The likely Factor in the Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, KY (AP) - the Factor is probably the Kentucky Derby.Trainer Bob Baffert said Tuesday the Colt of 3 years is still recovering from throat surgery after finishing seventh in the Arkansas Derby on April 16. "Just feel that the window is closed," Baffert said. "Hate to rush him into this".The Factor seems to be an early favorite in the Derby after winning the Saint Vincent and the rebel stakes during the winter. But he never shot in the Arkansas Derby, fading badly on the winning stretch Archarcharch.A postrace test discovered a palate flipped, leading to a minor throat surgery. "The procedure, combined with the preference of the Factor run from the front, left cautious Baffert on his horse control the distance of Derby."We hope that he really appropriate and the mile and a quarter has been always in the back of my mind, "Baffert said."You will want to go too fast and that is crazy. "It is not a real mile and a fourth horse."Baffert already lost a potential Derby horse in Jaycito, which has a bruise foot. The Hall of Fame coach saddle Santa Anita Derby winner interlude of midnight on May 7. Midnight interlude worked six furlongs at Churchill Downs on Tuesday.