Wathnan Racing’s California Crown Stakes (G1) winner Subsanador will miss the Breeders’ Cup Traditional (G1) after being recognized with an ankle harm at Santa Anita Park, the place he’s based mostly with Corridor of Fame coach Richard Mandella.
The harm initially was reported by Day by day Racing Kind. Wathnan’s U.S. adviser Case Clay spoke with BloodHorse Oct. 12 and confirmed the setback whereas giving updates on different United States-based Wathnan Breeders’ Cup candidates.
Clay facilitated the acquisition of Subsanador from Stud Facundito after he completed second within the March 3 Santa Anita Handicap (G1) at Santa Anita. The 5-year-old Argentine-bred gained the Philip J. Iselin Stakes (G3) at Monmouth Park in his second begin for Wathnan after which scored a dramatic victory within the California Crown, defeating 2023 Preakness Stakes (G1) and 2024 Metropolitan Handicap (G1) winner Nationwide Treasure by a head.
The California Crown was the primary grade 1 win in America for Wathnan, a comparatively new however internationally distinguished secure owned by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Clay mentioned Subsanador’s ankle harm was recognized early, and he will likely be out of coaching for about three months.Join BloodHorse Day by day
“Richard detected strain within the ankle and we took some footage. It is not unhealthy, we caught it early, and he does not want surgical procedure,” Clay mentioned. “He’s gonna hand stroll for 30 days after which flip him out. He is sadly going to need to miss the Breeders’ Cup.
“It is disappointing that he will not be capable of give it a go within the Traditional, however after his relaxation the plan is to convey him again subsequent yr, in order that’s good.”
Different Wathnan Hopefuls
Hanshin Stakes winner Cagliostro , most not too long ago third within the Ack Ack Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs, labored 4 furlongs in :48 3/5 Saturday at Keeneland for coach Cherie DeVaux.
“I simply received off the telephone with Cherie. Cagliostro labored this morning and labored nicely,” Clay mentioned. “He’ll the Breeders’ Cup Grime Mile.”
Picture: Coady Media/John GallagherCagliostro, pictured profitable the Hanshin Stakes at Churchill Downs, is a potential starter within the Breeders’ Cup Grime Mile
Wathnan has a second doable contender for the Breeders’ Cup Grime Mile (G1) in Fred W. Hooper Stakes (G3) winner Tumbarumba , educated by Brian Lynch.
“We’re going forwards and backwards on the Grime Mile or the Fayette Stakes. We have not decided on Tumbarumba but,” Clay mentioned. “After all, with all these horses you must get into the Breeders’ Cup races, however I believe they might qualify.”
Clay mentioned he not too long ago spoke with Brad Cox, coach of Wathnan’s Lukas Traditional Stakes (G2) winner Hit Present , and he indicated the 4-year-old Sweet Experience colt is being pointed for the Oct. 26 Fayette Stakes (G2) at Keeneland.
Wathnan additionally has two European-based candidates for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Dash (G1T)—Aesterius , winner of the Sept. 13 Flying Childers Stakes (G2) at Doncaster; and Shareholder , winner of the Norfolk Stakes (G2) at Ascot Racecourse.
