Zenyatta - her dance moves + extended pre-race Breeders Cup 2009 footage
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- This is a segment featuring Zenyatta and her little dance moves. :) It also covers all pre-race coverage of her before she went on to do her historic Breeders' Cup Classic run.
The way she moved her head up and down, you knew she had a rhythm inside her. What a mare and what a champion. Live well, Zen.
One of the best of all-time....Her poor position on the last turn and to just blow by them all to win yet again. A great race and a legend of a horse. Love you girl!!!
She's got a beautiful, gutsy spirit! I love this horse!~
This is one of the better videos on Zenyatta, you get a lot of Dance action in this one. I just love that girl.
Look at her!! she is beautiful!!! i love how she has her ears forward as she runs!! she reminds me of Barbaro!!! RIP Barbaro!!I hope her legs are thick and strong so she'll never fall and hurt that beautiful spirit of hers!
This is one of the best videos I've seen as far as focusing on Zenyatta. Thank you!
Love that mare! You could probably tell if she was sore if she walked normally!! Haha! Personality plus/unbelievable talent=greatness. :)
This is by far the best Zenyatta video for her fans. She is a gorgeous horse and it is obvious that this horse is beloved and spoiled, well cared for and not put in danger of injuries just to win money for her owners. A lot of us don't just look at her record, we just love this big beautiful horse. Lov to see her struttin her stuff! Venckman said it right.
Thank you so much for posting this. I was looking for the Dancing With the Stars segment and am happy I found it here. Zenyatta is a legend!
everytime i see her win the Classic it brings tears to my eyes.
I may get to witness her run in the Breeders' Cup this year. It'd be no less and a heavenly blessing to see this mare in person, even from a distance. She's a once of a kind, that's for sure.
I like to believe that Secretariat and Ruffian had a foal. That foal is Zenyatta.
Keep on Dancing Zenyatta!
why would anyone here feel the need to say anything negative about Ruffian? Do you people forget that we as humans make these horses race? So we raced Ruffian in a foolish match race (no pun), and the the "vet" staff wasnt able to save her so they killed her. Dont say negative things about Ruffian to compare her to another horse twenty years later.
denise black dont you also find it upseting when the say things: "that was good for a female" "is she going to beat the males?"
why are they saying that? stallions are not faster and if many mares failed to win the cup then humans are behind the poor breeding
denise black v
I like the term euthanized
you can't "make" a horse race. They either love to run, or they don't, and will sull up and back off the pace if forced. Better that Ruffian could take the easy way out rather than live a life full of pain, don't you think?
@@ken45y it's just a euphamism for killed.
I am grateful to be able to enjoy Zenyatta after the tragedies with Barbaro, Ruffian and Eight Belles. It is good to see a horse well treated and the fans energy plays a role in her wins. She feels the love! So nice to see a good ending to her career.
0:48 PINK BOW TIE OF DOOOOOM
i looove her
Absolutely amazing filly, she has already more than ebeded her place in the history books. She has rightfully been placed next to such famous fillies as Ruffian. The spirit she holds will never fade.
4/1/2010
Happy Birthday QUEEN ZENYATTA! Hail to the Queen. Come home safely from the Apple Blossom. We love you and always will!
Judy (Burbank, CA)
ZEN IS MAGNIFICENT .
Zenyatta is just the most precious horse ever with that dancing, and then to watch her make that charge coming out of the turn and then the tongue wagging when it’s all over, love her as if she were one of my own!!! Long live the Queen!!!!!
Love Zenyatta❤️❤️❤️
she is a legand
and she have funny dance moves:)
i love that horse so much
i come from holland and everbody loves that horse in holland i'm sure
zenyatta is a beautiful horse and a queen
i love zenyatta, barbaro,curlin,ruffian,big brown
Just a fantabulous horse. What a character, she knew how great she was, bless her. Xxx
To me, that one loss displayed her greatness more than many of her wins did. The way that race unfolded for her was so unfortunate, yet she still battled back and was a mere step away from passing. No horse but Zenyatta would have come that close in that situation. There's no doubt for me she was the best horse in that race despite not winning it. And like others have said in defense, the best horses of all time have all lost at least once. It happens.
Zenyatta is incredible, but it also takes a fantastic jockey to navigate that champion! Mike Smith is an incredible jockey. A five year old race horse is perfect! At this age, they have had time to grow and mature and are less susceptible to horrific injury!
