Pricey Baffert-trained colt wins 3-year-old debut at Sant...

What’s Happening

Breaking it down: Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has another promising 3-year-old colt in his barn.

Potente led all the way in winning a $70,000 maiden race by three-quarters of a length in his first career start at Santa Anita on Saturday. 4 million by Speedway Stable at Saratoga in August 2024. (wild, right?)

Pricey Baffert-trained colt wins 3-year-old debut at Santa Anita Story by Associated Press Sun, at 1:16 AM UTC · 1 min read ARCADIA, Calif.

The Details

(AP) — Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has another promising 3-year-old colt in his barn. 4 million at Saratoga in August 2024.

He was the second-most expensive horse purchased at the yearling sale. Ridden , Potente ran six furlongs in 1:10.

Why This Matters

20 to win as the 3-5 favorite. Now he’s ready,” Baffert dropped. Deep Tracks, a $1 million auction buy, was third.

Players and coaches will be watching how this unfolds closely.

Key Takeaways

• Baffert has two colts among the top 20 horses on the Kentucky Der that decides the starting field for the Kentucky Der.
• Litmus Test is third and Brant is 16th.
• The field was reduced to five after Crude Velocity and Duntov, both trained by Baffert, as well as Ruler of Law were scratched the veterinarians.

The Bottom Line

Litmus Test is third and Brant is 16th. The field was reduced to five after Crude Velocity and Duntov, both trained by Baffert, as well as Ruler of Law were scratched the veterinarians.

How do you feel about this development?