Racing, Baffert exacta in Grade 1 Triple Bend, Concord Point tops big weekend in Iowa for Baffert, Memorial Day stakes double for Baffert at Lone Star Park, Point Given joins Baffert in Racing Hall of Fame, Lookin At Lucky redeems himself in Preakness, Lookin At Lucky 3-1 second choice in Preakness 135, Game On Dude scores big in Lone Star Derby, Lookin At Lucky not as fortunate as Conveyance at Derby Draw, Conveyance works over muddy Churchill track, Lookin At Lucky sharp in final Derby tuneup, Conveyance, Lookin At Lucky fire bullets at Churchill, Total Bull all business in Fifth Season Stakes win, Ventana gets up in time in G2 Potrero Grande, Freedom Star racks up second consecutive stakes with win in Harry Henson, Lookin At Lucky overcomes trouble, forges to Rebel Stakes win, Freedom Star gate to wire in Oaklawn's Azeri, Misremembered gives Baffert a Big Cap he won't soon forget, Conveyance remains undefeated after Southwest score, Lookin At Lucky named 2009 Eclipse Champion 2yo Male, Richard’s Kid wins San Antonio (G2), Dubai next, Gabby’s Golden Gal earns second G1 win in Santa Monica, Conveyance emerges as another top 3yo for Baffert, Baffert & two trainees finalists for Eclipse Awards, Lookin At Lucky earns third G1 in CashCall Futurity, Misremembered sets track record in Indiana Derby (G2), Indian Blessing: Champ repeats in Gallant Bloom (G2), Lookin At Lucky gives Baffert 9 Grade 1s, A Grade 1 triple at Del Mar, Baffert, Silverbulletday inducted to Hall of Fame, ‘Lucky’ gives Baffert his 7th Best Pal, Back-to-back G1 wins makes Zensational best in the West, Baffert-bred Misremembered wins Swaps (G2), Zensational makes the grade in Triple Bend (G1), Gabby’s Golden Gal wires Grade 1 Acorn, Mythical Power romps in Grade 3 Lone Star Derby, Pioneerof the Nile second in KY Derby - possible for Preakness, Baffert, Silverbulletday elected to Hall of Fame, Shah & Baffert team up to purchase Vallenzeri, Pioneerof the Nile Kentucky Derby-bound after Santa Anita Derby (G1) triumph, 'Pioneer' continues roll with San Felipe win, Baffert and two of his stars among Hall of Fame finalist, Pioneerof the Nile rallies to win Robert Lewis (G2), Indian Blessing, Midshipman win Eclipses, Indian Blessing claims fifth G1 in La Brea, Pioneerof the Nile gives Baffert his 4th Futurity win, Midshipman gives Baffert 7th BC win with Juvenile score, Midnight Lute first ever back-to-back winner of BC Sprint, Indian Blessing in full Bloom, Bode Baffert 'Sings with Bing', Tough Tiz’s Sis dominates G1 Ruffian by 12 ¼, Midshipman wins G1 Del Mar Futurity, stamps himself as a top juvenile, Indian Blessing: New tactic, same result in Test, Undefeated champion Vindication passes away, Indian Blessing breath taking in Prioress, More stakes success for Tough Tiz’s Sis, Indian Blessing remains perfect in Silverbulletday, Midnight Lute, Indian Blessing give Baffert two more champions, Baffert strikes at 52-1 in Grade 2 San Fernando, Back to the Big Easy for Indian Blessing

Baffert exacta in Grade 1 Triple Bend

On a day loaded with upsets at Hollywood Park, Bob Baffert pulled off an exacta when E Z's Gentelman and Sangaree ran 1-2 in the Grade 1 Triple Bend Handicap...

Concord Point tops big weekend in Iowa for Baffert

Making his two-turn debut, Concord Point lived up to his early promise with an 8 1/2-length, track record-setting performance in the $250,000 Iowa Derby (G3) on June 26th...

Memorial Day stakes double for Baffert at Lone Star Park

Bob Baffert has made a habit of winning stakes at Lone Star Park over the years, taking an incredible 16 added-money events with just 33 starters...

Point Given joins Baffert in Racing Hall of Fame

When the 2010 Racing Hall of Fame class was announced on May 28, the 2001 Horse of the Year and 3-year-old champion Point Given became the latest Bob Baffert trainee to receive racing's highest honor...

Lookin At Lucky redeems himself in Preakness

For Bob Baffert, Lookin At Lucky's bad trips at Santa Anita and Churchill Downs earlier this year are suddenly distant memories after a great trip at Pimlico netted the 3-year-old colt a 3/4-length victory in the $1 million Preakness...

