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Posted: Saturday December 15, 2012 12:13 AM

Favorite In the Stars wins Hollywood Park feature

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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) - Heavily favored filly In the Stars ran down early leader Kune Kune in the final yards to win the $53,050 feature on Friday at Betfair Hollywood Park.

Ridden by Corey Nakatani, the Brazilian-bred 4-year-old In the Stars beat Kune Kune by a half-length for her second victory in four U.S. starts, covering a mile on turf in 1:36.12.

In the Stars paid $4.60, $2.60 and $2.60. Kune Kune paid $5 and $3.80. Plaza de Indias was another half-length back in third and returned $3.20 to show.

Trained by Richard Mandella for owner Alessandro Arcangeli, In the Stars has won three times in 10 career starts and earned $139,119.

 
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