Arcadia, Calif.
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert appears to have another three-year-old star in the making.
Justify, a highly-touted colt by Scat Daddy, ran to his favoritism in debut by cruising to a 9 1/2 length victory on Feb. 18 at Santa Anita Park.
Justify approaching finish at Santa Anita Park on Feb. 18, 2018. (Courtesy: Benoit)
His brilliant performance brought automatic Kentucky Derby talk after returning a 104 Beyer speed figure.
According to reports, Baffert is looking at officially entering Justify on the Derby Trail with a few runs at Santa Anita.
Potential Kentucky Derby prep races on the Great Race Place agenda include the Santa Anita Derby on April 7.
Justify returned to the track on Monday and turned in what clockers called an effortless 5F work in 1:01 under regular rider Drayden Van Dyke.
The Road to the Kentucky Derby continues.