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On YouTubeBob Baffert News / Paulick Report / January 8
Road To The Kentucky Derby: Reincarnate 16-1 Sham Upsetter As Baffert Runners Take Top Three Spots 
Although he was pressed through swift fractions to the top of the lane, longshot Reincarnate, one of three Bob Baffert entrants, was smooth as silk as he fended off all challengers to prevail by a neck in Sunday's $100,000 Sham Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita.
Bob Baffert News / Paulick Report / January 7
Spun Intended, Packs A Wahlop Take On Baffert Foursome In Sham
The only horses not trained by Bob Baffert in Sunday's $100,000 Sham Stakes (G3) are Spun Intended, a highly regarded maiden for trainer Mark Glatt, and Packs a Wahlop, a two-time stakes winner on turf for trainer Jeff Mullins.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / January 6
Franco's 6 wins on Aqueduct card ties NYRA mark
Jockey Manny Franco tied a New York Racing Association record with six victories on Friday's nine-race card at Aqueduct.
Bob Baffert News / Paulick Report / January 6
Baffert On Sham Contenders: National Treasure ‘Maturing,’ Newgate ‘Better Than What He’s Shown’
The Road to the Kentucky Derby officially kicks off Sunday at Santa Anita with the Grade 3, $100,000 Sham Stakes going a flat mile. Six sophomore colts are set to go postward, which includes a quartet for Bob Baffert led by 2-1 morning-line favorite National Treasure.
Bob Baffert News / Paulick Report / January 5
David Vs. Goliath? Spun Intended Faces Four From Baffert’s Barn In Sunday’s Sham
In what appears to be a David vs. Goliath scenario at Santa Anita, trainer Mark Glatt's Spun Intended will take on no less than four Bob Baffert Derby hopefuls among a field of six sophomores in Sunday's Grade 3, $100,000 Sham Stakes over one mile at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif.
Rachel Alexandra News / BloodHorse.com / January 2
Half Brother to Rachel Alexandra Graduates at Turfway
There were promising 2-year-olds abound as the year dwindled down to its' final four days in 2022. Eight 2-year-olds, led by a half brother to the Hall of Fame race mare Rachel Alexandra, earned their spots on MaidenWatch.
Bob Baffert News / BloodHorse.com / December 28
Memorable Opening Day for Baffert, Santa Anita
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert first experienced the initial day of the Classic meet at Santa Anita Park in the early 1990s. In all that time, he never enjoyed an opening day on so many different levels as he did Dec.
Bob Baffert News / Paulick Report / December 26
‘It Looks Like She’s Just Getting Better And Better’: Baffert Homebred Fun To Dream Lands La Brea In First Top-Level Test
A California-bred daughter of 2016 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner Arrogate, Bob Baffert's Fun to Dream, in her first graded stakes assignment, demonstrated
Bob Baffert News / Paulick Report / December 22
‘He’s A Fast Horse’: Baffert Not Concerned About Taiba Handling Shorter Distance In Malibu
In 2020, Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup Classic hero Authentic became the 10th 3-year-old male trained by Bob Baffert to win a divisional Eclipse Award.
Bob Baffert News / Paulick Report / December 20
Judge Sets Jan. 18 Hearing On Baffert Motion For Injunction Against Churchill Downs Ban
Federal Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings has ordered a Jan. 18, 2023, hearing to consider a motion by Bob Baffert for a preliminary injunction to end the ban against the Hall of Fame trainer imposed by Churchill Downs that runs through the 2023 spring-summer meet.
Bob Baffert News / BloodHorse.com / December 16
Baffert Renews Case Against Churchill Downs Inc.
Almost 19 months after Churchill Downs Inc. barred Bob Baffert from running horses at their tracks for more than two years, the trainer's legal team renewed a motion for a preliminary injunction against the suspension.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / December 9
Trainer Servis pleads guilty to drugging his horses
Trainer Jason Servis, whose horse Maximum Security was the 3-year-old champion in 2019, pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges involving a widespread scheme to drug horses.
Bob Baffert News / BloodHorse.com / December 9
Baffert Looks to Continue Winning Ways in Starlet
Trainer Bob Baffert looks to continue his win streak Dec. 10 at Los Alamitos Race Course in the Starlet Stakes (G1), where he holds three of the seven entries including Faiza, Doinitthehardway, and Fast and Shiny.
