Coolmore America Handbook 2020

it was perceived to be an impossible feat in modern horse racing. Justify, on the other hand, was never beaten... Because he didn't race as a 2-year-old, his feat was also considered almost impossible. … In essence, Justify and American Pharoah are living history. It's no wonder they draw regular visitors. Bob Baffert, who trained both colts, visits whenever he's in Kentucky. Justify's former exercise rider, Humberto Gomez, stopped by for a visit days before this year's Kentucky Derby…

… Considering American Pharoah's sire unexpectedly died this year and Justify's sire also died young, they are worth their weight in gold. … It will be years before American Pharoah and Justify establish a legacy in the breeding shed. If all goes well, they could produce the next generation of great horses. Perhaps one day they will sire a Triple Crown winner of their own.

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