Keep an eye on the $1 million Travers Stakes (G1), regeneration bolstered his chances of competing in the most competitive race of the summer with a stunning July 8 victory in the $125,000 Los Alamitos Derby.
His first start since finishing 13th in the Kentucky Derby (G1), cadet Bob Baffert took the lead and took an early advantage, maintaining a clear lead through the scores. : 23.23, : 47.75 and 1: 11.99. Santa Anita Derby (G1) third place peeler gave chase but couldn’t get down the lane when Rebirth flew to the 2 1/2-long rope ahead.
3 year old son of good magic stop the chronograph at 1:48.72 in 1 1/8 mile faster Racetrack Los Alamitos main rail. Reincarnation has returned $4 as favorites after time.
Skinner and Prince of Abu Dhabi complete trifecta.
“He broke really, really sharp. He felt comfortable all the way,” said Recorn driver Juan Hernandez. “When the company got to about 3/8 columns, I asked him and he took it very well. During that time, he changed the lead and expanded again. (Coach) Bob (Baffert) prepared him for today.”
Owned by the dynamic partnership of SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Robert Masterson, Stonestreet Stables, Jay Schoenfarber, Waves Edge Capital and Catherine Donovan, Rebirth recorded its second stake win on Saturday , after capturing Santa Anita . Park‘s Sham Stakes (G3) in January.
“We used this race as a preparation with West Bank (in 2017) for Travers and we want to do the same with this pony in a race like that,” Baffert said. “It’s always been tough and it’s a big win for the team. “
Videotapes: Derby Los Alamitos (BT)
