SANTA ANITA TO HOST ZENYATTA BABY SHOWER;
‘IT’S A BOY’ POSTER FREE TO ALL THIS SATURDAY,
‘TEAM ZENYATTA’ AVAILABLE FOR AUTOGRAPH SESSION
Santa Anita Park will proudly host an equine baby shower in honor of the great Zenyatta’s newly arrived foal this Saturday, March 17. All on-track attendees will receive one “It’s a Boy” poster, free with their paid admission and will have an opportunity to meet “Team Zenyatta” in an autograph session prior to the races.
“The entire racing world is buzzing about Zenyatta’s new colt, who was born in Kentucky last Thursday night (March 8),” said Chris Quinn, Santa Anita’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Zenyatta is easily the most popular horse of the past 25 to 30 years and people are clamoring to see and learn more about her new baby.
“We want to thank Jerry and Ann Moss and the entire Zenyatta team for helping us to make this happen and we look forward to following the progress of Zenyatta’s first foal in the weeks and months ahead. I think all of us here at Santa Anita are hopeful that someday, we’ll get to see this precious horse race here in Southern California.”
“The Queen’s Dance,” a life-size painting of Zenyatta on post parade, will also be on display at Santa Anita on Saturday. This magnificent work of art, first unveiled during Breeders’ Cup week this past November at Churchill Downs, was created by Jaime Corum (whose posters and original artwork will be available at the gift shop this weekend).
Corum, along with members of the Zenyatta team, will be on hand Saturday and will participate in the Zenyatta autograph session which will take place from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Santa Anita’s East Paddock Gardens area.
Several charities, including CANTER of California Old Friends, Race for Education and EAGALA, which have been involved with Zenyatta throughout her legendary racing and now maternal career, will be represented at Saturday’s event.
First post time on Saturday is 12:30 p.m., with the Grade I Santa Margarita Stakes (won by Zenyatta in 2010) and the Irish Obrien Stakes headlining a festive St. Patrick’s Day card.
Be sure to check back soon for the new “It’s a Boy” photo gallery posted in the “photos” section of zenyatta.com
-Team Z
Susan Carothers (in TN)
Sounds fun!
Kristine
soo excited to hear, but also so cute, and I am also happy about the photo gallery coming out. Much to upset me though I am in the midwest and can’t go to Santa Anita but I know it will be fun.
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Kristine, as others have written below, the S.A. gift shop has the poster to order:
http://champions.stores.yahoo.net/zebapodo.html
Gail McDaniel
Queen Z & little one: Will be watching HRTV tomorrow 3/19 in hopes
it will show clips of the baby shower at Santa Anita Race Track. Or at least
a video of it on the website, HRTV.com Wish I could be there too. gm
Halie
Name him Allegro.
Halie
It means fast
Dutch Jolande
I think it’s amazing that there are charities involved in this baby shower, maybe a good idea for those present to make a small donation in name of Zenyatta and her colt.
Have fun everyone!
casey
No worries! Zennie’s fans will ALWAYS donate to help others. It’s a part of her charm
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
Just love it and thanks to everyone that is providing all the info to us fans out here. Will always look forward to all and any info and pics that are available of Zenyatta and her little guy and those of the future. She will always be my shining star! Love you lots Zenyatta and take care of your little sweet one!
Debbie
I wish I could go, sounds like fun and I would love a poster! I guess I’ll watch for one on ebay;) I’ll be watching TVG in hopes of seeing it!
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Debbie, hopefully the S.A. gift shop will have them available afterwards, I wouldn’t be surprised, you should check.
signofthetimes
Oh yes, they are available for purchase online
Now before the shower. Got mine earlier today.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Debbie, Vicki and Sign:
Here’s the order page from the Champion Gift Shop at SA in case you need it. Hugs, JB
http://champions.stores.yahoo.net/zebapodo.html
signofthetimes
Thanks so much Judy.
