Bob Baffert

FILE - In this image provided by Benoit Photo, Muth, with Juan Hernandez aboard, wins the Grade II, $200,000 San Vicente Stakes horse race Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. The owner of Arkansas Derby winner Muth has sued Churchill Downs Inc. and is seeking a temporary injunction against what it called the track’s “illegal” ban of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert that keeps the colt he trained from competing in next month’s 150th Kentucky Derby. The historic track initially suspended Baffert for two years through on June 2 following a failed postrace drug test by deceased colt Medina Spirit, who crossed the finish line first in the 2021 race but was later disqualified. (Benoit Photo via AP)

Owner of Baffert-trained Muth sues Churchill Downs seeking to allow horse to run in Kentucky Derby

The owner of Arkansas Derby winner Muth has sued Churchill Downs Inc. and is seeking a temporary injunction against what it called the track’s “illegal” ban of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert that keeps the colt he trained from competing in next month’s 150th Kentucky Derby.
 
FILE - In this May 3, 2019, file photo, trainer Jason Servis attends events at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Servis, the trainer of racehorse champion Maximum Security, was sentenced to four years in prison on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, for his role in a widespread international scheme to drug horses to make them race faster. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

Trainer of champion Maximum Security gets 4 years in prison in racehorse-drugging scheme

 
CORRECTS TO TRAINER, NOT OWNER - Bob Baffert, center, trainer of Preakness Stakes entrant National Treasure, walks near the stables ahead of the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Friday, May 19, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Judge grants Churchill Downs’ request for summary judgment to dismiss Bob Baffert’s lawsuit

 
FILE - Trainer Bob Baffert waits for the Breeders' Cup horse races at Del Mar racetrack in Del Mar, Calif., on Nov. 5, 2021. A federal judge on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, denied Baffert’s request to lift his two-year suspension by Churchill Downs Inc., ruling that the Hall of Fame trainer did not prove its discipline hurt his business and reputation. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Judge denies Baffert request to reverse Churchill Downs ban

 
FILE - Trainer Bob Baffert waits for the Breeders' Cup horse races at Del Mar racetrack in Del Mar, Calif., Nov. 5, 2021. Taiba is the 8-1 choice in the Breeders' Cup Classic, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, for embattled Hall of Fame trainer Baffert, who makes his Kentucky return after serving a suspension this spring. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Three horses observed for medical issues at Breeders’ Cup

 

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Irad Ortiz Jr. rides Forte to victory past Juan Hernandez on Cave Rock during the Breeders' Cup Juvenile raceat the Keenelend Race Course, Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Forte wins Breeders’ Cup Juvenile; Wonder Wheel wins Fillies

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Forte’s last start over a mile was impressive enough that trainer Todd Pletcher wasn’t too shocked at what he achieved in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, or the way he did it.
 
FILE - Flightline, jockey Flavien Prat up, wins The Hill 'N' Dale Metropolitan horse race before the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. Undefeated Flightline and Rich Strike, upset winner of the Kentucky Derby, head a field of nine for the Breeders' Cup Classic. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Flightline heads Breeders’ Cup Classic; Baffert back in Ky

Undefeated Flightline and Rich Strike, upset winner of the Kentucky Derby, head a field of nine for the Breeders’ Cup Classic, with trainer Todd Pletcher pre-entering two horses for the $6 million race that also includes a horse from the barn of embattled trainer Bob Baffert.
 
In a photo provided by Benoit Photo, Cave Rock and jockey Juan Hernandez win the Grade I, $300,000 American Pharoah Stakes horse race Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Santa Anita in Arcadia, Calif. (Benoit Photo via AP)

Cave Rock dazzles for Baffert in Grade 1 win at Santa Anita

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Bob Baffert is headed to the Breeders’ Cup in Kentucky next month with the likely favorite in the $2 million Juvenile.
 

Taiba wins $1 million Pennsylvania Derby for Baffert

BENSALEM, Pa. (AP) — Taiba won the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby by three lengths on Saturday for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert.
 
In this image provided by Benoit Photo, Cave Rock and Juan Hernandez win the Grade I, $300,000 Del Mar Futurity, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif. (Benoit Photo via AP)

Baffert wins record 16th Del Mar Futurity with Cave Rock

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Cave Rock won the $302,000 Del Mar Futurity by 5 1/4 lengths on Sunday, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert his record 16th victory in the Grade 1 race in which he finished 1-2.
 

2-year-old colt trained by Baffert euthanized after accident

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. (AP) — An unraced 2-year-old colt trained by Bob Baffert was euthanized after an accident at Los Alamitos, becoming the 10th horse to die at the Southern California track this year.
 
FILE - Trainer Bob Baffert waits for the Breeders' Cup horse races at Del Mar racetrack in Del Mar, Calif., Nov. 5, 2021. Taiba is the slight 7-5 favorite over the undefeated Jack Christopher in the $1 million Haskell Stakes on Saturday, July 23, 2022, the first major race for 3-year-olds following the Triple Crown. Taiba is trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert, who is seeking to extend his stakes record with a 10th Haskell victory at Monmouth Park. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Bob Baffert notches 2nd winner at Del Mar’s summer meet

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert had two victories on the opening weekend of Del Mar’s summer meet, three weeks after his 90-day suspension ended.
 
