Tag Archives: Bob Baffert

Kentucky Derby 2023 Report: Leaderboard Update

By Jarrod Horak The ten juvenile points races on the road to Kentucky Derby 2023 have all been completed, and Forte is likely to be the juvenile male champ after Grade 1 victories in the Hopeful, Breeders’ Futurity, and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile. The latter race was deep with Cave Rock landing the place and National […]

Harlocap: Early Trouble But Huge Performance for Solid Barn with Young Horses

Newly turned three year old colt for Bob Baffert had a ton of trouble in Monday’s 9th, a mile race on the main track for sophomore maiden special weights. Off at 5/2 in a field of 9, he broke running from the 4 slot under Johnny V. and tried to make the lead into the […]

Kentucky Oaks 2023 Report: Leaderboard Update

By Jarrod Horak The first nine Kentucky Oaks 2023 points races are in the books. Wonder Wheel won two big Grade 1 races at Keeneland, the Alcibiades and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies, and she will almost certainly be named the juvenile filly champion. Honorable mention goes to sharp Golden Rod winner Hoosier Philly, and promising […]

Sonoran: Responsive Son of Curlin is Bred to Go Long

Two year old colt for Bob Baffert made his debut on Monday in a maiden special weight event at ¾ on the main. Off at 5/1 in an 8 horse field, he broke running under Johnny V. and then was taken back a bit and sat 3 lengths off the leaders down the back side. […]

Horses to Watch: Sumter Needs More Ground

Del Mar – December 6, 2022 By Turfdom TIME TO PARTY (November 27) Three year old gelding for George Papaprodromou was in for a starter allowance race on the 27th, a non winners of three lifetime at a mile on the turf. Off at 2/1 in a field of 11, he was content to lag […]

Horses to Watch: Spun Intended Means Business

Del Mar – November 29, 2022 By Turfdom DOINITTHEHARDWAY (November 25) Two year old Street Sense filly for Bob Baffert made her first try going two turns in Friday’s second, a mile main track affair for maiden special weights. Off at the 2nd choice in the wagering at 5/2 in a six horse field, she […]

Horses to Watch: Faiza Headed to Stakes Ranks

Del Mar – November 15, 2022 By Turfdom SPYCATCHER (November 11) Three year old colt for Mark Glatt is still a maiden but he is all race horse, as he ran a very game third in the Let It Ride stakes on opening day. Off at 6/1 in a field of 9, he made the […]

Doinitthehardway: Filly Won’t Be Beat Next Time Out

Two year old Street Sense filly for Bob Baffert made her first try going two turns in Friday’s second, a mile main track affair for maiden special weights. Off at the 2nd choice in the wagering at 5/2 in a six horse field, she was hustled away from the gate by J.J. and dueled with […]