Favored American Story wins at Hollywood Park
April 23, 2011INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - Favored American Story defeated Crisis of Spirit by 21/2 lengths to win the $71,500 optional claimer on Friday at Hollywood Park.
Ridden by Martin Garcia, American Story covered 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic Cushion Track in 1:44.36 and paid $3.20, $2.60 and $2.10.
Crisis of Spirit returned $3.60 and $2.40, while Makoma $2.60 to show. Lea the Punisher and Gumption completed the order of finish.
The victory increased American Story's career earnings to $159,200.