Blame was lucky, and his connections know it! Loved Garrett Gomez standing in his saddle and saluting Zenyatta twice! What class! Blame's trainer was humble and acknowledged they were lucky. Only the ignominious Seth Hancock blundered and missed an historic opportunity to continue the time-honored tradition of his grandfather and his father, the great Bull Hancock. Even Zenyatta's critics acknowledge what she did on the track that day was one of the greatest performances ever!
@Bushwood, where were you in 2009 BC Classic? Duh!! Zenyatta in her first ever run at the Classic distance mowed down the best males in the U.S. at that time!!! Yes, she lost in 2010, but "it took all odds against her & a perfect race to beat her". She WAS the best horse on the track that day. Like Slew in 1978 JCGC, Exceller was able to take advantage that Affirmed was knocked out of the race & a tiring Slew got nosed out by Exceller. Blame won the race, but Zenyatta won the debate!
@KevvyKat Dreamer is not truth at ALL. they learned about Mariah's Storm (the horse they ''based'' the movie on after writing the script and add 2-3 lines here and there). mariah was a bay in the 90's, Sonador a chestnut in 2005. mariah,s Storm is the mother of great horses including the champion Giant's Causeway while in the movie the horse can,t have babies. Mariah's Storm was destroy in the Distaff and in the movie they made her win..and a lot of others things like that
@KevvyKat dreamer was loosly based on the mare mariahs storm, half sister to serenas song, mariahs storm ran in the classic but came 9th in a 10 horse field...
Look at her!! she is beautiful!!! i love how she has her ears forward as she runs!! she reminds me of Barbaro!!! RIP Barbaro!!I hope her legs are thick and strong so she'll never fall and hurt that beautiful spirit of hers!
This is an incredibly beautiful horse.I can see why she's the biggest thing to hit US racing since Big Red.All horses are beautiful mind you.Shes a terrible flirt and I think the most charismatic horse Ive ever seen.But Secretariat was the greatest and Red Rum the bravest of all time.
@KevvyKat it was based on Mariahs storm, a great race who was teh only horse to win all three of the Arlington races, and she brok her leg, but was repaired, now in the movie, "Dreamer" won the breeders cup classic, Mariah raced again, but it was the Breeder Cup Distaff, and she didnt win, she got ninth out of a 10 horse field, but its the fact that she was raced again
True, there will be life AFTER Zenyatta just like there was before her. The sport will move on and we will have our typical annual stars. Wash, rinse, & repeat. But Zenyatta made it fun. There may never be another famous thoroughbred like her and not even through her kids. Going to be a bit boring for awhile. The most entertaining, unique, and arguably most beloved horse ever. There simply will never be another Zenyatta except in name only.
What an omen in the background of the up close shot of Mike Smith just before the race -- a poster with the name of Garrett Gomez clearly looming just above his left shoulder. Gomez went on to ride Blame to beat our Dearly Beloved by a mere nose the next year in the Breeders Classic 2010.
If Zenyatta had run in the 1973 Belmont Stakes, she would have had an awesome view of the Greatest Horse Ever, as she followed him around the track, about 35 lengths behind him :)
The winning time was 2:02 and 1/5 for 10 furlongs a few days ago in the 2010 Breeder's Cup Classic. Even if Zenyatta had won by a head (instead of losing by a head), considering that 1/5 of a second equates to a length, that would put Zenyatta FOURTEEN LENGTHS behind Secretariat, the Greatest Horse Ever, who ran it in 1:59 2/5 in the 1973 Derby, on the same track, even while giving up ground on the turn to circle the field.
@KevvyKat Dreamer was done years ago, before Zenyatta won the Breeders Cup Classic last year. So only then it was correct. But the movie the horse was based on was not going for the Classic..
She is AWESOME!!!! She may have gotten beat by Blame but I just bet if ya put her in there again w him she would smoke his britches! There was traffic that she had to go through not just breeze straight through like Blame. He better be glad it was at the end cuz she was fixen to say SEE YA!!!!!!! Jockey did great just waited a lil too late but hey look what she did given that. YOU GO GIRL!!!!
@partycow2 The winning time was 2:02 and 1/5 for 10 furlongs a few days ago in the 2010 Breeder's Cup Classic. Even if Zenyatta had won by a head (instead of losing by a head), considering that 1/5 of a second equates to a length, that would put Zenyatta FOURTEEN LENGTHS behind Secretariat, the Greatest Horse Ever, who ran it in 1:59 2/5 in the 1973 Derby, on the same track, even while giving up ground on the turn to circle the field.
@partycow2 nahhhhhh secretariat is the super horse. and the bestest horse ever dont get me wrong she is an amazing horse but secretariat is the worlds best race horse :)
@partycow2 every horse has their own place in racing history secretariat- for having his that big heart and leaving the other horses by 32 lenghts ruffian- for being the number one filly in the country and also the number one 2 year old with a record of 10-0 or 11-0 seabiscuit- being a small horse and beating them especally in the match race with war admiral and zenyatta- for being the biggest horse out there starts in the back rounds up to the front and has no trouble doing it!
@johnofohu123 im not taking sides im telling people how they fit their place in racehorse history every horse is different so what if ruffian and zenyatta are the same size in zenyatta's races she was the biggest you really need to read better at how things mean
@Playboyy1985 She had a very big chance with the big boys - ONE more stride and she would have beat Blame. She was stuck in traffic and had to get out from the back of the pack. She can be mentioned as one of the greats - she proved it. Saying "no chance" is to miss what happened in the race completely.
@Playboyy1985 Not true at all. Secretariat lost races to horses that had far inferior records to Zenyatta. So does that lower Secretariat's accomplishments? No. And for the *one* race Zenyatta lost by one stride is less of a loss than even what Secretariat has. My point being, one loss by a nose when she was still closing proves that she is one of the best and can be mentioned among the greats. Your reasoning is flawed.
@Dingerz I agree! One more stride and it would have been all Zenyatta!! She is still one of the best horses(male or female) of all time! I dont think there is a male that has won that many in a row!!
@shogungundam04 Hush? I said earlier even Secretariat lost - most of the greatest ones have,,hence my point that her nose loss to Blame when she would have beat him in one more stride is NOT proof that she is not one of the greatest. No one here is arguing she is better than Secretariat but she does indeed belong in a group of the best. She showed more heart and guts than most on Saturday and I do believe if she ran against the same field, she could beat them all.
