b'Skip dickSteinTrainer Bob Baffert, second from left, celebrated Justifys Kentucky Derby with representatives of the colts large ownership group: WinStar Farm, China Horse Club Interna-tional, Head of Plains Partners, and Starlight Racing.Pharoah and Justify, immediately creditedafter a mind-blowing six-race tour de forcehorsepower after front-running Justify nev- brought $3,798,000 in earnings.er looked back in ruling the Belmont byThe imposing chestnut was a unani- Its like having 1 lengths, easily withstanding Gronkow- mous selection for the 2018 Eclipse Award skis late bid. as leading 3-year-old male and receivedLeBron James Its like having LeBron James on yourHorse of the Year accolades by a command-team, Baffert said. You better win aing margin. His rousing Belmont triumph championship with him. 112 days after he had debuted triggeredon your team.Obviously, the ability to accomplishsuch a raucous celebration that it felt as if arguably the greatest feat in all of sportsthe earth was trembling beneath the packed starts with the horse, although it hardlyBelmont Park stands.BoB Baffertends there. Justify took on the mantle ofWinStar Farm, China Horse Club greatness in dazzling fashion. He becameInternational, Sol Kumins Head of Plains the only champion to retire unscathedPartners, and Starlight Racing owned the 1103_TripleCrown_use.indd 11 3/21/19 9:47 AM'