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Thumb_andersen Steve Andersen , Santa Anita , 01/11/2020 , Race 3 - DRF Live Posted : Jan 11, 2020, 4:37 PM

Santa Anita: Jolie Olimpica sets course record in U.S. debut

Jolie Olimpica ($4.40) ran 5 1-2 furlongs on turf in course record time of 1:01 to win her American debut in Saturday's Grade 3 Las Cienegas Stakes.

Jolie Olimpica stalked pacesetter Kentan Road to the final furlong before pulling away to beat that rival by 1 1-4 lengths.

Jolie Olimpica is unbeaten in four starts, having won three races in Brazil.

The previous record of 1:01.49 was held by Torosay from a race on Nov. 3. The track began running 5 1-2 furlongs in September. 

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