Zenyatta

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Zellda

Her name is…

Zellda at Mayberry farm in Ocala, FL. Photo by April Mayberry.

We’re proud to announce that Zenyatta’s 2017 filly by Medaglia d’Oro offically has a name! Ann and Jerry have named her Zellda, with an extra L for good luck!

Zellda is completing her early training at Mayberry Farm in Ocala, FL. The Mayberrys report that she is feisty and loves to be out front.

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    Winx is absolutely amazing !!! Congratulations, Supermare!

    I just found out that Songbird will be bred to Ziconic’s dad, Tapit this year.

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      Big Congratulations to Hard Not To Love and to John Shirreffs!!
      Also, congrats to all the connections. Very happy for the filly and for Z’s John, too. ?

      Thanks for posting this, Sheena.

      Hugs and Love

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    I too would love to know about Ziconic. I was quite fond of him. Love you Zenyatta! Also much love to Winx and her peeps. Another Street Cry phenom!

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      Dear Sheena:

      Congrats to Grandpapa Frankel, the little filly and her mom and dad.

      Hoping Hovis will continue to do well and enjoy some paddock time soon. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Sheena,

      Thanks for posting this article. Urban Sea, a blue hen indeed — she has proved an amazing broodmare. Remarkable!
      RIP Urban Sea and thank you, beautiful girl. You are with us still.

      Hugs and Love

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    Just wondering if you all had a farm or owner that you want so badly to get a Derby? My top choice is Ken and Sara Ramsey. Would love to see them win with a Kitten’s Joy who likes the dirt.

    Anybody else have a favorite they are pulling for every year?

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    Hi Z Family!

    Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve been here but I’m thrilled that Zellda has a name and is in training. The gamer in me is COMPLETELY jazzed with the name because Zelda (the character) is a kick-butt lady!

    The Kentucky Oaks Survivor Parade has accepted my mom’s nomination for the 2019 walk! It would mean the world and back again if you good folks could help me honor my mom on her 10th year of being breast cancer free! This link: https://survivors.kentuckyderby.com/survivors/3476 goes straight to her page for the voting. I know you can vote once a day, so if you’ve got another favorite in the running for a spot, you can vote for both if you’re so inclined.

    This link: https://thecasualgalloper.com/2019/02/19/my-mom-the-survivor/ goes to my blog. It gives a short synopsis of our family story and of her fight. My mom is the most amazing woman I’ve ever had the great fortune of knowing and I’d love to give her something she’ll remember for the rest of her life.

    Thank you everyone! I’m glad to see many familiar names are still posting. I’m primarily active on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram but I try to pop in and read the posts.

    Side note: if you can, cheer for Pocket Aces horses. They are on all social media platforms and I’m their intern, so you’ll see many of my pictures and what not. I foresee a fantastic year for them! We even have Cowboy Diplomacy, the full-brother to Monomoy Girl! :D

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    Could Team Zenyatta explain how Ann and Jerry came up with the name Zellda? I get the “Z”.for Zenyatta. Just would be interesting to hear how they came up with that name. Can’t wait to see more pictures and videos of her sure looks
    like her Mom!

    Where is Ziconic and what does the future hold for him?

    Thanks Team Z for keeping us updated.

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      There is a place in hell reserved for those who continue to do atrocities such as this.
      I will never understand how anyone can be so cruel. They deceived many and treated the horses horribly.

      Bless the innocents and those who did not give up the fight to save them by bringing these criminals to justice. I hope the punishment for the guilty is severe.

      Thanks to the true rescuers. Long happy lives to the survivors of this nightmare.

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      Dear Sheena,

      Congratulations to Laurina and connections! All the best to her — safe and sound racing.

      ? ? HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ? ? Best wishes always to the matchless Wise Dan! Hope you and Successful Dan get lots of special goodies to celebrate your birthday, handsome Dan. Love you forever!

      Hugs and Love

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        Happy Birthday Champ! Love to you and your brother. How wonderful for the two of you to be together! ???kisses and hugs

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    I had a Quarter Horse filly that I showed at halter. I named her Zelda (one l) because it had a personal meaning to me and I liked it. Can’t say how the connections chose the name, but likely it has meaning to them as well, or they just liked it.

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    So glad to see these photos of Zellda, she is a beauty. Best of luck in your training and
    on the track. Mama Z will be cheering for you.

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    https://www.independent.ie/sport/horse-racing/cheltenham/from-tragedy-to-triumph-its-20-years-since-istabraqs-bittersweet-moment-of-greatness-at-cheltenham-36670189.html?fbclid=IwAR1oXp2_-WO9hKfKOOGL6SsL_nz9aFqrnz1x1mSW5sFrQpXqhS33pegUIew

    As Cheltenham approaches we look back on Istabraq’s 3 Champion Hurdle wins and how John Durcan never lived to see his beloved horse even win the first of them.Now approaching 27 Istabraq enjoys life with his friend Binocular.
    On this day in 1967 Triple Crown winner Nijinsky was born.A great favourite of my father’s he developed ringworm and lost his last 2 races although Piggott was heavily criticised for his ride in the Arc when Sassafras won.Nijinsky turned out to be an exceptional sire but racing fans will always remember those heady days in 1970 when Nijinsky became our last Triple Crown winner.

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      Dear Sheena,

      Enjoyed the article about Istabraq, Mr. Durkan and Charlie Swan. What a wonderful horse!
      Thanks for sharing.

      Thanks for posting the article about Hard Not To Love and JS, too. Wishing them nothing but good things and safe racing, always. Godspeed HNTL!

      Hugs and Love

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      Dear Sheena:

      Thanks for this. So glad Isty and his Bud, Binocular are enjoying life. Special boy, Nijinksy; RIP. Love and Hugs, JB

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      Dear Sheena:

      Thanks for this article and video of Hard Not To Love and JS. God Bless this beautiful, brave girl. She won impressively. Previous problems with the starting gate made me think of Ebby. Like how they worked her Dad (Hard Spun) and her Mom (Loving Vindication) into her name. Godspeed Beauty in your next endeavor.

      Abel T. and Galileo; royal pedigree for that potential foal! Love and Hugs, JB

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    So glad Hovis is healing. He and Stanley seem to be quite a team. After all isn’t teasing what all big brothers do? Thanks for updating us, Sheena.

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      Wishing Silver Charm a most Happy Birthday!
      Certainly hope he enjoys his cake and treats on this wonderful day.
      Charm looks well and happy — enjoy your birthday, handsome boy!

      Hugs and Love

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    I don’t understand with so many people pleading for news of Ziconic that there is no response. I believe Ann knows we love Zenyatta and her babies. Can someone get word to her about how long we have been asking for information on him, and if she can please help us. We just want to know how he is, and the plans for his future. We would love to see him happy like Coz. Please someone answer us, please!!!!!!!

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      Dear Sheena:

      Happy Belated Birthday to our Danny and to Silver Charm. Good report on Hovis; continued healing prayers. Stanley is learning stressage; tooooo cute! Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM and all the Sweeties

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    I LOVE you Zenyatta and I am thrilled for Zellda’s future.
    Miss you and love you and all your foals
    Auntie Sally BG

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