PEDULLA: What kept Justify from running as a 2-year-old?
BAFFERT: I don’t know. When I got him, he didn’t have any obvious problems. They just took their time with him. He was a big horse. They just brought him along at his own pace.
PEDULLA: Does the fact that he was unraced at 2 bother you?
BAFFERT: He probably could have run as a 2-year-old. I think his raw talent makes up for his seasoning. He’s a superior racehorse.
PEDULLA: What makes him superior?
BAFFERT: He’s probably the most beautiful 3-year-old. When you see him, he’ll catch your eye on the track. He’s just a grand-looking animal. He’s one of the most attractive 3-year-olds you’ll ever see. He’s just a standout conformation wise.
PEDULLA: Are you optimistic he will get the mile-and-a-quarter distance?
BAFFERT: He’s done everything so quickly. He beat a top contender in Bolt d’Oro in his third out, so I’m not really worried about that. He just needs racing luck.
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