It's a perfect Zen in Classic

Zenyatta created history by becoming the first mare to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic at an emotion-charged Santa Anita.

Sun, 08 Nov, 2009 - 10:15

Zenyatta created history by becoming the first mare to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic at an emotion-charged Santa Anita.

In keeping with all her previous victories – which had come against her own sex - she was settled right at the rear of the field by regular jockey Mike Smith.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Person: Zenyatta Person: Mike Smith Person: Godolphin Person: Johnny Murtagh Person: Rip Van Winkle Person: Gio Ponti Person: Henry Cecil Person: Todd Pletcher Person: Smith Person: John Shirreffs Person: Shirreffs Event: Breeders’ Cup Classic

<p>Scandanavia and Ryan Moore (blue & orange) win the Saval Beg Stakes (Group 3) for trainer Aidan O'Brien at Leopardstown. Pic: Healy Racing</p>

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