I truly believe that Zenyatta would have won in another yard or two. I’ve looked for her split times at this Breeder’s Cup Classic race but haven’t found them. She must have been running faster than Blame to have almost caught him at the wire. Secretariat’s win in the 1973 Derby showed him increasing his speed in each 1/4 mile. Most horses tire in the latter 1/4s. What were the Queen’s splits on November 6?
Thank you for all the memories. I did not “know a furlong from a footlong” until you came along. We flew out from TX just to see your race. I have never seen anything more thrilling. Years form now your story will be told and the other horse will be but a footnote. I saw you on Sunday and thanks to your owners for their patience with all of us. Your owner signed a cap for us, “life life the Zenyatta Way” We will treasure it and you forever. Please keep us updated on everything your do in retirement. Pictures too please!!!!
We love you always
Where can we come visit this captivating animal? I have never been a horse racing fan before and she is all I can talk about. I must see her in person. She is amazing! If you could respond,thank you.
Mike Smith did everything wrong on this ride, from standing in the stirrups when he should have been settling her at the start to bulling through the field, checking her twice, when she could have looped it. Zenyatta won this race and a match race whould prove it…except Blame’s been retired already. Too bad.
Amazing. This mare is a rare jewel, and such a gift to watch. She is definitely a champion, whether she has 19 or 20 wins.
Even the best come sometimes come in 2nd, and it takes nothing away from her.
Zenyatta is a powerhouse on and off the track!
Happy retirement!
I saw this horse in the interview last week on one of the news stations. I was truly amazed at the accomplishments of this beautiful horse. But what amazed me even more was the show that she put on before her race! SHE IS TRULY A GEM THAT WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY! I HOPE A STORY IS DONE ON HER IN THE FUTURE BECAUSE SHE TRULY DESERVES THE BEST! I’m glad that you retired her at her Best and not at her worst! Absolutely a Jewel!!!!! Much Love! A Fan Forever!
Irish
What a Beautiful horse!!!! There’s something about her mannerisms that make her special. I’m sorry that she did not take the blue but she’s still a magnificant winner!!
Zenyatta,
You my friend have nothing to be ashamed of.
On the contrary, I am more proud of you in defeat than in victory. The way you blew past the field and approached the finish line took my breath away. You, young lady, are a CHAMPION!!!!
Zenyatta and Mike…you are a winner in my eyes and I fell in love with you after I heard about you on 60 Minutes. I live in Jersey and went to a Delaware racetrack to bet on the Calif Girl even though she was a favorite, I didn’t do it for money, but to have a piece of history of the ticket from her race. She is such a beautiful horse and love her personality and dancing. She is the sweetest horse and I wish her the best retirement of health and happiness!!
Zenyatta is a champion whose retirement should not be hastened on the heels of defeat. She deserves to walk away but only
upon a glorious victory.
In these times of strife and economic distress, Zenyatta represents all that is
good about horse racing and sports. People need her inspiration and gentle ways to uplift their spirts and lives.
My vote is to postpone the retirement party and allow this incredible mare
the opportunity to race until she shows
that it is time.
ZENYATTA YOU MADE US PROUD PRANCING AROUND LIKE A CHAMPION 0N THE WAY TO THE TRACK @ 2010 BREEDERS CUP WE’VE BEEN SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU AND YOUR OWNERS ON THE WEST COAST YOUR TEAM IS THE BEST. I LOST MY VOICE CHEERING YOU ON DOWN THE STRETCH I EVEN GAVE A STRANGER A HIGH FIVE AFTER YOUR RUN GREAT JOB .I WILL BE MISSING YOU PLEASE COME OUT ONE MORE TIME FOR A STANDIND OVATION FROM YOUR FANS BACK HOME YOU EARNED IT.LOL
You have been the best thing to happen to Thoroughbred racing since Secretrait. You have brought more people into the sport, you are the best, we LOVE YOU!
Thank you Team Zenyatta for 3 years of excitement and the chance to get up close and personal with a champion race horse.
To see her in person is to see perfection. Everyone associated with this great champion should be proud. She has done so much for the industry and she is the HOY. Actually she is the horse of the decade. Can’t wait for the babies.
dear Zenyatta:
you were terrific and beautiful and we love you and want you and Mike Smith to know you both did your best. Tell Mike for me we shared in his agony and not to be too hard on himself. We loved your prancing before the race. You looked esquisite and regal. you are truly a QUEEN and Mike is truly a prince of a guy.
z, the first time i saw you was in santa anita at last years breeders cup. they loved you then and i sure love you. iwas very sad when i saw this years breeders cup but you really did win ( you ran a much harder race than blame)i hope you didn’t feel too bad at the lack of winners circle activity. i hope to see you in person someday. julie
Zenyatta gave a tremendous performance in 2010 Breeders Cup. There was no shame in her performance. It was a mighty effort by horse AND jockey! No horse since Secretariat has run from behind like her. She truly is a Superhorse. Please let her fans know how she is in retirement. She will always have loyal followers.