@Race62hud Yes, I will be following where and what happens to Zenyatta later in her life. I have been for the other horses I have watched race. What happened to Ferdinand was a huge mistake, and a pure anomaly for a horse who won such big races. But to even suggest that might happen to Zenyatta - an undefeated legend, is to completely misunderstand what she has accomplished and the love her owners have for her. I stand by that.
thank you, and thank you Zenyatta!
Zenyatta never felt treatened, she just pushes the level to a whole new standard at her own will.
her dancing is her invite to "come on, challenge Me"
Blame was lucky, and his connections know it! Loved Garrett Gomez standing in his saddle and saluting Zenyatta twice! What class! Blame's trainer was humble and acknowledged they were lucky. Only the ignominious Seth Hancock blundered and missed an historic opportunity to continue the time-honored tradition of his grandfather and his father, the great Bull Hancock. Even Zenyatta's critics acknowledge what she did on the track that day was one of the greatest performances ever!
awesome, I watched this on TV and wished I had taped it... so glad you did :D
Zenyatta is the greatest filly or mare to ever set foot on a North American racetrack.
I've seen them all (including Ruffian four times - in person).
I'm so proud to listen to song "Dancing Queen" I dedicated to Zenyatta!
I could see her being a triple crown winner. I love both her and Rachel Alexandra. Two of the baddest biotches in horse racing!!! LOLOL! :)
I'm so glad there was all this pomp over the race. CAN SHE DO IT? love it all- makes watching later even more fun- its like a movie with a wonderful ending!
What an omen in the background of the up close shot of Mike Smith just before the race -- a poster with the name of Garrett Gomez clearly looming just above his left shoulder. Gomez went on to ride Blame to beat our Dearly Beloved by a mere nose the next year in the Breeders Classic 2010.
It was those dance moves that first made me fall in love with her long before she became the Queen...
I love William Nack. I wish he would write a book about Zenyatta.
Debra Carter....I to believe and what a lovely story you told...God bless your mom...she did come thru to let you know..!
She is an original. And she is amazing. Love her .
I don't follow racing much but when I heard about Z going to the Breeder's Cup against the guys, I went online and watched her races. They followed a pattern; breaking from the back, often coming from 10, 12 lengths behind to win. But....when she hit the point on the track where she was usually that far back, she was 18 lengths behind! , I thought "Too far. Too far!" Her jockey got cocky. He let her get too far back. If she'd been 10 back at that point she probably would have won, because she was gaining on the leader with every stride towards the finish line. Jockey mistake and he knew it....he was crying on the far side of the track. He knew it was him and he loves this mare. Anyone can make a mistake. He'll regret that one all his life.
Thank you for good moments jockeys sport and Good Luck Mike Smith and horse Zenyatta dance step by step, USA
She known she was the súper star. What a mare!
This is a fantastic video; love the concentration on her dance moves. Putting all that footage together was a great idea. Two weeks ago I saw the Lipizzaners perform and some of her steps remind me of what they did. She's definitely got rhythm. Does anybody think she'll be in the 2010 Breeder's Cup?
Such a lovely and fiesty filly! I can't image what a foal from Zenyatta and Secretariat would be like.
Zenyatta, may you rule forever, you will always be in my heart and I pray that you never, ever, lose. Dance always sweetheart. Michele
She has tremendous hind quarters. That's where all that home stretch kick is generated from. Being that she is HUGE she simply outstrides her opponents. She is brutally tenacious. And in a lot of her races she pulls up a bit after she passes the field going into the wire. Mike Smith rates her so well that I don't think it matters who sets the pace or what the pace is set at, she will mow them down in the home stretch. She could go 25-0 if they wanted to keep racing her.
yes! we do. i just love to watch her strut all her BIG self around the paddock, on the track er'where. she's beautiful, smart, i mean--smart. i have never seen a horse do the pre-race stuff that she does--i mean i actually seen her stretching prior to the race! magnificent!
She's not dancing, that pawing behavior is just a little anxiety. What a beauty!