@Dingerz I would have to agree very much with that comment, I think also another reason for her slim loss is that she wasn't quite prepared enough. I belive the triner shouldn't have thrown her into a distance she hasn't raced yet AND she was only racing with the females. The great Zenyatta was up against some very tough competion and she showed great heart and tenacity that fateful day. Every great racehorse loses, It proves that they had the guts to race even against the best of best
@Dingerz Secretariat started racing as a two year old.....Zenyatta was close to 4 which is the prime of a race horse........so of course he's going to have more losses .....And Zenyatta was competing against females most of the time....It's one thing to race the males once a year.....it's a lot harder to have to race against top competition 5-6 times a year which is what secretariat did
And Secretariat still owns 2 of the three triple crown Track records... imagine that
@Playboyy1985 Well who knows because they were from YEARS ago.Gee now we have to go back in time to prove something? America is the only country still stuck in this gender war.It's time to let go of this gender war cause Europeans laugh at us for it.
@johnofohu123 As good as Ruffian was, Zenyatta was better. Not only did Zenyatta face stiffer competition, beat males and females, and rack up more G1 wins than Ruffian, but she retired sound and was not bred like a train wreck.. Ruffian was a ticking time bomb, it's a wonder she even made it to her 11th start before critically injuring herself.
@Syncraftable Zenyatta was nothing she couldn't beat records she didn't win her maidens by 15 lengths and ruffian died in her last race and ruffian was never whipped and ruffian was just the best and she would smoke zenyatta you should read more before trying to say zenyatta is the best when she is nothing but a donkey american horse ruffian is the queen then comes landaluce so get some real facts dumb shit !
All you Zenyatta fans that say she's equal to or greater than Secretariat are really smokin something. Zenyatta could have the greatest kick of her life and STILL be eating the dust of Sec. Simply stated, Zenyatta never was, never is, and never will be in the same league as the mighty Secretariat. You all are insane. Either you've never watched Sec or you're in complet denial of the superiority of Big Red...case closed:)
@massivebl00d I can appreciate that. However, to compare Zen to Sec is just rediculous. You can ardently believe and appreciate Zen, but let's not get carried away and make outlandish statements
Zenyatta only ADDS to the rich history of the sport, in my opinion. Her legacy will stand alongside the greatest mares to ever race whether she wins the Breeder's Cup or not! Those who love Rachel Alexandra and Ruffian should in no way feel threatened or turned off by Zenyatta's success. It only proves that greatness isn't gender exclusive!
@RAV52 god bless you you mention Ruffian - and your words are very touching and absolutly true! Thank you very much! I do not know too much about horses, but I love Alydar, Ruffian, Go for Wand, aso
Zenyatta represents FUN to alot of people. I don't know why her critics take everything so personal or seriously like she is threatening some childhood hero's legacy. There are alot of horses that all look the same or have boring personalities. She is unique and her appeal goes beyond her racing career. Just believe in something with a positive attitude, and those dreams can come true. That's Zen. Relax and have fun with her along the way.
Just thinking about it... Mine That Bird won the Derby. He didn't get his stretch run last year in the classic. Mine That Bird nearly beat Rachel in the Preakness, but couldn't get there, and Summer Bird won the Belmont. She beat Mine That Bird, AND Summer Bird- does that mean that if Zenyatta was a 3yo last year, she would've won the TC?
Wish I could contact her owners.......NOT THAT THEY can claim all of her fame, but they DID MANAGE to surround her talent with awesome trainers and they did manage her schedule......she's ALL THAT, SHE IS INCREDIBLE,whatever they did with her talent, they did very well!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE gives me hope, mostly because of herself, but probably thanks also to those that surround her. She and hers are an inspiration.
I may get to witness her run in the Breeders' Cup this year. It'd be no less and a heavenly blessing to see this mare in person, even from a distance. She's a once of a kind, that's for sure.
I don't think the Moss's intend to ever sell her, The Race organizations are also taking the leading role in ending and not accepting slaughter as a end of life options for their horses. Its not perfect but its building and they are making it clear they are serious. I think she should be able to spend 4-5 years after retiringfrom flat racing and become the greatest or one of the greatest Eventing horses ever as well. Try that one on for size.Biotches are dogs not horses! I know you kidding
her owner should have tried getting her in the kentucky derby
she is really good my fav NEVER lost only won I wonder how she would do in a match race with secretariat if he was still alive and not retired good video
I just LOVE her I wish I had a horse of my own not a racehorse but a horse or pony my fav breed is a Thoroughbreed some racehorses can't even come in 2nd they allways come in 1st I don't know if zenyatta is the only one who hasen't ever come in second only first
her owner should have tried getting her in the kentucky derby
she is really good my fav NEVER lost only won I wonder how she would do in a match race with secretariat if he was still alive and not retired good video
@follmerhorse I think Bill Nack would tell you that Secretariat would have defeated Zenyatta going away. I mean, Zenyatta is the Queen of this era of racing, but let's not get silly and try comparing her to the most impressive Triple Crown Champion of alltimes whose records still stand today. Don't let Zen's undefeated record fool you-- SECRETARIAT is, in the words of Bill Nack, "The Golden Standard of Thouroughbreds"...
"Luckily for females, they don't have 1/10th of the pressure to succeed in the breeding shed." Just a tad of sexism, there. Actually, most broodmares are sent to slaughter when their fertility wanes, of if they don't catch one year. They can drop 15 stakes winning foals, but at the end, off they go to Asian and EU dinner tables. 50,000 US horses are slaughtered in Canada annually.
@TreasureOne Um, can I remind you of something? We're talking about ZENYATTA here. I think for you to go on saying she might be slaughtered is a bit daft. This is ZENYATTA - undefeated champion who might become the only racehore in history to win three Breeders Cup races in a lifetime? Yeah..that one.
@Dingerz Zenyattas best race is a mile 1/4....Her Jockey has won more Kentucky Derbys than any other jockey in the field for this years BCC at CH.I think Zenyattas going to shock ALOT of Non-Believers.Mike Smith has a website ...listen to the Talkin Horses interview.Its the best interview I've ever heard him do when talking about Holy Bull and Zenyatta...Its worth a listen:)
@205seeme "listen to the Talkin Horses interview.Its the best interview I've ever heard him do when talking about Holy Bull and Zenyatta...Its worth a listen:)"
@Dingerz At 3:36 He said there was a race last year where she knocked a male horse 3 paths out...I thought this was the only race where she had raced males?
@Dingerz Like Ferdinand? In 10 - 15 years are you or many other people going to be following where she is or who has her? I doubt myself that that will be her end but the fact is that her wins dont guarentee her a place in retirement anymore then the ones before her who ended up on Japanese tables. LIve for teh moment I say though. shes the greatest horse we have had since Man o War or Secretariet.
