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Zenyatta

8yo Dark Bay or Brown Filly

Trainer: John A. Shirreffs
Jockey: Mike E. Smith
Owner: Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome S.
Breeder: Maverick Productions, Ltd.
Zenyatta Street Cry (IRE) Machiavellian
Helen Street (GB)
Vertigineux Kris S.
For the Flag
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Auction History

YearSalePrice
2005Keeneland 2005 September Yearling Sale$60,000

Race History and Video

11/22/07 Maiden - Hollywood Park Race 6 Video
12/15/07 Allowance - Hollywood Race 5 Video
01/13/08 El Encino S. (gr. II) Video
04/05/08 Apple Blossom H. (gr. I) Video
05/31/08 Milady H. (gr. II) Video
07/05/08 Vanity H. (gr. I) Video
08/02/08 Clement L. Hirsch H. (gr. II) Video
09/27/08 Lady’s Secret S. (gr. I) Video
10/24/08 Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (gr. I) Video
05/23/09 Milady H. (gr. II) Video
06/27/09 Vanity H. (gr. I) Video
08/09/09 Clement L. Hirsch S. (gr. I) Video
10/10/09 Lady’s Secret S. (gr. I) Video
11/07/09 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) Video
03/13/10 Santa Margarita Handicap (gr. I) Video
04/09/10 Apple Blossom Invitational (gr. I) Video
06/13/10 Vanity Handicap (gr. I) Video
08/07/10 Clement L. Hirsch (gr. I) Video
10/02/10 Lady's Secret Stakes (gr. I) Video
11/06/10 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) Video

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Ultrasound Confirms Zenyatta In Foal to Tapit

Ultrasound Confirms Zenyatta In Foal to Tapit

Team Zenyatta reported via Twitter May 8 that the 2010 Horse of the Year is in foal to the Gainesway Farm stallion Tapit.

 Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Rachel Alexandra In Foal to Bernardini

Rachel Alexandra In Foal to Bernardini

Rachel Alexandra, the 2009 Horse of the Year who produced her first foal this year, has been pronounced in foal to Darley stallion Bernardini.

 Monday, March 26, 2012
Zenyatta to be Bred to Tapit in 2012

Zenyatta to be Bred to Tapit in 2012

Owners Jerry and Ann Moss have announced that 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta will be bred this year to Gainesway Farm stallion Tapit.

 Friday, March 23, 2012
Transcript:Talkin' Horses-Zenyatta's Delivery

Transcript:Talkin' Horses-Zenyatta's Delivery

Read the free transcript from the Special Edition of Talkin' Horses with The Blood-Horse featuring the foaling team at Lane's End Farm, discussing Zenyatta's delivery and day-to-day routine as a new mom.

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 Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Storm Victims Aided by Zenyatta Halter Sale

Storm Victims Aided by Zenyatta Halter Sale

A halter worn by Zenyatta while at Lane's End Farm is being auctioned on eBay to benefit victims of recent tornadoes that killed 21 people in Kentucky.

 Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Zenyatta 'Baby Shower' Set at Santa Anita

Zenyatta 'Baby Shower' Set at Santa Anita

Santa Anita will be celebrating the recent birth of Zenyatta's newly arrived foal March 17. The track will give away "It's a Boy" posters to those in attendance and will also hold an autograph session with "Team Zenyatta."

 Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Lane's End Officials Talk Zenyatta

Lane's End Officials Talk Zenyatta

As Zenyatta becomes accustomed to being a mother to her newborn Bernardini colt, numerous questions have been raised by fans -- from how the champion mare is handling her new role--to which stallion she will be bred to next.

 Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Slideshow: Zenyatta and her Bernardini Colt

Slideshow: Zenyatta and her Bernardini Colt

Images of 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta and her 2012 Bernardini Colt.

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 Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Talkin' Horses: Lane's End and Zenyatta

Talkin' Horses: Lane's End and Zenyatta

Special Edition - Lane's End Staff on Zenyatta's Pregnancy and Foal

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 Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Video: Zenyatta and her Foal

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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 Saturday, March 10, 2012
Super Mare Now a Mom; Zenyatta Delivers Colt

Super Mare Now a Mom; Zenyatta Delivers Colt

Zenyatta, the 2010 Horse of the Year, became one of America's most beloved new moms when she delivered a healthy dark bay colt at about 10:10 p.m. EST March 8 in Lexington, Kentucky.

 Friday, March 09, 2012
Special Eclipse Award Goes to Rapid Redux

Special Eclipse Award Goes to Rapid Redux

Robert Cole Jr.'s Rapid Redux, winner of 19 consecutive Thoroughbred races in 2011, will be honored with the Special Eclipse Award during ceremonies Jan. 16.

 Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Voting Opens for Secretariat Vox Populi Award

Voting Opens for Secretariat Vox Populi Award

Online voting is now open for the second annual Secretariat Vox Populi Award. Created by Secretariat's owner Penny Chenery, the award recognizes the racehorse whose popularity and excellence resounded most with the public.

 Wednesday, December 14, 2011
At Large: A Rapid Redux Redux

At Large: A Rapid Redux Redux

The accomplishments of the gelding and his connections are remarkable in their own way.

