Zenyatta!!
November 8th 2009 02:25
Zenyatta today produced an historic and electrifying performance to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic (Group One - 2000m).
(photo: Jae C. Hong / AP)
She remains undefeated after 14 starts.
She is the only female to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic.
And yet she still may not be voted Horse of the Year in a year that boasts another female equine superstar in Rachel Alexandra. But somehow I think this win has an emotional and historical significance that will give Zenyatta the edge. How could you explain a horse with such credentials not winning?! My opinion on this matter has changed several times this past year. Horseracing in the US is blessed to have two such great champions. Perhaps it is best that they should never meet in a race.
Mike Smith (jockey, Zenyatta, 1st) – “I still never got to the bottom of her. That’s the
amazing thing. She still had run left. She’s incredible. She’s sent from heaven. She’s gods
horse. I was able to cut the corner with her off the turn, and that made the difference right
there. When we loaded the second time, she sure stood there when the gates opened. I needed to help her out of there, but once I got out of there, she settled into stride really well. She started to get to them in the stretch, and the crowd started screaming. Then she started
looking at the crowd, so I had to get after her a little bit, but she still won within herself.”
John Shirreffs (trainer, Zenyatta, 1st) – “There are tears coming to my eyes. I can’t believe it.
She is a great, great filly. She is all heart. The way the crowd took to her was just amazing.
They cheered for her, they clapped for her; they love her. What a wonderful relationship.
When asked if she is Horse of the Year “You tell me.” - from Breeders’ Cup website.
and another word on the controversy:
“If they don’t reward her with Horse of the Year, it would be a travesty, or at least co-Horses of the Year,” said Bob Baffert, who trained sixth-place finisher Richard’s Kid. “It was the only time in horse racing that I didn’t mind getting beat in a big race. Zenyatta made the Breeders’ Cup, and the way she won! I’ve never seen a crowd so captivated.” - NBC Sports.
Watch her incredible performance:
Zenyatta!
(photo: Jae C. Hong / AP)
She remains undefeated after 14 starts.
She is the only female to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic.
And yet she still may not be voted Horse of the Year in a year that boasts another female equine superstar in Rachel Alexandra. But somehow I think this win has an emotional and historical significance that will give Zenyatta the edge. How could you explain a horse with such credentials not winning?! My opinion on this matter has changed several times this past year. Horseracing in the US is blessed to have two such great champions. Perhaps it is best that they should never meet in a race.
Mike Smith (jockey, Zenyatta, 1st) – “I still never got to the bottom of her. That’s the
amazing thing. She still had run left. She’s incredible. She’s sent from heaven. She’s gods
horse. I was able to cut the corner with her off the turn, and that made the difference right
there. When we loaded the second time, she sure stood there when the gates opened. I needed to help her out of there, but once I got out of there, she settled into stride really well. She started to get to them in the stretch, and the crowd started screaming. Then she started
looking at the crowd, so I had to get after her a little bit, but she still won within herself.”
John Shirreffs (trainer, Zenyatta, 1st) – “There are tears coming to my eyes. I can’t believe it.
She is a great, great filly. She is all heart. The way the crowd took to her was just amazing.
They cheered for her, they clapped for her; they love her. What a wonderful relationship.
When asked if she is Horse of the Year “You tell me.” - from Breeders’ Cup website.
and another word on the controversy:
“If they don’t reward her with Horse of the Year, it would be a travesty, or at least co-Horses of the Year,” said Bob Baffert, who trained sixth-place finisher Richard’s Kid. “It was the only time in horse racing that I didn’t mind getting beat in a big race. Zenyatta made the Breeders’ Cup, and the way she won! I’ve never seen a crowd so captivated.” - NBC Sports.
Watch her incredible performance:
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