Zenyatta, retiring undefeated in 14 starts following her scintillating victory in the $5,000,000 Breeders' Cup Classic in November, made her farewell appearance at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA, Sat., Dec. 26, 2009 to an adoring crowd under exercise rider Steve Willard. ©Benoit Photos

Santa Anita unveiled the all new life-size bronze of John Henry, sculpted by Nina Kaiser, Sat., Dec. 26, 2009 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA. Joining in the ceremony was Team John Henry, from left, Eduardo Inda (asst. trainer), Hall of Famer Ron McAnally (trainer) and Lewis Cenicola (exercise rider). ©Benoit Photos

Jockey Garrett Gomez claims his 4th straight leading "money won" title, taking victory in the 8th race aboard the Julio Canani-trained Cenizo, Wed., Dec. 31, 2009 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA. Gomez won the last race on the last day of the year, which pushed his 2009 earnings to $18,571,171 just $10,606 ahead of jockey, Julien Leparoux, who finished the year at $18,560 565. ©Benoit Photos

Tuscan Evening and jockey Rafael Bejarano win the Grade III, $100,000 Monrovia Handicap, Sun., Jan. 3, 2010 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA. Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer (left) and owner William de Burgh (center). ©Benoit Photos