Horse Racing News / BloodHorse.com / December 6
Symposium: Durkin, Johnson Added Theater to Announcing
Tom Durkin and Dave Johnson discussed their careers during a Dec. 6 panel called "Storytellers of the Game—Racing's Legendary Announcers" during the University of Arizona's Race Track Industry Program's Global Symposium on Racing.
Bob Baffert News / Paulick Report / November 27
Favorite Defunded Coasts Clear In Native Diver, Tops Baffert-Trained Exacta
Pegram, Watson and Weitman's Defunded overcame a slow start to move into contention early, then drew well clear at the top of the stretch and cruised home in winning Sunday's $150,500 Native Diver Stakes at Del Mar.
Bob Baffert News / BloodHorse.com / November 17
Baffert Trio Looks Tough in Bob Hope
Havnameltdown, Hard to Figure, and Newgate, all trained by Bob Baffert, all have good credentials for the Bob Hope Stakes (G3) at Del Mar.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / November 6
Unbeaten Breeders Cup champ Flightline retires
Flightline has been retired and will stand at stud after completing a dominant, unbeaten career capped by Saturday's runaway victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / November 4
Forte wins $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile
Forte rallied from mid-pack to overtake Cave Rock and win the Breeders' Cup Juvenile by 1 1/2 lengths on Friday at Keeneland.
Bob Baffert News / BloodHorse.com / November 2
Baffert Feels the Love in Kentucky
Trainer Bob Baffert was back in Kentucky on a cool Nov. 2 morning in Lexington. Not that he had been away for long. He had been there earlier in the fall.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / October 31
Flightline is favorite for Breeders' Cup Classic
Flightline is the 3-5 morning-line favorite for the Breeders' Cup Classic and will start the $6 million season finale from the No. 4 post position on Saturday at Keeneland.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / October 31
ESPN's Melbourne Cup Day tips; who should you back?
The biggest day on the Australian racing calendar is finally here! Not sure who to back? Not to worry, as we take you through the best selections and some value runners in Tuesday's 10-race card at the glorious Flemington racecourse.
Five of the most bet-on sporting events
For fans of sports gambling, this list won't be that surprising, but the amount of money wagered on these events might come as a bit of a shock.
Bob Baffert News / Field Level Media / June 23
Bob Baffert suspended from racing in New York for one year
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert had his proposed two-year suspension from racing in New York decreased to one year on Thursday for multiple medication violations.
Horse Racing News / Larry Brown Sports / June 11
Owner Mike Repole, trainer Todd Pletcher have dream race at Belmont Stakes
Mike Repole and Todd Pletcher’s horses finished first and second, with Mo Donegal winning and Nest placing at the 154th Belmont Stakes.
Horse Racing News / Sportsnaut / May 21
Watch: Early Voting wins easily at 2022 Preakness Stakes
Early Voting has been dominant over his first five races. Winning in three of his first round and has now added the Preakness title to his resume.
Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / May 9
2022 Kentucky Derby sets record for betting handle
The Kentucky Derby always pulls in a ton of people because of its gambling appeal. But the 2022 rendition of the "most exciting two minutes in sports" took it up a notch.
Horse Racing News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Epicenter's trainer throws shade at Rich Strike after Kentucky Derby defeat
Epicenter’s trainer Steve Asmussen expressed disdain for Rich Strike after the race. He thought Epicenter was going to win but the horse was run down by a “claimer.”
Horse Racing News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Watch: Rich Strike went after his lead pony after winning Kentucky Derby
After the race, Rich Strike was full of adrenaline. He started going crazy on the lead pony.
Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / May 7
Longest long shot Rich Strike wins Kentucky Derby at 80-1
Only one horse in the Kentucky Derby's 148-year history has ever won with longer odds.
Bob Baffert News / Yardbarker / February 21
Medina Spirit stripped of Kentucky Derby win; trainer suspended
Last year's Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit has been disqualified from the victory and trainer Bob Baffert has been suspended for 90 days and handed a $7,500 fine and all purse money from the win must be forfeited.
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