Lookin At Lucky 3-1 second choice in Preakness 135

Bob Baffert is looking for a reversal of fortune for Lookin At Lucky when the 3-year-old takes on a field of 11 other sophomores in the $1 million Preakness (G1) at Pimlico on May 15...

Game On Dude scores big in Lone Star Derby

Bob Baffert got his fourth victory in the 14-year history of the $200,000 Lone Star Derby (G3) on May 8 when Game On Dude defeated five 3-year-old rivals in the 1 1/16-mile event...

Lookin At Lucky not as fortunate as Conveyance at Derby Draw

There were mixed reactions from the Baffert camp following the post position for $2.185 million Kentucky Derby 136, which was held on Wed., Apr. 28 at Churchill Downs. Lookin At Lucky drew Post 1, while Conveyance drew Post 12...

Conveyance works over muddy Churchill track

One day after Lookin at Lucky worked over an off track at Churchill Downs, Bob Baffert sent out Conveyance, his other Kentucky Derby (G1) contender, out for his final pre-Derby workout Tuesday morning over a similar racetrack...

Lookin At Lucky sharp in final Derby tuneup

Bob Baffert sent out Lookin At Lucky, one of his two Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders, out for his final pre-race workout over a sloppy racetrack Apr. 26 at Churchill Downs...

Conveyance, Lookin At Lucky fire bullets at Churchill

Just 10 days out from Kentucky Derby 136, Conveyance and Lookin At Lucky, Bob Baffert's pair of contenders, looked razor sharp as they turned in impressive workouts at Churchill Downs on Apr. 21...

Total Bull all business in Fifth Season Stakes win

Bob Baffert has had a great Oaklawn Park meet, shipping four different horses to the Hot Springs, Arkansas track for stakes wins. The latest is Total Bull, who made his added money debut a winning one in the $100,000 Fifth Season S. on Apr. 8...

Ventana gets up in time in G2 Potrero Grande

After a bad trip cost Lookin At Lucky a shot at the win in the Santa Anita Derby (G1), Garrett Gomez got redemption of sorts when he rode Ventana to an exciting nose victory later on the card in the $150,000 Potrero Grande H. (G2) on the Apr. 3 Santa Anita card...

Freedom Star racks up second consecutive stakes with win in Harry Henson

Fresh off a victory in the Azeri S. (G3) at Oaklawn Park in early March, Freedom Star made her second consecutive start outside her California base a winning one when she took the $103,500 Harry Henson H. at Sunland Park on Mar. 28...

Lookin At Lucky overcomes trouble, forges to Rebel Stakes win

Lookin At Lucky didn't get the ideal trip in the $300,000 Rebel S.(G2), but the 3-year-old colt would not be denied despite trouble, finishing strongly for a well-deserved victory...

Freedom Star gate to wire in Oaklawn's Azeri

The Bob Baffert-trained Freedom Star led every step of the way in the $150,000 Azeri (G3) to take the 24th running of the 1 1/16-mile race for older fillies and mares at Oaklawn Park on Mar. 6...

Misremembered gives Baffert a Big Cap he won't soon forget

When Misremembered crossed the wire to win the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (G1), it gave Bob Baffert his second victory in Santa Anita's biggest race for older horses...

Conveyance remains undefeated after Southwest score

Conveyance continued his winning ways on Feb. 20, scoring a front-running victory in the $250,000 Southwest S.(G3) at Oaklawn Park for his fourth victory in as many starts...

Lookin At Lucky named 2009 Eclipse Champion 2yo Male

With five wins and earnings of $1,243,000 for owners Mike Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman, the Bob Baffert-trained Lookin At Lucky was named the 2009 Eclipse Champion 2-year-old Male...

Richard’s Kid wins San Antonio (G2), Dubai next

Grade 1 winner Richard’s Kid made good preparation for next month’s $10 million Dubai World Cup (G1) when the 5-year-old son of Lemon Drop Kid rallied up the rail from last to get his head in front at the wire of the $150,000 San Antonio H. Feb. 7 at Santa Anita...

Gabby’s Golden Gal earns second G1 win in Santa Monica

The Baffert-trained filly Gabby’s Golden Girl earned her second Grade 1 victory on Jan. 31st when the 4-year-old daughter of Medaglia d’Oro scored an impressive 1 ¼-length win in the $250,000 Santa Monica H. (G1) at Santa Anita...

Conveyance emerges as another top 3yo for Baffert

Conveyance joined stable star Lookin At Lucky as a 3-year-old to watch when the fast son of Indian Charlie jumped onto the Derby Trail with a front-running win in the $100,000 San Rafael S. (G3) Jan 16 at Santa Anita...

Baffert & two trainees finalists for Eclipse Awards

Bob Baffert enjoyed a memorable 2009. It was the year that recognized his long and illustrious career in training racehorses with his induction into the Hall of Fame at Saratoga. But 2009 was also a tremendous individual year for Baffert, winning 10 Grade 1s...

