Zenyatta(foaledApril 1, 2004, inKentucky) is a retired AmericanchampionThoroughbredracehorse, winner of 19 consecutive races in a 20-race career. Owned byJerry and Ann Moss, Zenyatta was trained byJohn Shirreffsand guided by jockeyMike Smithfor 17 of 20 starts.David Floresrode Zenyatta in her first three starts.
Zenyatta was sired byStreet Cry, who also sired 2007Kentucky Derby-winnerStreet Sense,Australian Horse of the YearWinx, multiple Group 1 AustralianWeight for AgechampionWhobegotyou, and 2009 Melbourne Cup winnerShocking. Zenyatta is out ofVertigineux, and thus is a half-sister to multiple Grade I winner Balance. Herdamsireis thestallionKris S.She was named after the albumZenyatta Mondatta, byThe Police, who were signed toA&M Recordsby her owner, Jerry Moss.
Zenyatta was known for her closing finishes, often spotting early front runners large leads, then overtaking her opponents down the final stretchDuring her racing career, she stood 17.2hands(70inches, 178cm) at thewithersand weighed 1,217lb (552kg).
On April 25, 2016, Zenyatta\'s induction into theNational Museum of Racing and Hall of Famewas announced.
BRAND NEW in UNOPENED BOX this rarely seen model was designed exclusively for the Devon Horse Show and County Fair. Zenyatta proudly wears her beautiful light blue and white Devon Horse Show blanket!