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 Wednesday, November 23, 2011
'Redux' Pre-entered in Claiming Crown

'Redux' Pre-entered in Claiming Crown

Robert Cole Jr.'s Rapid Redux will face four foes in his bid the evening of Nov. 21 to set the all-time modern North American record for consecutive victories. The gelding was pre-entered for the Dec. 3 Claiming Crown.

 Monday, November 21, 2011
Haskin: A Day with Zenyatta and Rachel

Haskin: A Day with Zenyatta and Rachel

Steve discusses his visit with the queens of racing.

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 Saturday, November 12, 2011
Total Handle on BC at Least $183 Million

Total Handle on BC at Least $183 Million

Total pari-mutuel wagering on the Nov. 4-5 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs was at least $183 million, according to the latest figures released by Breeders' Cup.

 Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Gio Ponti to Stand at Castleton Lyons

Gio Ponti to Stand at Castleton Lyons

Castleton Lyons' three-time homebred champion Gio Ponti has been retired from racing to stand at stud in 2012 at the Lexington farm.

 Tuesday, November 08, 2011
BC TV Overnight Ratings Slide Minus Zenyatta

BC TV Overnight Ratings Slide Minus Zenyatta

Without Zenyatta, TV ratings on ESPN2, ABC, and ESPN all fell in 2011 with Saturday's Breeders' Cup program suffering the most damage.

 Monday, November 07, 2011
Zenyatta's Halfs: The Aussie Connection

Zenyatta's Halfs: The Aussie Connection

Rick Jamieson of Gilgai Farm in Australia sold a weanling half sister to Zenyatta for $1.5 million during the opening session of the Keeneland November breeding stock auction Nov. 7 in Lexington.

 Monday, November 07, 2011
Zenyatta's Half Sister Brings $1.5 Million

Zenyatta's Half Sister Brings $1.5 Million

A weanling Henrythenavigator half sister to 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta (by Street Cry) commanded $1.5 million early during the Keeneland November breeding stock sale. Frank Stronach buys her.

 Monday, November 07, 2011

Weanling Has Zenyatta/'Caviar' Connection

Gilgai Farm, the breeder of undefeated Australian superstar Black Caviar, also is the owner of the weanling half-sister to 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta that is slated to be offered at the Keeneland.

 Saturday, November 05, 2011
Rapid Redux Approaches Historic Milestone

Rapid Redux Approaches Historic Milestone

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The story of Rapid Redux -- winner of 19 straight from December 2010 through October 2011 -- points out the importance of consistent placement at a level at which he can compete.

 Thursday, November 03, 2011
And They're Off: Breeders' Cup Edition

And They're Off: Breeders' Cup Edition

Lenny and Steve discuss the draw, longshots for the Breeders' Cup, talk to John Shirreffs a year after Zenyatta, and make some picks. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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 Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Shirreffs Having More Common Time

Shirreffs Having More Common Time

He's got two solid contenders for the Breeders' Cup World Championships this year, but for trainer John Shirreffs things are a whole lot calmer than they were in 2010 when he shipped Zenyatta to Churchill Downs.

