2010 Horse of the Year?

Based on the fact that Zenyatta was undefeated 19-0 going into the Classic of 2010, and winning The Classic in 2009, along with the fact that she was only beaten a head in her entire career, bodes well for her to be Horse of the Year. Some will argue that she lost the Classic to Blame and therefore will not get the award. Blame was very game to outlast Zenyattas late surge, but I justify Zenyatta by the fact that during the 2010 racing season, Blame was not unbeaten leading up to the Classic and since Zenyatta, who was denied Horse of the year in 09 by Rachael Alexander, who dodged her in the Classic, it would be fitting and right that Zenyatta be named Champion. Goldikiva also has a legit claim to the Award! Crazy year, the way it all unfolded. The fans choose Zenyatta, but unfortunately Blame will most likely receive the Award and once again Zenyatta will be denied what she deserves. It can all be chalked up to the votes cast by the likes of Andy Beyer (a joke in the world of handicapping in my opinion), mis managing fellas like Steven Christ, (Gee, I hope Mike Watchmaker isn't eligible),along with others who really should not have a vote at all. Sad as sad can be!! The vote should be a shared 50/50 between the fans who support the sport and the owners, trainers, and jockeys who work with a labor of love to provide these great races, and not those who entice the public with their so called expertise!!

It seems very late for the award however I would say that Zenyatta deserves it. Although she is a mare and lost her last race and ended her career with an official rating that was too low to be fair being just 128 or 131 (if fillies allowance was lifted) she deserves it for being a brilliant racehorse, and arguably the one of the best in the world for 2010. That stat is unlikely. I couldn't see Blame being given the award and with Goldikova winning the European HOTYA, it could be a mares year.

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And by the way Jerry even if the question was 'who was the horse of all time' you still wouldn't be right.

i might decide for to declare that the yankee horse of the 300 and sixty 5 days is Zenyatta although on type foundation it must be Blame as he beat her of their very final race. Blame finished in front of Zenyatta interior the Breeders Cup classic and whether it became by way of the narrowest of margins and Zenyatta became in all probability the terrific horse interior the race, Blame on type foundation is extra acceptable than her and subsequently that win ought to garuantee him the yankee horse of the 300 and sixty 5 days. Its in basic terms a shame that over in europe Blame and Zenyatta have been overshadowed by way of paintings rigidity, Harbinger and Goldikova and so no longer many human beings care approximately them. whether nonetheless i'm useful that the wins of paintings rigidity, Harbinger and Goldkova have been overshadowed by way of Zenyatta and Blame by way of human beings. in any case getting back to indicate, I stongly have faith that Blame gets the yankee Horse of the 300 and sixty 5 days award. Its an award for the 300 and sixty 5 days no longer, I repeat no longer for an entire carear, which i think is why many human beings save desiring Zenyatta for horse of the 300 and sixty 5 days.

It's not late..Mid January is the celebration. In my opinion Zenyatta..definitely overall..Goldikova and Zenyatta are different class horses..so depends on what class your talking, assuming dirt my pick is Zenyatta, if turf then Goldikova. Surprised on how may regulars just don't understand horse racing, you can't compare a dirt horse with a turf horse..come on..?!

Personally, I'd say Zenyatta. I know she lost in the Breeders' Cup Classic, but as we saw last year (when she won it), that doesn't automatically lock up the Horse of the Year title.

Daily Racing Form's web site has a section dedicated to it: drf.com/hoy

any horse i can win money on will always be my horse of the year....but obviously my pick will change from week to week.

horse of all time: secretariat

Conron serious

secretariat was the horse of all time

goldikova. just the last race alone is why.

It was only a poll but .."Readers vote Zenyatta Best Of 2010" however, I'm confident that it could and should stick...the winner is not announced until next month, in January as you state, second or third week I believe..! I read about the readers poll last Tuesday, 12/21, along with other picks..here's the link to the poll..

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/201...

Along with the talent and fun she has brought to the industry and to mention her amazing personality..The following is why Zenyatta deserves HOY 2010 Season -

On January 16, 2010, it was announced that Zenyatta would not be retired, and would race during the 2010 season.

