Arcadia, CA
At Santa Anita Park, Beholder dominated her seven rivals in the $300,000 Grade I Zenyatta Stakes on opening day of the track’s autumn meet.
Jockey Gary Stevens had her geared down in the stretch. Cruising to a 3 1/4-length victory. Beholder, the 1-9 betting favorite, stalked the pace-setting My Sweet Addiction before taking the lead around the far turn and gradually drawing away.
She ran the 1 1/16 miles distance in 1:42.83.
Next up is the Breeders' Cup Classic in November. Where she will take on Triple Crown winner American Pharoah and others at Keeneland race course.