Wish I could contact her owners.......NOT THAT THEY can claim all of her fame, but they DID MANAGE to surround her talent with awesome trainers and they did manage her schedule......she's ALL THAT, SHE IS INCREDIBLE,whatever they did with her talent, they did very well!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE gives me hope, mostly because of herself, but probably thanks also to those that surround her. She and hers are an inspiration.
i watch her to get me out of the doldrums, god but i love tis horse!
yes she is! she's all dat and four riders crops. this gurl is a monsta! er'time i watch her i get geeked and excited. she's the greatest "horse" of all time. let's hear it fo' da big gurls! me thinks they should run her in the world cup. letta whup upon som more o dem 'nag' of some male hosses. she's is the greatest horse of all time. you rock zenyatta!
@KevvyKat
Dreamer was based on the filly Mariah's Storm who came in 9th in the Breeder's Cup Lady's Classic, they embellished for the movie....
There are multiple races on Breeder's Cup day, Zenyatta is the only filly to win the Classic, she also won the Lady's Classic the previous year.
I have not words for you!
This is an incredibly beautiful horse.I can see why she's the biggest thing to hit US racing since Big Red.All horses are beautiful mind you.Shes a terrible flirt and I think the most charismatic horse Ive ever seen.But Secretariat was the greatest and Red Rum the bravest of all time.
Hey, I see me in the sequence where she's walking out of the tunnel! Now I can add "as seen on TV" every time I sign my name to something.
That was the most remarkable race I've ever seen. And I don't think I've ever heard noise like that from a crowd either. I get goosebumps thinking back on it.
Thank you
HORSE OF THE DECADE. Second only to Secretariat. What a ride she gave us!
sandhorse44 I can't believe that no one has picked up on what she is doing....it's called "The Spanish Walk". Google "Spanish Walk" and you will see it. What a Show Girl, she's got all the moves. Congratulations on you 16th win! You Girl, are awsome!!!!
@frankc32 And she won. :) I am *so* excited for the Breeders Cup.
If Man O' War and Secretariat were alive and grouped with Zenyatta I'm sure they would be honored to have her "cruise" with them on a Friday night. They are all unique champions. I'll bet they would hold the door open for her too the way gentlemen should for a lady.
@KevvyKat it was based on Mariahs storm, a great race who was teh only horse to win all three of the Arlington races, and she brok her leg, but was repaired, now in the movie, "Dreamer" won the breeders cup classic, Mariah raced again, but it was the Breeder Cup Distaff, and she didnt win, she got ninth out of a 10 horse field, but its the fact that she was raced again
Thanks Dingerz!!! Awesome work upping this!
And as it turns out Z is the mom horse all the other foals hang out with! Long live the Queen!!!
There was some real old guy that was spoken to on T.V. briefly after the race and he said he had seen Seabicuit race at Santa Anita in the late 1930's when he was a young man, but he hadn't heard the grandstand at Santa Anita erupt like that, when Zenyatta won, since the day's that Seabiscuit raced there.
@Dingerz I would have to agree very much with that comment, I think also another reason for her slim loss is that she wasn't quite prepared enough. I belive the triner shouldn't have thrown her into a distance she hasn't raced yet AND she was only racing with the females. The great Zenyatta was up against some very tough competion and she showed great heart and tenacity that fateful day. Every great racehorse loses, It proves that they had the guts to race even against the best of best
She is so much like her Great-Uncle Forego. He was 17 hands too. Forego has always been my favorite horse. Now his wonderful niece is my 2nd favorite horse. Check him out on UA-cam.
She and Sea The Stars are best two flat horses of this era! SeaBiscuit is still up there but the greatest HORSE ever was Mosco Flyer
@Iriye Her humans say that she does it in response to people being around, and that it evolved in the context of being in front of increasingly appreciative crowds. She likes attention, and knows how to get it. :D Her riders, both jockey and exercise rider, say that it also serves to burn off pre-race tension in a positive way. Doesn't seem to be done in response to other animals, or an act related to aggression.
Thanks for posting this!
@TreasureOne Um, can I remind you of something? We're talking about ZENYATTA here. I think for you to go on saying she might be slaughtered is a bit daft. This is ZENYATTA - undefeated champion who might become the only racehore in history to win three Breeders Cup races in a lifetime? Yeah..that one.
