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Bob Baffert News / BloodHorse.com / October 30

Bottle of Rouge a Family Affair for Bafferts 

The owner of Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) contender Bottle of Rouge never has a beef with the trainer. Everything trainer Bob Baffert does with Bottle of Rouge is A-OK.

Horse Racing News / BloodHorse.com / October 12

Nysos, Straight No Chaser Return to Santa Anita Worktab

Nysos and stablemate Citizen Bull each worked six furlongs at Santa Anita Park for trainer Bob Baffert Oct. 12, and reigning champion sprinter Straight No Chaser returned to the tab after being beaten in the Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2).

Bob Baffert News / EssentiallySports / October 9
Bob Baffert’s Champion Colt Eyes Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Return

Bob Baffert’s Champion Colt Eyes Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Return

Bob Baffert, who’s used to having a bunch of top-notch horses ready for the Breeders’ Cup, is showing off his impressive lineup as the championship gets closer.

Bob Baffert News / EssentiallySports / October 6
Facing Defeat Bob Baffert Shares Honest Reaction to Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Qualifier’s Loss

Facing Defeat Bob Baffert Shares Honest Reaction to Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Qualifier’s Loss

Bob Baffert has seen plenty of champions cross the finish line, but even he knows not every race goes as planned. On Saturday at Santa Anita, Baffert watched Desert Gate, his highly regarded 2-year-old colt, lead much of the American Pharoah Stakes only to be narrowly overtaken by Intrepido at the finish.

Horse Racing News / EssentiallySports / October 4
Bob Baffert Aims for Double Odds Going Into Breeders’ Cup Juvenile

Bob Baffert Aims for Double Odds Going Into Breeders’ Cup Juvenile

With the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar just around the corner, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert is busy getting his top horses ready by navigating through some important qualifying races.

Horse Racing News / BloodHorse.com / October 1

Desert Gate Heads Baffert Quartet in American Pharoah

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has won the American Pharoah Stakes (G1) a record 13 times, including the last four runnings.

Horse Racing News / BloodHorse.com / September 30

Explora Leads Baffert Pair Into Oak Leaf

Trainer Bob Baffert is training Bottle of Rouge up to the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1), but two of her stablemates, including likely favorite Explora, will try to join her via the $200,000 Oak Leaf Stakes (G2) Oct.

Horse Racing News / EssentiallySports / September 29
Bob Baffert Doubles Chances of Breeder’s Cup Win After Santa Anita Win

Bob Baffert Doubles Chances of Breeder’s Cup Win After Santa Anita Win

If there’s one thing you can always bet on, it’s Bob Baffert and his uncanny eye for talent. Need proof? First up was Nevada Beach, the 3-year-old colt who declared himself silently as an up-and-coming star at the Sept.

Horse Racing News / EssentiallySports / September 28
Predictions Take Over Bob Baffert’s Breeders’ Cup Chances After Confirmed Spot

Predictions Take Over Bob Baffert’s Breeders’ Cup Chances After Confirmed Spot

Bob Baffert’s quest for Breeders’ Cup Classic glory really picked up steam on September 27 when he scored an impressive win in the Grade 1, $300,000 Goodwood Stakes at Santa Anita Park.

Horse Racing News / EssentiallySports / September 27
Bob Baffert Confirms Breeders’ Cup Entry at Distaff While Fighting for Qualifiers

Bob Baffert Confirms Breeders’ Cup Entry at Distaff While Fighting for Qualifiers

As the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar get closer, trainer Bob Baffert is making some smart moves with his top-notch stable by entering a bunch of important qualifying races.

Horse Racing News / EssentiallySports / September 27
Bob Baffert Shares Depressing News for Breeders’ Cup Qualifier

Bob Baffert Shares Depressing News for Breeders’ Cup Qualifier

Bob Baffert has had quite the successful summer meet at Del Mar, and it’s shaping up to be a great lead-in for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships happening at the same track this fall.

Horse Racing News / EssentiallySports / September 27
Despite Serving Three-Year Ban, Bob Baffert Beats Bill Mott & Other Trainers Ahead of Breeders’ Cup

Despite Serving Three-Year Ban, Bob Baffert Beats Bill Mott & Other Trainers Ahead of Breeders’ Cup

If anyone can use a mood fixer-upper, it’s definitely Bob Baffert. The celebrity horse trainer hasn’t had the kind of season his fans are used to: not a single podium finish at the Triple Crown this year, a race that is widely considered the Hall of Famer’s favorite stomping ground.

Horse Racing News / EssentiallySports / September 26
Bob Baffert Raises Chances for Breeder’s Cup With $600,000 Worth 3-Year-Old Horse

Bob Baffert Raises Chances for Breeder’s Cup With $600,000 Worth 3-Year-Old Horse

You wouldn’t imagine a Breeders’ Cup Classic without Hall of Famer Bob Baffert having an entry in the prestigious race. The last time that happened was in 2008, which makes the situation in 2025 quite intriguing.

