Zenyatta Has Earned Horse of the Year

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Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

This is racings fault...blame is squarely on their shoulders. You can't blame fans for living in the "now".

When was the last time you saw a 19-0 horse going for back to back Classic wins? and a female to boot. It was historic.

I shouldn't blame people for ignoring the the history of the sport or its greats? Did racing declare that everything that happened pre-Smarty Jones is not relevant? The sport does not do a great job with keeping its history alive, this is true. But it isnt as though there isnt a lot of information available.

Her going for a second BC Classic and being undefeated was historic but not worthy of her placement in the annals of history by her ardent supporters. There was no greater moment in baseball history than Kirk Gibson's walkoff HR to win game 1 of the 1988 series. Doesnt mean Gibson ranks with Willie Mays and Babe Ruth.