Zenyatta completes final workout in California
October 31, 2010INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - Undefeated Zenyatta completed her final workout in Southern California on Saturday before heading to the Breeders' Cup in Kentucky.
The 6-year-old mare ran six furlongs in 1:11.80 over the synthetic surface at Hollywood Park on Saturday. Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith was aboard.
``She went better than good,'' he said. ``It was excellent. She went really, really well and probably a little better than last year. She galloped out strong and was happy coming back. She's ready.''
Owners Jerry and Ann Moss and nearly 100 fans watched Zenyatta.
``She's always splendid,'' Jerry Moss said. ``It was beautiful and it looked like she had a lot left. It was the kind of work you want.''
Zenyatta will walk around the barn on Sunday and jog Monday.
``From here we have fun. Just play,'' trainer John Shirreffs said. ``She's got everything done we needed to do.''
Zenyatta will put her 19-0 record on the line in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic next Saturday at Churchill Downs. She beat the boys in the race last year at Santa Anita.
She is scheduled to arrive in Louisville on Tuesday.