Journalism ran down odds-on favorite Barnes in the stretch to win the $300,000 San Felipe Stakes by 1 3/4 lengths at Santa Anita and move into contention for the Kentucky Derby in May

Barnes, one of three Bob Baffert trainees, would be the fourth son of Into Mischief to win the San Felipe for Baffert.

The highly-regarded Bob Baffert trainee will make his first start on the Road to the Kentucky Derby this Saturday at

On a big day of Kentucky Derby (G1) preps, Journalism rallied past Barnes in the San Felipe Stakes (G2), Sovereignty went last-to-first in the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2), and Flood Zone pulled

As part of the 1/ST Racing Tour, the San Felipe will be aired nationally on CNBC and streamed on Peacock. Coverage starts at 1 p.m. PT. First post Saturday is 12 p.m. PT. Admission gates open at 10 a.

The East Coast shipper is favored in Santa Anita’s $300,000, Grade I main event Saturday, while Bob Baffert has three in the $300,000, Grade II San Felipe