Practical Move Victorious in Santa Anita Derby, Favored for Kentucky Derby Crown
- Practical Move beat Mandarin Hero by a nose to win the Santa Anita Derby and solidify status as Kentucky Derby favorite.
- Practical Move earned the most Derby qualifying points with 160 after also winning the Blue Grass Stakes.
- Tapit Trice and Lord Miles also won major Derby prep races, emerging as top contenders.
- Trainer Bob Baffert remains banned from Churchill Downs but will have Practical Move and two other top Derby contenders.