Breyer Horse Item #1478

Breyer Zenyatta
Champion Racehorse Thoroughbred
Portrait Model Horse

color: dark bay
breed: Thoroughbred
recommended age: 8 and Up
date available: Mid-Year 2010

Description: The Breyer Zenyatta model horse is part of the Portrait Model series from the Breyer Traditional collection (1:9 scale). He was sculpted using the Lonesome Glory mold created by Kitty Cantrell introduced in 2000. The Breyer model horse is a 2010 Mid-Year release for the Portrait Models series. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Zenyatta models go to three great charities: the fantastic Thoroughbred rescue/retirement home Old Friends, The Race for Education - providing educational programs and college scholarships to young people in the equine and agriculture industry with significant financial need, and Canter California's Thoroughbred adoption program.

The mighty 17-hand Zenyatta can be described as funny, flirtatious and fan-friendly. This champion Thoroughbred racehorse has re-written racing history in 2009 by beating an all-male field to become the first mare ever to win the Breeders' Cup Classic. Indomitable on the track, this "super filly" won 19 consecutive races in a 20-race career, outperforming former consecutive win record holders Cigar and Citation. This racing mare is also an American record-holder for consecutive victories without defeat in  unrestricted races. Zenyatta stands taller than most of her opponents at 17.2 hands tall at the shoulder and carried 1200 pounds on her frame while racing. Not only has she been featured in W magazine and called "hard to beat, and harder to ignore" by the New York Times in the 2010 racing season, Zenyatta won the Eclipse Horse of the Year award in 2010 which is the highest honor given in American  thoroughbred horse racing.

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail: $46.99