Justicara Wins American Debut at Hollywood Park

Favored Justicara won her American debut Wednesday, holding off the late charge of Eastland to win the $36,000 feature race at Hollywood Park by a neck.

Ridden by Laffit Pincay Jr., the Irish-bred winner covered the 1 1/16th miles on the turf in 1:41 4/5. The 4-year-old had run in the money in six of 11 starts in Europe.

Justicara returned $5.60, $3.60 and $2.80. Eastland paid $3.20 and $2.40, while Coulee Queen paid $3.40 to show.