BOB Baffert was delighted that Oaklawn Park officials split the $500,000 Grade 1 Arkansas Derby into two divisions as it allowed Charlatan and Nadal to keep their perfect records intact by winning their respective divisions and gives the trainer an extremely powerful hand for the three-year-old classics whenever they are held.

Baffert also has another unbeaten colt in Authentic in his barn. “I’m really excited about these three. It’s hard to separate these three three-year-olds. They are good horses, and I’m lucky to have them,” the dual Triple Crown- winning trainer said.