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Check the shop for a new deal each day through Friday, December 19!
Check the shop for a new deal each day through Friday, December 19!

There’s just one week left to order Zenyatta gifts for the holidays, and we’re going to make it fun!

Starting tomorrow, we’ll release a special deal each day of the week. Check the shop every morning for details or sign up for our mailing list. Throughout the week, domestic shipping is a $5 flat rate.

We’re releasing tomorrow’s deal on our brand new Zenyatta Mugs early—shop now! Details will be announced each morning at 6 am PST.

We’d like to say thank you to all of our customers. The Zenyatta Shop supports the ongoing maintenence of Zenyatta.com and funds racing-related charities.

Happy holidays!
-Team Z

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    Frances J Karon ‏on Saturday Dec. 20 2014
    Big Brown’s first G1 winner Dortmund is yet another G1 winner inbred to Danzig (3×3)
    and is his sire’s 2nd GSW o/o a Storm Cat-lin mare.

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    December 21 Cherokee Devotional

    The sense of touch is the most improperly used pf all our senses.There is nothing more dear than the touch of someone we know we can rely on or with whom we feel secure. And there is nothing less appealing than the heavy hand that can’t get near without pressing or insisting on contact. Many times, such persistence is insecurity and the need to be noticed-sometimes it is ignorant boldness. The less tender concern a person has in his nature, the more he requires of others. All of us need to be touched, to be treated with kindness-but everyone has not developed a caring touch. If it is not good, it is known instantly and alienates. If it is a thoughtful and warm touch of kinship, it is soothing, the way love touches.

    The Great Spirit is looking at me and will hear me.
    Chief Joseph

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    Dear Sheena,

    All seems calm with our FB furbabies. Have a blessed Sabbath. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.

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    Dear Kathy.I am late visiting the furbabies today.Fubu is a lot better and Marty’s mum is going to get another rat maybe 2!!They will never replace our little friend though.No signs of Mango she has had a cold.Hope she’s better.A Blessed Sabbath to you as well.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.

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    Dear Sheena,

    Yes, I was so glad to read that Fubu was better. It’s always a worry with him. Glad to know that Marty’s mom is getting another rat or two. You’re right…there will never be another Marty! Feel better, Mango. Love and hugs, Kathy.

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      So sad for High Chaparral, just still young. It bothers me that some get colic and others are lucky not to. Why? My sympathies to Coolmore and all. Blessings
      Sally B

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    Cozmic One (2-Year-Old Colt)

    Date: December 21, 2014
    Track: SANTA ANITA PARK
    Distance: Five Furlongs
    Time: 1.04:20 Handily
    Track Condition: Fast
    Surface: Dirt
    Rank: 129/131
    Victor Espinoza was riding

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      Max
      Enjoyed watching the video. Thanks for posting.

      That “dratted” Johnny V knows he had better talk nice about Dan or he will get dumped on his rump again. The question is “Who taught who?”

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        Shirlee. I’d like to hear from the Danimal himself on how he feels about their relationship. Maybe that toss off before the BB told the tale?

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      Max, I enjoyed the video and seeing Wise Dan the man. He is an incredible horse!
      hugs, Sally B

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      Thanks, Max.
      Love those two! Share those peppermints with your Uncle Johnny, Danimal.
      Match made in heaven..buck, buck, buck!

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    Racing.com ‏@Racing · Sunday Dec. 21 2014
    A champion racehorse and dual-hemisphere @coolmorestud sire passed away in Ireland overnight:
    RIP Chapparel

    High Chaparral dies in Ireland
    Champion racehorse and dual-hemisphere Coolmore sire High Chaparral has died overnight.
    The 15-year-old was euthanised at Fethard Equine Hospital in Ireland during exploratory colic surgery due to a perforated intestine.
    The son of Sadlers Wells was famously the sire of dual Cox Plate champion and 10-time Group 1 winner So You Think, 2013/14 Australian Middle Distance Racehorse of the Year It’s A Dundeel, 2010 Caulfield Cup winner Descarado and fellow multiple Group 1 victor Shoot Out.
    A six-time Group 1 winner on the track, High Chaparral won Group 1 races at two, three and four years of age, highlighted by victories in both the Epsom and Irish Derbies.
    http://www.racing.com/news/2014-12-22/high-chaparral-dies-in-ireland

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      Dear BGG,
      This is very sad news. That wretched, evil colic claims another beautiful soul. Sure hope that it can be eradicated/avoided in the near future — what a great day would be!
      RIP High Chaparral
      Hugs and Love

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        Oops, it should read: “what a great day that would be”.
        Sorry, I got ahead of myself.
        Goodnight and sweet dreams to Zenny and everyone.
        Hugs and Love

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    Dear Sheena:

    Goodnight. Thanks for sending me Speedy and Sparkle. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Boo and all the Sweeties

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI, V and Montey:

    Goodnight. Happy Dreams. Stay comfy and cozy. Love You. Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, will always love you.

