Breeders Cup Week Preview: Zenyatta Looks Strong
In her final work for this coming Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Classic, Zenyatta turned in a flawless six-furlong work in 1:12.40 on Saturday morning at Hollywood Park with regular jockey, Mike Smith aboard.
Zenyatta worked in company with her staablemate Green Cat.
They began the work at the 5 1/2-furlong pole with Zenyatta starting about three lengths behind. Zenyatta gradually crept closer oin the turn, then drew away through the stretch and finished five lengths in front.
Russell Hudak, the official clocker at Hollywood Park, timed Zenyatta in fractions of 24.60 seconds, 36.60, 48.40, and 1:00.20.
Hudak timed her galloping out seven furlongs in 1:25.20.
Zenyatta looks ready for the Cup race.
We’ll be updating this site regularly this week, in anticipation of this weekend’s cup races.
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Posted on November 2, 2009 by doclotto | Filed Under Basics, Culture, Horse Racing, Horses, News, Race Tracks, Tips
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