West Ruler wins Hollywood Park feature
July 16, 2011INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - West Ruler defeated Real Housewife by a half-length to win Friday night's $68,546 feature at Hollywood Park.
Ridden by Rafael Bejarano, West Ruler ran six furlongs on the turf in 1:10.14 and paid $6.40, $3.40 and $2.80 as the 2-1 favorite in her first start in nearly two months.
Real Housewife returned $6 and $3.80, while Cooloftheevening was another half-length back in third and paid $4 to show.
The victory increased West Ruler's career earnings to $152,776, with four wins in nine starts.
Martin Garcia rode three winners on the card.