Arcadia in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Zenyatta
Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions
| | Inductee 2016 | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 22, 2020
1. Zenyatta Marker
Record 20 starts: 19-1-0.
Owned by Jerry & Ann Moss, trained by John Shirreffs.
Purchased as a yearling for $60,000; Earned $7.3 million in 4-year racing career.
Won 17 graded stakes races, including 13 Grade 1 events. Won Lady's Secret Stakes, Vanity Handicap & Clement L. Hirsch Stakes 3 times each 2008, 2009, 2010.
Won Breeders' Cup Distaff 2008.
First female to win Breeders' Cup Classic 2009.
Set North American record for Grade 1 victories by a filly/mare 2010.
Champion Older Female 2008, 2009, 2010 & Horse of the Year 2010.
U.S. Racing Hall of Fame 2016.
Erected 2016 by Arcadia Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 2008.
Location. 34° 8.543′ N, 118° 1.716′ W. Marker is in Arcadia, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of Santa Clara Street and First Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Santa Clara Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 E Santa Clara St, Arcadia CA 91007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions (here, next to this marker); Depots and Hotel Oakwood (within shouting
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Regarding Zenyatta. The Walk of Champions honors the historic records of outstanding horses, jockeys, trainers, owners, and other key figures not just of Santa Anita fame, but encompassing the entire state of California. The accomplishments of 69 Cornerstone Champions have been engraved on 24″ x 24″ informational bronze plaques.
Also see . . . Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions. Arcadia Historical Society website. (Submitted on July 2, 2022.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 22, 2020
2. Zenyatta Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 314 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
