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2013 Breeders' Cup contender - Paynter blitzes Hollywood allowance in return
The nervous excitement ahead of Paynter's miraculous return to the races turned into jubilant euphoria after the horse that was on the verge of death due to bouts with colitis and laminitis at the end of last year returned to dazzle on a Friday afternoon at Hollywood Park.
"It's an amazing story. He went from 99-to-1 to survive to 1-to-9. I can't believe we're standing here in the winner's circle with him," trainer Bob Baffert said after the race while choking back tears.
Paynter hadn't been seen in the starting gate since a clear win in the Haskell Invitational Stakes (Grade 1) at Monmouth Park in New Jersey last July and was sprinting for the first time since his debut at Santa Anita last February. However, the strapping colt was sharp early and clearly towered in class over his seven third-level allowance rivals while stopping the clock in 1:21.4 over seven furlongs and extending the lead he held every step of the way to 4 ½-lengths under the wire.
"He's a really good horse. He worked with Fast Bullet the other day and was cruising with him and there's no faster horse than him right now going short," said Baffert regarding Paynter's forward placement. "I was worried about the synthetic. I didn't really know how he was going to handle it. He worked ok on it, but then I got him back to Santa Anita and put two good works into him."
Purchased as a yearling by owner Zayat Stables LLC for $325,000, Paynter now has four wins and a pair of runner-up finishes from seven career starts. The four-year-old son of Awesome Again will almost certainly become racing's newest millionaire after his next start with $37,200 in earnings today pushing his career total to $989,424.
"I had a lot of pressure in the beginning, but I knew I had a lot of horse. He won easy," said jockey Rafael Bejarano, who booted home five winners on the day to re-claim his lead in the standings with 36 wins at the meet, four ahead of Joe Talamo.
Paynter's battle for survival was well-chronicled on social media by his owners and resulted in a groundswell of support from racing fans across the world that voted him as the people's horse in winning the Vox Populi Award.
That popularity was reflected at the betting windows with Paynter being sent off as the odds-on favorite at 2-to-5 and returning $2.80 to win.
"I know seven furlongs coming back is a tough distance and I didn't think we'd receive that much pace pressure," said owner Justin Zayat. "Turning for home it kind of reminded me of the Haskell when he just leveled off and took off. I love it."
All parties were non-committal on the campaign for the remainder of 2013, but the love for what has become America's horse surely extends to the East Coast where Paynter also finished as the runner-up in the Belmont Stakes (G1).
His next trip to the starting gate will almost certainly come at either Saratoga or Del Mar with the ultimate goal being the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Santa Anita in November.
Majestic City ran second as the 7-to-1 third choice, 6 ¼-lengths in front of 8-to-1 fourth choice Fly Lexis Fly, who got his nose down in front of 4-to-1 second choice Kate's Event.
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"It's an amazing story. He went from 99-to-1 to survive to 1-to-9. I can't believe we're standing here in the winner's circle with him," trainer Bob Baffert said after the race while choking back tears.
Paynter hadn't been seen in the starting gate since a clear win in the Haskell Invitational Stakes (Grade 1) at Monmouth Park in New Jersey last July and was sprinting for the first time since his debut at Santa Anita last February. However, the strapping colt was sharp early and clearly towered in class over his seven third-level allowance rivals while stopping the clock in 1:21.4 over seven furlongs and extending the lead he held every step of the way to 4 ½-lengths under the wire.
"He's a really good horse. He worked with Fast Bullet the other day and was cruising with him and there's no faster horse than him right now going short," said Baffert regarding Paynter's forward placement. "I was worried about the synthetic. I didn't really know how he was going to handle it. He worked ok on it, but then I got him back to Santa Anita and put two good works into him."
Purchased as a yearling by owner Zayat Stables LLC for $325,000, Paynter now has four wins and a pair of runner-up finishes from seven career starts. The four-year-old son of Awesome Again will almost certainly become racing's newest millionaire after his next start with $37,200 in earnings today pushing his career total to $989,424.
"I had a lot of pressure in the beginning, but I knew I had a lot of horse. He won easy," said jockey Rafael Bejarano, who booted home five winners on the day to re-claim his lead in the standings with 36 wins at the meet, four ahead of Joe Talamo.
Paynter's battle for survival was well-chronicled on social media by his owners and resulted in a groundswell of support from racing fans across the world that voted him as the people's horse in winning the Vox Populi Award.
That popularity was reflected at the betting windows with Paynter being sent off as the odds-on favorite at 2-to-5 and returning $2.80 to win.
"I know seven furlongs coming back is a tough distance and I didn't think we'd receive that much pace pressure," said owner Justin Zayat. "Turning for home it kind of reminded me of the Haskell when he just leveled off and took off. I love it."
All parties were non-committal on the campaign for the remainder of 2013, but the love for what has become America's horse surely extends to the East Coast where Paynter also finished as the runner-up in the Belmont Stakes (G1).
His next trip to the starting gate will almost certainly come at either Saratoga or Del Mar with the ultimate goal being the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Santa Anita in November.