@Race62hud Yes, I will be following where and what happens to Zenyatta later in her life. I have been for the other horses I have watched race. What happened to Ferdinand was a huge mistake, and a pure anomaly for a horse who won such big races. But to even suggest that might happen to Zenyatta - an undefeated legend, is to completely misunderstand what she has accomplished and the love her owners have for her. I stand by that.
@TreasureOne, this is the HUGE dichotomy, you have pinpointed.
Exposing beautiful animals to physical risk for our own entertainment.
Imagine that, the elite being treated better than the masses?
The injustice and cruelty is not lost upon me, my friend, but as I expressed, it is a true conundrum, a moral riddle, an ethical puzzle, and I do not claim to know the answers...
@TreasureOne Yes, there have been anomalies. But they are rare. Ferdinand & Exceller were very tough horses and won very important races - but Zenyatta is UNBEATEN. She's a legend and quite the celebrated athlete after cases like Ferdinand were brought to the racing world's attention. Ferdinand died in the hands of the Japanese because at stud he wasn't anything spectacular. Luckily for females, they don't have 1/10th of the pressure to succeed in the breeding shed.
@TreasureOne It is Illegal in America to send horses to slaughter. The sport has been actively persuing any tips of trainers/owners sending horses to slaughter and have succesfully taken away licenses of anyone associated with such awful treatment of the horses. However, there will always be bad people out there who view a horse as an unfeeling object- and they will continue to make the sport look bad. Zen's owners paid bills and waited for her to be ready- no way she ends up in a bad situation.
@ArchDandy1134 Unfortunately, it is NOT illegal. It is illegal to slaughter a horse for profit IN the US. It is perfectly legal to ship. You have meat auctions and feedlots in abundance. Refer to WBKO TV's Facebook site (Kentucky). They are doing a series on all the KY TBs being shipped to Canada. Only a couple of state racing associations are penalizing owners for slaughtering. I'm Canadian. Over 50,000 horses a year are shipped here from the US. Support H.R. 503/S.727 to make it stop.
@Ciklide um.....no, no comp for secretariat...the only thing zen would be doing in a race vs secretariat, besides eating his dust, would be to dance for sec as he basks in the victory:)
which is not to deny that Queen Z has a unique and HUGE personality, obviously she is a VERY special animal.
But the whole need to be a self-absorbed "look-at-me" showboat, that is an ENTIRELY human trait. I refuse to believe that Zenny is deliberately drawing attention to herself.
She is just being who she is, take her or leave her. She does not have a PR agent. Very few human beings, in the whirlwind of fame and stardom, are capable of that kind of humility.
wait wait wait did this video just end before she ran the race?????? The lead up was alright (could have been better for such a great horse) but PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GIVE ME THE RACE
Going wide on the final turn is NOT a bad thing. She doesn't have to corner that way, and is ensured a clear run through the lane. It's called the ARMCHAIR TRIP and it's very favorable. It's FIRST turn ground loss that hurts, and she always takes back to the rail. Also most horses are an average of 2-3 wide anyway.
Can you imagine what it must feel like to be Mike Smith in the Last 300 yards when Hes on Her back..? With both horses in top form...I bet Mike would sit 8 lengths back behind Rachel and win if the race was a mile 1/4. Lets hope she wins the BCC this year too...Love You Zen!!!
I'm so glad there was all this pomp over the race. CAN SHE DO IT? love it all- makes watching later even more fun- its like a movie with a wonderful ending!
That second piece by William Nack that starts at 7:12 gave me chills because we all know the outcome of the race. ^_^ Favorite racing mare ever, and one of my two favorites of all time. The other is Afleet Alex.
Absolutely amazing filly, she has already more than ebeded her place in the history books. She has rightfully been placed next to such famous fillies as Ruffian. The spirit she holds will never fade.
Oh... why can't the guy keep it straight on the horse and stay away fm sexual innuendo, as a horse's behavior as a champion, "pawing at the ground" as the wonderful Bill Nack says. Always have to revert to human male thought about sex fm the male mind. What a regal creature. My God.
I don't think those are 'dance' moves; I think they are emotional moves. She's got a reputation for being very dominant and liking to make contact with other horses. The front leg stuff is striking out, which is a classic mare thing. I can't say that it is an aggressive behavior, in the sense of trying to do damage, or not.
@Iriye Her humans say that she does it in response to people being around, and that it evolved in the context of being in front of increasingly appreciative crowds. She likes attention, and knows how to get it. :D Her riders, both jockey and exercise rider, say that it also serves to burn off pre-race tension in a positive way. Doesn't seem to be done in response to other animals, or an act related to aggression.
@Iriye, of course they are not "dance moves", just the media's insatiable need to anthropomorphize even the slightest tic of any creature in the spotlight. Listen first to the announcer's comment at :20 - :37, he sees it correctly, the horse appears hinky, out-of-control, a veteran horse-trainer would recognize that immediately. But then, listen to the nonsense from 1:22 to 2:03 , where they basically attempt to sexualize the horse. Creepy and disturbing, really. Cheers! FrankC32
This is a fantastic video; love the concentration on her dance moves. Putting all that footage together was a great idea. Two weeks ago I saw the Lipizzaners perform and some of her steps remind me of what they did. She's definitely got rhythm. Does anybody think she'll be in the 2010 Breeder's Cup?
One of the best of all-time....Her poor position on the last turn and to just blow by them all to win yet again. A great race and a legend of a horse. Love you girl!!!
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American trash!
Pennsylvania racing authorities have ousted the top-earning owner in the sport from one of their tracks amid a series of horse breakdowns and a boycott by jockeys worried about safety.
Owner Michael Gill, who won 370 races last year and earned US$6.7 million, and his lead trainer were ejected from Penn National Race Course after most of the competing jockeys refused to ride against his mounts.
"What's gone on here is just dirty business and dirty politics," Gill said.
she knows shes sexy lol. she is such a pretty gurl
blueroanfilly1 3 weeks ago
Top 3 Female Race Horses
(1) *Ruffian*
(2) *Rachel Alexandra* "The way she won the Kentucky Oaks and Woodward Stakes"
(3) *Zenyatta*
PlaYah1979 1 month ago
Blame was lucky, and his connections know it! Loved Garrett Gomez standing in his saddle and saluting Zenyatta twice! What class! Blame's trainer was humble and acknowledged they were lucky. Only the ignominious Seth Hancock blundered and missed an historic opportunity to continue the time-honored tradition of his grandfather and his father, the great Bull Hancock. Even Zenyatta's critics acknowledge what she did on the track that day was one of the greatest performances ever!
