Valiant loss puts Zenyatta's prowess in perspective

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Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

It helps that they try to do it on turf.

However, there are plenty of examples in the last few years of fillies/mares beating males on dirt.

Yeah I know there have been a few, however I mean't races only at the highest level. Certainly not as frequent as in Europe. Someone mentioned Jolypha, her BC Classic is one of the best performances by a filly on dirt that is often overlooked. But that was still only a 3rd.