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Bob Baffert's Barnes Seeks Redemption at Santa Anita Derby

The $3.2 million colt aims to challenge favorite Journalism in a pivotal Kentucky Derby prep race offering significant qualifying points.

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Barnes and jockey Juan Hernandez win the San Vicente Stakes on Jan. 4, 2025, at Santa Anita Park. (Benoit Photo)

Overview

  • The Santa Anita Derby, set for tonight, features a $500,000 purse and 100 Kentucky Derby qualifying points for the winner.
  • Bob Baffert's horses, Barnes and Citizen Bull, are competing, with Barnes aiming to recover from his first career loss in the San Felipe Stakes.
  • Barnes, a high-profile $3.2 million purchase, has shown improvement in training, including a strong half-mile workout completed in 48 seconds.
  • Jockey Juan Hernandez expressed confidence in Barnes' development, emphasizing lessons learned from his first two-turn race in the San Felipe Stakes.
  • Journalism, the San Felipe Stakes winner, is the prohibitive favorite, with Baffert calling this the toughest Kentucky Derby prep race of the year.