Zenyatta a display of greatness

It was what she did and how she did it that will have them talking for ages to come, for Zenyatta annihilated the Classic field.

Breeders' Cup Classic Breakdown

Jerry Bailey and Randy Moss break down Zenyatta's win

Even opponents hail Zenyatta

Zenyatta's performance in winning the Breeders' Cup Classic not only elicited wild reactions from her thousands of admirers on hand at Santa Anita on Saturday but also praise from the connections of several of the horses she beat.

Zenyatta and jockey Mike Smith after their victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic

Zenyatta and jockey Mike Smith in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita

Horse of the Year? It's still Rachel

There will not, of course, be two Horses of the Year or any sharing of the award. There can be only one, and that one is Rachel Alexandra.

Best ever?

Clearly, November 7 was one of the greatest sports days in history.

Zenyatta Wins Breeders' Cup Classic

Zenyatta comes from behind to win the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic.

2009 Breeders' Cup Turf

Conduit repeats as champion of the Grade 1, $3 million Breeders' Cup Turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 7, 2009.

Zenyatta stays perfect with Classic win

Zenyatta beat the boys in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday, running her record to 14-0 in the most impressive effort of her career.

Jockey Mike Smith celebrates after winning the five million-dollar Breeders' Cup Classic race on the horse Zenyatta, owned by Jerome S. Moss, during the Breeders Cup races...

ARCADIA, CA - NOVEMEBR 7: Jockey Mike Smith celebrates winning the Breeders' Cup Classic race on Zenyatta during the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park November 7...

2009 Breeders' Cup Sprint

Dancing in Silks wins the Grade 1, $2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint at Santa Anita on Nov. 7, 2009.

2009 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile

Furthest Land captures the Grade 1, $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile at Santa Anita on Nov. 7, 2009.

2009 Breeders' Cup Juvenile

Vale of York (IRE) upsets the Grade 1, $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Santa Anita on Nov. 7, 2009.