TennGardener 1 month ago
@Bushwood, where were you in 2009 BC Classic? Duh!! Zenyatta in her first ever run at the Classic distance mowed down the best males in the U.S. at that time!!! Yes, she lost in 2010, but "it took all odds against her & a perfect race to beat her". She WAS the best horse on the track that day. Like Slew in 1978 JCGC, Exceller was able to take advantage that Affirmed was knocked out of the race & a tiring Slew got nosed out by Exceller. Blame won the race, but Zenyatta won the debate!
TennGardener 1 month ago
Rachel Alexandra much better!!
kessenkool 4 months ago
@kessenkool
Why are you over here on a Zenyatta video then?
You don't have to explain yourself. We all know why.
DBJKAJ 2 months ago
Ruffian is 17 hands not 16 retards and Ruffian is the queen forever
johnofohu123 5 months ago
@johnofohu123
...and then you woke up, right?
DBJKAJ 2 months ago
@johnofohu123
Ruffian was never 17 hands. Learn your horseflesh and then come on back and we'll chat.
DBJKAJ 2 months ago
@DBJKAJ Then your dumb she was 17 hands as a three year and 16 and a half hands as a two year old .
johnofohu123 2 months ago
@KevvyKat Dreamer is not truth at ALL. they learned about Mariah's Storm (the horse they ''based'' the movie on after writing the script and add 2-3 lines here and there). mariah was a bay in the 90's, Sonador a chestnut in 2005. mariah,s Storm is the mother of great horses including the champion Giant's Causeway while in the movie the horse can,t have babies. Mariah's Storm was destroy in the Distaff and in the movie they made her win..and a lot of others things like that
Alecramsay1227 6 months ago
@KevvyKat dreamer was loosly based on the mare mariahs storm, half sister to serenas song, mariahs storm ran in the classic but came 9th in a 10 horse field...
RuffianQueenOfRacing 8 months ago
unreal how her style is to come from last to first..
moviesforrandy 8 months ago
the greatest of all time the reason to watch horse racing
wildtaz369 8 months ago
この後ろ脚の踏み込みは凄い！
お尻の左右の揺れも破格。
これまでに見た事がない歩様ですね。
koraro19770824 9 months ago
Who could not like zenyatta dancing? And Len Goodman's praise for her dancing.
miniclydesdale 9 months ago
Look at her!! she is beautiful!!! i love how she has her ears forward as she runs!! she reminds me of Barbaro!!! RIP Barbaro!!I hope her legs are thick and strong so she'll never fall and hurt that beautiful spirit of hers!
horseluver832 9 months ago
John Sherriffs said they are gonna breed Zenyatta to Ron Jeramy.
MrFootfree02 10 months ago
This is an incredibly beautiful horse.I can see why she's the biggest thing to hit US racing since Big Red.All horses are beautiful mind you.Shes a terrible flirt and I think the most charismatic horse Ive ever seen.But Secretariat was the greatest and Red Rum the bravest of all time.
rananim3 11 months ago
@KevvyKat
Dreamer was based on the filly Mariah's Storm who came in 9th in the Breeder's Cup Lady's Classic, they embellished for the movie....
There are multiple races on Breeder's Cup day, Zenyatta is the only filly to win the Classic, she also won the Lady's Classic the previous year.
LeeAnne151 1 year ago
@KevvyKat it was based on Mariahs storm, a great race who was teh only horse to win all three of the Arlington races, and she brok her leg, but was repaired, now in the movie, "Dreamer" won the breeders cup classic, Mariah raced again, but it was the Breeder Cup Distaff, and she didnt win, she got ninth out of a 10 horse field, but its the fact that she was raced again
tmustang94 1 year ago
I wonder if she's loosening her muscles for the race.
horsesrmylife78 1 year ago
zenyatta and secretariat are the best racehorses EVER. <3 (:
horsecrazy0213 1 year ago
HORSE OF THE DECADE. Second only to Secretariat. What a ride she gave us!
sandhorse1 1 year ago
True, there will be life AFTER Zenyatta just like there was before her. The sport will move on and we will have our typical annual stars. Wash, rinse, & repeat. But Zenyatta made it fun. There may never be another famous thoroughbred like her and not even through her kids. Going to be a bit boring for awhile. The most entertaining, unique, and arguably most beloved horse ever. There simply will never be another Zenyatta except in name only.
sweetepnoy 1 year ago 2
@sweetepnoy you're out of your mind if you think Zenyatta is more beloved than Secretariat.
indkeith 1 year ago
Yo!
Great song 2 listen 2.
Grtz Jef
JKPREC 1 year ago
What an omen in the background of the up close shot of Mike Smith just before the race -- a poster with the name of Garrett Gomez clearly looming just above his left shoulder. Gomez went on to ride Blame to beat our Dearly Beloved by a mere nose the next year in the Breeders Classic 2010.
sonatinaturner 1 year ago
If Zenyatta had run in the 1973 Belmont Stakes, she would have had an awesome view of the Greatest Horse Ever, as she followed him around the track, about 35 lengths behind him :)
FloridaVermont 1 year ago
A little dancing machine???????????
gotch09 1 year ago
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The winning time was 2:02 and 1/5 for 10 furlongs a few days ago in the 2010 Breeder's Cup Classic. Even if Zenyatta had won by a head (instead of losing by a head), considering that 1/5 of a second equates to a length, that would put Zenyatta FOURTEEN LENGTHS behind Secretariat, the Greatest Horse Ever, who ran it in 1:59 2/5 in the 1973 Derby, on the same track, even while giving up ground on the turn to circle the field.
FloridaVermont 1 year ago
@KevvyKat Dreamer was done years ago, before Zenyatta won the Breeders Cup Classic last year. So only then it was correct. But the movie the horse was based on was not going for the Classic..
Dingerz 1 year ago
She is AWESOME!!!! She may have gotten beat by Blame but I just bet if ya put her in there again w him she would smoke his britches! There was traffic that she had to go through not just breeze straight through like Blame. He better be glad it was at the end cuz she was fixen to say SEE YA!!!!!!! Jockey did great just waited a lil too late but hey look what she did given that. YOU GO GIRL!!!!
dcupp22 1 year ago 2
She is not just one of the greatest female racehorses of all time; I would say one of the greatest racehorses of all time!!!!!
partycow2 1 year ago 14
@partycow2 The winning time was 2:02 and 1/5 for 10 furlongs a few days ago in the 2010 Breeder's Cup Classic. Even if Zenyatta had won by a head (instead of losing by a head), considering that 1/5 of a second equates to a length, that would put Zenyatta FOURTEEN LENGTHS behind Secretariat, the Greatest Horse Ever, who ran it in 1:59 2/5 in the 1973 Derby, on the same track, even while giving up ground on the turn to circle the field.
