Foaled in 1910, Pan Zareta was bred in Texas and spent most of her racing career in the Midwest and Mexico participating in races of six furlongs or less. Most of these races had purses of $300.

Still, the money grew quickly because Pan Zareta was a winner. No mare had ever won so many races---76. She also consistently carried higher weights than other mares. In 28 of her races she carried 130 pounds or more; in seven of her contests she carried 140 or more.

Pan Zareta's winning style continued when she was brought to New York at seven. She broke Jamaica's record for 5 1/2 furlongs and won carrying 135, 137, and 140 pounds. During her career Pan Zareta set or equalled eleven track records. In her career, Pan Zareta won 76 of 151 races, finishing second in 31 starts and third 21 times.

Pan Zareta was inducted in the National Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 1972.

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