Horse Racing News / EssentiallySports / September 25
Bob Baffert Risks $200,000 Stakes With Another Major Hope for Breeders’ Cup Qualification

Bob Baffert Risks $200,000 Stakes With Another Major Hope for Breeders’ Cup Qualification

Bob Baffert does not run away when faced with pressure, but on Sunday at Santa Anita, he is playing a gamble he himself knows is a gamble of high stakes.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / July 24
It's all about Nysos in San Diego Handicap

It's all about Nysos in San Diego Handicap

After looking like a promising dirt router, and even a Kentucky Derby contender last year, trainer Bob Baffert will stretch Nysos out in the Grade 2 San Diego Handicap Saturday at Del Mar.

Horse Racing News / Athlon Sports / May 2
Bob Baffert Receives Bad News Before First Kentucky Derby Since Suspension

Bob Baffert Receives Bad News Before First Kentucky Derby Since Suspension

Legendary trainer Bob Baffert is returning to the Kentucky Derby after a three-year absence in the most prestigious horse race in the world. Baffert was slapped with a two-year suspension by Churchill Downs following the 2021 Derby after his horse, "Medina Spirit," tested positive for a banned substance.

Horse Racing News / Field Level Media / May 1
Bob Baffert horse scratched from Kentucky Derby

Bob Baffert horse suddenly scratched from Kentucky Derby

Rodriguez, a colt trained by Bob Baffert and entered into Saturday's Kentucky Derby, was officially scratched from the race late Thursday afternoon.

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Horse Racing News / Field Level Media / May 1
Journalism (4-1) aims to end Kentucky Derby favorites hex

Journalism (4-1) aims to end Kentucky Derby favorites hex

The betting favorite has not won the Kentucky Derby since 2018, adding to the drama when Journalism enters the starting gate at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday evening.

The 'Kentucky Derby winners' quiz
Horse Racing News / Field Level Media / May 1
Ban over, Bob Baffert speaks out ahead of Kentucky Derby return

Ban over, Bob Baffert speaks out ahead of Kentucky Derby return

Disgraced and decorated, Bob Baffert is back at Churchill Downs this week ahead of the 151st Kentucky Derby with a tale to tell. 

Rodriguez, trained by Bob Baffert, scratched from Kentucky Derby
Journalism (4-1) aims to end Kentucky Derby favorites hex
The 'Kentucky Derby winners' quiz
Horse Racing News / Field Level Media / May 17, 2024
Bob Baffert is back, seeking ninth Preakness amid controversies

Bob Baffert is back, seeking ninth Preakness amid controversies

BALTIMORE -- There is little doubt that Bob Baffert is one of the most accomplished horse trainers in North American history. He is only one of two trainers in the annals of the sport to have conditioned two Triple Crown winners.

Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2024
Horse racing best bets: Should you back this horse instead of Mystik Dan at the Preakness Stakes?

Horse racing best bets: Should you back this horse instead of Mystik Dan at the Preakness Stakes?

There is a lot of excitement in the racing world following the 2024 Kentucky Derby, which will have fans and avid bettors alike looking forward to the Preakness Stakes.

No Preakness decision yet, but Ken McPeek 'encouraged' by Mystik Dan's appetite
The 'Triple Crown winners' quiz
The 'Preakness Stakes winners' quiz
Horse Racing News / Action Network / May 1, 2024
Kentucky Derby betting: Why aren’t Bob Baffert’s horses running at Churchill Downs?

Kentucky Derby betting: Why aren’t Bob Baffert’s horses running at Churchill Downs?

Bob Baffert's horses are ineligible to run the 2024 Kentucky Derby The 150th Run for the Roses won't see Baffert's horses in the competition because of a suspension that dates back to 2021.

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Horse Racing News / Paulick Report / April 19, 2024

Zedan Appeals Judge's Decision To Keep Bob Baffert Out Of Kentucky Derby

Owner Amr Zedan's Zedan Racing Stables filed an appeal with the Kentucky Court of Appeals on Friday, attempting to overturn Thursday's Kentucky Circuit

Horse Racing News / Paulick Report / April 18, 2024

Kentucky Judge Denies Motion To Allow Bob Baffert Trainees In 2024 Kentucky Derby

Jefferson Circuit Court Judge Mitchell Perry has officially denied a motion for temporary injunction that would have allowed trainer Bob Baffert to enter horses in this year's Kentucky Derby.

Horse Racing News / Paulick Report / March 22, 2024

Bob Baffert Plans To Ship Muth For Arkansas Derby

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert is planning to ship his top 3-year-old Muth to Oaklawn Park for the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby on March 30, reports the Daily Racing Form.

Horse Racing News / Paulick Report / March 18, 2024

Bob Baffert Targeting Fifth Dubai World Cup With 'Hardy' Newgate

“They’re taking off right now, how about that?!” Bob Baffert is in relaxed mood in California as two of his horses speed down the runway, about to launch for Dubai.

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