FloridaVermont 1 year ago
@FloridaVermont Even with that, we will never really know who was better. They never raced eachother.
ZenyattaFanatic911 5 months ago
@partycow2 nahhhhhh secretariat is the super horse. and the bestest horse ever dont get me wrong she is an amazing horse but secretariat is the worlds best race horse :)
TheExoticAnimal 8 months ago
@partycow2 every horse has their own place in racing history secretariat- for having his that big heart and leaving the other horses by 32 lenghts ruffian- for being the number one filly in the country and also the number one 2 year old with a record of 10-0 or 11-0 seabiscuit- being a small horse and beating them especally in the match race with war admiral and zenyatta- for being the biggest horse out there starts in the back rounds up to the front and has no trouble doing it!
ZenyattaRaceHorse 6 months ago
@ZenyattaRaceHorse Zenyatta and Ruffian are the same size but Ruffian is still better -.-
johnofohu123 5 months ago
@johnofohu123 im not taking sides im telling people how they fit their place in racehorse history every horse is different so what if ruffian and zenyatta are the same size in zenyatta's races she was the biggest you really need to read better at how things mean
ZenyattaRaceHorse 5 months ago
Ruffian & Zenyatta- filly power, baby! <3
321HorseLover123 1 year ago
"swings her to the outside, a signal to go"
I love the whole picture!
dcddjc 1 year ago
I love her. I think she wants to be a dressage horse. Bet she would do great at dressage.
snowgirl1052 1 year ago
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massivebl00d 1 year ago
Best female Horse but no chance against the big boys Secretariat ,Man o war ,....she coudln't even beat Blame who is a very good not great horse
Playboyy1985 1 year ago
I have not words for you!
plygal 1 year ago
@Playboyy1985 She had a very big chance with the big boys - ONE more stride and she would have beat Blame. She was stuck in traffic and had to get out from the back of the pack. She can be mentioned as one of the greats - she proved it. Saying "no chance" is to miss what happened in the race completely.
Dingerz 1 year ago 17
@Dingerz again....she couldn't beat Blame who is def not an all time great
so there is no way she's even in top 5
Best Femal horse though
Playboyy1985 1 year ago
@Playboyy1985 Not true at all. Secretariat lost races to horses that had far inferior records to Zenyatta. So does that lower Secretariat's accomplishments? No. And for the *one* race Zenyatta lost by one stride is less of a loss than even what Secretariat has. My point being, one loss by a nose when she was still closing proves that she is one of the best and can be mentioned among the greats. Your reasoning is flawed.
Dingerz 1 year ago 3
@Dingerz I agree! One more stride and it would have been all Zenyatta!! She is still one of the best horses(male or female) of all time! I dont think there is a male that has won that many in a row!!
dcupp22 1 year ago 2
@Dingerz even the great secretariat lost so hush dingerz
shogungundam04 1 year ago
@shogungundam04 Hush? I said earlier even Secretariat lost - most of the greatest ones have,,hence my point that her nose loss to Blame when she would have beat him in one more stride is NOT proof that she is not one of the greatest. No one here is arguing she is better than Secretariat but she does indeed belong in a group of the best. She showed more heart and guts than most on Saturday and I do believe if she ran against the same field, she could beat them all.
Dingerz 1 year ago 4
@Dingerz Well put!!
AnimalsRock4Love 1 year ago
@Dingerz I would have to agree very much with that comment, I think also another reason for her slim loss is that she wasn't quite prepared enough. I belive the triner shouldn't have thrown her into a distance she hasn't raced yet AND she was only racing with the females. The great Zenyatta was up against some very tough competion and she showed great heart and tenacity that fateful day. Every great racehorse loses, It proves that they had the guts to race even against the best of best
BushwoodStables 1 month ago
@Dingerz Secretariat started racing as a two year old.....Zenyatta was close to 4 which is the prime of a race horse........so of course he's going to have more losses .....And Zenyatta was competing against females most of the time....It's one thing to race the males once a year.....it's a lot harder to have to race against top competition 5-6 times a year which is what secretariat did
And Secretariat still owns 2 of the three triple crown Track records... imagine that
Playboyy1985 1 year ago
@Dingerz I "blame" the jockey, I think he held her back too long.
gotch09 1 year ago
@Playboyy1985 Well who knows because they were from YEARS ago.Gee now we have to go back in time to prove something? America is the only country still stuck in this gender war.It's time to let go of this gender war cause Europeans laugh at us for it.
rad7610884 1 year ago
@Playboyy1985 So she didnt blow by all those other males? Lets run again and just watch her smoke his britches!!
dcupp22 1 year ago 2
@Playboyy1985 Zenyatta is a great horse, period.
TheRoarcat 1 year ago
@Playboyy1985 Try best you mean good mare shes nothing compared to Landaluce and queen Ruffian.
johnofohu123 2 months ago
@johnofohu123 As good as Ruffian was, Zenyatta was better. Not only did Zenyatta face stiffer competition, beat males and females, and rack up more G1 wins than Ruffian, but she retired sound and was not bred like a train wreck.. Ruffian was a ticking time bomb, it's a wonder she even made it to her 11th start before critically injuring herself.
Syncraftable 1 month ago
@Syncraftable Zenyatta was nothing she couldn't beat records she didn't win her maidens by 15 lengths and ruffian died in her last race and ruffian was never whipped and ruffian was just the best and she would smoke zenyatta you should read more before trying to say zenyatta is the best when she is nothing but a donkey american horse ruffian is the queen then comes landaluce so get some real facts dumb shit !
johnofohu123 1 month ago
All you Zenyatta fans that say she's equal to or greater than Secretariat are really smokin something. Zenyatta could have the greatest kick of her life and STILL be eating the dust of Sec. Simply stated, Zenyatta never was, never is, and never will be in the same league as the mighty Secretariat. You all are insane. Either you've never watched Sec or you're in complet denial of the superiority of Big Red...case closed:)
indkeith 1 year ago
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massivebl00d 1 year ago
@massivebl00d I can appreciate that. However, to compare Zen to Sec is just rediculous. You can ardently believe and appreciate Zen, but let's not get carried away and make outlandish statements
indkeith 1 year ago
Zenyatta only ADDS to the rich history of the sport, in my opinion. Her legacy will stand alongside the greatest mares to ever race whether she wins the Breeder's Cup or not! Those who love Rachel Alexandra and Ruffian should in no way feel threatened or turned off by Zenyatta's success. It only proves that greatness isn't gender exclusive!
