In this April 14, 2012, file photo, Bodemeister and jockey Mike Smith (11) cross the finish line to win the $1,000,000 Arkansas Derby horse race at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston, File)
Updated: Tuesday, 24 Apr 2012, 1:32 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 24 Apr 2012, 1:32 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Arkansas Derby winner Bodemeister worked five furlongs in just over a minute Tuesday for trainer Bob Baffert in preparation for the Kentucky Derby on May 5.
The horse named after Baffert's 7-year-old son, Bode, clocked splits of 12.80, 25, 36.80 and 48.80. Bodemeister did not race until this season, but his 3-year-old campaign has been building momentum.
The bay colt has finished either first or second in all four of his races, none more impressive than his runaway 9½ lengths win at the Arkansas Derby on April 14.
Baffert says Bodemeister has a "ways to go" but is encouraged with the performance. Baffert also says he has a new outlook on his own life after sustaining a heart attack in Dubai during the World Cup last month.
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