Zenyatta's New Friends

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Delrene — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 04:36:56 GMT

I've returned from vacation and am catching up with my Zenyatta news and pictures. These are wonderful. Thanks so much. She looks so content, happy and a bit bigger - I love her looks. She was wonderful racehorse and miss her tons. I can't go to SA or Del Mar without thinking of all the joy she brought to the racetrack. We are so appreciative of the effort her owners and Lane's End do in keeping her in our view.

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Dovie — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:38:49 GMT

I forgot.....the question I'd like to ask Matt is why don't you or whoever grooms Zenyatta, pull her mane and get rid of those dead ends that are "brown".....??? Please don't ever take pictures of her with that fly net on her face either. She should look her very best at all times because SHE IS THE VERY BEST HORSE ON THE PLANET~!!! If she could talk she would say the same thing because she is such a lady! All ladies want to look their best for their adoring public. And we do adore her.

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Dovie — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:32:58 GMT

It is SO GREAT to see pictures of our beloved Zenyatta! Whew....it's been a long dry spell. Don't know why this is so important, but it just is. I'm going to answer your question which is my favorite. #3, #5, #8, #9 and #11. 5, 8, & 9 are my favorites. It's hard to pick just one when it comes to Zenyatta. #11 where she's grazing, she's really looking a hole thru you. Oh how I love this mare! Love to read all the comments about her, it's like reading a motivatonal & inspiring book. Don't you agree?

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SUNNY FARM — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:22:05 GMT

Thank-you for showing the recent photos of ZENYATTA ! She looks very well & still has her great sense of humor, still loves the camera.

I love her relaxed attitude & I can see that she is content, well settled and most of all HAPPY !

My favorite picture is the one where she is giving Matt a mutual rub(next to last photo ),a compliment to the handler. Good job , Matt !

It made me happy and "pleased'' to see ZENYATTA with one friend ,the grey, and not out ''running with a larger herd"

Well done LANES END !

From "Z's" expression, it is easy to see that she is indeed a happy & relaxed girl !

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badgirl — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:29:53 GMT

Still such a beauty, really miss seeing her, but glad she has new

friends, and doing well. The photos

are great, by the way!!

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deb — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:12:48 GMT

She looks so happy and content! I hope motherhood goes smooth for her. What a great gal!

thank you for the update and photos.

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mz — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:31:20 GMT

I know she'a in Europe but does anyone know how Zarkava (the other "Z") is doing?

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RoadAngel — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:43:55 GMT

Not since Secretariat has a horse moved me to tears when they run. Zenyatta is a beauty. She is a true champion and has thrilled everyone with her come from behind races. I LOVE THIS HORSE. May she live a long life and produce many Zenyatta's and Zenyatto's.

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Agnes — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 03:51:06 GMT

Thanks so much for the pictures. I've been so lonesome for her and it makes me feel better to see her belly getting big and her eyes showing happiness and contentment.

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Barbara W — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:08:33 GMT

Thank you, showard13, for the explanation about PQ. I'll post the info. on Zenny's site. Several have asked about PQ.

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fuzzbert — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:47:58 GMT

I loved all of them!!!! Really miss the Queen. She brought so much to racing. Her foal will be one of the high-lights of 2012. Thank you for the beautiful pics.

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Ida Lee — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:55:46 GMT

Thank you so much for the lovely pictures of The Queen. Although I check her website everyday so I know what she's up to, the pictures are great. Zenyatta is missed on the track but she looks so big and so content, it's wonderful to see her safe, sound and happy.

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Moodygirl — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 02:19:19 GMT

I have been wondering how my favorite mare has been doing, so you were right on time! She ALWAYS brings a smile to my face when I see her pics. I really like the 6th one, a close up with grass in her mouth, showing her widening sides. I see a subtitle underneath: Pregnant Ladies Need To Eat

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Alex'sBigFan — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:10:19 GMT

What lovely and great photos Mathea. Thank you for sharing them. I just love Zenyatta and miss her dearly. My favorite shot is the 3rd one from the top where she is gazing off into the distance by the fence, perhaps remembering Hollywood Park, the roar of her fans, and the track. I just said in another blog that I believe Zenyatta has great healing powers and it must have been great just being near her. Not long ago on her website she was outside Pirate Queen's stall so I would imagine she still gets to see her even though their schedules are now different. I would like to know as well what her reaction was to Life Is Sweet's beautiful foal? That foal was adorable!

