by rob_onlion | Apr 13, 2024 | Media
When Bob Baffert ships into Hot Springs, he means business. Two weeks after taking down the gem of the Oaklawn Park meet with Muth in the Arkansas Derby (G1), the trainer added the track’s second coveted prize to his 2024 tally when Adare Manor strolled to a...
by rob_onlion | Apr 6, 2024 | Media
Frankie Dettori’s run of four consecutive wins at Santa Anita Park April 6 was supposed to come to a full stop in the Santa Anita Oaks (G1). He was riding Nothing Like You , the “other” Bob Baffert horse, against Baffert’s 1-2 favorite,...
by rob_onlion | Mar 31, 2024 | Media
Muth gave Baffert his fifth Arkansas Derby victory, tying him with fellow Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher for the most wins in the race inaugurated in 1936. Brad Cox has won the last two renewals, with Cyberknife in 2022 and Angel of Empire in 2023, Timberlake, who...
by rob_onlion | Mar 30, 2024 | Media
Muth ran Saturday like one of the country’s best, putting away backstretch leader Timberlake on the second turn and maintaining a comfortable advantage over runner-up Just Steel down the stretch. The winner sped 1 1/8 miles on a fast track in 1:49.54. His time...
by rob_onlion | Mar 17, 2024 | Media
Newgate and Hopkins for trainer Bob Baffert and Two Rivers Over for trainer Doug O’Neill are all scheduled to depart Santa Anita Park the night of March 17 for a trip to Dubai. Newgate, winner of the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) March 3, is ticketed for the $12...
