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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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  1. / Reply

    Dear Lindel, Shirlee, Allen, Martha, Marshall and Z Fans:

    Tears???

    Made me think of Street Cry, who also had neurological issue.

    RIP Beautiful, Talented Boy. Run free in God’s Heaven. Love You. Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy,

      Thanks for posting this tribute to beautiful Arrogate. There are many who are devastated — much too young to leave us. So sorry that this magnificent stallion has been lost.
      RIP Arrogate, farewell champ.

      Hugs and Love ?

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      Dear Judy:

      This so sad, Arrogate was one of the best.
      Oh God, sometimes life is….Cruel. RIP !
      Big hugs Ingrid.

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    PS: Have looked everywhere I could think of for an update on Horologist without success. Hoping she is alright. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy,

      Thanks for trying to find something on Horologist. Hope this means that her being pulled up in the Santa Maria was precautionary and that injury, if any, is minor. Thanks to Flavien Pratt for noticing that something seemed off.

      Thanks again — I knew you would know where to look for information, Judy. ?

      Hugs and Love

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    Judy,
    Thanks for posting the tribute to Arrogate. Mike seems to really love the horses he rides often. I can’t wait to see how the Arrogate/Songbird foal turns out. With those bloodlines should be something special.

    I saw a post on Facebook from Bob B about your boy Max. He had his first work with Baffert and seems to be doing well. I hope things go well for Max. He is a talented horse and should do well with Bob.

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    Dear Shirlee:

    Yes, I’m looking forward to following Songbird’s Arrogate filly too. All of his babies are more precious now than ever.

    Yes, another reason to admire our Mikey.

    Thanks for the info on Maxi. So hope he stays healthy and has a good comeback campaign. Love and Hugs, JB

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    What a beautiful baby and gorgeous mama. Please know how much Arrogate will be missed. That was one fantastic racehorse. The Dubai Cup win was one of the best races in history.

  9. / Reply

    I can only hope that we all know what a great racehorse we were lucky to witness. Such a short career and yet he did so much. So much love to Arrogate and Pleasantly Perfect

  11. / Reply

    So sad to learn of Arrogate’s death. Only seven, gone way too soon. RIP, sweetheart. Condolences to all his connections…

  12. / Reply

    How is the new filly doing? Will we get an update on her and Zenyatta soon?

    Hugs and Prayers for all our loved horses, those still with us, and those we’ve lost and will forever be missed

  13. / Reply

    Dear Z Fans:

    Our Peggy just told me about this daughter of Alpha; granddaughter of my boy, Bernardini. Her name is Hunnybunnerdini. Here’s the replay of Race 10, her Maiden win first time out today at Belmont at odds of 47 to 1. Get ready for this; Owner listed as: Very Un Stable. Too funny!

    Congrats Hunny; Beautiful Chestnut girl. Love and Hugs, JB

    https://www.nyra.com/belmont/racing/replays

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      Dear Judy,

      She dug in and held on to first, didn’t she? Congrats to Hunnybunnerdini and all connections! Well done, chessie girl!

      Thanks for posting the slideshow and the wonderful article by Steve Haskin in tribute to the gorgeous Arrogate — perfection.

      Hugs and Love

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      Dear Judy,

      Great race! Congratulations, Hunnybunnerdini! LOVE her name. Couldn’t be any cuter. Lots of great thought went into that! Very Un Stable is so cute, too! Thanks so much for posting.

      Hugs,
      Kathy

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    Dear Z Fans:

    Tribute article from Steve Haskin on brilliant Champion, Arrogate. Love and Hugs, JB

    cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2020/06/02/arrogate-the-four-race-phenom.aspx

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    Dear Judy,

    Beautiful tribute to Arrogate! His records for those four races speak for themselves. A true Champion.

    Hugs,
    Kathy

  17. / Reply

    Happy Friday everyone!
    Glad to post a bit of humor at the end of another very stressful week across the land. Hovey and a friend went out for a hack with their mums. Needless to say, his version is . . . . well . . . . ummmm . . . . slightly different from what his mum had previously posted on his FB page :-)
    https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/blog/hovis-friday-diary-hope-is-fading-faster-than-a-fake-tan-in-lockdown-716449
    Hope everyone has a great weekend. Will be SO exciting to see “our John’s” Honor A.P. finally get his chance to get some Derby points as he takes on Authentic and others tomorrow in the Santa Anita Derby. GO GO GO beautiful boy!!

