Overview
- Juan Hernandez guided Potente to a head victory at Santa Anita, covering 1 1/16 miles in 1:42.92 and returning $18.20 at 8-1.
- Potente improved to 2-0, strengthening his position for a Kentucky Derby berth under the points system.
- Bob Baffert said Potente will make one more start before the May 2 Kentucky Derby, with the Santa Anita Derby on April 4 under consideration.
- Robusta, a 67-1 long shot trained by Doug O’Neill, finished second, earned 25 points, and is being aimed at the Santa Anita Derby next.
- Baffert described entering Potente here as “throwing him in the deep end” due to limited local options, highlighting the colt’s swift ascent.