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Strawberry Tart wins Hollywood Park feature

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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) -Betting favorite Strawberry Tart made a late run and edged Jehan by a half-length to win the $100,000 Flawlessly Stakes at Hollywood Park on Friday.

Ridden by Martin Garcia, the 3-year-old filly covered 1 mile over the turf course in 1:34.28 and paid $6.40, $3.40 and $3.40. Jehan returned $9 and $5.60, while Dash Dot Dash paid $6 to show.

``She broke real good and I took her back to make one run. When I asked her to go, she kicked home like a superstar,''... » Read More

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