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May 9, 2020

Zellda

Zellda Turns Three!

Please join us in wishing our Zellda a happy birthday!!

Zenyatta’s Medaglia d’Oro filly is celebrating her third birthday at Santa Anita, where she is currently training with John Shirreffs. She has been with John since she graduated from Mayberry Farm last fall. We love John’s frequent updates, and we’re happy to share these latest photos.

We are so enormously proud of her and we are confident she is getting lots of love & attention, especially today.

Hugs & Blessings!

Zellda at Santa Anita getting a Birthday Cookie. Video: John Shirreffs
Like mother, like daughter. Zellda has DAPPLES! Photo: John Shirreffs
Zellda is wearing Mom’s halter for her birthday. Photo: John Shirreffs
Zellda at Santa Anita this week. Photo: John Shirreffs



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67 Comments

  1. Linda R. Moss

    May 9, 2020 at 8:17 am

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    Happy 3rd Birthday Sweet Girl! Sending Love, Hugs, Cookies, and BIG Wishes!!

    George, LInda, Milyone, and Ziconic – Your Red Headed Bro :)

  2. Linda fazekas

    May 9, 2020 at 8:26 am

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    Happy happy birthday

  3. Ann Hubbs

    May 9, 2020 at 8:27 am

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    Beautiful and looking in the best of condition. Thank you for sharing

  4. Tiffany

    May 9, 2020 at 8:29 am

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    Happy Birthday Zellda! So beautiful! I love the dapples! ?❤️

  5. sherry braddock

    May 9, 2020 at 8:29 am

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    She is beautiful! Happy birthday!

    • Kathleen Marsh

      May 9, 2020 at 11:16 am

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      Happy Birthday most beautiful Zellda.

  6. Bobbie Kolehouse

    May 9, 2020 at 8:37 am

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    She is lovely. Just lovely. Thank you for sharing her with us.

  7. Pauline Minnick

    May 9, 2020 at 8:49 am

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    Happy, happy birthday, beautiful Zellda, with many more.

  8. Erin

    May 9, 2020 at 9:03 am

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    She looks so much like her Mom. Just lovely <3

  9. Marilu Villanueva

    May 9, 2020 at 9:08 am

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    Happy Birthday Zellda.
    Thank you team Z for the lovely pictures.
    Thank you John S for taking good care of Zellda.

  10. Marilu Villanueva

    May 9, 2020 at 9:16 am

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    Dear Zenyatta,

    Happy Mothers Day!!
    How are you? I hope you are well.
    I have been praying for you and your baby.
    Love and Hugs❤️❤️❤️

  11. Deana Dameron

    May 9, 2020 at 9:16 am

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    Love ❤️ Love ❤️ Love you, Zellda! You look beautiful! Congratulations on turning 3 today. I hope you have a great day, you deserve all the best. Thanks so much for sharing this with her fans.

  12. Mary

    May 9, 2020 at 9:18 am

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    Happy birthday beautiful girl! Enjoy some mints, carrots or whatever else you like.

  13. Mary Pittman

    May 9, 2020 at 9:21 am

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    Happy Birthday Beautiful Zellda!
    I hope you get more than just one tiny cookie!?

    Thank you for sharing Zenyatta’s love. Best wishes for many more healthy and successful birthdays for this beautiful filly.

  14. Martha Fosdick

    May 9, 2020 at 9:28 am

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    Happy Birthday to Zellda today and Happy Mothers Day tomorrow for Zenny. Also hello to Zandy (Z20) in advance. Hope to see her soon.

  15. Cynthia Holt

    May 9, 2020 at 9:35 am

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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Princess dapples! You look so loved. I know that you will be receiving lots of loves and treats today, but that is true of every day! We love you and wish you and your wonderful team a fabulous day!