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    Dear Judy.Colic,yet again,takes another champion.So sad.Lovely pic of Coz on the track,he’s a beauty!Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Little Cap Hercules Frank Boo and all the Sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      I know, so very sad. COZ is just so stunning looking. Thanks for sending me Nissy. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Boo and all the Sweeties

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    Goodnight my love Zenyatta, stay warm and safe
    love n kisses on your soft nose and to all of your young
    Always remembering Zprincess and my best friend Sir with love
    Auntie Sally B

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    Dear BGG

    Thank You so much for letting me know about Bold Aniimaux’s race this Firday. So looking forward to seeing him.

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      Peggy
      This may have been posted before-not sure.
      But, well worth seeing again
      Leroidesanimaux is now standing at Lanwades Stud
      This video is from his stay at Woodford Stallions
      He is magnificent

      Leroidesanimaux
      2000 Chestnut Horse Candy Stripes x Dissemble (GB) (=Ahonoora (GB) )
      16.0 1390lbs
      Woodford Stallions LLC standing at Stonewall Farm Ocala
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqAH9IKnRs4

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        Leroi is a very nice horse and should do well in the UK as a sire. Uncle Johnny rode both Leroi and Wise Dan and had no problem with comparing the two. He said after the Woodbine Mile in 2013 that they were both freaks, but Dan is the bigger freak, the better racer. Dan was listening to this interview at the time when Uncle Johnny was talking. Dan later outran Animal Kingdom in the BC Mile. That Danimal is after all the most interesting horse in the world. He’s got Danattitude. Kick butt, Danny.

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    Lanwades Stud ‏ on Sunday Dec. 21 2014
    Gr 1 winner, #Lanwades-bred LADY JANE DIGBY (due to FRANKEL) will visit LEROIDESANIMAUX, formerly a leading sire in the US, now at #Lanwades

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    Just thinking out loud here, it’s ok to be sentimental about Mike who rides for many trainers now. But knowing VE was chosen to work Coz today really says a lot. He is patient and very professional in his approach when getting to know a horse. I think he could be a good choice for Coz John must value his opinion. Let’s just wait and see.

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    December 22 Cherokee Devotional

    There is something about a Christmas sky when the night is clear and still, and the stars are bright enough to light the way without the help of the moon. The countryside lies quietly under such a sky, peaceful and serene, with only the softest hoot of a distant owl. Even the cattle move slowly in the herd or stand quietly around a stack of hay. Nature can soothe the land and give us peace if we can let it be-if we can tune in to the silence and feel the tranquility that smothers the rush of too much activity. Christmas was a gift to us. When we hear the chimes play music out across the rooftops, it is balm to the soul. And then we know what it means, that it includes us in the new birth.

    Indians love their friends and kindred, and treat them with kindness.
    Cornplanter

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    Dear Kathy.A beautiful devotional.I feel at peace just reading the words.Nature is a great healer.Poor wittle Katy is pretty sick,her liver is inflamed and she’s such a tiny dog!Mango’s got a credit card she’d better keep it away from Abby.Weather is extremely mild over here not at all Christmassy!Zoe’s reached 12000 one of her friends Mackenzie crossed the bridge last night a lovely last pic of her.Mondays are back with Marty,normal service resumes!Poor fubu is way behind but is better.I vote every day.I’m keeping an eye on H&H for Hovis’ video,nothing yet.Hope you are all ready for your Christmas trip.the pups must be excited!Have a good Monday.Love and hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.

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    Dear Sheena,

    Prayers that little Katy gets better soon. Abby and a credit card? Watch out, Mango! I hadn’t even noticed that Zoe reached 12,000. That’s wonderful! Was sorry to read of MacKenzie’s passing. She was a beautiful dog. Love still seeing Marty’s pics. Hurts a little less reading his funny little comments. I keep voting for Fubu, too. Laughed at the pic of him sitting in the Christmas box…Mom has to wait to put the gift inside! lol We’re all anxiously awaiting Hovis’s video.I have to buy one more Christmas gift today. We’re pretty much ready for our trip. Yes, the dogs love to go away in the RV. Have a good day. Love and hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.

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    Dear Max&Sandy.A major incident in Glasgow city centre in St George square. A bin(garbage)lorry ploughed into Christmas shoppers at 70mph.6 are feared dead and quite a few seriously injured.Cause as yet unknown.My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and the injured.RIP.Sheena.

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    Santa Anita Jockey Colony Readys For New Meet, New Year
    San Diego Horse Race December 22nd, 2014
    America’s top jockeys will be again be center stage when Santa Anita Park opens for its 78th Winter Meeting on Friday, Dec. 26. Santa Anita’s 68-day winter session, which will be highlighted by both the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap on March 7, and the $1 million Santa Anita Derby on April 4, has once again attracted A-list riders….
    http://sdhorserace.com/2014/12/22/santa-anita-jockey-colony-readys-for-new-meet-new-year/

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      Dear BGG:

      Thanks for this. Hope we have some additions to the list (COZ and Jess’s Dream). Mostly hope all of them stay safe and sound. Love and Hugs, JB

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      BGG,
      Thanks for posting. So many good ones and much to early to choose but, Texas Red has my heart right now. Love love love his sire Afleet Alex.

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