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
Thanks, Judy, I ordered mine. I want to go to Santa Anita on Saturday, but had a slip yesterday, hurt my knee, and am now “icing and elevating” it. So I’ll see if it gets better enough tomorrow, so I could go and meet other Zenny fans, but at least I won’t miss out entirely.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Vicki B.:
Hope you feel better. Hugs, JB
Terri Z/ So Fla
So sorry about your knee and hope u are the mend soon. Terri
casey
Sorry you got hurt Vicky- It’s a good thing you didn’t go- it was SOOOO wet, and SOOOOOO slippery. I wish I’d seen this earlier, I would have picked up an extra one for you
Michelle Carter
I wish I could be there, would love a poster. Thank you for doing that.
Michelle
Lisa in TN
It dos sound fun. Wish I was closer!!!!
Linda Howell
Being from Arkansas, I have been a Zenyatta fan from the beginning. I sure wish I could see that little boy of hers….so precious he is and didn’t she turn out to be a super mom.
Alex Bowdoin, MA
Oh, Thank you, More photos for me to buy! I have run out of wall space at home, I will have to buy a larger home!! Or, maybe just rotate pictures! I will always make room for
Z pictures and now 12Z. Dear TT, please have your foal tomorrow 3/16!! HUGS TO ALL
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Alex:
I’m running out of wall space too. Hugs, JB
signofthetimes
Dear Judy B,
Thanks so much for send me Kari B’s video.
So very lovely and emotional to see all of
it together.
Hugs.
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Sign:
You’re so welcome. Hugs, JB
T.Buck/Texas
wish I could be there I live in Texas …so best of luck to the Z-Team keep us posted would like one in my e mail hehehehe
Mary
Request; For the Zenyatta fans who are unable to travel to Santa Anita, would we be able to recieve the “Its a Boy” poster for us making a donation to a Zenyatta preferred horse retirement farm?
How can you help us out of state fans participate?
Also, will Santa Anita Breeder’s Cup have Zenyatta festivities such as at last years BC in Louisville?
Thank you to Z’s Team
suew/Va
Hi Mary, I ordered one direct from the Santa Anita Gift Shop located on their webpage under Santa Anita.com. They will be offered as long as supplies last so you may want to order one today.
Ingrid Arnone. South Beach.
Suew/ va, thank you for the information where to buy the poster I will order one, hugs Ingrid.
signofthetimes
There will be another Zenyatta Day at BC 2012
Cheryl Gaines
Thank you so much for keeping all of the fans of Zenyatta in the loop. While I live on the other side of the continent and will not be able to attend the baby shower, I will be making a donation to an equine rescue charity near here in honor of theQueen and her adorable dumpling.
Would you consider making the poster available by mail? Would make a great addition to my Zenyatta collection!
And, again, thank you to everyone from Team Z for the updates. Love, hugs, and high hooves to all involved!
Cheryl
Margaret I'm ECSTATIC!!!!!
You can go to santaanita.com, look for their gift shop and get it now.
Trisha from VA
Wish it were possible to be at Santa Anita. Baby Z will grow up and be amazing just like his parents.
Team Zenyatta just keeps the magic going. Thank You!
Love, hugs and kisses
Sharon Burke
Congratulations Zenyatta!!! You have a beautiful and handsome “Little Boy”
Taylor McComb
Congrats girl!! He’s going to make a big bang and I think the name “Zen’s Legacy” would suit him well :)
♥ JAG / Auntie Judy / So. CA
@ ALL Z’STERS
See you at SA on Saturday – rain or shine!
Our meeting time and location will have to be after the signing!