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      Dear Sandy,

      Thanks again for our weekly dose of sanity with Hovis! Hovis certainly is not “. . . fading faster than a fake tan in lockdown . . .”! He gets funnier and is definitely the Master of Metaphor — e.g. the intoxicated arachnid on ice! Brilliant!
      ?

      Good luck to Honor A.P. and JS tomorrow!

      Hugs and Love

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        Dear Sandy:

        Joining Marshall in thanking you for our weekly Hovis update. Always makes me smile; much needed.

        Godspeed Honor A P; safe and sound all.

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    Dear Shirlee, Sandy and ZFans:

    Shirlee and Sandy, I know you’ve seen this little guy before. Don’t know how you feel, but it’s a little scary for me watching him. Wanted to share this video of him taken on 5/11/20 when he was just 5 days old with our Z Family.

    Have never seen a foal this young move like this. His name is Third Act and he is the third foal by Kitten’s Joy out of the mare Devine Actress. His full brothers are Oscar Nominated and Oscar Performance. Can’t imagine what a handful he’s gonna be at five months. Mama seems unphased. Bet he sleeps well.

    Headley Bell (@headleybell) Tweeted:
    FAST..only 5 days old brother to OSCAR PERFORMANCE..

    Join Price and me at 10:30 for our Mill Ridge VIRTUAL TOUR on Facebook..

    Charlie and blacksmiths are back.. https://t.co/lKe3KCmOMT

    He’s just adorable. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Yes, he really is something (and, I agree, sorta scary). We’ve continued to visit with him during the Mill Ridge tours. Don’t think we’ve seen anything quite up to THIS performance though :-)
      Sandy

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        Dear Judy and Sandy,

        He certainly is full of energy, and as Price said, he is so proud! Judy, this is the little surprise at the end of the May 6th virtual tour — Devine Actress had perfect timing in delivering this “tour de force”!!
        ? Both scary and exciting to watch as he sorts out his steering and braking skills.
        He looks very much like his big brother, too. Gorgeous!

        Hugs and Love

        • Dear Kathy, Sandy and Marshall:

          He’s a little speed demon. St Francis keep him safe. Love and Hugs, JB

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    New short youtube video of Cozmic One and Isabela on FB or YT. Sorry, I don’t know how to link it up here. Lindal

  22. / Reply

    WHAT A GREAT WIN BY HONOR A.P.!!!!!! Congrats to John and all of his connections! He looked fabulous and now has more than 100 points for the Kentucky Derby! Woo Hoo!!
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    Dear Sandy:

    Oh, great news. Thanks for sharing.

    Congrats HONOR, JS and Mikey. Have to watch the replay. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Judy,

      Honor AP was definitely brilliant! Big Congratulations to him, Mike, John Shirreffs and all connections!! He put them away! Rushie did well to come up for third, too!
      Honor AP did his daddy proud and his granddaddy, too! Interesting that he is a ridgling as AP Indy was also — not a problem. Outstanding!

      Hoping he stays sound and healthy, and the same wishes for all of them!

      Hugs and Love

  28. / Reply

    Hi!

    Want to see more videos of Zenyatta and her new baby girl.

    Love to watch them.

    Thank you!

    Lise from Maine

  29. / Reply

    IS ANN EVER COMING TO SEE THE BEAUTIFUL NEW GIRL ? SHE IS ALWAYS THERE VERY SOON AFTER HER babies are born.

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      Things are different now, I think. I am sure Ann will get there as soon as she can.
      We don’t know how things are set-up these days, nor should we.

      I believe some patience is necessary; although, it is hard and we are quite spoiled. :-)

      Please don’t be offended anyone — just an observation.
      Thanks ?

  30. / Reply

    Another short video of Cozmic One jumping on FB. Suggestion on those folks that want to see videos and or new pics of this baby(20z): look on the Forum, FB and especially Lanes End and Zellda”s. Lindal

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