RAV52 1 year ago
@RAV52 god bless you you mention Ruffian - and your words are very touching and absolutly true! Thank you very much! I do not know too much about horses, but I love Alydar, Ruffian, Go for Wand, aso
dcddjc 1 year ago
Good luck, Zenyatta. Make it 20 - 0, sweet Queen!
missymitekite 1 year ago
Tomorrow the Zen goes on one last time to beat those boys! HOOAH!
jigsawpandas 1 year ago
She's got a beautiful, gutsy spirit! I love this horse!~
mpunfun 1 year ago
WATCH OUT SECRETARIAT!!! ZENYATTA IS GONNA BE THE NEXT DISNEY MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!
AJuciyCowgirl 1 year ago
Zenyatta represents FUN to alot of people. I don't know why her critics take everything so personal or seriously like she is threatening some childhood hero's legacy. There are alot of horses that all look the same or have boring personalities. She is unique and her appeal goes beyond her racing career. Just believe in something with a positive attitude, and those dreams can come true. That's Zen. Relax and have fun with her along the way.
sweetepnoy 1 year ago
Keep on Dancing Zenyatta!
mushmush7 1 year ago
Go Zenyatta!!!
AnimalsRock4Love 1 year ago
Just thinking about it... Mine That Bird won the Derby. He didn't get his stretch run last year in the classic. Mine That Bird nearly beat Rachel in the Preakness, but couldn't get there, and Summer Bird won the Belmont. She beat Mine That Bird, AND Summer Bird- does that mean that if Zenyatta was a 3yo last year, she would've won the TC?
HorsesForeva95 1 year ago
She's a lot like Ruffy:)
merrymermaid777 1 year ago
She certainly walks with purpose!! :D
matrixmare 1 year ago
she will lose BC day, she cant big top males on real dirt. No fake plastic dirt this time. Looking at Lucky wins going away.
bluetiege 1 year ago
gl to Zenyatta in the BCC! and for when she becomes a mommie
HorseCrazieGirl15 1 year ago
Wish I could contact her owners.......NOT THAT THEY can claim all of her fame, but they DID MANAGE to surround her talent with awesome trainers and they did manage her schedule......she's ALL THAT, SHE IS INCREDIBLE,whatever they did with her talent, they did very well!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE gives me hope, mostly because of herself, but probably thanks also to those that surround her. She and hers are an inspiration.
Beaudingles 1 year ago
Bill Nack sports writer Big Red to America's 1st Queen... keep typing!!
horshooer 1 year ago
I may get to witness her run in the Breeders' Cup this year. It'd be no less and a heavenly blessing to see this mare in person, even from a distance. She's a once of a kind, that's for sure.
FullmetalGirl94 1 year ago
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With those moves, she could have a second career as a dressage horse!
AnnRan 1 year ago
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AnnRan 1 year ago
@AnnRan Really, she could, with all of those elegant moves she's got!
FullmetalGirl94 1 year ago
the Big Girl runs today at Hollywood Park in the Lady's Secret Stakes.
Should be awesome!
Cheers!
FrankC32
frankc32 1 year ago 2
@frankc32 And she won. :) I am *so* excited for the Breeders Cup.
Dingerz 1 year ago 2
@Dingerz, seriously, this Cup will be one for The Ages!!!
Can the Big Girl rally yet again? Does she have one more late-stretch comeback run in her?
Wow! So compelling. I remember when William Naack wrote horse-racing for Sports Illustrated, been a subscriber for the past 30+ years. Dying medium?
You decide!
Cheers!
FrankC32
frankc32 1 year ago
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frankc32 1 year ago
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@Dingerz, yeah, but too bad Rachel Alexandra won't be there for the showdown.
Cheers!
FrankC32
frankc32 1 year ago
Zenyatta's retiring
dpasdamoney 1 year ago
At 3:36 He said there was a race last year where she knocked a male horse 3 paths out...I thought this was the only race where she had raced males?
205seeme 1 year ago
@205seeme It was a slip-up. He corrected his error later on in the coverage.
Pepper9873 1 year ago
There's all of this Girl Power thing going on with Zenyatta fans, does Zenyatta even know she's a female and understand the concept of feminism? o.O
HopesCharm 1 year ago
I don't think the Moss's intend to ever sell her, The Race organizations are also taking the leading role in ending and not accepting slaughter as a end of life options for their horses. Its not perfect but its building and they are making it clear they are serious. I think she should be able to spend 4-5 years after retiringfrom flat racing and become the greatest or one of the greatest Eventing horses ever as well. Try that one on for size.Biotches are dogs not horses! I know you kidding
Race62hud 1 year ago
"...as though eager to get it on."
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lol
jeffreyRAWKS12798 1 year ago
her owner should have tried getting her in the kentucky derby
she is really good my fav NEVER lost only won I wonder how she would do in a match race with secretariat if he was still alive and not retired good video
I just LOVE her I wish I had a horse of my own not a racehorse but a horse or pony my fav breed is a Thoroughbreed some racehorses can't even come in 2nd they allways come in 1st I don't know if zenyatta is the only one who hasen't ever come in second only first
follmerhorse 1 year ago
her owner should have tried getting her in the kentucky derby
she is really good my fav NEVER lost only won I wonder how she would do in a match race with secretariat if he was still alive and not retired good video
follmerhorse 1 year ago
@follmerhorse She didn't start racing until after it was too late for the Derby. The Triple Crown is only or three year olds.
Weaponsmaster8595 1 year ago
@follmerhorse I think Bill Nack would tell you that Secretariat would have defeated Zenyatta going away. I mean, Zenyatta is the Queen of this era of racing, but let's not get silly and try comparing her to the most impressive Triple Crown Champion of alltimes whose records still stand today. Don't let Zen's undefeated record fool you-- SECRETARIAT is, in the words of Bill Nack, "The Golden Standard of Thouroughbreds"...
RAV52 1 year ago
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her owner should have tried getting her in the kentucky derby
follmerhorse 1 year ago
when she was 3 her owner should have tried getting her in the kentucky derby
follmerhorse 1 year ago
Well she did circle em'...and ran right past em...couldve spun around.."struck a pose" and still beat Em'
205seeme 1 year ago
"Luckily for females, they don't have 1/10th of the pressure to succeed in the breeding shed." Just a tad of sexism, there. Actually, most broodmares are sent to slaughter when their fertility wanes, of if they don't catch one year. They can drop 15 stakes winning foals, but at the end, off they go to Asian and EU dinner tables. 50,000 US horses are slaughtered in Canada annually.
