The champion mare remains unbeaten.
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Zenyatta and jockey Mike Smith shortly after victory in the Hirsch. © Benoit Photo
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (August 10, 2010)—Zenyatta returned to her home at Hollywood Park today after a short, but successful , road trip.
The brilliant 6-year-old daughter of Street Cry remained unbeaten, winning for the 18th time in the $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Aug. 7 at Del Mar.
The victory was her third in a row in the Hirsch, meaning she has won two different Grade 1’s in Southern California three times. On June 13, Zenyatta became the first horse to win the $250,000 Vanity Handicap at Hollywood Park thrice.
Zenyatta, with Mike Smith aboard, outside, over powers St Trinians (Martin Garcia) to stretch her undefeated streak to 17. © Benoit Photo
Zenyatta and a jubilant Mike Smith return after victory in the Vanity. © Benoit Photo
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (June 13, 2010)-With a powerful closing kick she has never failed to deliver, Zenyatta remained perfect, running her way into history with a thrilling victory over St Trinians and four others in the $250,000 Vanity Handicap (video) Sunday at Hollywood Park.
The win was the 17th in a row for the 6-year-old daughter of Street Cry and the Kris S. mare Vertingineux, enabling her to surpass Cigar, Citation and Mister Frisky for the longest win streak by a modern day thoroughbred in races not restricted to state breds.
She also became the first three time winner of the Vanity, a Grade 1 which was run for the 69th time Sunday.
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