Zenyatta Ties Pepper's Pride at 19 in a Row

Zenyatta

Zenyatta, the greatest racing mare to ever run, won again Saturday at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California. Undefeated in her career, it was her 19th consecutive winning race. The Grade 1 Lady’s Secret Stakes featured a field of five including tough three year-old filly Switch. When Zenyatta passed Switch late in the race, the two runners were well clear of the remaining three competitors. Zenyatta won by a  measured half-length with her ears up at the wire. Assuming Zenyatta comes out of the race healthy, she is expected to attempt to defend her 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic win at Churchill Downs next month in the final race of her career. Zenyatta's jockey Mike Smith from Roswell, NM was aboard Zenyatta for the victory once again.

Pepper's Pride in the Winner's Circle for her 19th win

Zenyatta's 19 consecutive win tied her for the all-time North American record for consecutive race wins with the phenomenal Pepper's Pride who also won all 19 of her starts. Pepper's Pride won all of her races against restricted New Mexico-bred competition here in the Land of Enchantment. For Zenyatta her victory marked the 13th Grade I stakes of her marvelous career.

Zenyatta Ties Pepper's Pride at 19 in a Row