Subsanador wins $1 million California Crown over Baffert-trained duo at Santa Anita
In this handout provided by Benoit Photo, Kretz Racing's Cabo Spirit and Abel Cedillo win the Grade II $750,000 California Crown John Henry Turf Championship, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. (Benoit Photo via AP)[ASSOCIATED PRESS]
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Subsanador has won the inaugural $1 million California Crown by a head over two Bob Baffert-trained colts in a photo finish at Santa Anita. Argentine-bred Subsanador ran 1 1/8 miles in 1:48.68. National Treasure was second and Newgate was another nose back in third on a day that featured top-level racing against a backdrop of big-name musicians and elevated food in an effort to boost the sagging sport in California. Cher was on hand for the trophy presentation. Shaboozey and Lil Yachty performed trackside in front of a crowd that included Los Angeles Dodgers teammates Walker Buehler and Jack Flaherty.
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First Peace and jockey Mike Smith win the Grade II $750,000 California Crown Eddie D Stakes Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. (Benoit Photo via AP)
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