Zenyatta Fans Line Up At Hollywood Park To Watch Breeders' Cup Race
INGLEWOOD (CBS) — Fans of Zenyatta are lining up at Hollypark Park in Inglewood to watch her put the perfect record on the line against the boys as the defending champion in the $5 million race.
Racing fans will be able to watch the Breeders' Cup World Championships simulcast from Churchill Downs.
Zenyatta sent trainer John Shirreffs all the right signals on Friday, one day before she tries to make history with a repeat victory in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic.
"I always look for her to settle in her stall because she's in a new environment, so you'd like to see her get back to being like she would be at home," Shirreffs said. "Comfortable, not really paying attention to what's going on around her. Today was very much like that."
It hasn't been easy to find a familiar routine with Zenyatta's every move closely scrutinized since her arrival from California on Tuesday.
"Today was a great day once again," Shirreffs said. "Back at the barn, we had a lot of people stopping by and taking pictures while she was out grazing. It's a time to appreciate what she's accomplished and what she's meant to so many people around the world. It's a time for me to sit back, relax and enjoy it."
Zenyatta had an easy morning with an uneventful 1 3/4-mile gallop the day before she puts a perfect 19-0 record on the line in the 1 1/4-mile race that concludes Breeders' Cup weekend at Churchill Downs.
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