LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bob Baffert says Jaycito and The Factor are still being considered for the Kentucky Derby.
Baffert wrote in a text message on Wednesday to The Associated Press that The Factor will train up to the Derby. A final decision won’t be made until the horse breezes over the dirt under the twin spires.
The Rebel Stakes winner is coming off a disappointing seventh-place finish in the Arkansas Derby.
Baffert added Jaycito, currently 20th on the graded stakes earnings list, will not run in this weekend’s Lexington Stakes at Keeneland.
Jaycito missed the Santa Anita Derby on April 9 because of a bruised foot. Baffert said the Derby on May 7 is still possible even though the horse has just one start this year.