TreasureOne 1 year ago
@TreasureOne Um, can I remind you of something? We're talking about ZENYATTA here. I think for you to go on saying she might be slaughtered is a bit daft. This is ZENYATTA - undefeated champion who might become the only racehore in history to win three Breeders Cup races in a lifetime? Yeah..that one.
Dingerz 1 year ago
@Dingerz Zenyattas best race is a mile 1/4....Her Jockey has won more Kentucky Derbys than any other jockey in the field for this years BCC at CH.I think Zenyattas going to shock ALOT of Non-Believers.Mike Smith has a website ...listen to the Talkin Horses interview.Its the best interview I've ever heard him do when talking about Holy Bull and Zenyatta...Its worth a listen:)
205seeme 1 year ago
@205seeme "listen to the Talkin Horses interview.Its the best interview I've ever heard him do when talking about Holy Bull and Zenyatta...Its worth a listen:)"
I will, thanks! :)
Dingerz 1 year ago
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@Dingerz At 3:36 He said there was a race last year where she knocked a male horse 3 paths out...I thought this was the only race where she had raced males?
205seeme 1 year ago
@Dingerz Like Ferdinand? In 10 - 15 years are you or many other people going to be following where she is or who has her? I doubt myself that that will be her end but the fact is that her wins dont guarentee her a place in retirement anymore then the ones before her who ended up on Japanese tables. LIve for teh moment I say though. shes the greatest horse we have had since Man o War or Secretariet.
Race62hud 1 year ago
@Race62hud Yes, I will be following where and what happens to Zenyatta later in her life. I have been for the other horses I have watched race. What happened to Ferdinand was a huge mistake, and a pure anomaly for a horse who won such big races. But to even suggest that might happen to Zenyatta - an undefeated legend, is to completely misunderstand what she has accomplished and the love her owners have for her. I stand by that.
Dingerz 1 year ago
@TreasureOne, this is the HUGE dichotomy, you have pinpointed.
Exposing beautiful animals to physical risk for our own entertainment.
Imagine that, the elite being treated better than the masses?
The injustice and cruelty is not lost upon me, my friend, but as I expressed, it is a true conundrum, a moral riddle, an ethical puzzle, and I do not claim to know the answers...
Cheers!
FrankC32
frankc32 1 year ago
Ferdinand and Exceller did. As do over 50% of TBs.
TreasureOne 1 year ago
@TreasureOne Yes, there have been anomalies. But they are rare. Ferdinand & Exceller were very tough horses and won very important races - but Zenyatta is UNBEATEN. She's a legend and quite the celebrated athlete after cases like Ferdinand were brought to the racing world's attention. Ferdinand died in the hands of the Japanese because at stud he wasn't anything spectacular. Luckily for females, they don't have 1/10th of the pressure to succeed in the breeding shed.
Dingerz 1 year ago
Dear Jesus and all the saints, don't allow this noble mare to go to slaughter, when she can no longer run like this.
TreasureOne 1 year ago
@TreasureOne I'm DAMN sure she'll never end up in that position. About 150% sure. :)
Dingerz 1 year ago
@TreasureOne It is Illegal in America to send horses to slaughter. The sport has been actively persuing any tips of trainers/owners sending horses to slaughter and have succesfully taken away licenses of anyone associated with such awful treatment of the horses. However, there will always be bad people out there who view a horse as an unfeeling object- and they will continue to make the sport look bad. Zen's owners paid bills and waited for her to be ready- no way she ends up in a bad situation.
ArchDandy1134 1 year ago
@ArchDandy1134 Unfortunately, it is NOT illegal. It is illegal to slaughter a horse for profit IN the US. It is perfectly legal to ship. You have meat auctions and feedlots in abundance. Refer to WBKO TV's Facebook site (Kentucky). They are doing a series on all the KY TBs being shipped to Canada. Only a couple of state racing associations are penalizing owners for slaughtering. I'm Canadian. Over 50,000 horses a year are shipped here from the US. Support H.R. 503/S.727 to make it stop.
TreasureOne 1 year ago
Hell I think she could beat Ruffian. (Some people might scream when I say this, since she's dead, but still.)
I like Rachel Alexandra as well but I think Zenyatta would win.
I think this horse would give Secretariat one hell of a competition as well.
Ciklide 1 year ago
@Ciklide um.....no, no comp for secretariat...the only thing zen would be doing in a race vs secretariat, besides eating his dust, would be to dance for sec as he basks in the victory:)
indkeith 1 year ago
she is KICK ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Alybbyful 1 year ago
What a beast!!
timclassic 1 year ago
I love this mare so much.
luvtowin 1 year ago
She is so special and is the Queen of Racing in the USA as Dance Smartly was the Queen of Racing in Canada.
Daisy5320 1 year ago
She is an original. And she is amazing. Love her .
FlashyJewel 1 year ago
She talks with her hooves
LastTree 1 year ago
In calssical equitation, it's called the "Spanish Walk".
ritadkap 1 year ago
This horse kind of reminds me of thunder. Shes s winner.
earlven 1 year ago
She's not dancing, that pawing behavior is just a little anxiety. What a beauty!
jillgivler 1 year ago
She puts the boys to shame! Go Zenyatta, go!
BethHouseman 1 year ago
which is not to deny that Queen Z has a unique and HUGE personality, obviously she is a VERY special animal.
But the whole need to be a self-absorbed "look-at-me" showboat, that is an ENTIRELY human trait. I refuse to believe that Zenny is deliberately drawing attention to herself.
She is just being who she is, take her or leave her. She does not have a PR agent. Very few human beings, in the whirlwind of fame and stardom, are capable of that kind of humility.
Cheers!
FrankC32
frankc32 1 year ago
wait wait wait did this video just end before she ran the race?????? The lead up was alright (could have been better for such a great horse) but PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GIVE ME THE RACE
emillax 1 year ago
Going wide on the final turn is NOT a bad thing. She doesn't have to corner that way, and is ensured a clear run through the lane. It's called the ARMCHAIR TRIP and it's very favorable. It's FIRST turn ground loss that hurts, and she always takes back to the rail. Also most horses are an average of 2-3 wide anyway.
BettorOffSingle 1 year ago
I wish Zenyatta and Rachel would run a match race. However, Zenyatta's getting old ):
OMGSHhorses 1 year ago
...a great lady, a very special horse and a great jockey (future Hall of Famer) Mike Smith - BOTH of them!!
scotsman40 1 year ago
Forego's niece, the Queen Zenyatta !
patteel 1 year ago
Can you imagine what it must feel like to be Mike Smith in the Last 300 yards when Hes on Her back..? With both horses in top form...I bet Mike would sit 8 lengths back behind Rachel and win if the race was a mile 1/4. Lets hope she wins the BCC this year too...Love You Zen!!!