Dear Queen Z –
You are the best of the very best! One more stride, and the Breeders Cup would have been yours, no doubt. All those boys just can’t stand the thought of a big, beautiful, talend, “faster than they are” female beating them in a race. You were magnificient with every stride and sheer joy to watch. Thank you for making my heart pound, for making horse racing so exciting, for being an absolute pleasure and priviledge to watch on every occasion. I’d love it if you didn’t retire, but whatever you and your owners decide to do, I wish you many happy and healthy years.
One of your many adoring fans,
KM
What was that jockey thinking??? Why put that beautiful horse BEHIND a pack of galloping horses on a DIRT track? Zenyatta easily could have taken that race if she had been ridden correctly. Mike Smith wanted to prove what a wonder horse Zenyatta is by bringing her up from dead last [twenty lengths] to achieve victory and instead sacrificed her final race. Before that race, a previous race of Zenyattaa was shown on cable TV [website-Breeders Cup} and my fear was Smith wouldn’t allow enough time to get her through the horses to the lead. He was calling it too close. His timing blew it for her—-Zenyatta had every capabilty of winning and his ego sacrificed the race [“look at me, the briiliant jockey that can bring this horse up from dead last to victory. Aren’t I ‘ wonder rider’?”} Zenyatta is a champion and had every possibility of winning. A horse doesn’t come that far from behind without the total capability of taking the race. I could have ridden her better and I’m not a rider! Zenyatta is in a league of her own…….Champion!!!
A jockeys big ego and bad timing caused a Champion to lose that race. A previous clip B4 the race {on cable TV} showed he was calling it too close in the time he allowed to bring her to the front. He didn’t allow for the fact she was getting slammed by all those galloping horses on a dirt track and cost her the win. Zenyatta is in a league of her own for-ever……..Champion!!!! And everyone LOVES her!!
Zenyatta a has tremendous heart and stamina. Zenyatta has the potential to be the next Triple Crown winner. She loves to run and win. It’s a privilege to watch such a great horse.
Karen Draper
What a beautiful gal! She’s #1 in my book!
Carol Bolling
I truly believe that Zenyatta would have won in another yard or two. I’ve looked for her split times at this Breeder’s Cup Classic race but haven’t found them. She must have been running faster than Blame to have almost caught him at the wire. Secretariat’s win in the 1973 Derby showed him increasing his speed in each 1/4 mile. Most horses tire in the latter 1/4s. What were the Queen’s splits on November 6?
Deborah Biediger
Thank you for all the memories. I did not “know a furlong from a footlong” until you came along. We flew out from TX just to see your race. I have never seen anything more thrilling. Years form now your story will be told and the other horse will be but a footnote. I saw you on Sunday and thanks to your owners for their patience with all of us. Your owner signed a cap for us, “life life the Zenyatta Way” We will treasure it and you forever. Please keep us updated on everything your do in retirement. Pictures too please!!!!
We love you always
Morgaan Sinclair
Brilliant, beautiful horse. Thank you for the beautiful ride you’ve given all of us.
Khara Covington
Where can we come visit this captivating animal? I have never been a horse racing fan before and she is all I can talk about. I must see her in person. She is amazing! If you could respond,thank you.
Maria Pistole
This horse is amazing!
Suzanne Mencer
Mike Smith did everything wrong on this ride, from standing in the stirrups when he should have been settling her at the start to bulling through the field, checking her twice, when she could have looped it. Zenyatta won this race and a match race whould prove it…except Blame’s been retired already. Too bad.
Suzanne
Amazing. This mare is a rare jewel, and such a gift to watch. She is definitely a champion, whether she has 19 or 20 wins.
Even the best come sometimes come in 2nd, and it takes nothing away from her.
Zenyatta is a powerhouse on and off the track!
Happy retirement!
IRISH WHITTED
I saw this horse in the interview last week on one of the news stations. I was truly amazed at the accomplishments of this beautiful horse. But what amazed me even more was the show that she put on before her race! SHE IS TRULY A GEM THAT WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY! I HOPE A STORY IS DONE ON HER IN THE FUTURE BECAUSE SHE TRULY DESERVES THE BEST! I’m glad that you retired her at her Best and not at her worst! Absolutely a Jewel!!!!! Much Love! A Fan Forever!
Irish
Jill herbert
What a Beautiful horse!!!! There’s something about her mannerisms that make her special. I’m sorry that she did not take the blue but she’s still a magnificant winner!!
Bonnie Boone
Love Zenyatta! Thank you for bringing us another wonderful horse to love and root for.
Denise Harden
Zenyatta,
You my friend have nothing to be ashamed of.
On the contrary, I am more proud of you in defeat than in victory. The way you blew past the field and approached the finish line took my breath away. You, young lady, are a CHAMPION!!!!
Rosanne Glynn
Zenyatta and Mike…you are a winner in my eyes and I fell in love with you after I heard about you on 60 Minutes. I live in Jersey and went to a Delaware racetrack to bet on the Calif Girl even though she was a favorite, I didn’t do it for money, but to have a piece of history of the ticket from her race. She is such a beautiful horse and love her personality and dancing. She is the sweetest horse and I wish her the best retirement of health and happiness!!
