Zenyatta Montage - Her First 14 Wins!

[@mjthrillergn]

That last win still brings tears to my eyes.. She was the best I've ever seen! And I'm from Johannesburg, South Africa.

[@perth0301]

very touching winning!!

[@ilovetexasjtr]

This mare has yet to run "full out" .... her ears are always pricked and she is just loping along, right into the winner's circle. I cry every time I watch her run. I am so grateful to have been alive when this mare was running. How special she is and how glad her owners brought her back again this year. She loves racing and we all love to watch her. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

[@GBeret83]

I love the comment on Zenyatta's 2nd race in this clip. Her allowance win at Hollywood Park when David Flores was still riding her. The announcer say's "Zenyatta is making a mockery of this field." David Flores looked like he could've been sitting back in the saddle giving himself a manicure, and Zenyatta would've went right on by herself. LOL.

[@passionskipper]

What an exceptionally well educated TB. Not many can use their backs the way she does. The faux Spanish Walk in the mounting yard is the perfect warm-up exercise. Credit must go to whoever started her under saddle & the exercise rider, who knows "balance is key" to a large horse. In every race Zenyatta travels on her near lead all the way, until the final turn. Then she rounds the bend, straightens, changes of lead; Fresh muscles & from there the race is over. CONGRATULATIONS TO HER TEAM.

[@MANUTD4LIFE171]

That BC Classic performance was just amazing. It’s all well and good being last and coming around the whole field in mares races, but to take on the best Colts in the world and come from last to first off the bend shows what an amazing burst of speed she had. Honestly don’t think I’ve seen many horses with that burst of speed at the end of a 10 furlong race. She made world class horses look average the way she won that race

[@torickywu]

A best horse ever !!! I am very happy to witness the horse of the lifetime.

[@weblorn]

In my over 40 years as a racing fan, I've never seen a horse with a turn of foot as explosive as Zenyatta's - neither male nor female. Simply the most spectacular runner I have ever seen. Even on her bad days, she overcomes adversity to be first at the finish line. Mike Smith said it best, she's not just "Horse of the Year," but "Horse of the Decade."

[@davidhooman]

Never seen Frankel then ?

[@dauntlessart584]

Look at those ears.... you can tell her speed is just effortless and she loved it.

[@kwgrid]

Zenyatta is sooo tall and has 'legs for days!' She makes it look so effortless. Awesome filly!!

[@rkhorserider]

"Here is a future superstar." I bet when he said that he had no idea exactly how right he would end up being =D

[@rkhorserider]

17 for 17!!! She's incredible! The greatest mare of all time! She definitely proved it in the Vanity today.

[@DarthStardom]

“How do you describe perfection? Why try! Let’s just watch her run!!” Zenyatta is one of the greatest of all time. What a HORSE!

[@godfathercash420]

I Luv this horse called Zenyatta! I still get that same chill everytime I watch the Classic. She is a Gift From God! Thank You.

[@elvisfan61]

What a thrill to see them all the stretch runs and watch her win every time. She is as special as can be! Thanks for posting.

[@marievonastra5634]

Zenyatta ran with a DIABOLICAL sense of timing. Love this gal. She'd careen down the backstretch, firing when she pleased, as she pleased. She and Mike Smith were a pairing for the ages.

[@GBeret83]

Most of the truly great thoroughbred's that history acknowledges were either blazing front runners or very effective stalkers that just exploded from 4 or 5 length's off the pace to go on and win. It's almost unheard of for a horse that's such a deep closer to be explosive enough to consistently run down and blow on by field's the way that Zenyatta has her whole career. I've just never seen a horse that when her jockey ask her to go just eat's up so much ground in such a short time as her.

[@TheAngelsPlay]

she is amazing and has heart. i don't think you've even seen her go all out yet. she just does what she has to do to win.

[@kaylarae1362]

Zenyatta is Secretariat but mare style!

[@ronelpagao]

Agree shes the female version. 👏👏👏👏👏👏💚💚💚

[@alyssagoin2325]

this horse is amazing!

[@phyl9625]

The outside lane queen! Freaking amazing. Beautiful

[@Icyhotboo]

The most exciting horse to ever race! Loved watching her.

[@faconator3967]

Now that's what I call play of the game

[@xxhaydenzz8106]

Faconator LMAO

[@TakeBackVermont]

Amazing! She is one of my favorite race horses.