205seeme 1 year ago
I'm so glad there was all this pomp over the race. CAN SHE DO IT? love it all- makes watching later even more fun- its like a movie with a wonderful ending!
ArchDandy1134 1 year ago 2
Beautiful memories
mjcw1 1 year ago 2
Zenyatta, may you rule forever, you will always be in my heart and I pray that you never, ever, lose. Dance always sweetheart. Michele
8mmoore1 1 year ago 2
I could see her being a triple crown winner. I love both her and Rachel Alexandra. Two of the baddest biotches in horse racing!!! LOLOL! :)
bubblinbrownsugar616 1 year ago 8
That second piece by William Nack that starts at 7:12 gave me chills because we all know the outcome of the race. ^_^ Favorite racing mare ever, and one of my two favorites of all time. The other is Afleet Alex.
FireGirlG 1 year ago 4
Absolutely amazing filly, she has already more than ebeded her place in the history books. She has rightfully been placed next to such famous fillies as Ruffian. The spirit she holds will never fade.
animelover462 1 year ago 2
William Nack just needs to write one more book-the one about a regal, magnificent, dancing girl named Zenyatta. And oh yeah, she can RUN.
gobabygirlzen 1 year ago
i think Ruffian was upset about her unfinished business and decided to come back- as a mare named Zenyatta. :)
syren345 1 year ago
Oh... why can't the guy keep it straight on the horse and stay away fm sexual innuendo, as a horse's behavior as a champion, "pawing at the ground" as the wonderful Bill Nack says. Always have to revert to human male thought about sex fm the male mind. What a regal creature. My God.
bon1042 1 year ago
I don't think those are 'dance' moves; I think they are emotional moves. She's got a reputation for being very dominant and liking to make contact with other horses. The front leg stuff is striking out, which is a classic mare thing. I can't say that it is an aggressive behavior, in the sense of trying to do damage, or not.
Iriye 1 year ago
@Iriye Her humans say that she does it in response to people being around, and that it evolved in the context of being in front of increasingly appreciative crowds. She likes attention, and knows how to get it. :D Her riders, both jockey and exercise rider, say that it also serves to burn off pre-race tension in a positive way. Doesn't seem to be done in response to other animals, or an act related to aggression.
Venckman 1 year ago
@Iriye, of course they are not "dance moves", just the media's insatiable need to anthropomorphize even the slightest tic of any creature in the spotlight. Listen first to the announcer's comment at :20 - :37, he sees it correctly, the horse appears hinky, out-of-control, a veteran horse-trainer would recognize that immediately. But then, listen to the nonsense from 1:22 to 2:03 , where they basically attempt to sexualize the horse. Creepy and disturbing, really. Cheers! FrankC32
frankc32 1 year ago
That is what a horse normally does when it is colicky. You'd normally be calling the vet when you see this behavior.
userunavailable3095 1 year ago
This is a fantastic video; love the concentration on her dance moves. Putting all that footage together was a great idea. Two weeks ago I saw the Lipizzaners perform and some of her steps remind me of what they did. She's definitely got rhythm. Does anybody think she'll be in the 2010 Breeder's Cup?
ickiepoo 1 year ago
She's 17 hands!?!? wow I knew she was big but that's pretty tall. I love her strut, and yes it does resemble the spanish walk.
109367 1 year ago
she is a legand
and she have funny dance moves:)
i love that horse so much
i come from holland and everbody loves that horse in holland i'm sure
zenyatta is a beautiful horse and a queen
i love zenyatta, barbaro,curlin,ruffian,big brown
kayle800 1 year ago
4/1/2010
Happy Birthday QUEEN ZENYATTA! Hail to the Queen. Come home safely from the Apple Blossom. We love you and always will!
Judy (Burbank, CA)
lovetheponies 1 year ago
One of the best of all-time....Her poor position on the last turn and to just blow by them all to win yet again. A great race and a legend of a horse. Love you girl!!!
Starbuc1 1 year ago
Chills! Legendary stuff! "Just how good she is!" :)
tailaole 1 year ago
i looove her
GALOPINGFILLY 1 year ago
Zenyatta is the overly cocky, but she's the only horse I've ever seen that had "dance moves" to show their cockiness. Gotta love Zenny! =D
RidingWithRuffian 1 year ago 2
@RidingWithRuffian It's not cockiness if you deliver. And does she ever deliver. If only my mailman was as reliable. :)
Venckman 1 year ago
aww this is cutee :)! x
ilovehorses2255 1 year ago
I hate ESPN!
SilverCharmForever 1 year ago
I love William Nack. I wish he would write a book about Zenyatta.
gobabygirlzen 1 year ago
They are both great horses!!!
gr33n3y3snva 1 year ago
"Just how good she is." Fifteen straight wins. Never defeated. Probably the fastest horse in the world.
ickiepoo 1 year ago 2
Now we know why Rachel didn't run in the Classic. She can't beat Zenyatta's stablemate. Now who was the real Horse of the Year?
terrydwight47 1 year ago 2
If you read the comment below is was RA for 09 fucker
Duhru4real2 1 year ago
Zenny won her race today :)
Susie369 1 year ago
People stop whining RA was HOY for 09. What is;is.
bombomb09 1 year ago
Seriously though!!!
Duhru4real2 1 year ago
And by April 9th, Zenyatta fans will be the ones dancing all the way back to the betting windows...
sweetepnoy 1 year ago
I was waiting with my camera when I saw Mine That Brid being led by, then when I saw her my jaw literally dropped! (in a good way i <3 her)
FlyingSolo297 1 year ago 3
sly don't even be rude.
21Sarabi 1 year ago 2
she reminds me of makybe diva.. 3 times melbourne cup winner
amirnunnoo 2 years ago
Very true . . . she also reminds me of Ethereal with her goose-step.
Aphra68 1 year ago
Zenyatta would blow the handicapper Makybe Diva away.
syddiggers 1 year ago
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American trash!
Pennsylvania racing authorities have ousted the top-earning owner in the sport from one of their tracks amid a series of horse breakdowns and a boycott by jockeys worried about safety.
Owner Michael Gill, who won 370 races last year and earned US$6.7 million, and his lead trainer were ejected from Penn National Race Course after most of the competing jockeys refused to ride against his mounts.
"What's gone on here is just dirty business and dirty politics," Gill said.
trinomialtree 2 years ago