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Zenyatta's 2014 Foal Euthanized After Pasture Accident

10/29/2014

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Zenyatta's 2014 filly by War Front was euthanized on October 28th following a pasture accident. The filly, who was born on April 20th, was transported from Lane's End Farm to Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital where she was euthanized.

The following statement was posted on the official Zenyatta 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


Photo source:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/zenera/1613856609

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Australian Racehorse Black Caviar Cloned

3/31/2014

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The controversy over cloning is about to get bigger: Australia's incredible Thoroughbred racehorse Black Caviar has been cloned. The mare is widely regarded as being one of today's top Thoroughbred racehorses.

The Retnup Stem Cell Foundation has verified that one of Black Caviar's eggs has been successfully cloned and transferred to a surrogate mare who will carry the egg to term. The foal will essentially be Black Caviar's twin, and will share the champion mare's DNA.

Whether the foal will ever be able to race is undecided; Australian racing authorities state that cloning a Thoroughbred racehorse breaks racing rules. Other famous horses have been successfully cloned, including show jumper Gem Twist, barrel racer Scamper, and performance horse Smart Little Lena.


Black Caviar raced from 2008 to 2013 and was undefeated in her 25 races. She retired on April 17, 2013 and is currently in foal to Exceed and Excel. Her career earnings total $7,953,936, a sign of the possible value of another racehorse of her caliber.

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