Thanks For Posting This
All you Zenyatta fans that say she's equal to or greater than Secretariat are really smokin something. Zenyatta could have the greatest kick of her life and STILL be eating the dust of Sec. Simply stated, Zenyatta never was, never is, and never will be in the same league as the mighty Secretariat. You all are insane. Either you've never watched Sec or you're in complet denial of the superiority of Big Red...case closed:)
The Most Beautiful Girl In The Equine World....ZENYATTA ❤❤❤🐎❤❤❤
Mario is seriously 'the man' - Greatest groom - We owe ya buddy~ :) Great care! Thanks!
@ Nick Reyes the distance was 1 1/4 mile, synthetic track, time 2:00.62
What a beast!!
William Nack just needs to write one more book-the one about a regal, magnificent, dancing girl named Zenyatta. And oh yeah, she can RUN.
@AnnRan Really, she could, with all of those elegant moves she's got!
@sandhorse1 The Spanish Walk is a trained behavior that you might see in a circus horse. She is doing this all on her own, but it might indicate that she has a second career after racing if she doesn't make it in the breeding shed.
Go Zenyatta!!!
I love her. I wonder what she is doing right now.
+brad h i really hate the way they emphasize like: "is she going to beat the males?!" and no the stallions are not faster than mares. It's the people who are foolish to say that
www.zenyatta.com/blog That is where you can keep up on all things Zenyatta. She and Rachel Alexangra are getting inducted into the Horse racing Hall Of Fame this Friday, Aug 12th, 2016. She is in foal to her fifth foal as well. Check it out!
@partycow2 every horse has their own place in racing history secretariat- for having his that big heart and leaving the other horses by 32 lenghts ruffian- for being the number one filly in the country and also the number one 2 year old with a record of 10-0 or 11-0 seabiscuit- being a small horse and beating them especally in the match race with war admiral and zenyatta- for being the biggest horse out there starts in the back rounds up to the front and has no trouble doing it!
unreal how her style is to come from last to first..
You would like to think that any foal of Zenyatta's has a head start in regards to possessing some ability on the track. I'd love to see some of her foals be half as good as her and no doubt would be the people who own them. Here's hoping she can pass on a good chunk of her own ability as it will be fun to watch both hers and RA;s offspring in the future.
Well said, Dammit! Thumbs up for the comment!
Forego's niece, the Queen Zenyatta !
@205seeme It was a slip-up. He corrected his error later on in the coverage.
I agree, she was one stride behind Blame...
Zenyatta's retiring
@KevvyKat Dreamer was done years ago, before Zenyatta won the Breeders Cup Classic last year. So only then it was correct. But the movie the horse was based on was not going for the Classic..
which is not to deny that Queen Z has a unique and HUGE personality, obviously she is a VERY special animal.
But the whole need to be a self-absorbed "look-at-me" showboat, that is an ENTIRELY human trait. I refuse to believe that Zenny is deliberately drawing attention to herself.
She is just being who she is, take her or leave her. She does not have a PR agent. Very few human beings, in the whirlwind of fame and stardom, are capable of that kind of humility.
Cheers!
FrankC32
damn that! zenyatta's the greatest race horse period. not just the greatest "female..." she's a big-ass, fast-ass race horse--das mah gurl!
If she wins HOTY, it would not be for the Classic alone. It would be the deal-sealer, because the way she crushed a quality field demonstrated indisputably the great depth of her talent. That coupled with the rarity of a top level horse, going undefeated for a career. It would be a legit reason to vote for her, as voters can use any criteria they feel like using. This is not to say RA does not deserve it also...she does. And the RA camp's arguments are also perfectly sound.
@Playboyy1985 She had a very big chance with the big boys - ONE more stride and she would have beat Blame. She was stuck in traffic and had to get out from the back of the pack. She can be mentioned as one of the greats - she proved it. Saying "no chance" is to miss what happened in the race completely.
the Big Girl runs today at Hollywood Park in the Lady's Secret Stakes.
Should be awesome!
Cheers!
FrankC32
The others are lucky she stayed on the West Coast, judging by that monstrous race she ran at Oaklawn. She made the cream of the filly and mare crop look like a bunch of $32,000 claimers.
Good luck, Zenyatta. Make it 20 - 0, sweet Queen!
This is a very nice video... Zenyatta is so awesome... I think they should breed her to Birdstone, his first crop rocked.
@follmerhorse She didn't start racing until after it was too late for the Derby. The Triple Crown is only or three year olds.