Take Control was definitely impressive. Baffert is absolutely loaded for this upcoming year.
Rachel was only raced on dirt and they were scared to bring her to the poly track. They also played it safe by placing her in the Woodward and not even bringing her to the Classic. They are both great champions and whoever wins horse of the year, IMO, is deserving of the title. They both have great arguments to be horse of the year, but only one can be champion. It is a shame Zenyatta's connections did not race her against boys elsewhere this year because I feel she would have won and locked up the title.