[@GBeret83]

ruffianruiz, I think you're opinion is pretty spot on. I'm old enough that I got to see the great Ruffian race as well. She truly was remarkable. She was a front runner that set blistering fraction's. But like you said, Zenyatta just has the desire to run down and go by whatever horse lay in her path. She uses her size and stride length to her maximum potential. She's just one of those rare thoroughbred's that refuses to lose.

[@eg6cvchatch]

if you watch each race, every horse that came 2nd to zenyatta ran one hell of a race

[@elizabethpadilla8933]

Zenyatta needed to see the horses in front of her. That is why she always came wide.

[@lespangen]

racing room)

[@WahineV]

Simply the Best. Better than all the Rest!

[@Kostly]

Just look at how she dwarfs the other horses. Especially in her Maiden. She's a once-in-a-generation monster. She's definitely a top 20, if not top 10, all time.

[@krsfromprp]

Very nice montage, thank you. Zenyatta is horse of the year.

[@MaDkOrNfLaKeS]

wow, the classic-14th race-still gives me the tingles!

[@AnimalsRock4Love]

Go Zenyatta! We love you!

[@BLACKWOLF-1911]

Just imagine if she had taken the short way around. Simply the best.

[@GBeret83]

It's already been announced and been new's on every horse racing web-site that Zenyatta is definitely going to race in 2010. Shireffs said her first start will likely be the San Margeritta Handicap at Santa Anita on March 13th as a tuneup. Then, most likely the Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn on April 1st. Other possible's are the Human Distaff at Churchill Downs. They said their long term goal is to run her again in the 2010 B.C. Classic at Churchill Downs.

[@GBeret83]

Props to TVG for putting together an excellent montage of all 14 of her lifetime wins. A fitting tribute to such a wonderful champion who, IMO, will be sorely missed on the race track.

[@keybender]

What a G1 distaff race that would be. Ruffian and Lady's Secret setting the pace, Rachel Alexandra stalking a close third and Zarkava and Zenyatta waiting to pounce on them in the stretch.

[@Strongbid]

Who is better? Who cares? We are blessed with 2 of the best race horses of all time! I am just happy to see these 2 amazing athletes racing at the same time, we all win!

[@arunravi4866]

One and Only Zenyatta; for ever i think in all probabilities.

[@Kostly]

That Clement Hirsch G1 was absolutely MIND BLOWING.

[@rosemaramgio7284]

She loves to run and it shows 😊

[@carlyandthebandit]

HOLY CROW THIS HORSE IS AMAZING!

[@filpat1678]

Questa cavalla ha una forza incredibile, lo sprint finale denota le doti fisiche straordinare che madre natura le ha dato , ha una struttura forte e andatura decisa ottimo slancio, cuore e polmoni eccellenti, bravissimo il driver che ha capito il momento giusto per avanzare

[@celalak4502]

Leaving a mark while living is the greatest wealth in the world.

[@SoonerMaterial]

She's a super freak! Thank you for this video, I never get tired of watching her.

[@godabarb]

just awesome - good to watch when you need a smile - job well done by these owners letting her grow up first

[@BackstretchUnderdog]

I love this mare. She always gives me a thrill (and a heart attack!) when I see her race. I can't wait til the Breeder's Cup. I think the real question is if Zenyatta can defeat Blame.

[@GBeret83]

Great video. Every race is almost exactly the same. From last to first in the blink of an eye. I've never seen a thoroughbred cover so much ground in such short of time. She's great!!!

[@mattymortgage]

@gjnice21 good call. its amazing at the distances she closes...makes the field look like pylons.

[@racingplate4068]

Winx and zenyatta ..what a race that would be

[@JeterSwisherFan88]

I just saw Zenyatta's Del Mar Race 9 victory on Television Games Network (I'm hooked on that network even though I don't gamble). She has definitely become one of the best horses I've ever seen.

[@GBeret83]

I love watching this video. Just her natural ability and that huge closing stride that she has is really something to watch. I don't know if Zenyatta could have beaten all the great's that are talked about, but I certainly think she could have held her own with them. Her closing kick, and most of all, her sheer desire to win would have made sure of that. JMO.