This is the most anticipated birth of the century. She is so intelligent, you can see it in her, and she will be a great mother. I'm just so happy that she is happy and healthy, that's all that matters.

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immortalzenyatta21 — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:17:44 GMT

It's too bad Claiborne Farm's Boundary has bee retired from stud duty because if Zenyatta would of been mated to him their foal would have the RF of Princequillo 5S X 5D!! Imagine that!! I am so happy to be able to enjoy her pictures!! She seems happy and she DEFINATELY deserves it!! Can't wait to see her foal!! LOVE the immortal Zenyatta!!

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TerriZ — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:19:44 GMT

Thanks for the wonderful photographs; seeing her fills my heart with joy. The black and white photos are especially striking and artistic.

Please ask if Zenyatta has seen her old friend and stablemate, Life is Sweet, while at Lane's End. And has she seen LIS's foal?

Also, does she still receive leg massages?

Thanks again.

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Freetex — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:19:41 GMT

She still takes my breath away.

Every single photo is wonderful.

Thank you so much.

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GoldenBroom — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:35:40 GMT

Like the head on shots with her head/neck down low...relaxed with the (evening or morning?) sun on her side. I also like that they are all outside....not couped up like so many racers were. I wonder if Sheriffs adjusted her feed at all since she did manage to get out and grass (by lead) quite a bit or so it seemed...thank you!

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Joanna from TX — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:54:22 GMT

Wonderful pictures! I like seeing Z without the cotton balls in her ears :))) HRTV has a promo that shows a very short clip of Tasty Temptation running; fun to see her now! The girls look super; I'll will be waiting for the foal news this coming 'spring' for Z, RA, TT, and Careless Jewel (by Tapit, in foal to Street Cry).

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Rosita712 — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:56:26 GMT

Thanks for the great photos. It always brightens my day to see updates on her. I would love to know more about her daily routine and if she's really changed much since she got off the track, when you get to ask Matt questions. I guess she's probably about the same; she's always been so mellow and people oriented anyway. And does he realize just how great his job is taking care of Zenyatta? (I'd say he does!) I also wonder if we will ever be allowed to visit, maybe after her first foal is born and weaned. I know they want to be cautious and he may not know the answer, but I am curious about that. Thanks!

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Stellar Jayne — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:43:37 GMT

Thank you so much for these beautiful pictures of Z as the Lady in Waiting. As stated above, it is hard to pick a favorite. She does look very happy in Matt's presence and she appears to be very contented.

Originally there was a third mare in the paddock with Zenyatta and Pirate Queen, but I can't remember her name at the moment. Did she foal also?

What I would love to see is a picture of Z without a halter - either a clear head shot or full body, or both!

Thanks for brightening up a cloudy and gray day!

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ofelia — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:46:52 GMT

It is hard to believe what a beast she was on the track. If I had not seen the dancing, side-passing, on the muscle moves for the past 2 years, I would not have believed it.

What a beautiful creature she is! I am so happy she gets to be a horse and enjoy retirement but I can't wait to see her offspring tearing through the track!!

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BlueHen — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:17:44 GMT

Zenyatta looks so relaxed! Lovely, lovely pictures! She looks like she's a little mellower (a word??) these days.

I would like to know from Matt what Zenyatta's favorite treats are and if she still dances.

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Guiness — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:20:07 GMT

Zen4zen, I think what you're seeing is the photographer's owner's right's emblem over the picuture,I thought the same thing when I first saw it a while back. That is so no one can copy them. Well, aren't supposed to.

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Zen4Zen — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:44:28 GMT

Thanks so much for posting these terrific pictures and I'd love to hear more about the changes Matt has observed in Zenyatta over the past few months -- e.g., any changes in temperament or personality, diet (I'm assuming she's not craving pickles!), coat (is it just these photos or has she really gotten lighter?). How most notably does she differ from the other mares in Matt's charge? And does she ever get to see her friend Pirate's Bounty now that they're on different foaling schedules? Thanks so much!