Zenyatta looks around at the cheering spectators as she joins the walkover from barn to paddock before the Breeders' Cup Classic. . . |
. . .then does a few of the "dance steps" she is known for. |
The only female horse in the field of twelve, Zenyatta takes part in the post parade. Her regular jockey, Mike Smith, is aboard. |
First Dude (red cap, "DD") takes the early lead, followed by Quality Road (right.) |
Zenyatta trails the field heading for the first turn. |
Blame (second from right, blue cap) crosses the wire just ahead of Zenyatta (left) to win the Classic. Second from left is Fly Down, who was third; Lookin At Lucky (right) was fourth. |
Zenyatta was undefeated going into this race, having won all nineteen of her previous starts, including the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic. A disconsolate Mike Smith said he blamed himself for the loss. |
Zenyatta leaves the track with her groom, Mario Espinoza. |
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