[@84updown]

*Pass into the Iris*

[@delize9782]

pass into the ass

[@ShimoSpookyApple]

I’m not the only one that thought this was an overwatch video XD

[@joefederico]

Zen reminds me of a filly version of the mighty Forego. Seemingly beat but a thunderous stretch drive to get up in time. There may always be comparisons to RA and who was better but I just appreciate the beauty of excellence both those great fillies exhibited.

[@GBeret83]

@CPProductions13, Best female thoroughbred ever, that's for sure. But being old enough to have seen Secretariat win the Triple Crown in 1973, I still rate him as the greatest I ever saw, and I'm a HUGE Zenyatta fan!!! Secretariat ran 12 furlongs in the 73' Belmont Stakes in 2:24 flat. And won by 31 lengths. This horse was a machine. When a track or world record is broken, it's usually by 1/5, maybe 2/5 of a second. Secretariat took 2-2/5 seconds off of the record that day, which still stands.

[@RichardMacahilas-or4uv]

It's 2023 and I'm still here watching the Queen strut her stuff I loved that horse she's the best ever might be the GOAT

[@patr70]

Zenyattas Next race is August 7th, 2010 at Del Mar.

[@paradoxicus]

ZENYATTA es única. ¡Vayan agrandando el video con sus victorias!. Suerte para mañana.La épica y la leyenda se llaman ZENYATTA.

[@patr70]

Zenyatta has a HUGE personality and Ego if that makes any sense and she seems to get really pissed if other horses try to beat her. lol What a horse.

[@keybender]

Sheeees BACK - Big to run in 2010, Look out Citation/Cigar.

[@Mrbigp59]

another beautiful perfect horse

[@qhsperson]

As much as I love and respect Zenyatta, and as often as I rewatch all of her races except the last one, there's still nothing to beat Personal Ensign's BC win.

[@CamilleEChavez]

Yes they are! Also Zarkava, Europe's HOY last year; Goldikova, two time BC Miler (going for third next year!) and Europe's Champ Older Horse; Vodka, winner of the Japan Derby and the Japan Cup and Japan's reigning HOY!

[@GBeret83]

I just really think that Zenyatta has been done a great injustice during her racing career. This is a race-mare that's now 15 for 15 lifetime, a two time Breeders Cup champion in both Classic Divisions, the only female thoroughbred to ever win the Breeders Cup Classic since the inception of the race in 1984, and yet her amazing ability has never been awarded HOY. Ironically, both times, she's lost to a Jess Jackson owned horse. I live on the East Coast, and I know there's an East Coast bias.

[@jeremyrosefan]

Zenyatta was incredible! :D she deserves Horse Of The Year more than anyone :)

[@terrydwight47]

Zenyatta is the best horse to come along in a long time. Regardless of how the vote goes we know she is the true horse of the year. You can't be the best unless you go against the best in the classic. Zenyatta did all that was ever asked of her. The handlers of Rachel could have run her in the classic, they didn't because they doubted that she could win. I agree with their decision. Zenyatta was too strong for anyone to beat her.

[@srdoan]

She is AMAZING! Makes it look so easy!

[@GBeret83]

Rachel is a filly with a lot of heart that has accomplished things that normal fillies just don't do, but Zenyatta is just a freak of nature. Built as big as and run's as fast as a colt. In my opinion, no matter what surface, no matter what distance, as long as Mike Smith gives her the correct ride, there's no way that Calvin and Rachel could stop the runaway locomotive called Zenyatta from catching her and blowing right on by her, just like in all of her other races.

[@ridwanmuhammad8403]

Very very good zenyatta

[@Bloo445]

I wish so much she could race in the derby today

[@GBeret83]

Because of her running style, Zenyatta is never going to be a horse that win's by 10 or 15 lengths in eye catching style like Rachel Alexandra has. But her record and her rating speaks for itself. As Albert Einstein used to say "Mathematics don't lie son, mathematics don't lie.

[@DrivenStar]

continued_______________ As I was saying Jess Jackson might not show, 5 million is a lot, but he isn't hurting for money at all. Zenyatta's kick is just unbeatable in my opinion. They are both sensational. The interesting thing is, RA burned out pretty early in the season ( very understandable for her tough campaign, but she did tire nonetheless) and Zen has been great and perky, but she hasn't rested in a long time. This could help or hinder them both. We'll see. the race is on!

