Zenyatta stands alone with record 17th win bloodhorse. A living legend is a dvd recording released by breeders cup ltd. From azeri to zenyatta, twelve fillies and mares who. Her epochal book, seabiscuit tells the story of the greatest horse from. Versailles, ky may 17, 2020 zenyatta gave birth to a chestnut filly by candy ride this morning at lanes end farm. Zenyatta captured the attention of racing fans across the country as she tr. Pedigree expert and racing historian avalyn hunter discusses the champion thoroughbred mare zenyatta as a racehorse, individual and producer. Zenyatta won her 17th consecutive race on sunday, giving her the. However, despite her prime race record, zenyatta is yet to get off the mark as a producer. The book was written by the staff and correspondents of. Mar 18, 2016 ruffians mother goose stakes record, and the record for margin of victory in the race, stood until rachel alexandra broke both on june 27th, 2009, winning the race in 1. Frisky all winners of 16 races in a row in the north american record books.
He has a race in honor called the cigar mile handicap at aqueduct racetrack. She was ridden by mike smith and finished the 1 116 miles in 1. Best race horses of all time top ten list thetoptens. All photos courtesy of cynthia holt unless noted he is the poster boy for the old adage, breed the best to the best and hope for the best. At the 69th vanity handicap, zenyatta set a record for modernday, toptier thoroughbreds with her 17th consecutive victory. Zenyatta is one of three heroes with no footstep sounds, as he floats instead of walking.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. With the win, zenyatta captured her 12th grade i race and tied the alltime north american record set by twotime champion bayakoa for grade i victories by a fillymare. Her sire was street cry, a proven stud that had already produced a kentucky derby. Citation april 11, 1945 august 8, 1970 was an american triple crown winning thoroughbred racehorse who won 16 consecutive races in major stakes race competition. He did that every time, just as zenyatta was to do a little later, and the japanese couldnt get enough of him. Mar 20, 2017 ziconic second in longawaited return mr. Zenyatta also experienced more than her fair share of misfortune as a broodmare.
Welcome to, your official source for horse racing results, mobile racing data, statistics as well as all other horse racing and thoroughbred racing. Zenyatta was 19 for 19 at the time, which is unheard of in horse racing at that level. The fiveyearold gelding will be seeking his 18th consecutive win, one shy of the north american record held by zenyatta and peppers pride. Ziconic catches the morning sun during schooling at santa anita park, feb. Owned by jerry and ann moss, zenyatta was trained by john. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at. Zenyatta holds both the speed record and record for most wins in the ladys secret stakes. Among zenyattas impressive achievements include being the first female horse ever to win. Zenyatta is the twelfth chapter in horse racing divas. This fulllength, 87minute documentary is complimented by over 90 minutes of bonus features, including all 20 of her races, back to back and wire to wire. Zenyatta captured the attention of racing fans across the country as she tried to break the record for the longest career undefeated streak.
Zenyatta wins record 17th consecutive race the new york. Even as a lifelong horse racing fan, i confess i knew relatively little of zenyatta until sometime in 2008, when my uncle, who is now 88 and has lived in the san diego area for 40 years. Zwegat already won this race in 2016 and set a new track record, but this year, he repaired it again. For the record, in his new book postcards from the world of horse racing there are sections on visits to 38 different racecourses in 20 countries, including in the u. Zenyattas waiting room 2020 candy ride x zenyatta filly. The book was written by the staff and correspondents of the bloodhorse. Hirsch stakes at del mar on saturday in the secondclosest finish of her career. A very good biography of zenyatta, one of the most famous racing mares in american horse racing. He was the first horse in history to win one million dollars. Hirsch stakes, a race the mare won three consecutive times in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Jul 17, 2010 horse racing s zenyatta puts the boys to shame zenyatta is a 6yearold thoroughbred mare who is undefeated in 17 races, including last years breeders cup classic, the first time a female. Zenyatta and 2014 war front filly plus ziconic tapitzenyatta yearling colt at lanes end farm near versailles, ky. Zenyatta was foaled on april 1april fools day2004 in kentucky.
We take an indepth look at one of the greatest horses ever to hit the track. Zenyatta won the vanity last year under 129 pounds by 2 12 lengths, starting her current streak of grade i victories that now stands at seven. Ruffians mother goose stakes record, and the record for margin of victory in the race, stood until rachel alexandra broke both on june 27th, 2009, winning the race in 1. For some fans, zenyatta represented more than a racehorse. Zenyatta is the first hero to have his total hit points changed from 50 health100 shield to 50 health150 shield through a patch in july 19, 2016. In doing so stellar wind earned an expensepaid berth into the longines breeders cup distaff. His mother is zenyatta, racings iconic dancing queen, winner of 19 of 20 races, whose fan base has not skipped a beat since her retirement in 2010. Shes very wellbred herself, and of course she has the racing record. The story of the recordbreaking filly who ruled the racetrack. With the gunboat ethos in mind of highperformance catamaran sailing combined with extravagant amenities, the common phrase often pegged for vehiclesbuilt for speed and comfortis aptly suited to this vessel. Zenyatta runs record to 180 with win at del mar fox sports. Young not only traces zenyattas career, but also looks at issues relating to horse racing in general in. Why zenyatta matters the new york times horse racing.
