Zenyatta warming up.....

[The Indomitable DrugS]

She wins - but her performances aren't exactly spectacular.

She was very unimpressive in victory last out over a troubled Tough Tiz's Sis - who is moderate.

A horse like Hystericalady has run several outstanding races - though she doesn't always show up - and is much less effective on synthetic tracks.

Ginger Punch has built up a tremendous resume - and I think she is very moderate.

I think there is more talent in the 3yo filly division than the older female division right now - but many of those talented types are questionable at best at 9fs or further.

John Sherrifs trained a huge filly named Manistique for 505 in the late 90's - she was pretty accomplished winning 11 of 15 starts, 9 of which were grade 1 or grade 2 stake races. I think without question Manistique was more talented than Zenyatta.

That's not to say Zenyatta can't still improve.