• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Zenyatta

Queen of Racing

    Zenyatta

  • Racing Career
  • Progeny
  • Blog
  • Forums
  • Shop

April 2, 2013

Zenyatta News

Zenyatta’s Second Foal Born April 1

Zenyatta with her colt, born April 1, 2013. Photo by Kyle Acebo
Zenyatta with her colt, born April 1, 2013. Photo by Kyle Acebo
Zenyatta has always been one for special occasions. In true form, she foaled just before midnight on her 9th birthday, after a day of celebration.

She delivered a healthy colt by Tapit at 11:47 pm EST on Monday April 1. Estimated at 145 lbs, he is a leggy chestnut with a white blaze similar to Zenyatta’s. Eager to start his new life, he was standing on his own by 12:18 am and nursing within an hour.

Both are doing so very well, and it’s a joy to see how much Zenyatta loves being a mom.

Thank you to all of the fans who have been following The Queen and sending good wishes and blessings. It worked!

We can’t wait to spend the day with little 13Z tomorrow, and there will be many more pictures to come!

-Team Z

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)

Reader Interactions

649 Comments

  1. Sarah

    April 5, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    / Reply

    He is so adorable. Awesome he was born on her Birthday and April fool’s Day. Fool Me Twice.

    • Connie Stephens

      May 4, 2013 at 6:46 pm

      / Reply

      He is just beautiful! How tall was he a birth?

  2. Linda

    April 5, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    / Reply

    Beautiful picture!

  3. Gracie

    April 5, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    / Reply

    that is a precious baby. didn’t think it would come out a chestnut though!:)

  4. dhoinmia

    April 5, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    / Reply

    what an adorable baby. and zenny is such a goooood mom! she is so in contact and loving to him. i have never seen a horse so aware of herself and conscious of her place in the space she is in. her eyes are so present and gentle. what a lucky little guy to have her for a mom. can’t wait to see him in the fields kicking up his heels.

    zenny looks to be in tremendous shape and very glossy and healthy. good to see her dapples again. we lost them for the winter but i love it when she glows with health like she is now. thank you for sharing this wonderful moment with us

    how clever of her to have him on her birthday!

  5. Olivia

    April 6, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    / Reply

    Congrats to the momma and her new colt!! She seems very happy to be a mommy

  6. Ashley

    April 6, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    / Reply

    He should be named flame! It suits him with his chestnut coat he is so adorable! Congrats zenyatta!!

  7. Libby tanner

    April 7, 2013 at 10:45 am

    / Reply

    I am so happy I have been following her since she left the track! I love Zenyatta and her colt!!!!

  8. Carroll

    April 7, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    / Reply

    My favorite pic so far.

    • maureen phi-llips

      April 8, 2013 at 11:32 am

      / Reply

      Dear Carroll,
      I totally agree with you.

  9. Rita

    April 8, 2013 at 8:59 am

    / Reply

    I love this little red guy but I think he will turn gray.

    • maureen phi-llips

      April 8, 2013 at 11:27 am

      / Reply

      NOOOOO, I love gray horses, in fact, I have a weakness for gray horses but I want junior here to stay Red!. It’s all good, what ever color he turns out to be. Remain Blessed and have you a good day.

  10. maureen phi-llips

    April 8, 2013 at 11:31 am

    / Reply

    The Queen sure knows how to take a good picture, just look at that pose, amazing.’
    Much love to Queen Zenyatta of Z nation and to my Z nation family. It is well.

  11. Erin Wyman

    April 8, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    / Reply

    Name sugesstion = Pregunta Z . He appears to have a question mark on his muzzle. Beautiful colt, great birthday.

  12. S.duncan

    April 9, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    / Reply

    Great name for new baby – Is there any question? ( because of the marking and the birthdate
    Also Fool’s Gold Too!

  13. Lise from Maine

    April 10, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    / Reply

    Hi!

    Zenyatta and the new baby are both beautiful.

    What a gorgeous photo of both of them!

    Love to both of you.

