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Originally Posted by dalakhani
Ive run into Mike Smith a few times and most notably after the BC this year. I don't know him but he was nice enough to stop and take a picture and chat even after that tough loss. I asked him who his best mount was. I even said "holy bull?"
He said "Zenyatta, in all ways Zenyatta".
It could have been the libations or his emotions speaking a few hours after a tough loss but I swear that is what the man said and there were no reporters or boom mics around.
I know that this is hearsay and I will get my deserved thrashing for posting this. Either way, I took him at his word and if that is the case, I don't think its such a joke that she is mentioned.
If we are judging strictly on what we individually perceive as "quality" in a racehorse, then I think GZ or Cigar are both worthy and I think most would agree that an argument could be made.
If greatness is measured solely in terms of the imprint left on the sport, I think Zenyatta is unquestionably the greatest living racehorse. Thirty years from now, will we talking more about her or Cigar?
Again, it depends on how one defines "greatness".
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No offense, but I'd rather pull my toenails out one by one than have another Zenyatta discussion. However, Smith also said she was the best horse ever. He might be a bit biased and was totally (understandable) caught up in the Zenyattatardness.