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John Shirreffs

Feeling Recognized

Trainer John Shirreffs on what Zenyatta winning 2010 Horse of the Year meant:

“Historically, it was just so important that she got that credit next to her name, I think. It just stamps her as one of the elite horses,” Shirreffs said. “No matter what emotions there are, I mean I’m emotionally tied to her, but when the industry recognizes a horse as Horse of the year, that is the ultimate compliment.”

Posted in Racing on January 24, 2011 / Tagged Eclipse Awards, Horse of the Year, It's Personal, John Shirreffs, Zenyatta