 Wednesday, November 02, 2011
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Zenyatta with her Bernardini Colt 3/11/2012.
Photo: Mathea Kelley/Team Zenyatta
Zenyatta with her Bernardini Colt 3/11/2012.
Zenyatta appears at Keeneland.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Zenyatta appears at Keeneland.
Zenyatta in the Hollywood Park paddock one last time.
Photo: Benoit Photography
Zenyatta in the Hollywood Park paddock one last time.
Zenyatta and Mike Smith's final stroll at Hollywood Park.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta and Mike Smith's final stroll at Hollywood Park.
Zenyatta is in the zone, preparing for the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Zenyatta is in the zone, preparing for the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Zenyatta at the 2010 Breeders' Cup.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Zenyatta at the 2010 Breeders' Cup.
Zenyatta is in the paddock at the 2010 Breeders' Cup.
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Zenyatta is in the paddock at the 2010 Breeders' Cup.
Zenyatta dancing for her fans as she prepares for the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Zenyatta dancing for her fans as she prepares for the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Zenyatta in the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Photo: Mark Mahan
Zenyatta in the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Zenyatta walks to the saddling paddock for the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Zenyatta walks to the saddling paddock for the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Zenyatta posing for her fans next to her barn sporting her 2008 Ladies Classic blanket.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Zenyatta posing for her fans next to her barn sporting her 2008 Ladies Classic blanket.
Zenyatta schools at Churchill Downs on Nov. 3, 2010.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Zenyatta schools at Churchill Downs on Nov. 3, 2010.
Zenyatta at Churchill Downs, November 3, 2010.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Zenyatta at Churchill Downs, November 3, 2010.
Zenyatta at Churchill Downs, November 3, 2010.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Zenyatta at Churchill Downs, November 3, 2010.
Zenyatta at Churchill Downs, November 3, 2010.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Zenyatta at Churchill Downs, November 3, 2010.
Zenyatta at Churchill Downs, November 3, 2010.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Zenyatta at Churchill Downs, November 3, 2010.
Zenyatta at Churchill Downs, November 3, 2010.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Zenyatta at Churchill Downs, November 3, 2010.
Zenyatta at Churchill Downs, November 3, 2010.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Zenyatta at Churchill Downs, November 3, 2010.
Zenyatta arrives at Churchill Downs on November 2, 2010.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Zenyatta arrives at Churchill Downs on November 2, 2010.
Zenyatta arrives at Churchill Downs on November 2, 2010.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Zenyatta arrives at Churchill Downs on November 2, 2010.
Zenyatta arrives at Churchill Downs on November 2, 2010.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Zenyatta arrives at Churchill Downs on November 2, 2010.
Zenyatta arrives at Churchill Downs on November 2, 2010.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Zenyatta arrives at Churchill Downs on November 2, 2010.
Zenyatta's Jockey Club Registration Papers.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Zenyatta's Jockey Club Registration Papers.
Zenyatta arrives at Churchill Downs on November 2, 2010.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Zenyatta arrives at Churchill Downs on November 2, 2010.
Zenyatta arrives at Churchill Downs on November 2, 2010.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Zenyatta arrives at Churchill Downs on November 2, 2010.
Zenyatta arrives at Churchill Downs on November 2, 2010.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Zenyatta arrives at Churchill Downs on November 2, 2010.
Zenyatta works at Hollywood Park on October 30, 2010.
Photo: Tom Baker Photo
Zenyatta works at Hollywood Park on October 30, 2010.
Terrell Owens visits Zenyatta at Hollywood Park.
Photo: Benoit Photography
Terrell Owens visits Zenyatta at Hollywood Park.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Lady's Secret.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Lady's Secret.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Lady's Secret.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Lady's Secret.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Lady's Secret.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Lady's Secret.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Lady's Secret.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Lady's Secret.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Clement L. Hirsch.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Clement L. Hirsch.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Clement L. Hirsch.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Clement L. Hirsch.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Clement L. Hirsch.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Clement L. Hirsch.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Clement L. Hirsch.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Clement L. Hirsch.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Vanity.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Vanity.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Vanity.
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Zenyatta wins the 2010 Vanity.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Vanity.
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Zenyatta wins the 2010 Vanity.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Vanity.
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Zenyatta wins the 2010 Vanity.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Vanity.
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Zenyatta wins the 2010 Vanity.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Vanity.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Vanity.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Vanity.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Vanity.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Vanity.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Vanity.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Vanity.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Vanity.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Zenyatta before the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Zenyatta before the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Photo: Chad Harmon
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Apple Blossom.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Santa Margarita.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Santa Margarita.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Santa Margarita.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Santa Margarita.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Santa Margarita.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Santa Margarita.
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Santa Margarita.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2010 Santa Margarita.
Zenyatta's Farewell at Santa Anita.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta's Farewell at Santa Anita.
Zenyatta's Farewell at Santa Anita.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta's Farewell at Santa Anita.
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Zenyatta Breeders' Cup 2009
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Zenyatta Breeders' Cup 2009
Zenyatta Breeders' Cup 2009
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Zenyatta Breeders' Cup 2009
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic.
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Vanity.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Vanity.
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Vanity.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Vanity.
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Vanity.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Vanity.
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Vanity.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Vanity.
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Vanity.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Vanity.
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Vanity.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Vanity.
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Vanity.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Vanity.
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Milady.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Milady.
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Milady.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Milady.
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Milady.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Milady.
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Milady.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Milady.
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Milady.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Milady.
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Milady.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Milady.
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Milady.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta wins the 2009 Milady.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Photo: Skip Dickstein
Photo: Rick Samuels
Photo: Tom Hall
Photo: Tom Hall
Santa Teresita, at right, battles with Zenyatta in the 2008 Milady
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Santa Teresita, at right, battles with Zenyatta in the 2008 Milady
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta and Mike Smith, right, hold off Tough Tiz's Sis and Aaron Gryder, center, and Silver Swallow (David Flores), left, for victory in the Vanity Handicap.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta and Mike Smith, right, hold off Tough Tiz's Sis and Aaron Gryder, center, and Silver Swallow (David Flores), left, for victory in the Vanity Handicap.
Zenyatta (right) and Tough Tiz's Sis (left) who finished 1-2 in the Vanity.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta (right) and Tough Tiz's Sis (left) who finished 1-2 in the Vanity.
Zenyatta remains undefeated with an impressive victory in the El Encino.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta remains undefeated with an impressive victory in the El Encino.
Zenyatta strolls to a Clement L. Hirsch win under Mike Smith.
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta strolls to a Clement L. Hirsch win under Mike Smith.
Zenyatta remains unbeaten with a professional score in the Apple Blossom.
Photo: Coady Photography
Zenyatta remains unbeaten with a professional score in the Apple Blossom.
Zenyatta is again dominant, taking the Milady (gr. I).
Photo: BenoitPhoto.com
Zenyatta is again dominant, taking the Milady (gr. I).

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