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Zenyatta Statue to be Unveiled at Santa Anita

Zenyatta, winner of the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) and Horse of the Year in 2010, will be remembered for all-time by Santa Anita Park when the track unveils a life-sized statue of the great mare Sept. 29.

Video: Zenyatta and her Foal

Zenyatta and her first foal, a colt by Bernardini born on March 8, 2012, at Lane's End Farm, with comments from her owners Jerry and Ann Moss. Courtesy of HRTV/Jerry and Ann Moss

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Moss Leaving California Horse Racing Board

Prominent horse owner and breeder Jerry Moss announced he is leaving the California Horse Racing Board after serving on the commission for eight years.

Hernon and Zazu: Track and Sales Successes

As director of sales at Gainesway Farm near Lexington, Michael Hernon works hard to make sure the nursery and its clients enjoy success with their horses. But this year, he had some notable achievements of his own to savor.

CHRB OKs Lower Bute Level, Claiming Rule

A reduction in the allowable level of the common pain reliever phenylbutazone in post-race tests was approved on a split vote by the California Horse Racing Board July 21 over the objections of horsemen.

Breeders' Cup Auction to Benefit V Foundation

Fans can bid on a travel package to the Breeders' Cup World Championships, including a visit to retired Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner and 2010 Horse of the year Zenyatta.

Kentucky Derby News Minute - 5/4/2011

Lenny briefs us on Comma to the Top, Jerry Moss & Zazu, Master of Hounds and the weather.

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Zenyatta Receives William H. May Award

Zenyatta, 2010's Horse of the Year, was honored with the 2011 William H. May Award by the Association of Racing Commissioners International.

Slideshow: Zenyatta at the Farm

Zenyatta had some familiar visitors recently at Lane's End Farm.

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Getting Out the Vote By Eric Mitchell

Fan participation
in championship voting 
is all about involvement.

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Zenyatta at Lane's End 2010

Watch Zenyatta visit with her loved ones and run free in this gift to you.

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Moss, Stall Weigh in on HOY Debate

Owner Jerry Moss and trainer Al Stall gave their final thoughts on the Horse of the Year debate during a National Thoroughbred Racing Association teleconference Jan. 13.

Alpha Kitten Hammered Down for $405,000

Grade II winner Alpha Kitten made a mid-afternoon appearance in Keeneland's auction ring and brought $405,000 during the second session of the January horses of all ages sale in Lexington.

Zenyatta Has Visitors

Zenyatta's California connections came to visit on Dec. 20 at Lane's End Farm near Versailles, Ky.

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Zenyatta Walks, Jogs, Runs (with Video)

Zenyatta's California connections were at Lane's End Farm Dec. 20 to see their champion.

Zenyatta Adapting Smoothly to Farm Life

Zenyatta's transition from superstar racehorse to broodmare is going smoothly, according to William S. Farish.

Zenyatta's Keeneland Appearance

Zenyatta arrived to greet 1,000+ fans at Keeneland December 6, 2010. Video Courtesy of Keeneland.

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Haskin: Zenyatta Stirred the Emotions

Zenyatta has inspired people like none before her.

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CHRB Grants Waivers to MI Developments

MI Developments received two waivers from the California Horse Racing Board Nov. 9 allowing it to move forward with the operation of Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields and complete its new dirt track at Santa Anita.

Zenyatta Camp Exudes Confidence

Two days before Zenyatta puts her undefeated 19-race win streak on the line in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), trainer John Shirreffs said he has no concerns that the 6-year-old mare will give her best effort.

Zenyatta Glides Into BC Classic Effortlessly

In her final work before she heads to Kentucky, undefeated Zenyatta drilled a fluid six furlongs in 1:11 4/5 on morning of Oct. 30 at Hollywood Park for trainer John Shirreffs.

California Owner Mankiewicz Dies of Cancer

Veteran California owner Tom Mankiewicz died July 31 after a bout with cancer.

Zenyatta Works Six Furlongs in 1:14 4/5

She is scheduled to make her next start in the June 13 Vanity Handicap (gr. I).

No Rachel, But Zenyatta's Show Goes On

After throwing $5 million at racing's two female superstars to run in the Apple Blossom Invitational (gr. I), Oaklawn Park's president got half of what he and the horse racing world wanted to see.

Haskin's Analysis: Rachel Not the Same

It was obvious watching Rachel on Saturday that this was not the same filly we saw last year, at least not right now.

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Ingordo Joins The Race For Education

Bloodstock specialist David Ingordo joins The Race For Education board of directors; will help commission limited edition Zenyatta prints.

Race Surfaces Dominate California Summit Talk

At a Thoroughbred Owners of California summit meeting Feb. 13 at Santa Anita, the subject of racetrack surfaces dominated all other issues.

Rachel Alexandra Won't Run in Apple Blossom

Jess Jackson said Rachel Alexandra won't run against undefeated champion Zenyatta in the Apple Blossom (gr. I), but he proposed a three-race series in which the two talented female runners would meet.

