Pat Valenzuela has repeatedly said throughout his career that the best horse he has ever ridden was Arazi.
Pat Valenzuela is a seven-time winner of Breeders' Cup races.
He seemed fractious after his workout, especially near the entryway to the track where he dumped Pat Valenzuela the day before.
Strike the Gold drew the No. 4 spot, which should give Pat Valenzuela all the room he needs to operate.
Sunday Silence, who was jockeyed by Pat Valenzuela, won the race.
Pincay is one victory behind Pat Valenzuela for the current meet lead at Hollywood Park with eight racing days left.
Pat Valenzuela, who rode Eliza, said: "She was dull the whole way around."
He said that Pat Valenzuela, the jockey aboard Arazi, was just looking for a hole.
She paid $9.20 for $2 to win in the Test and was ridden by Pat Valenzuela.
Very Subtle paid $34.80 for $2 to win as the fifth choice and ran the six furlongs in 1:08 4/5 under Pat Valenzuela.