It it’s raining hard, we might have to meet indoors somewhere. However, the day is usually spent going to and from the paddock to wtch the races. Yes, we put in a lot of walking…
MOMMY ZEN ♥ YOU ARE JUST TOO CUTE!! ♥ PRINCE ALREADY KNOWS WHERE THE CAMERA IS :D
{{hugs}} and peppermint kisses! xoxoxo
Auntie Judy (still talking about Our Queen and her Baby Prince!)
p.s. Sending good wishes to Tasty – I hope she is doing okay xoxo
♥ JAG / Auntie Judy / So. CA
p.s. Happy “One Week Old” Birthday, Sweetie!! ♥
Karen Gogue PROUD Nanny/Granny ♥♥
Awww, Happy one week old Birthday little guy, Star Prince! (PrinZe)
Raylene/ So Cal
Hi JAG,
I only have access to internet at work. Can you please post the new meeting place and time before 4pm today? I so want to meet up with you all!!
Raylene
Raylene/ So Cal
Oops! I forgot today is only thursday I can wait until tomorrow at 4pm thanks
JAG / Auntie Judy is Blessed ♥ / So. CA
@ Raylene
I’d hate for us to miss the opportunity to meet Team Zen at the signing booth, therefore, I think we should meet AFTER the signing!
I’d say 1:00 outside the paddock gift shop. This should give us enough time to get our poster. If for some reason we miss each other, we can always be found at the paddock on the saddling barn side where the paddock numbers are between #1 and I think #5. Or, just before a race we walk uo to the area just before the wire… We mingle a lot!!
I’ll take my dumpling ID tag but if it’s raining I don’t want it getting wet and ruined. If I knew what I was wearing I could tell you, but that’s still questionable… LOL If the sun is out, I will be wearing my sun glasses….
I have staight blond hair and it brushs the top of my shoulders. I’m about 5’6″ (I used to be 5’7″” until I shrunk!) I don’t discuss weight :-P
If you could describe what you’ll be wearing or your hair color, etc.
Another way to pick us out of the crowd is if you hear: “GOOD LUCK MIKEY!”
I hope to meet you on Sarturday!
Judy G aka JAG
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Despite the less than promising weather forecast, I hope all of you west coast Dumplings have a WONDERFUL time on Saturday. How special to be able to get the poster signed by members of Team Z! Dress warm now :-) If there is any light at all, the rest of us would love to pictures of the event!
Sandy
Marilu V
Thank you Z Team for the information on Saturday. I hope it won’t rain too much or it will spoil the occassion. That’s a darling poster. I hope I can make it this Saturday as I have a long drive.
Please let us know as soon as you hear about “Tasty”.
Hugs to Zenyatta and Baby!
Marilu
Karen Gogue PROUD Nanny/Granny ♥♥
If you have a Z Dumpling tag, please wear it. If you don’t, you’ll see ours, so say HELLO. The poster signing is supposed to be at 11:15 am, so line up early. If it is not raining too hard the crowd could be huge. If it is, they may move the location. I plan on being there before they open the gates, around 100:00 am. If it does rain too hard, why don’t they move it to that sheltered area by the entrance gates off Huntington Drive? It is that large area with TV’s where they sometimes hold private parties That way we all could stay dry! A Rubber Ducky I am not! A ‘QUACK’ maybe! LOL!
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
I thought it never rains in southern California :-)
(Seriously, would one of you please give Dottie a hug from all of us?)
Julie DuVall / Ontario, CA
The gates open at 10:30 am. I won’t be able to make the signing, I have to help set up for The Second Race fundraiser day but I do advise everyone to get in line ASAP after the gates open!
Karen, are you talking about the Seabiscuit Court? That would be a great area for the signing if it is raining. I hope you all stay DRY! :)
Karen Gogue PROUD Nanny/Granny ♥♥
Yeah! Duh!! That’s it! The name escaped me when I posted that! More than a senior moment there, as many years as I have been going to SA, Geez!
Julie DuVall / Ontario, CA
Well, since they moved the ‘Biscuit into the walking ring, it’s kind of a dumb name for the area, don’t you think? ;-)
Sierra
All of you will have to tell us about what happens! I bet you will get some exciting news about who the next lucky boy is going to be.
Shannon From Cool, CA
Have a great day at Santa Anita tomorrow. Wish I could be there with you.
