Zenyatta Book

Last fall, Zenyatta captured America’s attention as she went for a perfect 20-0 record. The mare ended up losing her 20th race at the Breeders’ Cup Classic by less than half a length to Blame, but she still garnered many accolades, such as the coveted Horse of the Year award for 2010. A new book from Matthew Young details Zenyatta’s rise to fame and delves into some of the big issues that surround horse racing. From her humble days as a yearling, to her dance moves at her biggest races, Zenyatta’s story is that of a reputed dying sport’s revitalization by a country cheering on a horse to accomplish the impossible. (Read More…)