courtesy of AP – by Mark J. Terrill
HRTV Premieres “Zenyatta” Documentary On Friday, Nov. 2
Brilliant Mare’s Career Revisited in Moving Tribute
Arcadia, CA — The legendary Zenyatta captivated the racing world during a spectacular career, and HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, will present a poignant documentary on the impeccable mare when “Zenyatta” premieres on Friday, Nov. 2 at 10 p.m. ET.
The half-hour offering is perfectly placed between the two-day, 29th running of the Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita Park, a world stage where Zenyatta punctuated her place in the racing history. While the HRTV broadcast is thirty minutes, it represents part of an in-depth 60-minute DVD that will be released for the holiday season by Zenyatta.com, featuring extensive bonus features and additional footage. Zenyatta’s illustrious career totaled 19 wins in 20 starts, Horse of the Year recognition in 2010, and more than $7.3 million in earnings.
Produced for HRTV by the accomplished Kristen Rocky, whose credits include working the 2012 Olympics and Tour de France for NBC, the emotional documentary underscores the essence of Zenyatta’s connection with the racing world, and her uncanny ability to cultivate even casual observers. Affectionately nicknamed “The Queen,” many believe she is the most charismatic champion since the wondrous Secretariat. During her remarkable four-year racing campaign,Zenyatta’s “fan club” seemed to quickly blossom and grow exponentially with each impressive victory.
Zenyatta’s connections — owners, Jerry and Ann Moss, along with trainer John Shirreffs, racing manager Dottie Ingordo-Shirreffs, and jockey Mike Smith — are interviewed extensively and offer their candid, heartfelt recollections on a once-in-a-lifetime journey experience with racing royalty. From the daughter of Street Cry’s undistinguished presence in the sales ring, to wins that snowballed into Zenyatta becoming a racing immortal, to a short-lived retirement, to Zenyatta’s first foal, the Zenyatta team witnessed the making of a superstar from the inside — and cherished every minute. Also included in the documentary are exercise rider Steve Willard and erstwhile groom Mario Espinoza.
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November 3, 2012 at 11:14 am
We watched the special on Zenny yesterday from HRTV’s website. It was beautifuly done and makes purchasing the special DVD even more exciting. Thanks, Team Z.
November 5, 2012 at 3:37 am
Any word on when it goes on sale?
November 8, 2012 at 5:04 pm
They hope to start sales around Thanksgivng – Zenny’s first win :-)
JAG
January 4, 2013 at 2:25 pm
Still waiting. Any news?
November 6, 2012 at 2:56 pm
To think I would miss this of Zenyatta!!! I do not have Hdtv. But, I will be ordering the DVD of Zenyatta and her life in racing & such. Yes, our “Queen” earned all the love and admiration from her fans because “there is only one Zenyatta!”. For many like myself, she is the horse of our lifetime. She is everything beautiful and kind rolled into the greatest race horse mare in history. Amen
love n kisses to Z on her soft nose and to 12z too
Auntie Sally
November 8, 2012 at 5:19 pm
For me there is no horse more magnificent than Z. She has a special place in my heart forever. I love seeing her pictures and reading all the news about her and Baby 12Z. Many thanks to the Mosses and the folks at Lanes End for sharing her with us.
November 9, 2012 at 8:02 am
I agree with everything everybody already said. Plus she has the kindest face, and eyes that look into your soul. There will never be another like her.
November 9, 2012 at 10:03 am
amen, God sends us only one of these usually in our lifetime.. , and Zenny is it….the mosses/ and sheriffs im sure know this …
November 14, 2012 at 4:12 pm
ya’ll quit messing around…The Queen has only one suitor that is worthy of her…Galileo. Enough said.
November 15, 2012 at 12:43 pm
That’s my Christmas present!
November 24, 2012 at 9:39 pm
But why can’t we stay in touch with her? Why is there no present news about her? Does nobody take any pictures of her anymore? What is her life like now that the foal has been weaned and taken and she’s pregnant again? How is she doing? I want fresh words. Fresh pics! I want to know that all is well in the present. Do people still visit her? Or…?
December 7, 2012 at 6:45 pm
Where can I order the in-depth 60-minute DVD that will be released for the holiday season by Zenyatta.com? Please let me know. Thank you, Steve
January 4, 2013 at 2:24 pm
Is the full-length DVD still being planned? The holiday season has come and gone. Looking forward to it.
Bob
March 27, 2013 at 3:45 pm
Still waiting. Anyone know anything?
Bob