On April 5, 2008, Zenyatta traveled to Oaklawn Park for her first start on dirt and her first Grade 1 attempt. There she defeated the 2007 older female champion Ginger Punch and won the Apple Blossom Handicap for her first Grade 1 victory. She won by 4½ lengths and completed the 1 1/16 miles in 1:42.64. She was ridden by Mike Smith for the first time, a partnership that would continue for the last 17 races of her career. She earned 300,000 of the 500,000 purse and paid $5.60 to win, $3.60 to place and $2.20 to show.
Results:
1. Zenyatta
2. Brownie Points
3. Ginger Punch
4. Lemon Drop Mom
5. Clever Strike
6. Kettleoneup
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