Perfect Zenyatta (14-0) awaits breeding career

Owners of Breeders’ Cup Classic winner in process of selecting a stallion

	Jockey Mike Smith celebrates winning the Breeders' Cup Classic on Zenyatta at Santa Anita Park on Nov. 7.
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updated 6:52 p.m. ET Nov. 12, 2009

INGLEWOOD, Calif. - Undefeated Zenyatta, who beat the boys in the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, is preparing for retirement and her future date with a stallion.

The 5-year-old mare is relaxing at the Hollywood Park barn of trainer John Shirreffs before owners Jerry and Ann Moss select a stallion to be bred to Zenyatta next year.

Shirreffs said Thursday that Zenyatta’s popularity has soared, with an outpouring of support via letters, phone calls and messages after she capped her career with a 14th consecutive victory in the Breeders’ Cup last weekend at Santa Anita.

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Zenyatta will retire with career earnings of more than $5.4 million.

Hollywood Park’s stable kitchen has an omelet named after her containing three eggs and diced spinach topped with jack cheese.