Reincarnate, a horse who raced in the Kentucky Derby and earned impressive results, has been sold and sent to South Korea. This 5-year-old horse will now begin a new chapter in his career as part of the South Korean racing scene. His previous achievements and his transfer to South Korea are part of an exciting journey that began with his notable performances in the U.S.
Reincarnate’s Move to South Korea
Reincarnate, a Grade 3 winner, is now part of the South Korean racing community. The horse was purchased for $375,000 at the Keeneland sale in Del Mar on November 30, 2024, by the Korea Racing Authority’s bloodstock arm, K.O.I.D. Reincarnate was chosen to be a potential racing star or stallion in South Korea. He was imported on Sunday, January 5, 2025, marking the start of his new journey abroad. This transfer to South Korea had been reported earlier by the Paulick Report.
Career Highlights Before Moving
Reincarnate’s career in the United States included several significant moments. Trained by Bob Baffert, Reincarnate had his first major win in the 2023 Sham Stakes (G3), where he won by a neck. However, because Baffert’s horses were not eligible for the 2023 Kentucky Derby, Reincarnate was moved to trainer Tim Yakteen’s barn. Under Yakteen, Reincarnate finished second in the Rebel Stakes (G2) and third in the Arkansas Derby (G1).
Although Reincarnate placed 13th in the 2023 Kentucky Derby behind Mage, he had a strong racing career. His biggest win after the Derby came in the 2023 Los Alamitos Derby. In total, Reincarnate had 16 races, with a record of 3 wins, 5 second-place finishes, and 4 third-place finishes. He earned a total of $727,900 in his racing career.
Reincarnate’s Pedigree and Background
Reincarnate is a grey or roan horse, born to the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Good Magic. His mother, Allanah, is a stakes-winning Scat Daddy mare. Reincarnate’s pedigree shows that he has strong racing bloodlines, which made him an attractive prospect for racing in South Korea.
What’s Next for Reincarnate?
Now that Reincarnate has moved to South Korea, he will join the local racing community, where he will continue to race and possibly become a stallion. His new owners and trainers will be hoping that he continues to perform well and adds to his earnings and legacy. Reincarnate’s successful past in the U.S. makes him a valuable asset in South Korea, where he is expected to race and possibly contribute to breeding programs.
Reincarnate’s move to South Korea marks the end of one chapter in his career and the beginning of another. His journey from a Kentucky Derby runner to a racehorse in South Korea is an exciting step for this talented horse. The decision to send him abroad shows the growing international interest in top-level horses, as well as the possibility of new opportunities in racing.
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