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Zenyatta came to Oaklawn Park as visiting royalty. After romping to victory
in the Apple Blossom Invitational, her 16th win in a row, racing’s
queen stood before her adoring public and bowed her head twice.

Zenyatta high-stepped her way to the starting gate Friday in her distinctive
Radio City Rockette style. She lagged behind early as usual before making a
sweeping move through the stretch turn on her way to a 41/4-length victory at Hot Springs, Ark.

“It’s kind of hard to say if she’s getting better and better because she’s so good,”
jockey Mike Smith said.

The 6-year-old mare tied the modern mark shared by 1948 Triple Crown winner Citation
and 1995-96 Horse of the Year Cigar in unrestricted races. Peppers Pride, who retired
last year with a 19-for-19 record, and Hallowed Dreams, who won 16 consecutive races,
achieved some of their success in state-bred stakes.

Personal Ensign, the filly who capped a brilliant unbeaten career with a stirring victory
in the 1988 Breeders’ Cup Distaff, died in Lexington, Ky. She was 26.
Zenyatta’s Last Race
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