2008 Clement L. Hirsch

[Bigshotism]

Side note: Sidney's Candy recently broke another record, this time on the turf at 8.5 furlongs in the La Jolla Handicap. For his efforts he received an insulting 102 BSF. Also, it should be pointed out that the highest two Beyer figs for last year (on a synthetic surface) were 111 by Rail Trip and 112 by Zenyatta. I'm amused by people who treat BSF's as an objective measurement of a horse's performance. These figures necessitate subjective interpretation of the track's inherent speed.

[Bigshotism]

Zenyatta's polytrack record still stands as of 8/24/10 (four season record) and the critics claim she doesn't have "high enough Beyers." I think BSF's say more about what Andy Beyer and his sycophants think about a horse (and where it runs) rather than its intrinsic ability. They said she 'lacked the Beyers' to win the 2009 BCC and then she curiously scored a career high rating of 112 after doing what they claimed was impossible.

[Bigshotism]

51⁄2 Furlongs Sidney’s Candy 2 118 August 22, 2009 1:02.71

6 Furlongs Cost of Freedom 5 124 August 9, 2008 1:08.29

6 1⁄2 Furlongs Carlsbad 4 115 September 4, 2009 1:14.93

7 Furlongs Lewis Michael 5 118 August 24, 2008 1:21.17

1 Mile Albertus Maximus 4 115 September 1, 2008 1:35.37

1 1⁄16 Miles ZENYATTA 4 124 August 2, 2008 1:41.48

1 1⁄8 Miles Yodelen Dan 6 122 August 16, 2009 1:50.75

1 1⁄4 Miles Go Between 5 124 August 24, 2008 2:01.18

1 1⁄2 Miles Temple City 5 114 July 30, 2010 2:30.46

[Bigshotism]

Zenyatta broke the new track record for 8.5 F in this race. Del Mar keeps two different sets of records; they have one for the new synthetic dirt track put into use in 2007 and one for the old conventional dirt track. It's interesting to note that her record still stands. And, she was cantoring at the end and Mike had her under a hand ride! Zen always eases up when she passes that last horse. What a horse! I've included the records (current to 8/17/10) below.

[CrispinFlora]

Don't you just love that call --- she Canters home -- a 5 beat gait slightly slower than a gallop; That's how you flatter a horse finishing as Zenyatta did.

[GBeret83]

" Zenyatta's got room if she's good enough, but she's got to get to Model", oh goodness Trevor, did she get to Model? That's funny.

[spam1237]

Bitch almost lost. WHat now Zenyatta lovers!!!!!!!!??

[fudgigulizle]

almost, but the point is that she didnt. and she had enough speed and class to kick their ass despite being so far behind at the beginning of the stretch. sooo WHAT NOW?

[spam1237]

Still a bitch!

[fudgigulizle]

oh, you mean, just like you?

[spam1237]

Yes you are a bitch

[fudgigulizle]

apparently you're also stupid, cuz i was calling you a bitch, not myself one

[spam1237]

I wasn't being stupid, I was turning it around on you. RETARD DUR

[duhru4real]

There is no almost in horseracing but there are idiots like you.

[spam1237]

Aww to bad that you are an idiot.

[sikcaesar]

Yeah. You are so educated. I love how you're such an observant horseman. You can really pick a bitch, alright. She's a real loser.

[spam1237]

To bad to hear that you are uneducated and a loser. Honestly who replies to a comment from 3 months ago?

[ashado19]

09-cut it real close today!! Managed to find that final gear and won by a head!! Good job to her.

[dinney123]

i was there in the pattock and she's huge. she'll win the ladies classic...I know it.

[all66books]

raidernation, my thoughts exactly-she's a brute!

[bobgela1]

She could give an Philly a 1/4 mile head start and still beat em at a mile+ race! She's Awesome!

[xtrawld]

My gosh she's huge!

[mingorules1]

wow go zenyatta!!!!!!!

[hollywud4ever357]

I was there when this race happend and i saw her in person she was the most beautiful horse ive ever seen

[raidernation1978]

she is a beast!!