A to Z or Z to A, Zenyatta and Rachael Alexandra are one(s) of a kind

Ralph Siraco's Blog

November 2009

When last we blogged, we were espousing the efforts of getting Rachael Alexandra and Zenyatta to throw it down at the Breeders' Cup. Of course, it never happened. So, we were left with yet another "dream showdown" at the Breeders' Cup that never materialized. And, for the second year in a row, it was a BC run on synthetic racing surface. Thus, Big Brown/Curlin take two with Zenyatta and Rachael Alexandra was left to a dream that never came true and an abundance of subjective, objective and in some cases rejective debate again. Thus, we will not go into the pros and cons of each, the exciting perfect performances or the unparallel merits of same, but, instead bask in the glow of knowing we have just lived through a "Hailey's Comet" vintage year of equine excellence. Make no mistake, whomever the Eclipse Award is ultimately awarded, both ZENYATTA and RACHAEL ALEXANDRA ARE WINNERS. Way beyond a gold trophy or engraved plaques. Only those of us documenting the unbelievable but undeniable path each took to their respective mantals, we are left to realize that we may never pass this way again. More to come.........

HAVE A GREAT RACE DAY.

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