Love and Hugs, JB

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

    Goodnight and Happy Dreams. love You. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Hugs, JB

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    I know everyone is still over the moon about Zandy, Z20, but has anyone heard anything about her big sister Zellda? Good Night Everyone! Sweet Dreams to all.

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    Tiz The Law is THE MAN. I was on the Nadal bandwagon until he was injured but TTL was my second pick. His team is full of such interesting and just plain nice people. So happy for Mr. Tagg. He gives hope to we seniors that there is indeed more good things to come.

    Hope to see Tiz, Honor AP and Cafe in future races. This late timing of the TC races does showcase horses we had not even heard of. Just hope they all stay healthy.

    All of you sweet people here on the Blog stay safe and WEAR YOUR MASKS! I cannot tell you all how much the Blog and your posts have meant to me during this stressful time. Bless all of Our Queen’s team for starting this and all who are carrying it on.

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      Agree that TIZ looked tremendous, but my heart will be with Honor A.P. My horse racing life doesn’t go back far enough to have known Funny Cide, but it’s clear that Mr. Tagg is a true horseman and a real warrior. Hope everyone here is heeding the “stay safe” advice. Very concerning to see the spikes in cases in MANY states?

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    Dear Ann and Z Fans:

    The beautiful Midnight Bisou. Real Men aren’t the only ones kissing horses! ?? Love and Hugs, JB

    Breeders’ Cup (@BreedersCup) Tweeted:
    ? ? = Happy Midnight Bisou

    Catch her Saturday in the #WAYI Fleur de Lis at 5 PM ET on NBC! #WinAndYoureIN https://t.co/MJgqPWJ3lj

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      MB is such a Lady! Such a sweet face.
      Looks like she enjoys those kisses.

      Thanks for the foal pics! Precious!
      Those ears on half bro. I laughed when baby Tiz appeared. Such a powerful stance for the wee one, even then.
      Hope all is well and stay safe everyone.

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    Coz had a young rider today while doing some flat work! How gentle and calm and forward are they! Ziconic had some news also had news to share yesterday. Lindal

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      Judy,
      What I saw posted was a short video made by Isabela of Coz and the young girl. Facebook has it. On Fridays Lanes End has a shot of the day, it has in the past been of “you know who”. (this is also on fb) Lindal

      Wishing luck to both Mike and Midnight Bisou tomorrow in the 9th race.

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    Happy Friday everyone. Our boy Hovey is once again at odds with his Mum (as easily noted in the title), but this time he’s including dear mini Mum whose allegiance and expertise seems to be drifting toward dressage rather than her feathered friend! ?

    https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-ive-decided-i-would-like-to-return-my-human-718079

    Hope everyone has a great weekend. Lots of good races going on both at Churchill and at Belmont. The virus news seems to get worse by the minute so please stay safe!
    Sandy

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      Dear Sandy:

      Thanks for our Friday Hovis update. Oh, poor boy, now he has two Mums to contend with. He’s just a victim of circumstance! That’s a very manly photo of our manly man! Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Sandy,

      As ever, thanks for our Hovis visit! Poor Hovis, what a life he has with these crazy women in it! Now even mini-mum has defected — oh what a world.

      Yes, the virus news is not encouraging at all. Stay safe!

      Hugs and Love

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      Dear Sandy,

      I think of Sheena every day, but especially on Fridays when we get news from Hovis!

      Hugs,
      Kathy

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    Perhaps the video from Isabella was picked up by El Vino and he posted it for her because I saw it again this AM. Does everyone know that Bisou in French means kisses?? She is very elegant and refined especially when they braid her mane. Coolmore America is having a talk about AP and Justify before they go into quarantine and head to Aust. This is scheduled for this Monday at 2:00.(I do not know if this is EST or PST) Lindal

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      Dear Lindal:

      Thanks for that info; I didn’t know, Midnight Kisses! Very cute. Love and Hugs, JB

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

    Have a lovely, peaceful evening and Happy Dreams. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Congrats to all the wonderful winners today and to all who finished in the money, too!
      What a great day of racing!

      Congrats to Dean Martini on the Ohio Derby win, also! Surprise long-shot at Thistledown!

      Hugs and Love

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    Congrats to Mike and Midnight Bisou! She looked fabulous with her ears pricked as she won!!! Mike had a longshot winner earlier in the day! He has said that he is in his best riding shape ever. Even BB has agreed.

    Exciting news from El Vino; the red prince is participating in his first show this weekend in Paso Robles. More news to follow. Lindal

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

    Stay comfy and cool and Happy Dreams. Love all of you so much. Hugs, JB

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