Zenyatta Foals A Colt Share One of the most anticipated foalings of the season has taken place. Champion racemare Zenyatta has foaled a colt on 8 March 2012, by current sire sensation Bernadini (A.P. Indy). Bloodhorse.com reports that Zenyatta (Street Cry - Vertigineux by Kris S/Forli/Hoist The Flag), the 2010 Horse of the Year, became one of America's most beloved new moms when she delivered a healthy dark bay colt at about 10:10 p.m. EST March 8 in Lexington, Kentucky. Mother and son were reported doing fine at Lane's End Farm. The superstar mare and her owners, Jerry and Ann Moss, announced the arrival at midnight via Zenyatta's online diary at www.zenyatta.com. "Dear, dear, dear friends, I am so proud and elated to share the news with you that I am now a MOM," read the diary. "I just gave birth to a lovely dark bay COLT, March 8th, at approximately 10:10 p.m. Eastern Time. My adorable foal weighed in at 130 pounds, has a white star on his forehead….and some white on his feet." Ann Moss said, “He has polka dots on his feet, Zennie, just like YOU.” "All went very well with the foaling. I must say….I did it like a CHAMP!" the diary read. "My foal is absolutely precious." The celebrated baby arrived a day before expected, on International Women's Day. Zenyatta's due date was March 9. Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta are both due to be sent back to Bernadini for the coming season. There is no doubt that the racing world will be watching in eager anticipation when each of these super-mares' colts hit the racetrack to compete against each other in two years' time. Story courtesy www.bloodhorse.com

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