James Mancuso
Zenyatta is a champion whose retirement should not be hastened on the heels of defeat. She deserves to walk away but only
upon a glorious victory.
In these times of strife and economic distress, Zenyatta represents all that is
good about horse racing and sports. People need her inspiration and gentle ways to uplift their spirts and lives.
My vote is to postpone the retirement party and allow this incredible mare
the opportunity to race until she shows
that it is time.
The best is yet to come!
JOHN GARCIA
ZENYATTA YOU MADE US PROUD PRANCING AROUND LIKE A CHAMPION 0N THE WAY TO THE TRACK @ 2010 BREEDERS CUP WE’VE BEEN SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU AND YOUR OWNERS ON THE WEST COAST YOUR TEAM IS THE BEST. I LOST MY VOICE CHEERING YOU ON DOWN THE STRETCH I EVEN GAVE A STRANGER A HIGH FIVE AFTER YOUR RUN GREAT JOB .I WILL BE MISSING YOU PLEASE COME OUT ONE MORE TIME FOR A STANDIND OVATION FROM YOUR FANS BACK HOME YOU EARNED IT.LOL
debbie underwood
Zenyatta you are the greatest horse ever. Love you
Ben and Pam Green
You have been the best thing to happen to Thoroughbred racing since Secretrait. You have brought more people into the sport, you are the best, we LOVE YOU!
Charlotte
Thank you Team Zenyatta for 3 years of excitement and the chance to get up close and personal with a champion race horse.
To see her in person is to see perfection. Everyone associated with this great champion should be proud. She has done so much for the industry and she is the HOY. Actually she is the horse of the decade. Can’t wait for the babies.
mrs jackie c. martyn
dear Zenyatta:
you were terrific and beautiful and we love you and want you and Mike Smith to know you both did your best. Tell Mike for me we shared in his agony and not to be too hard on himself. We loved your prancing before the race. You looked esquisite and regal. you are truly a QUEEN and Mike is truly a prince of a guy.
Ellen Bland
Saw her on the backside on Wednesday at Churchill. So cool, she’s my favorite of all times, and from now on. Can’t wait to see her babies!
julie dickinson
z, the first time i saw you was in santa anita at last years breeders cup. they loved you then and i sure love you. iwas very sad when i saw this years breeders cup but you really did win ( you ran a much harder race than blame)i hope you didn’t feel too bad at the lack of winners circle activity. i hope to see you in person someday. julie
Linda McGee
Zenyatta gave a tremendous performance in 2010 Breeders Cup. There was no shame in her performance. It was a mighty effort by horse AND jockey! No horse since Secretariat has run from behind like her. She truly is a Superhorse. Please let her fans know how she is in retirement. She will always have loyal followers.
Kristin Mitchell
Dear Queen Z –
You are the best of the very best! One more stride, and the Breeders Cup would have been yours, no doubt. All those boys just can’t stand the thought of a big, beautiful, talend, “faster than they are” female beating them in a race. You were magnificient with every stride and sheer joy to watch. Thank you for making my heart pound, for making horse racing so exciting, for being an absolute pleasure and priviledge to watch on every occasion. I’d love it if you didn’t retire, but whatever you and your owners decide to do, I wish you many happy and healthy years.
One of your many adoring fans,
KM
Tanya Miller
What was that jockey thinking??? Why put that beautiful horse BEHIND a pack of galloping horses on a DIRT track? Zenyatta easily could have taken that race if she had been ridden correctly. Mike Smith wanted to prove what a wonder horse Zenyatta is by bringing her up from dead last [twenty lengths] to achieve victory and instead sacrificed her final race. Before that race, a previous race of Zenyattaa was shown on cable TV [website-Breeders Cup} and my fear was Smith wouldn’t allow enough time to get her through the horses to the lead. He was calling it too close. His timing blew it for her—-Zenyatta had every capabilty of winning and his ego sacrificed the race [“look at me, the briiliant jockey that can bring this horse up from dead last to victory. Aren’t I ‘ wonder rider’?”} Zenyatta is a champion and had every possibility of winning. A horse doesn’t come that far from behind without the total capability of taking the race. I could have ridden her better and I’m not a rider! Zenyatta is in a league of her own…….Champion!!!
Tanya Miller
A jockeys big ego and bad timing caused a Champion to lose that race. A previous clip B4 the race {on cable TV} showed he was calling it too close in the time he allowed to bring her to the front. He didn’t allow for the fact she was getting slammed by all those galloping horses on a dirt track and cost her the win. Zenyatta is in a league of her own for-ever……..Champion!!!! And everyone LOVES her!!
britt
did she win the2010 race?
britt
did she win the 2010 race?
Peter
Zenyatta a has tremendous heart and stamina. Zenyatta has the potential to be the next Triple Crown winner. She loves to run and win. It’s a privilege to watch such a great horse.
Pat
Horse of the Year…and simply the Best of the Best!!!! Awesome Lady Z!!!!Can’t wait to see the baby Z!!!! Love you Queen Z!!!
lisa
did she win the breeders cup?