On January 18, 2010, Zenyatta won The Eclipse Award for top Older Female of the 2009 season. She was voted runner-up to 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra.

Early in 2010, it was announced that Zenyatta would meet Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra, who had not raced since winning the Woodward on September of 2009, on the track in the Apple Blossom Invitational on April 9 at Oaklawn Park, and would not race in the Dubai World Cup. The Apple Blossom Handicap was changed to an invitational for the renewal of the race. There was also talk of a series of three races over the 2010 racing season in which Zenyatta and Rachel would meet. However, following Rachel Alexandra's loss in the New Orleans Ladies Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course on March 13, it was announced that she would not run in the Apple Blossom Invitational. Rachel Alexandra was retired shortly thereafter.

On March 13, 2010, Zenyatta captured her 15th straight victory in the Grade 1 $250,000 Santa Margarita Invitational Handicap at Santa Anita Park. She was assigned 127lbs and spotted her 7 rivals 11 to 16 pounds. She completed the 1 1/8 miles in 1:48.20 and won by 1 1/4 lengths. She was ridden by Mike Smith. She earned $150,000 of the $250,000 purse.

On April 9, 2010, Zenyatta won the Grade I $500,000 Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn Park and increased her undefeated record to 16–0. With the win, Zenyatta tied Cigar, Citation, Ormonde, and Ribot for consecutive victories, with all but one of her victories coming in restricted races. She completed the 1 1/8 miles in 1:50.71. She was ridden by Mike Smith under 123lbs, and won by 4 1/4 lengths. She earned $300,000 of the $500,000 purse.

On June 13, 2010, Zenyatta captured her 17th straight victory and won the Grade I $250,000 Vanity Invitation Handicap at Hollywood Park by a 1/2 length. She was ridden by Mike Smith and carried 129lbs, spotting her five rivals 9 to 17 pounds. She completed the 1 1/8 miles in 1:49.01. With the victory, Zenyatta tied the record set by Rock of Gibraltar for consecutive Grade/Group I victories. She earned $150,000 of the $250,000 purse.

On August 7, 2010, Zenyatta broke the record set by Rock of Gibraltar for consecutive Grade/Group I victories. She won her eighth consecutive Grade/Group I victory and increased her undefeated record to 18–0. Zenyatta carried 123lbs and won her third Clement L. Hirsch Handicap. She was ridden by Mike Smith. She finished the 1 1/16 miles in 1:45.03 and won by a neck. Zenyatta's 18th win tied the legendary Eclipse for consecutive victories without defeat. With the win, Zenyatta captured her twelfth Grade/Group I race and tied the All-time North American record (set by two-time champion Bayakoa) for Grade/Group I victories by a filly/mare. She earned $180,000 of the $300,000 purse.

On October 2, 2010, Zenyatta broke the All-time North American record (set by two-time champion Bayakoa) for Grade/Group I victories by a filly/mare. She won her thirteenth Grade/Group I race at Oak Tree at Hollywood Park. She ran her unbeaten streak to 19–0, tying Pepper's Pride for the All-time North American record for consecutive victories without defeat (List of Undefeated Thoroughbreds) and won her ninth consecutive Grade/Group I victory. In addition, she broke the All-time North American female earnings record (formerly held by Ouija Board, who retired in 2006 with earnings in excess of $6,312,552). Zenyatta (who carried 123 lb) won her third Lady's Secret Stakes by a half length over Hollywood Oaks winner Switch and was ridden by Mike Smith. She finished the 1 1/16 miles in 1:42.97 and pushed her total career earnings to $6,404,580. She earned $150,000 of the $250,000 purse.

On November 6, 2010 Zenyatta finished second to Blame in the Grade I Breeders' Cup Classic at Churchill Downs in her first attempt at a race with Grade 1 males on dirt. She was ridden by Mike Smith and carried 123lbs. Zenyatta earned $900,000 and surpassed Tiznow, John Henry and Alysheba in All-time North American earnings (male or female) with earnings over $7,304,580. She finished with a record of 19 wins and one loss. In her loss Zenyatta failed to surpass Pepper's Pride for the most consecutive victories.

Simply Amazing :)