Heavily favored Zenyatta made her typical late run on the far outside to win the Lady's Secret Stakes (gr. I) by a perfectly timed half length.
Taken well off the pace by Mike Smith, Zenyatta was closer than usual on the far turn and just caught Switch to score her ninteenth consecutive victory, which equals the modern day North American record set by Pepper's Pride two years ago.
Moon de French set the early pace, followed by Emmy Darling and Switch. Switch, a three year old filly who had beaten Blind Luck at this track earlier this year, took the lead as the field turned for home, but was unable to hold off the great mare.
Moon de French finished in a dead-heat for that with Satan's Quick Chick. Emmy Darling trailed.
The final time was 1:42 4/5. Zenyatta was greeted in the winners circle by many cheers, and exited the winners circle to the cries of "Zenyatta! Zenyatta! Zenyatta!"
-Keelerman
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