  16. Kim

    May 9, 2020 at 9:38 am

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    Happy Birthday Zellda!!! ❤️

  17. Beth

    May 9, 2020 at 9:38 am

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    Happy Birthday Zellda. You look beautiful with your dapples!
    When are we going to see your first race? I think you are going to do great!

  18. Mary Jane

    May 9, 2020 at 9:53 am

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    Happy Birthday Zellda! Love the dapples.

  19. Jane W

    May 9, 2020 at 10:03 am

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    Happy Birthday sweet Zellda! Hope to see you again soon! ?????

  20. Susan Player

    May 9, 2020 at 10:40 am

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    Happy birthday, gorgeous lady!

  21. Kris O.

    May 9, 2020 at 10:53 am

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    Happy Birthday! Thank you for the update.

  22. Janie (in L.A.)

    May 9, 2020 at 11:05 am

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    Happy birthday pretty girl! We all love you so much!

  23. Dee in the Hudson Valley

    May 9, 2020 at 11:08 am

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    What a gorgeous glossy princess — dappled head to toe!

    It’s obvious that John and Team Z2 are taking very, very good care of her.

    Happy Birthday, dazzling Zellda — May we all be wishing you the same in 2040!

  24. Sandy (Northeast Ohio)

    May 9, 2020 at 11:52 am

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    Happy Birthday dear Zellda, Happy Birthday to you ❤️❤️❤️?????
    Many thanks to John for the photos and video and to all of Team Z for continuing to share Zenyatta and her children with all of us.

  25. Mary Darden McLeod

    May 9, 2020 at 12:17 pm

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    Zellda, You are stunning!!!!! Happy, Happy Birthday, Dear Girl!!!! You look absolutely gorgeous in Your Mother’s halter!!!! Love your dapples and your ears. Have fun with John, xoxo, Mary in Boone

  26. Jeanie from CA

    May 9, 2020 at 12:21 pm

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    Oh, such a bright-eyed baby girl! Love her to pieces. Happy Birthday sweet Zellda! Hope we see you race soon!

  27. Delrene from Carlsbad, Ca

    May 9, 2020 at 12:29 pm

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    Dear Zenyatta, hope you are doing well and Happy Mothers Day to you!
    Your beautiful girl is now three!
    Wow.
    Happy Birthday Zelda . You look so gorgeous all dappled out.
    Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms of 2 footed and four footed babies!

  28. ❤Auntie Judy (Southern CA)❤

    May 9, 2020 at 1:15 pm

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    Princess ZELLDA, you have beautiful dapples just like momma ? I hope to visit you again (soon).

    Happy 3rd Birthday, Sweetie ??? I love you to the moon and back ?

    Queen ZENYATTA, Happy Mother’s Day! Z Dumplings will start pacing awaiting the safe birth of your Candy Ride filly due this month ?

    All my love ?

    P.S. John, thank you so much for sharing Zella with us.

  29. Marshall (NC Broad)

    May 9, 2020 at 1:35 pm

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    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, Zellda!! ? ❤️ ? ❤️ ?
    Hope you are enjoying your special day with all appropriate treats. ?

    A million, and more, thanks to Team Z, John Shirreffs and all staff for keeping us informed on dear Zellda. Love those beautiful dapples — she looks stunning! Best Wishes to her and all connections. (great photos, JS!) May Zellda be safe, successful, healthy and happy, always!

    Queen Z, HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY❣️
    Hope you are having a nice weekend, sweet girl. It won’t be long now until you have a little one joining you — sending you positive vibes and prayers for a smooth delivery of a healthy sturdy baby. Sending bushels of love, too! ?

    Hugs and Love

    • Cheryl in Bellflower

      May 17, 2022 at 8:40 pm

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      Is Zenyattaa pregnant?

  30. The Kennedys in San Diego

    May 9, 2020 at 2:16 pm

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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, dearest ZELLDA – a genuine princess with your regal parents, Medaglia d’Oro and Zenyatta – two of our all time favorites.
    We are so looking forward to seeing you race — perhaps in the Fall.

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