[@GBeret83]

When you're now 16 for 16 lifetime, and now mentioned in the same conversation with the immortal Citation, and the legendary Cigar, you know that you have truly become one of racing's all-time greats. Except that Zenyatta stands alone of the three as still being undefeated. God blessed this mare with so much size, and physical strength that it really has made her unbeatable. No other filly or mare will ever do it, Rachel included. And I'm not sure there's a colt out there that can either. TJMO.

[@BruceDaniel]

the best horse to the history

[@BassetBoo]

She is just awesome. I love this girl.....I can't believe that she will not race again. She brings such strength and ability to each of her races. I will miss her and her "dancing feet". Instead of the breeding shed, she should be on "Dancing with the Stars" , LOL.

[@rachelalexandra79]

Haha, you're awesome! And clearly a respectful person with common sense. I think one thing some fans don't understand is that when they attack others who disagree, they are actually creating a negative association with their horse. These animals are so gorgeous, talented, rare and deserving of praise, and it's just so unfortunate that the negativity/stupidity gets in the way of the appreciation and enjoyment of them. Thanks again for defending a Rachel fan...you're alright in my book ;-)

[@rachelalexandra79]

@wantonranger....I appreciate the way you worded your comment. I am rooting for Rachel but have tremendous respect for Zenyatta. It's nice to see a Zenyatta fan state their opinion in such a classy way. There are a lot of Jeanne Dixon's here who think they can predict the future, but with two horses as talented as Rachel and Zen, underestimating either is...as you said....foolish. May they both run well and stay sound. Take care!

[@21Sarabi]

I looked her up, looks awesome! Hope she will race in the AB! Would be exciting btw her and Zen.

[@GBeret83]

She's Back!!! 2010 will be the year of the "Queen". This can only spell gloom and doom for Rachel Alexandra.

[@alivstyson1864]

been posting on Zenyatta all 19 wins video....some people just dont get it. Zenyatta was the greatest female ever period and yes that includes Ruffian.

[@cuaamir]

Carl P totally agree

[@alivstyson1864]

yup so many people are SO Clueless

[@bgardiner3354]

Zenyatta was not even the best filly of her generation let alone of all time. You're right.... some people really are clueless

[@TheJustjim3333]

@@bgardiner3354 that's funny...who was?

[@bgardiner3354]

Running Down a Dream I’m glad you asked, because the selection is vast. There are some who make a case for Rachel Alexandra being a better filly, given her dominance over the boys. Zenyatta ran only against other fillies for 18 of her 20 starts.... but I’m willing to accept that she probably was better. The problem though comes when you consider this big place that’s not in America called THE REST OF THE WORLD. If you include in her generation horses born 3-4 years either side of her there is a great selection of outstanding distaffers. Sunline for example won a host of open WFA and handicaps including a win over Hong Kong champion Fairy King Prawn in a Dubai Duty Free. FKP would have lapped Blame. Zarkarva won 8 races unbeaten in France at 3, culminating in an Arc, which is much more difficult race to win than a BCC. Makybe Diva won 3 Melbourne Cups, the third carrying more weight than any filly in history. All 3 of these received the same Timeform ratings (129) as Zenyatta, which I think is ridiculous. But again, I’m willing to accept it. There are quite a few others I think also worth a mention but these are just some obvious examples. But then there was Black Caviar... and I’m afraid here Zenyatta’s record gets absolutely blown out of the water by a 3 times world champion. They aren’t even comparable. BC’s Timeform rating was 137... So, if one was to say that Zenyatta was the best filly on dirt ever I could probably concede. Without those qualifiers though it’s nonsense.

[@keybender]

Mike Smith times Z's run to be fastest in the last furlong and usually does it brilliantly. The one time he didn't in the 2009 Hirsch at Del Mar, Z bailed him out with a 22:49 last 1/4. Secretariat's Belmont where he ran 12-12's over a deep soft Belmont track and 6f in stakes-winning sprinter time is even more un-be-lieve-able than Z's BCC win. Late in his 3yo year Secretariat gave hints of what he might have been as a 4 or 5yo, too bad we didn't get to see it.

[@krsfromprp]

Zenyatta, such a horse!

[@MFpicks]

Great horse!

[@HorseCrazieGirl15]

well, both are good horses ill say that. they both deserve it

[@eg6cvchatch]

i wouldn't trade this for HOTY in a billion years. What a great moment.

