Yeah mate - I'll never forget that run! Just mind-boggling how superior he was that year. Took off at the 800m as you say, looped the field then ran away and hid in the straight!
As for Zarzuela: breeding's a funny old game Hesi as I'm sure you know. For every rule there's an exception. I have found that you must still use some observation of the individual in your assumptions: their physique [who they look like on type] and how they run.
Pentire, being a current example of a sire which throws both extremely fast horses as well as Melbourne Cup prospects. That's why if you're looking at a Pentire you can't assume he's either; you have to look at his physique and observe his style of racing and where his abilities lie. Is he/she a sprinter or a stayer?
As I have said in the other post, I have observed Zarzuela and think she looks a real staying Zabeel type with a killer dose of class and ability to sprint hard at the close of her races. I certainly haven't seen any obvious indicators to date that she has reached her maximum distance.
In contrast, Katie Lee has on a couple of occasions when hitting the front too early, started swishing her tail and showing obvious signs she's 'running on empty.' This makes me doubt her ability to run out a hard-run 2400m. To her credit she won last time in an incredibly courageous display.
In conclusion I guess all I'm saying is, their breeding alone is not sufficient to make a decision on these two: both of us could well be proven wrong, as both fillies are extremely talented and courageous.