Nyquist’s Litmus Test Leads Home Baffert Trifecta in Los Al Futurity

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Even with the favorite winning the GII Los Alamitos Futurity as 3-5 choice Litmus Test (c, 2, Nyquist–Study Hard, by Malibu Moon) led home a Bob Baffert one-two-three, the race wasn't without drama as Ackowledgemeplz (Bucchero) lugged out badly early, hurting the chances of both American King (American Phaorah) and Captivator (Charlatan) as he pushed those two extremely wide. There's a good chance Baffert–who has absolutely dominated this race with 14 previous victories–would have won anyway, but it made his path a little easier as his trainee Provenance (Into Mischief) showed the way through :23.26 and :46.67 fractions. Litmus Test, who had been stalking, wore down his stablemate and held off a closing Blacksmith (Liam's Map) by a length. The triumvirate was a good six lengths or more clear of the fourth-place finisher.

With the Los Alamitos victory, Litmus Test earned 10 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. He broke his maiden on debut at Del Mar in August, added a third behind champion-elect Ted Noffey (Into Mischief) in the GI Breeders' Futurity, and was last seen finishing fourth in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile behind that same rival.

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LITMUS TEST ($3.20) passed today in the $200,000 Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) at @losalracing. The Nyquist (@DarleyAmerica) colt is trained by @BobBaffert. @JJHernandezS19 was up! He gains 10 points in this @spendthriftfarm Road to the @KentuckyDerby. pic.twitter.com/gmPuJmpygT

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