Zenyatta earned the right to be called the “Queen of Racing” with her amazing 19-race winning streak. Her co-owner Jerry Moss answers a few questions with us just in time for the release of “Zenyatta: Queen of Racing,” a documentary DVD chronicling the mare’s incredible career.

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How and when I was introduced to Thoroughbred racing: In the late 60s the co-manager of Herb’s [Herb Alpert] live personal appearances invited me to the racetrack for the very first time. And, armed with the [Daily] Racing Form, I worked out a horse to bet and watched the horse finish first, only to be disqualified. Not a great outcome, but we had a great day and a lot of fun. 

Moss at Zenyatta's Hall of Fame induction. (Eclipse Sportswire)

Favorite Zenyatta moment: Winning her first race on Thanksgiving that year with the whole family in attendance for a photo.

My favorite racetrack: Santa Anita Park

My favorite Thoroughbred racing event: Breeders’ Cup

Other sports/teams I follow:  New York Yankees and UCLA Basketball

What I would like to see more of in Thoroughbred racing: More maiden races that are split with two winners.

Favorite all-time Thoroughbred: Zenyatta

My personal best moment in the sport of Thoroughbred racing: Winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic with Zenyatta.

My favorite jockey: Mike Smith

My favorite trainer: John Shirreffs

My heroes: All jockeys

Favorite non-Thoroughbred racing sports event I have attended: World Series, Final Four in college basketball

Zenyatta winning 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic. (Eclipse Sportswire)

Favorite quote or motto: To quote the great trainer Charlie Wittingham, “It’s better to say sorry that you did, than to say sorry that you didn’t.”

Favorite animal other than a horse: Another horse, or a whale

Favorite food: Chinese

Favorite vacation spot: Maui

Favorite city: Venice, Italy

Alma Mater: Brooklyn College

Favorite dessert:  Pecan pie

Favorite tech gadget: My computer

Best part of the Zenyatta movie: When she came from the back to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic in 2009.