Lookin At Lucky earns third G1 in CashCall Futurity

On Dec. 19th, Lookin At Lucky put a stamp on a tremendous 2-year-old campaign that should lead him to Eclipse honors, as the talented Smart Strike colt captured his third Grade 1 triumph with a win in the $750,000 CashCall Futurity...

Misremembered sets track record in Indiana Derby (G2)

The Baffert-bred, owned and trained 3-year-old Misremembered turned in a track-record performance in winning the $500,000 Indiana Derby (G2) on Oct. 3rd at Hoosier Park...

Indian Blessing: Champ repeats in Gallant Bloom (G2)

Champion Indian Blessing used a determined stretch drive to capture the $150,000 Gallant Bloom H. (G2) on Sept. 26th at Belmont Park for the second consecutive year...

Lookin At Lucky gives Baffert 9 Grade 1s

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has enjoyed a red-hot season – particularly the second half of 2009 – tallying nine Grade 1 wins. His undefeated 2-year-old star Lookin At Lucky was responsible for his latest Grade 1 triumph on Oct. 4th in the $300,000 Norfolk S. (G1)...

A Grade 1 triple at Del Mar

The Baffert barn was hitting on all cylinders at Del Mar on Labor Day weekend, winning three of the meets biggest Grade 1 races. Sunday, Sept. 5th, Zensational started it off with an expected victory in the Pat O’Brien S. before Richard’s Kid sprung an upset in the Pacific Classic five races later to cap a huge day for the newly-elected Hall of Famer. The weekend only got better a day later when top 2-year-old Lookin At Lucky captured the Futurity...

Baffert, Silverbulletday inducted to Hall of Fame

Eclipse Award-winning trainer Bob Baffert and his champion filly Silverbulletday were honored for their respective careers and contributions in the horse racing industry on August 14th, as both were part of the class of 2009 to be inducted into the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, NY...

‘Lucky’ gives Baffert his 7th Best Pal

Trainer Bob Baffert has high hopes for his emerging 2-year-old star colt Lookin At Lucky, who on August 9th added his name to a prestigious list that includes seven juveniles trained by Baffert to win the $150,000 Best Pal S. at Del Mar...

Back-to-back G1 wins makes Zensational best in the West

The lightning-quick 3-year-old colt Zensational staked his claim as the West's leading sprinter moving towards the Breeders' Cup Sprint this fall at Santa Anita with his second consecutive Grade 1 win Saturday, August 8 in the $300,000 Bing Crosby H. (G1) at Del Mar...

Baffert-bred Misremembered wins Swaps (G2)

Misremembered, a 3-year-old son of Candy Ride bred, trained and owned in partnership by Bob Baffert, scored a front-running victory in the $300,000 Swaps S. (G2) on July 18th at Hollywood Park, giving Baffert his record-tying fourth Swaps triumph...

Zensational makes the grade in Triple Bend (G1)

The Bob Baffert-trained Zensational picked a tough spot to make his stakes debut when the speedy 3-year-old lined up against a full field of older sprinters in the $300,000 Triple Bend H. (G1) at Hollywood Park on July 5th. Mission accomplished...

Gabby’s Golden Gal wires Grade 1 Acorn

The Baffert-trained Gabby’s Golden Gal captured her first career Grade 1 victory on June 6th, going gate-to-wire in the $300,000 Acorn S. (G1) for 3-year-old fillies on the Belmont Stakes card...

Mythical Power romps in Grade 3 Lone Star Derby

A week after falling just short in the Kentucky Derby with top 3-year-old Pioneerof the Nile, trainer Bob Baffert sent out fast-rising sophomore Mythical Power in the $400,000 Lone Star Derby (G3), and the son of Congaree romped to a 7 ½-length win...

Pioneerof the Nile second in KY Derby - possible for Preakness

The Bob Baffert-trained Pioneerof the Nile was a game runner-up in the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) on May 2nd at Churchill Downs, and the multiple Grade 1 winner could make his next start in the May 16th Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico in Baltimore...

Baffert, Silverbulletday elected to Hall of Fame

Trainer Bob Baffert and one of the best fillies he trained – Silverbulletday – along with two others are among the latest additions to the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame, it was announced Monday, April 20...

Shah & Baffert team up to purchase Vallenzeri

Trainer Bob Baffert, acting on behalf of Kaleem Shah, purchased famed juvenile Vallenzeri for $1.9 million early in the opening session of the Keeneland sale of 2-year-olds in training April 6...