Oaklawn Park to Announce 'Race for the Ages'

Fueling speculation that it is setting the stage for a first-ever matchup between Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra and champion older mare Zenyatta, Oaklawn Park will announce "A Race for the Ages."

Champion Older Female: Zenyatta

Jerry and Ann Moss' wonder mare won all five of her 2009 starts and capped off the year with a scintillating win over the boys in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).

Zenyatta's Back; Now, the Envelope, Please

After looking at Rachel Alexandra's and Zenyatta's accomplishments it is a shame one will be denied Horse of the Year.

Shirreffs, Moss: Zenyatta is Still Retired

When Zenyatta worked a half-mile in :48 Jan. 6 at Hollywood Park, speculation continued that she may race again. The more mundane explanation revolved around cold weather in Kentucky and an injured exercise rider.

Zenyatta Highlights Santa Anita Opening Day

Santa Anita Park, which opened on Dec. 25, 1934, will celebrate its 75th anniversary season beginning with opening day, Saturday, Dec. 26, with a special early first post time of 11:30 a.m. PDT.

Zenyatta Helping Fellow Horses

Zenyatta may be retired, but she remains the gift that keeps on giving. Through her memorabilia and "Moneigh" paintings she has contributed to a number of worthy organizations.

'Team Zenyatta' Wins Big Sport of Turfdom

The Turf Publicists of America announced Nov. 19 that "Team Zenyatta" composed of owners Jerry and Ann Moss, trainer John Shirreffs and his wife Dottie, and jockey Mike Smith, have been chosen as the 2009 winner of the organization's Big Sport of Turfdom award.

Hall of Famer Bobby Frankel Dies at 68

Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel, who had been battling leukemia for most of the year, died peacefully at his home in Pacific Palisades, Calif., early Nov. 16. He was 68.

Jockey Club Names Four New Members

Headley Bell, Jon S. Kelly, Jerry Moss, and Daisy Phipps Pulito have been elected as members of The Jockey Club.

Haskin's BC Wrapup: Z One and Only

Over the course of the next week, we'll have several wrapups, going over different aspects of Breeders' Cup 2009, but let's face it; this year's event will forever belong to Zenyatta.

Countdown to the Cup: Zenyatta's Turn

Now that Rachel Alexandra is through for the year, it is time for Zenyatta, the defending Queen of all Turfdom, to take center stage, and her presence will be a welcome sight in a year where the Breeders' Cup has gone a bit haywire.

Ten Nominated to Meet Zenyatta on Aug. 9

Ten fillies and mares have been nominated for the Aug. 9 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (gr. I), the anticipated next start for unbeaten Zenyatta.

Moss: Zenyatta's Plans Still Up in the Air

Jerry Moss, owner of undefeated champion Zenyatta, said July 22 that he has not made a decision on the mare's next destination after her try in the Aug. 9 Clement Hirsch Stakes (gr. I), but he reiterated that he still wants to do "something different" with the rest of her 2009 campaign.

Zenyatta, 'Rachel' Duel Unlikely Before BC

Jerry Moss, owner of champion mare Zenyatta, said he hopes to meet Rachel Alexandra in the Breeders' Cup, but likely wouldn't ship Zenyatta east to tangle with 'Rachel' this summer.

Coco Belle Dusts 'Blessing in Desert Stormer

Trainer Bob Baffert said he wanted to test his champion Indian Blessing over Hollywood Park's Cushion Track before deciding which way to go with her this summer. After her fourth-place finish in the $72,800 Desert Stormer Stakes June 14, a race won in front-running style by Coco Belle, the Hall of Fame conditioner had his answer.

Past Ky Derby Winners: Giacomo (Video)

To say 2005 Kentucky Derby winner Giacomo was a surprise winner of the Kentucky Derby would be an understatement since he generated a $102.60 win pay-off

Zenyatta Headed for Louisville Distaff

The undefeated 2008 champion older mare will ship to Kentucky this week and is expected to start in the Louisville Distaff Breeders' Cup Stakes (gr. II) May 1.

Last Year for Hollywood? Not So Fast

Historic Hollywood Park, under the eminent threat of redevelopment, opens for its 70th and possibly final spring/summer racing season on April 22. Some say now is not the time.

CHRB Moves to Rescind Anti-Rebate Stance

Rebates to wagering customers have become so widespread that the California Horse Racing Board is preparing to rescind its rule against the practice.

CHRB OKs One-Year ADW License Renewals

With little discussion, the California Horse Racing Board unanimously approved license renewals for four advance deposit wagering companies doing business in the state for a one-year period.

Zenyatta Makes It Look Too Easy

Despite being 10 lengths back with a half mile to go, Zenyatta gobbled ground easily to win the Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (gr. I). She is now undefeated in nine career starts. Cocoa Beach was second with Music Note in third.

Zenyatta Is Smith's Lethal Weapon

Mike Smith and Zenyatta have been an unbeatable team so far, and they're the heavy favorites to add yet another victory to their sizzling streak in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (gr. I) Oct. 24 at Santa Anita.