Potente, a 67-1 longshot, won the San Felipe Stakes on March 7, 2026, earning 50 Kentucky Derby points.

Potente, a 67-1 longshot trained by Bob Baffert, won the $200,000 San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita on March 7, 2026, edging Robusta by a head in a 1:42.92 finish. The 2-year-old colt, purchased for $2.4 million, earned 50 Kentucky Derby qualifying points and improved to 2-0 with a strong late surge. Jockey Juan Hernandez guided the horse, who showed stamina and promise, while favorite Brant faded to fifth. Robusta, owned by Calumet Farm, earned 25 points and will likely target the Santa Anita Derby. Baffert praised Potente’s breeding and potential for longer distances.