Majestic City ran second as the 7-to-1 third choice, 6 ¼-lengths in front of 8-to-1 fourth choice Fly Lexis Fly, who got his nose down in front of 4-to-1 second choice Kate's Event.
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I love to watch horse race on tv! I love horses they are loveable; caring; warmth; i Detest Animal Cruelty! Animals Have Rights Also! I am watching video November/ Autumn 2024! Zendayatta had already retired from racing; she was living in a farm when accident occured she felt back wards she broke neck died instantly on spot! She loved to be on.spot light; shake it up; she loved taking pictures; before the race started! The Holidays Are Approaching!😢😢😢😢😢😢 Haters Need to.stop.fughting with Demons!😢😢😢❤
I love to watch horse race on tv! I liove horses they are loveable; caring; warmth; sunny 😎! Autumn November 2024! Zendayatta 6 year old Tampa Florida! ! You love to shake it before racing?😢😢😢😢😢
Zenyatta is Original horse Leader. Good luck and Long Live Zenyatta, USA
Just came across this...I remember this horse and his connections...wow...a belated RIP PrePeg and Mr. MK Cho
This is great! I actually own Nahem (aka. Kody) now, he continued his career as a dressage horse and retired recently :). I’m so glad some of his old racing vids are still out there.
Photos of Zenyatta are wonderful, but these photos that people are taking all these other people are disgusting
Interesting that she works with ear stuffs in as well as races in them😬❤️❤️👏🏻👍
Awesome video
So easy to love! Look how big she is standing next to her beloved companion Cootie. I think that was his name, if not someone pls correct me...lol! ❤
Rachel Alexandra got beaten by Saldana? Wow! Zenyatta would never have allowed another mare to beat her! In fact, Blame got very lucky that day. She had him! We all saw what was about to happen! I've seen every video of Zen, I believe, but this one by far, is my favorite! Just look at her near the end, isn't she the most magnificent looking specimen, ever! Just beautiful--and realizes it, by working it! Haha...you go, girl! ❤ ❤ 💕 🌹
Z is the sweetest most precious horse the world has ever seen!
Does anyone know what happened to this horse? Owned by Hollendorfer which makes me think the horse is was in trouble Got stuck in claimers and gelded Horse Racing Nation Status : Unknown Last update on pedigreequery was 2015 I'm not holding out hope for this horse , I'll try to be positive
Great mare but put all her foals can't even make one. Sad
Bourbon Bay !! Greatest horse I have ever seen race! Last to First always a pleasure to watch! I also miss seeing the Budweiser girls as they come out from the dressing room and make last minute adjustments in a hallway at Hollywood Park! Somehow my pops was the only one in the know, always at right time . And with not another soul around , thanks dad ! I also miss the dollar hot dogs , and dollar soda Friday night racing at Hollywood park. I’m sure my pops misses the dollar beers as well ! Priceless memories to keep
she looks like she was ready to go again!
The video was shot like whoever was holding the camera had Parkinson's Disease.
There is something defective about anybody who can't appreciate that animal.
Good one. Subbed.
right to stud!
she is very big for a filly
Zenyatta is a very special filly and she knows how to win her races.
Is this a little sis outta street cry or the dam vertingeux???
Violence could have been a great horse had he never got injured
Love the hat Mr. Headley!
she is a queen...forever
Epic day
What height is The Mare ?
17 1/2 hands...taller than Secretariat
watch those Vancouver Canadians!: all that salmon up there, and great clover! :))
Gorgeous mare - I think she is going to star as a broodmare big time for future generations
Even though she did not have the most succesful career! I would never say having her here was a fail, because it brought back a reflection of Zenyatta on the field once more! Something to relive just seeing her there!
Lols you would never be able to guess that was Zenyatta's sister! jk, it looks just like her without the stripe! She is huge too!
I'm Octane's new owner. He is now training to be an equitation horse and loving every second of it! I couldn't be any happier with him (:
John Sheriffs is now training her son Cozmic One
Wonderful, wonderful horse. He's quite a champion.
In the 2010 BCC Baffert started rooting for Zenyatta when he saw Looking at Lucky getting tired. That's pretty kewl. :) I think he's a real admirer.
Watch it trucks be driving or bikes.
Cool. What's he up to?
Paynter, you are the man! Breathing a sigh of relief for you!
Thank you so much for posting this! This literally put tears in my eyes. He looks so good and looked like his old self. Congratulations to the Zayats, Bob Baffert and the vets who took care of him.
still 2. she's been moved to belmont
Can anyone indicate, how many races she have up to May 2013 and if she still running?
very good point if gov c. is healthy he will be real tough will be a great race
Wish I had played Orb, just wasn't sold on him. He does appear to be a real threat to win Triple. I still don't think he is going to catch Governor Charlie in time.
yes sir and nice price for legit triple crown threat
yws he does and he was my derby selection until he was scratched i dutched the derby had orb to win and had javas war wps much bigger bet on orb go price $12.80 thats his 5th w in a row real tough horse
orb it is!
If Governor Charlie is healthy that's my main play for the Preakness.
I love Sham, one of the best the world has known. So glad a race / track was named after him.
Java's War Looks Very Good
Thank you! Stunning videography!