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Originally Posted by thaskalos
Rachel had a phenomenal 3 year-old campaign...but was a disappointment as a 4 year-old. Zenyatta, on the other hand, scared the daylights out of the best male horses in the land twice, in the BC Classic...as an AGED MARE. My money says that Rachel's accomplishments will be duplicated LONG before Zenyatta's will. Rachel was special...but Zenyatta was UNIQUE! |
Zenyatta ran longer but never had a year like Rachel. That's why Rachel beat her out for HOY the year by both raced though Zenyatta was more mature. Secretariat never even ran at 4 and I think he will be remembered. Any horse who stays sound will improve as they get older. A horse doesn't even fully mature until 5.