Zenyatta, queen of racing to premiere at del mar july 29. Sep 15, 2017 for the record, in his new book postcards from the world of horse racing there are sections on visits to 38 different racecourses in 20 countries, including in the u. Ridden by hall of famer mike smith, zenyatta ran 1 18 miles on the synthetic cushion track of her home track in 1. May 24, 2010 the supermare zenyatta returns to racing. Owned by jerry and ann moss, zenyatta was trained by john shirreffs and guided by jockey mike smith for 17 of 20 starts. Jerry moss homebred ziconic, the second foal out of 2010 horse of the year zenyatta, made his longawaited return to racing on sunday at santa anita, posting an impressive secondplace finish in the afternoons fourth race, a onemile maiden special weight turf event for 4yearolds and up. Zenyatta horse page with past performances, results, pedigree, photos and videos. With the gunboat ethos in mind of highperformance catamaran sailing combined with extravagant amenities, the common phrase often pegged for vehiclesbuilt for speed and comfortis aptly suited. However, despite her prime racerecord, zenyatta is yet to get off the mark as a producer. Jan 05, 2011 zenyatta was 19 for 19 at the time, which is unheard of in horse racing at that level. The top ten best race horses of all time 1 secretariat secretariat was an american thoroughbred racehorse who, in 1973, became the first triple crown winner in 25 years. Zenyattas rising son ziconic debuts americas best racing. Zenyatta runs record to 170 at hollywood park jockey mike smith aboard zenyatta celebrates after winning the vanity handicap horse race at hollywood park in inglewood, calif.
Zenyatta and 2014 war front filly plus ziconic tapit zenyatta yearling colt at lanes end farm near versailles, ky. Zenyattas legend will exist in record books and in the alwaysfading memories of those who saw her run. What better way to pay tribute the king and queen of racing than this artistic tribute to two of horseracings most popular and adored superstars. The story of the recordbreaking filly who ruled the. I found the section about zenyatta s age and its impact on her career to be very interesting, and young. The book was written by the staff and correspondents of the bloodhorse and was released in 2011.
Horse racings zenyatta puts the boys to shame zenyatta is a 6yearold thoroughbred mare who is undefeated in 17 races, including last years breeders cup classic, the first time a female. View results and future entries as well as statistics by course, race type and prize money. Welcome to, your official source for horse racing results, mobile racing data, statistics as well as all other horse racing and thoroughbred racing information. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Zenyattas dam, vertigineux, was mostly unknown to casual fans of american horseracing. When zenyatta was announced as the inaugural winner of the secretariat vox populi voice of the people award she became forever. Zenyatta, queen of racing will be shown at del mar on the eve of sundays 47th running of the clement l. Her sire was street cry, a proven stud that had already produced a kentucky derby winner in the colt street sense. Zenyatta is a champion of the people and of racing the new.
Her 2014 filly foal by war front suffered a fatal paddock accident, while last years colt foal by the same sire died after four days. Zenyattas 18th win tied eclipse for consecutive victories without a defeat. See more ideas about horse racing, horses and racing. Profiles horse racing horse racing entries horse racing. Zenyatta runs record to 170 at hollywood park horse racing. Shell live on in the youtube clips and the tribute songs. Young not only traces zenyatta s career, but also looks at issues relating to horse racing in general in other words, drug use and breeding. Zenyatta progeny and offspring and their race results and race records. The zenyatta stakes formally the ladys secret stakes and ladys secret breeders cup handicap is an american thoroughbred horse race run annually near the end of september during the fall meet at. They came sunday morning, as well, just to take a final look at the big mare who had come within a head maybe even half a head of retiring from the racetrack with a perfect 200 record. The fastest horse on dirt from 1 316 to 1 58 miles in history. She is the first mare to win vanity international handicap, clement l. Ziconic second in longawaited return horse racing news.
The tale of zenyatta is worth hearing again and again. Japan racing association won the japanese triple crown in 2005 and five. From azeri to zenyatta, twelve fillies and mares who achieved horse racings highest honor. War front x zenyatta z14z princess, z16, both deceased. Over 3 hours of unbelievable footage of zenyatta queen of racing. Zenyatta confirmed in foal to into mischief racing post. With a remarkable nearly undefeated racing record, the dark bay filly is certainly one of the greatest fillies of all time. However, the mother goose is now contested at belmont park and run around one turn, in an elongated sprint format, thus speeding up the times. Jerry moss homebred ziconic, the second foal out of 2010 horse of the year zenyatta, made his longawaited return to racing on sunday.
Horse profile for zenyatta equibase is your official source for. Apr 16, 2018 zwegat already won this race in 2016 and set a new track record, but this year, he repaired it again. In taking her first 19 starts, zenyatta passed cigar, citation and mister frisky all winners of 16 races in a row in the north american record books for most consecutive victories in the modern era in races not restricted to statebreds. Seven rivals are set to face rapid redux in the one. Zenyatta foaled april 1, 2004 is a retired american champion thoroughbred racehorse, winner of 19 consecutive races in a 20race career. While some racing books get too bogged down trying to tell the tale of each. Zenyatta runs record to 170 at hollywood park fox sports. Jun, 2010 zenyatta runs record to 170 at hollywood park jockey mike smith aboard zenyatta celebrates after winning the vanity handicap horse race at hollywood park in inglewood, calif. Queen z the legend is 47 pages and contains enough typos that i thought the author might be talking about a different horse or person at times, or she doesnt know or care enough about her subject to spell the horses, trainers and names of races properly.