Horse racing: Saddled with curse, Justify goes for Kentucky win

Justify is the early favorite to win the 144th Kentucky Derby on Saturday. The colt has won all three of his starts and is trained by Bob Baffert. He is a winner of the Triple Crown twice before. There is an old curse against horses that haven't raced since Apollo in 1882. However, the favorites have won the last five Kentucky Derbys and seven of last 11. The 144nd Run for the Roses is shaping up to be one of most competitive in years. A 20-horse field is contesting the 1 1/4-mile classic. Baddert will watch the race from the seventh post position.