Baffert Colts by Justify Run 1-2; Winner named ‘Rising Star’

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Bob Baffert, whose juvenile colts ran 1-2-3-4 in Saturday's GI American Pharoah S. led by 'TDN Rising Star' Cave Rock (Arrogate), unveiled yet another potential superstar Sunday at Santa Anita in the form of Zedan Racing Stables Inc.'s $600,000 OBSAPR acquisition ARABIAN LION (c, 2, Justify–Unbound, by Distorted Humor). The :10 flat breezer was pounded down to 3-5, with workmate Elwood Blues (Justify) next in the wagering at 5-2. The wagering public got it right. Arabian Lion emerged with the early advantage as Elwood Blues rushed up in between foes to be second as they entered the bend. Arabian Lion posted a half in :44.90, shrugged off his seemingly much smaller stablemate fully by midstretch and strode out a three-length winner worthy of the 'Rising Star' tag. Elwood Blues held second to complete the exacta for his trainer and Triple Crown-winning sire, who of course was also a 'Rising Star' for Baffert himself and has now sired four horses from his first crop to earn this publication's distinction. Arabian Lion is his sire (by Scat Daddy)'s 18th individual winner. Sales history: $600,000 ylg '22 OBSAPR. O-Zedan Racing Stables Inc. B-Bonne Chance Farm LLC (Ky). T-Bob Baffert.

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