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Zenyatta (foaled April 1, 2004, in Kentucky) is a retired American champion Thoroughbred racehorse, winner of 19 consecutive races in a 20-race career. During her racing career, she stood at the withers and weighed . Owned by Jerry Moss and his wife Ann and trained by John Shirreffs, Zenyatta was ridden by jockey Mike Smith for 17 of 20 starts. David Flores rode Zenyatta in her first three starts. Zenyatta was sired by Street Cry, who also sired 2007 Kentucky Derby-winner Street Sense, multiple Group 1 Australian Weight for Age champion Whobegotyou, and 2009 Melbourne Cup winner Shocking. Zenyatta is out of Vertigineux, and thus is a half-sister to multiple Grade I winner Balance. Her damsire is the stallion Kris S. Zenyatta was named after the album ''Zenyatta Mondatta'', by The Police, who were signed to A&M Records by her owner, Jerry Moss.〔(Miamiherald.com ) March 10, 2011〕 ==Popularity== Zenyatta was selected three years in a row (2008–2010) for NTRA's Moment of the Year Award, for her 2008 Ladies' Classic victory, historic 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic victory, and narrow defeat in the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic.〔(March 10, 2011 )〕 She finished second in the voting for AP Female Athlete of the Year in both 2009 and 2010.〔(Lindsey Vonn Tops Zenyatta for 2010 AP Female Athlete of the Year As Horse Is Again Runner-Up - Daily Blend - NESN.com )〕 She was featured in O〔http://www.oprah.com/world/The-2010-O-Power-List/20〕 and W Magazine〔(Zenyatta's winning streak: Society: Wmagazine.com )〕 and in a profile on ''60 Minutes'' in 2010 prior to her historic attempt at 20 consecutive victories in the 2010 Breeders Cup Classic. In a public opinion poll by the ''Daily Racing Form'', 87% of people voted for her to be the 2010 Eclipse Horse of the Year.〔(Horsemen: Give Zenyatta HOY - ESPN )〕 Thousands appeared for her retirement ceremonies at Hollywood Park〔(Zenyatta's California fans get chance to say good-bye - ESPN )〕 and Keeneland Race Track〔(Zenyatta and her fans enjoy one last dance - ESPN )〕 despite frigid 18-degree temperatures at Keeneland. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Zenyatta」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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