(Reincarnate / Photos by Holly M. Smith)
From the Santa Anita Media Team:
MR FISK AND REINCARNATE FOR BAFFERT, SUBSANADOR HEADLINE MONDAY’S GII, $200,000 HOLLYWOOD GOLD CUP GOING 1 ¼ MILES AT SANTA ANITA
ARCADIA, CA (May 24, 2024)—Mr Fisk, sharp winner of the GIII Californian last month at Santa Anita, and Reincarnate will try and provide trainer Bob Baffert with a record-extending 10th victory in the GII, $200,000 Hollywood Gold Cup at 1 ¼ miles Monday at Santa Anita.
The Baffert duo is part of an eight-horse field signed up for the 86th Hollywood Gold Cup, which is part of a blockbuster Memorial Day card at The Great Race Place. Also looming in the lineup is Subsandor, who was beaten just a head in the 1 ¼-mile GI Santa Anita Handicap when last seen March 3.
Baffert won last year’s Hollywood Gold Cup with Defunded. The victory pushed him past the legendary Charlie Whittingham for most Gold Cup wins all time.
In the April 20 Californian going 1 1/8 miles, Mr Fisk scored by 2 ¼ lengths over odds-on favorite Judge Miller, who also returns in the Hollywood Gold Cup. It was the second graded stakes victory for Mr Fisk. Last year, the 4-year-old Arrogate colt won the GIII Native Diver going 1 1/8 miles at Del Mar.
Kazushi Kimura rode Mr Fisk for the first time in the Californian. While Kimura is now based at Woodbine, he is returning to Santa Anita to ride Mr Fisk. A homebred for Sunny Brook Stables, Mr Fisk is 10: 4-2-0 with $249,700 in earnings.
Reincarnate was third in the Big Cap behind winning stablemate Newgate and runner-up Subsanador. Following that effort, the 4-year-old Good Magic colt went to Oaklawn Park and finished fourth in the GII Oaklawn Handicap. Jockey Juan Hernandez, who rode Reincarnate in both the Big Cap and Oaklawn Handicap, will again be in the irons. Owned by SF Racing, Starlight Racing and Madaket Stables et al, Reincarnate is 13: 3-3-3 with $547,900 in earnings.
Subsanador comes into the Gold Cup with new connections. Following his near miss in the Big Cap, which was Subsanador’s second U.S. start after being imported from Argentina, he was sold privately to Wathan Racing and transferred to trainer Richard Mandella.
In his U.S. unveiling prior to the Big Cap, Subsandaor finished fourth as the favorite in the GII San Antonio going 1 1/16 miles Dec. 26 at Santa Anita. The 5-year-old horse by Fortify, who was a Group I winner in his native Argentina, has an overall record of 14: 7-2-1 with $241,124 in earnings.
Judge Miller was making his stakes debut in the Californian for trainer Mark Glatt. The 4-year-old Curlin colt set the pace under Mike Smith before being overhauled in the stretch by Mr Fisk.
Frankie Dettori takes over aboard Judge Miller. He previously rode the chestnut in a one-mile allowance win Feb. 24 at Santa Anita.
THE GII HOLLYWOOD GOLD CUP WITH JOCKEYS & WEIGHTS IN POST POSITION ORDER
Race 10 of 11 Approximate post time 5:30 p.m. PT
- Reincarnate – Juan Hernandez – 122
- Ashcroft – Kent Desormeaux – 122
- Judge Miller – Lanfranco Dettori – 122
- Oviatt Class – Umberto Rispoli – 122
- Mr Fisk – Kazushi Kimura- 124
- Subsanador – Flavien Prat – 124
- Mixto – Antonio Fresu – 122
- Arrowthegreat – Victor Espinoza – 122
In addition to the Hollywood Gold Cup, Monday’s 11-race card also includes the GI Shoemaker Mile and GI Gamely Stakes. First post time is 1 p.m. Admission gates open at 11 a.m.
### Additional Insight
#### Top Contenders
– Mr Fisk and Reincarnate are expected to be top contenders in the Hollywood Gold Cup, with their recent performances showcasing their potential to perform well.
– The addition of Subsanador to the mix adds an element of mystery and excitement to the race, as he transitions to new connections and aims to make a mark in the prestigious event.
– Judge Miller, despite being relatively new to stakes races, has shown promise and will be a horse to watch in the field.
#### Jockey Lineup
– The jockey lineup for the Hollywood Gold Cup features experienced riders like Juan Hernandez, Frankie Dettori, and Flavien Prat, adding another layer of competitiveness to the race.
– Each jockey brings their unique skill set and experience to the table, making for an intriguing battle for supremacy on the track.
#### Race Day Festivities
– With a stacked Memorial Day card featuring the Hollywood Gold Cup, Shoemaker Mile, and Gamely Stakes, racing enthusiasts can look forward to a day filled with high-stakes and thrilling competition.
– The atmosphere at Santa Anita is bound to be electric as fans gather to witness the best horses and jockeys compete in one of the most anticipated events of the racing season.
By adding these insights, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics at play in the upcoming Hollywood Gold Cup and engage more fully with the excitement surrounding the event.