Pioneerof the Nile Kentucky Derby-bound after Santa Anita Derby (G1) triumph

Trainer Bob Baffert is back in the Kentucky Derby with a top contender, as his brilliant 3-year-old colt Pioneerof the Nile captured his fourth consecutive graded stakes – and second career Grade 1 – with an impressive win in the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1) April 4 at Santa Anita, giving the future Hall of Fame trainer his record fifth victory in the coveted Derby prep...

'Pioneer' continues roll with San Felipe win

Leading 3-year-old Pioneerof the Nile captured his third graded stakes win in a row on the Triple Crown trail, professionally winning the $200,000 San Felipe S. (G2) as the odds-on choice March 14 at Santa Anita...

Baffert and two of his stars among Hall of Fame finalist

Trainer Bob Baffert, along with four other horsemen and six Thoroughbreds, has been selected as a finalist for the 2009 National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame, which fittingly includes a pair of champions trained by Baffert – Point Given and Silverbulletday...

Pioneerof the Nile rallies to win Robert Lewis (G2)

The Bob Baffert-trained Pioneerof the Nile asserted himself as one of the top 3-year-olds in the country by rallying to an impressive victory in the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis S. (G2) on Feb. 7th at Santa Anita...

Indian Blessing, Midshipman win Eclipses

The Bob Baffert-trained duo of Indian Blessing and Midshipman capped off stellar seasons in 2008 by being honored as racing’s best in their respective divisions at the annual Eclipse Awards ceremony Jan. 26th in Miami...

Indian Blessing claims fifth G1 in La Brea

Bob Baffert's champion filly Indian Blessing won her fifth Grade 1 race when she inherited the lead from an injured Indyanne in the homestretch and went on to victory in the $250,000 La Brea S. (G1) over the local synthetic track at Santa Anita Dec. 27...

Pioneerof the Nile gives Baffert his 4th Futurity win

Heavily favored Pioneerof the Nile gave trainer Bob Baffert his record-tying fourth victory in the CashCall Futurity (G1) on Dec. 20th, scoring by a nose in an exhilarating renewal of the $750,000 race for juveniles at Hollywood Park...

Midshipman gives Baffert 7th BC win with Juvenile score

Midshipman scored an impressive front-running victory in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) on Oct. 25th at Santa Anita, giving conditioner Bob Baffert his seventh career Breeders' Cup win and fourth in the last two years...

Midnight Lute first ever back-to-back winner of BC Sprint

The Bob Baffert-trained Midnight Lute became the first horse ever to win back-to-back Breeders' Cup Sprints (G1) when the brilliant 5-year-old displayed his patented devastating late kick in the $2 million event on Oct. 25th at Santa Anita…

Indian Blessing in full Bloom

The Baffert-trained Indian Blessing is making a strong push for consecutive Eclipse Award honors, as on Sept. 20th the 3-year-old filly turned in her routine brilliance with another runaway win in the $150,000 Gallant Bloom Hcp. (G2) at Belmont Park...

Bode Baffert 'Sings with Bing'

Three-year-old Bode Baffert, accompanied by his father Bob Baffert, 'Sings with Bing' at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in the summer of 2008...

Tough Tiz’s Sis dominates G1 Ruffian by 12 ¼

The Bob Baffert-trained Tough Tiz’s Sis entered the $300,000 Ruffian Handicap (G1) on September 6th at Belmont Park with a rock-solid resume that included being a Grade 1 winner and one of the top distaffers on the West coast...

Midshipman wins G1 Del Mar Futurity, stamps himself as a top juvenile

The Bob Baffert-trained Midshipman showed his quality and mettle in winning the $250,000 Del Mar Futurity (G1) on September 3rd in just his second lifetime start, rallying late to defeat the best field of 2-year-olds assembled this season in California...

Indian Blessing: New tactic, same result in Test

The Bob Baffert-trained Indian Blessing had been nothing short of great in her young racing career through July, winning 6-of-8 starts while facing the best of her generation in less than a year at the racetrack. But if her performance in the $250,000 Test Stakes (G1) on August 2nd at the Spa is an indication of things to come, the 3-year-old filly could take her brilliance to another level...

Undefeated champion Vindication passes away

The Bob Baffert-trained champion Vindication was euthanized on July 9 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky. due to complications from colic. The Seattle Slew horse was 8...

Indian Blessing breath taking in Prioress

The champ got back on a roll in a big way on July 5 in New York, as the brilliant Indian Blessing claimed an emphatic 5 ¼-length victory in the $150,000 Prioress Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park...

More stakes success for Tough Tiz’s Sis

In the past 14 months, Tough Tiz’s Sis has started in 12 consecutive stakes races at seven tracks in five states - California, New York, New Mexico, New Jersey and Kentucky. When the Bob Baffert trainee captured the Hawthorne Handicap (G3) at Hollywood Park on May 4, it brought her record in those races to 5-3-1...