[@forrestgrunt]

Kudos to Zenyatta's camp for racing her wisely (lightly), keeping her sound and happy for the duration of her career. I hate to see her go, but would rather see her go out sound than to see the inevitable problems start cropping up with her as she ages. I wish we'd gotten to see her with RA, and wish she'd run against males earlier, but it's like a romance story, part of the good stuff is wondering what might have been. Adds to the legend so to speak. We need something to speculate about!

[@eg6cvchatch]

I think they should interview Ramon D. He lost both Breeders Cups to Zenyatta, with horses that were all out. Cocoa Beach and Gio Ponti both 2nd place. That must suck looking at Z both years just flying by you, knowing there is absolutly no way your getting by that big machine. GO Z!!

[@GBeret83]

@cmcgarth1O, I personally think Dar Re Mi has an excellent chance of winning the Arc in 2010. I can't imagine she'll be running against any stronger of a field in the Arc than what she beat in the Sheema Classic. She ran a very respectable Arc in 2009 as well. IMO.

[@ROJHAT46]

Amazing horse ever

[@21Sarabi]

2010 may be her year! Last year Curlin, this year RA, I hope Sheriffs takes her around more. I know she can do it!

[@GBeret83]

@TheEnglandWC, personally, had he came to the Breeders Cup in 2009, I think it would've depended on how STS had taken to the surface at Santa Anita. If he ran it as well as he did turf, then he's the only colt that would've had a legit shot at beating her at Santa Anita. But if he didn't take to the surface, then he would've been another casualty of war that day, IMO. I say that believing that STS is one of, if not the greatest turf horse I've seen in my lifetime.

[@DrivenStar]

I am a Zenyatta fan. I love Rachel, but in my opinion, Zen is the better horse. She raced all year in graded stakes, RA just raced half the year, although her small campaign was very tough I admit.Beating males in 3 hard races all with bad footing is no walk in the park,and she is still young and has shown a lot of heart.But Zen has shown she can be consistent.She has a lot of heart too,and in my opinion,she has more natural ability.RA will definitely be Zen's biggest challenge yet,if she shows.

[@DrivenStar]

@treysfull I meant to say Rachel will be more fresh, but that could hinder her in some ways, and Zen might be more fit to race, but she didn't get a nice winter break, she hasn't rested in a while. We'll see on race day :D they are both amazing horses.

[@GBeret83]

It's very likely that the eclipse award voter's will give HOY honors to Rachel Alexandra, but in the eye's of the fan's, Zenyatta is their HOY. I've seen six different HOY polls, Zenyatta has won five of them by about 60% to 40% or in some cases 65% to 35%. The New York Times poll is the only HOY poll that I've seen that Rachel has won. I can't imagine why,lol. So no matter how the eclipse vote turn's out, to the fan's Zenyatta is clearly their HOY.

[@machismo64]

Given her racing style and turn of foot, it seems she would be a marvelous turf performer. If I handled her, I would be tempted to prep her for the European classics such as the King George and the Arc (where the purse is more than 20X as great as today's race).

[@GBeret83]

Remember the "Old Milwaukee" beer commercial's of the 1970's when their motto was "Old Milwaukee, it just doesn't get any better than this." Well, Zenyatta is like an Old Milwaukee commercial because it just doesn't get any better than this.

[@andresurquiola]

Un regalo de Dios Zenyatta y Mike Smith,que belleza estas carreras de esta gran campeona.

[@GBeret83]

There's absolutely no doubt in my mind that had they chosen to do so, Zenyatta could have been beating male's a lot sooner than she ever attempted to. And in my opinion would still be undefeated. She just has a closing kick that's second to none. And she's so big, it would have been just as affective against colt's. JMO.

[@GBeret83]

IMO, the only thing that's going to beat Zenyatta is Zenyatta herself. If she ever just show's up at a race and think's to herself " I just don't feel like running today." Because with those huge, bounding strides and her ability to make up so much ground so quickly in the stretch, as long as she want's to win, she's going to win. Period, end of statement.

[@kudretbaran5889]

Last race really unbelivable

[@silversunrise321]

how do you describe PERFECTION? why try? let's just watch her run! THIS IS ZENYATTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ediabid]

What a beauty!