Last November a six-year-old mare named Zenyatta brought her 19-0 record into the Breeders' Cup Classic. The horse-who will be the focus of a Nov. 4 event kicking off this year's Breeders' Cup at Churchill Downs-captivated crowds, especially during race 20 an the most breathtaking finish of all.
Because every state establishes its own rules for racing, including
veterinary care, the Breeders’ Cup has to announce and enforce its
strict veterinary standards wherever the meet is held, demanding a fully
equipped trauma center as well as two state-of-the-art equine
ambulances.