2009 Zenyatta Breeders' Cup winner race worn saddle cloth. When unfolded, the yellow and black cloth measures 31x39". "BREEDERS' CUP" (12" wide x 2" tall) and "4" (8" wide x 11" tall) are stitched to the cloth. The 2009 Breeders' Cup took place on November 6th and 7th at Santa Anita Racetrack in Arcadia, California. The race was a highly-anticipated event, mainly because the decision was made to race Zenyatta, a mare, against male horses. Zenyatta defeated 8 male horses in the riveting race. The win was historic as Zenyatta became the first female horse to win the Breeders' Cup.