    Lise from Maine

  14. Debbie

    April 11, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    / Reply

    Team Hawkes to train 5 million dollar colt
    Cheers Debbie

  15. Mandy Traugh

    April 13, 2013 at 7:05 am

    / Reply

    I love Zenyatta. I believe both her colts will do wonderful things. Zenyatta’s half sister Eblouissante is by Bernardini and she is doing wonderful things in the racing world. 12Z is also by Bernardini so I hope he’s as successful on the racetrack as Eblouissante. He definately has the pedigree. Tapit is also a great sire to many GS winners. I think in my heart that 13Z will turn grey. I was looking at Tapit’s pedigree and every time a bay mare in his line was bred with a grey the foal came out grey. I think 12z’s name should be Zenadini and 13Z should be named Yattatapit. Just a suggestion. I love you Zenyatta and maybe one day I’ll make the trip from Ohio to see you living your wonderful life at Lane’s End.

  16. Sawyer

    April 13, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    / Reply

    WOW he is so cute. Can’t wait to see the future of him ❤❤❤❤

  17. Ashlynne

    April 14, 2013 at 9:42 pm

    / Reply

    I think he should be named, magnum I
    Think it suits him.:) but no matter what
    Y’all name him he is still a sweet adorable
    Colt:):):)

  18. Didi

    April 17, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    / Reply

    LOVELY picture! Argentina sends love and kisses to all the team Z

  19. Jill Brown

    April 18, 2013 at 10:23 am

    / Reply

    Wow April Fool’s day is also my bday, both mom and baby share my day, i could not be happier

  20. Mathena Washington

    April 19, 2013 at 5:44 am

    / Reply

    WOW! Congratulations!! I am a 15 year old female and i live in Georgia, i have always wanted to see Big Z for myself! My grandfather promised me that one day we would!!! It may sound weird but since i was a little girl i had always wanted to be a Horse Trainer for Thoroughbreds, and i am still working hard in school so that i can pursue that dream! Zenyatta is an amazing athlete and mother! I am looking forward to seeing her sons ( and future daughters) race and be just as great as she is!

  21. sharon tupper

    April 23, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    / Reply

    I absolutely love this photo.

  22. Cecilia Thompson

    April 25, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    / Reply

    I miss getting updates on what’s happening with the queen. her 2nd.foal is beautiful.

  23. jae

    April 27, 2013 at 7:11 pm

    / Reply

    Fool Me Twice! Perfect name for this guy. Sounds like the name of a real winner!

  24. Joanie

    April 29, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    / Reply

    Ages ago Marie A. Moore owned a great mare by the name of Gallorette (see records of racing; produce were winners, too). A big mare for her time, dominant and competitive, she had canine teeth (normally found in male equines.) A quarter horse mare, Mary Five, producer of 16 foals, also had canines, In the pasture she would snake her head and neck around, stud-like, gathering other horses into a group. She would also jump a 4 1/2 ft.paddock fence exactly 2 weeks before foaling and try to hide in the densest part of the farm woods. I have asked numerous times if someone of authority would peek in Zenyatta’s mouth and see if she also sports canines. I wouldn’t be the least surprised. ( no spell check)

  25. Candice Stewart

    May 2, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    / Reply

    Hey you could call him Fool Me Twice since he was born on April fools day lol

  26. Candice Stewart

    May 2, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    / Reply

    And he’s the second foal*

  27. Shyla

    May 4, 2013 at 8:39 am

    / Reply

    Awwww!!! his name should just be “April FoolZ” :)

  28. Linda

    May 5, 2013 at 7:05 am

    / Reply

    What a beautiful colt. I have the perfect name for Zenyatta’s 1st foal. Tornado’s Star!! Zenyatta has a blaze like a tornado and her 1st foal has a star for a blaze. Hence Tornado’s Star!

  29. Twins

    May 6, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    / Reply

    Would love to see a colt born to her from Wise Dan :D

  30. Twins

    May 6, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    / Reply

    Even better than that would be a filly by Wise Dan ….. considering genetics

← Previous Comments 1 … 17 18 19 20 Next Comments →

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

Join Our Newsletter

Sign up to receive news and special offers from Zenyatta.com

Categories

  • Zenyatta News
  • Cozmic One
  • Ziconic
  • Z Princess
  • Zellda
  • Zilkha
  • Friday Photos
  • Special Events
  • Today In History
  • Ask The Experts
  • Z's Diary
  • Merchandise

Footer

Zenyatta

  • Racing Career
  • Progeny
  • Blog
  • Forums

Merchandise

  • Zenyatta Shop

Get In Touch

  • Contact Us
  • FAQ

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

Join Our Newsletter

©2020 Team Zenyatta, LLC. All rights reserved.

  • Home
  • Racing Career
  • Progeny
  • Blog
  • Forums
  • Shop