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Article: Zen ready for a Classic display

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November 6, 2009
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HISTORY can be made at the 26th running of the Breeders' Cup with the unbeaten Californian star Zenyatta taken to become the first mare to land the 5million Classic at Santa Anita.

Only three fillies or mares have tested their mettle in the 10- furlong contest and each has endured abject failure.

None of those squared up to their male rivals for the first time with 13 straight victories to their name though, and Zenyatta is carrying the support of America on her ample shoulders.

John Shirreffs' five-year-old employed her usual hold-up tactics to swoop late off the bend last year in the Ladies' Classic and she has collected on all four of her outings on the Pro-Ride surface.

She faces some ...

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