December 23, 2024

Zenyatta’s weanling filly euthanized following paddock accident

Last updated: 10/29/14 5:35 PM


Zenyatta’s weanling filly euthanized following paddock
accident

Zenyatta’s weanling War Front filly was euthanized Tuesday night after suffering a paddock
accident at Lane’s End Farm near Versailles, Kentucky, where she was born on
Easter Sunday.

It was announced earlier this month on Zenyatta’s official Facebook page that
the filly, nicknamed Z Princess, had successfully been weaned from her dam.

The following statement was posted on Zenyatta’s official website:

Dear fans,

We are deeply saddened to report the passing of
Zenyatta’s filly, affectionately nicknamed Z Princess. She was a member of
our family and had just begun to make her mark on the world. This is a
heartbreaking loss for those who knew and loved her.

The following is a statement from Lane’s End Farm:

It is with a heavy heart that I must report the death
of the 2014 War Front / Zenyatta weanling filly. She was humanely euthanized
last night at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital after a paddock accident on
the farm.

As caretakers of these Thoroughbreds, we collectively
mourn the loss of this beautiful filly.

On behalf of the Farish family and the entire staff at
Lane’s End Farm, our condolences go out to Jerry and Ann, Team Zenyatta and
all the great fans who support Zenyatta.

Respectfully,

Mike Cline

General Manager of Lane’s End Farm

At this time, we ask that all messages of love and
condolence be sent to the Zenyatta office. Team Z would like to lessen the
load on Lane’s End Farm and their dedicated staff.

Zenyatta.com

300 E. 54th St. #27A

New York, NY 10022

Our planned 2014 Zenyatta.com Celebration will continue
as scheduled this weekend. This event is about celebrating the love that we
share for Zenyatta, the strength of this community, and working together to
improve our sport. We invite you to join us in raising money for
Thoroughbred Rehab Center, Inc. Details will follow.

Thank you for all of your love and support during this
difficult time,

-Team Z

Zenyatta, the 2010 Horse of the Year who became the first
distaffer to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic in 2009, attracted a large following
during her career. She earned more than $7 million and suffered only one loss in
her time on track, with that coming as a head second while trying to defend her
Classic title in 2010.

The dark bay mare has two other foals, an unraced
two-year-old colt by Bernardini named Cozmic One and a yearling Tapit colt named
Ziconic.