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Zenyatta improved to 16-0 with an easy victory in the Apple Blossom Invitational at Oaklawn Park.
The 6-year-old mare came from behind in her usual running style Friday to tie the modern mark shared by 1948 Triple Crown winner Citation and 1995-96 Horse of the Year Cigar.
Zenyatta defeated four other horses in the 1 1/8-mile race that didn't include racing's other female superstar, Rachel Alexandra. Her owner passed on a chance to participate in what would have been a dream matchup worth $5 million if both horses had shown up.
Jockey Mike Smith never had to go to his whip on the 1-9 wagering favorite, who made her winning move around the stretch turn.
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