Athlete Bob Baffert came to compete but Subsanador trained by Richard Mandella, who won the dramatic inaugural $1 million California Crown Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park September 28.
Driver Mike Smith held the Subsanador steady on the track while National treasure took the lead for himself. Spinning outside the pacesetter entering the stretch, the Subsanador continued to pull away while New gate closed on the outside. Three runners finished as Subsanador won by about a length.
Incredible! Three horses touched the wire and middle horse #2 SUBSANADOR ($14.20) ducked first to win the first $1 million California Crown Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita. @mikeesmith10 being tied up by Richard Mandella. Congratulations on all the connections! pic.twitter.com/npyQqTLN6d
– FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) September 28, 2024
National Treasure came second while Newgate came third in photography results.
Subsanador completed the 1/8 mile in a time of 1:48.68 while paying $14.20 for a $2 winning bet.
Bred in Argentina by El Mallin, Subsanador is owned by Wathnan Racing, who acquired the five-year-old son of consolidate from Stud Facundito following his runner-up effort to Newgate in the March 3 Santa Anita Handicap (G1). A three-time Grade 1 winner in his native Argentina, Subsanador is now 9-2-1 in 17 starts. depart.
With the win, Subsanador earns an automatic spot in the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar November 2nd thanks to the Breeders Cup Challenge Series.
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