Will be watching First Call on HRTV at 8:00 a.m. instead.
kelly-Allentown, Pa
I wish a lived closer. I would be there in a heartbeat! Best wishes Zenny. Hope you & 12 Zenyatta are doing good. I will be thinking about you on Saturday. Hope everyone that makes it to Santa Aninta has a great time. Love you always.
Hope Tasty is doing well. ^-^
Thanks Team Z for the update.
kelly-Allentown, Pa
Happy St. Patty’s day to all! ^-^
Robin Ventura Ca
I will be there! I can’t wait to see the full size painting, I have the poster but I am sure that seeing the painting in person will be wonderful! I will have to bring lots of tissue!
Plus we get a free poster, just to add one more item to my shrine.
LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER!!!!!!!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Does anybody know when they will unveil the statue?
Julie DuVall / Ontario, CA
The statue will be unveiled at the fall race meet but I don’t think they have announced a date yet.
Susan from Fl
Sounds like fun! Cute poster. Peace & Happiness!
Gloria
I’ll be there! It’s supposed to rain pretty hard Saturday, so everyone going dress warm and bring their umbrellas. Maybe the weather gods will be kind to us fans waiting in line, but I’m going to get my Zenny and Junior poster come hell or high water! Thanks so much for the update! Can’t wait for Saturday, except for the rain.
Candi E. Carter
ohh the prince knew already, how tp poise, he love camera already just like the mommy.I wish I could be their for the baby shower of 12Z . I lived in ocala florida.If I’m in california at this moment I’ll be their in a heart beat,I want to buy some souveniere of the Queen as well as the little prince.Zenny we love you very much and the little 12Z.
Jean M.
Since I cannot be in California for the baby shower, I discovered the It’s A Boy poster may be purchased from the gift shop at Santa Anita. Thought those of you wanting one would enjoy receiving this news. Gotta love those ears!
Abigail from Montreal
Thanks, Jean! I certainly appreciate the info.
Candi E. Carter
Zenyatta she is very sweet and lovable,she always cuddling her son,so sweet and adorable.
Carole Klumb #42 / Eagle, WI
Z.
How I wish I could be at your baby shower. I know all the Z’sters will
have a wonderful time. Looking forward to more baby pictures on your site.
Thank you Team Zenyatta for the update. Zenny as always kisses on your nose and 12z and TT too. Love you all. XOXOXOXO
marielle Jean
He is absolutely amasing and lovely foal,congratulation Zenyatta, I love you xoxoxoxoxo..:O)
Sarah Powell, Clemson, SC
The Queen still knows how to pose – first thing she taught baby – so cute!
Pat Miller
This is such a touching time for all of us that have followed this fairy tale story. I get a lump in my throat seeing Zenyetta a her new foal. Hope to follow this story for a long time to come. Think we have another great horse in the making. Keep us posted! A huge fan!!!
sue and tony
OOH…another bit of information from the Z Team. Thanmks so much for the info.
We will order our poster through the mail…great causes involved for sure!
Ingrid Arnone. South Beach.
My adorable Zenyatta I wish I can go but unfortunate I live in Florida, I know you will let us know how the party was, hope you get many gift, you and your beautiful baby deserve all of them, and love you Ingrid Arnone.
QueenM
He is SUCH a cutie….. maybe him & Rachel’s foal will have a match race.
Zenyen
May that never happen. Match races are dangerous.
Margaret I'm ECSTATIC!!!!!
NO WAY! One would be a “winner” and one would have to “lose”. Why can’t there be room for more than one champion?
Last Match Race that I can think of ended with a fatality (Ruffian). So NO WAY.
Now if they should meet up somewhere and there are several other horses fine but match racing–not a good idea at all.
Vicki B. near Hollywood Park
I agree, Margaret. A match race feels too much like “who loses” is more important than “who wins” — and priorities all askew, in the first place.
Shannon From Cool, CA
Match races are history.
Catherine Wells
Wish I could be there :(
Have fun…I’ll be there in spirit!