'Nothing's changed'; Kentucky Derby favorite Justify impresses

Current 2018 Kentucky Derby favorite Justify went through his penultimate workout Saturday morning for the May 5 race, going six furlongs under jockey Drayden Van Dyke in 1:13.20 at Santa Anita Park.

The undefeated chestnut son of Scat Daddy defeated Bolt d’Oro in the Santa Anita Derby on April 7 for his third straight daylight victory.

“I was happy with the work,” said trainer Bob Baffert, seeking his fifth Kentucky Derby triumph and his first since sweeping the Triple Crown in 2015 with American Pharoah. “Everything went well. He’ll work one more time here next weekend.”

Added private clocker Toby Turrell: “Justify was just as impressive as he’s been up to this point. Nothing’s changed.”

Also working Saturday for the Kentucky Derby was Jerry Hollendorfer trainee Instilled Regard, presently on the outside looking to participate in the first jewel of the Triple Crown, as he is 22^nd with qualifying points for the mile and a quarter classic.

A maximum of 20 horses will start based on points earned in designated stakes prior to the Kentucky Derby.

Instilled Regard worked five furlongs in 1:01.