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The Churchill Downs stretch at 1234.5 feet, yes they still use that archaic English measurement, is about 200 feet longer than Santa Anita. Should suit Zenyatta perfectly. Jerry Moss was quoted after the race as saying that Zenyatta will be going in the BC Classic if she comes out of todays race sound.
Schooling in the paddock yesterday, looks like the big mare is ready to run.
Pricks up her ears at the call to the post
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiPYCMHMIug
Dancing and pawing at the earth as she hears the call of the race
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jeo4UFBd50g
Good Luck Zenyatta You Go Girl, get #19
Interesting interview with Hal Wiggins (RA’s original trainer) JJ bought RA after Kentucky Oaks and sent her to
Steve Asmussen but most believed it was always Jess Jackson calling the shots about when and where Rachel raced.Entries and Odds for Lady’s Secret
http://www.equibase.com/static/entry/OT … html#RACE7
Complete videos of Zenyatta’s races are collected here;
http://www.horseracingnation.com/horse/Zenyatta
Scroll to the bottom where the races are listed and click the "View Video" icon (2nd from left).
Zenyatta goes for 19 wins and her 13th G1 win on Sat. Oct 2 in her final prep race for the Breeders Cup Classic, the Lady’s Secret (G1) at Hollywood Park.
"Zenyatta Readies For Last California “Dance”
Stable Notes
Posted 09.30.10 at 2:18Barn 55 South at Hollywood Park was so quiet Thursday morning that somebody might not have guessed that unbeaten superstar Zenyatta was preparing for her California finale in the $250,000 Lady’s Secret Stakes Saturday.
Hot walker Carmen Zamora walked the 6-year-old mare around the stable after she galloped on the main track under exercise rider Steve Willard to the satisfaction of trainer John Shirreffs. Groom Mario Espinoza freshened her stall.
“She’s just getting better and better and as nonchalant as ever,” said veteran assistant and exercise rider Fred Wilson.
Asked if the quest for victory No. 19 had any special meaning, Shirreffs indicated he would prefer to let Zenyatta do the talking on the track.
“No, not really,” said Shirreffs. “It’s the same routine.”
Lisa’s Booby Trap runs today at Saratoga 9th race Riskaverse Stakes $70,000 purse. Lisa’s first time on turf. Just remember, cheer your favorites with your heart but bet with your head.
Queen Z at Del Mar
More videos of Zenyatta at Del Mar 2010, enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBrClmSnAzM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myq0bEkx9ZY
Crowd reaction to Zenyatta’s stretch run;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00GBlthjOyE
Long video of race and afterward from Del Mar track feed. This was a very European style race with slow early fractions and a mad dash for the finish.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXNLakcO2q4
Shorter version with just the race;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuDrLFwiLL0
Zenyatta going the long way to the winners circle
First video now up on YouTube;
Story but no video yet;
Getting ready for Zenyatta in todays Clement L. Hirsch at Del Mar and feeling worried, as I always am when she runs these days. Post time in about five hours. Here are some videos of her training at Del Mar to enjoy while you’re waiting for the start.
Zenyatta ships to Del Mar, start in Saturday’s Aug. 7 Clement L. Hirsch – G1 8.5f still uncertain but probable;
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010 … y-del-mar/
Good Story about Team Zenyatta, 14 hands of love, 17 hands of power;
Another video link that shows the start of the Crosby several times. Notice the 5 horse rears up at the start then almost stumbles this causes the 4 horse to spook and move into Scenic Blast (#3 on the gate), that and the 2 horse coming out causes SB to be badly pinched at the start and have to fight his way through to get into contention which had to take something out of SB.
Much improved race from Scenic Blast in the G1 Crosby at Del Mar, 2nd time out in America, Pinched off at the break and bumped by horses on both sides, SB muscled his way through, moved into a stalking position, saved ground on the turn, moved off the rail entering the stretch and couldn’t get to the winner but finished 2nd about 3 lengths in front of the third horse. OK for me as I had him across the board and the 3/5 favorite ran out of the money. BTW, this was on the main track NOT on the turf. Scenic Blast looks to be coming to hand for Shirreffs.
There is a video link in this story;