In a photo provided by Equi-Photo, Cyberknife, with Florent Geroux riding, wins the $1 million Haskell Stakes horse race at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J., Saturday, July 23, 2022. Taiba (2), with jockey Mike Smith, was second. (Bill Denver/Equi-Photo via AP

Cyberknife wins $1 million Haskell at Monmouth Park

OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) — Coming into the $1 million Haskell Stakes, the focus was on Bob Baffert’s bid to win the Grade I race for a 10th time and fellow trainer Chad Brown’s attempt to prevent it with the undefeated Jack Christopher.
 
In this photo provided by Equi-Photo, Haskell contender Taiba, exercise rider Na Somsanit up, is led by groom Roberto Luna after a morning gallop at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, N.J., Wednesday, July 20, 2022. The $1 million Haskell Stakes is Saturday, July 23. (Bill Denver/Equi-Photo via AP)

Trainer Baffert seeks 10th win in Haskell Stakes with Taiba

OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) — While trainer Bob Baffert isn’t welcome at every thoroughbred track around the country, Monmouth Park has no problem letting the Hall of Famer bring his horses to New Jersey.
 
In this photo provided by Equi-Photo, Haskell contender Taiba, exercise rider Na Somsanit up, is led by groom Roberto Luna after a morning gallop at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, N.J., Wednesday, July 20, 2022. The $1 million Haskell Stakes is Saturday, July 23. (Bill Denver/Equi-Photo via AP)

Bob Baffert’s Taiba favored in $1 million Haskell Stakes

OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) — Taiba is the slight 7-5 favorite over the undefeated Jack Christopher in the $1 million Haskell Stakes on Saturday, the first major race for 3-year-olds following the Triple Crown.
 
FILE - Horse trainer Bob Baffert looks on prior to the Breeders' Cup horse races at Del Mar racetrack in Del Mar, Calif., Nov. 5, 2021. High Connection won the $125,000 Los Alamitos Derby horse race by 1 3/4 lengths on Saturday, July 9, 2022, giving Baffert his second victory on the card in his return to competition after serving a 90-day suspension. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Bob Baffert a double winner in return from long suspension

High Connection won the $125,000 Los Alamitos Derby by 1 3/4 lengths Saturday, giving trainer Bob Baffert his second victory on the card in his return to competition after serving a 90-day suspension.
 
FILE - Horse trainer Bob Baffert leaves federal court, Monday, July 12, 2021, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The New York Racing Association on Thursday, June 23, 2022 suspended Bob Baffert for one year for repeated medication violations. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

NYRA suspends Baffert 1 year; eligible to return in January

The New York Racing Association suspended trainer Bob Baffert for one year Thursday for repeated medication violations.
 
Kentucky Derby entrant Taiba works out at Churchill Downs Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Louisville, Ky. The 148th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 7. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kentucky Derby pick: Taiba will rise above his inexperience

The last three runnings of the Kentucky Derby have been anything but normal. Maximum Security crossed the line first only to get disqualified for interference in 2019.
 
Tim Yakteen smiles in his horse barn at Santa Anita Park on Monday, April 25, 2022, in Arcadia, Calif. He will saddle two horses - Messier and Taiba, both formerly trained by Bob Baffert - for the Kentucky Derby. Baffert is serving a 90-day suspension from horse racing. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Tim Yakteen brings 2 top horses to 1st Ky Derby in charge

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Tim Yakteen has been to the Kentucky Derby with good horses before. Now the trainer is at Churchill Downs in charge for the first time with two top contenders that used to be trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert.
 
FILE -Horse trainer Bob Baffert leaves federal court, Monday, July 12, 2021, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. A New York federal judge seems sympathetic to Baffert's claims that his May suspension by the New York Racing Association was unconstitutional after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

EXPLAINER: Why is Bob Baffert not in the Kentucky Derby?

Bob Baffert has been the face of American horse racing for nearly 30 years. The 69-year-old Hall of Fame trainer has won a record-tying six Kentucky Derbies but he won’t be at Churchill Downs on Saturday for the 148th Derby.
 
FILE - Jockey Mike Smith talks with trainer Bob Baffert after winning the Grade 2 Alysheba at Churchill Downs, Friday, May 3, 2019, in Louisville, Ky. The Kentucky Derby leads off the first Triple Crown season in decades without the chance of Bob Baffert officially winning one or more of the three races. Baffert's absence while suspended shadows over the race particularly because two horses he trained for a significant period of time are among the top contenders. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

Kentucky Derby leads off Triple Crown without Bob Baffert

The Kentucky Derby leads off the first Triple Crown season in decades without the chance of Bob Baffert officially winning one or more of the three races.
 
FILE - Trainer Bob Baffert walks out to the winner's circle after the Brooklyn Invitational Stakes horse race at Belmont Park, Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Elmont, N.Y. A retired New York State Supreme Court Justice has recommended a two-year suspension for trainer Bob Baffert after a New York Racing Association hearing. Judge O. Peter Sherwood, who served as the hearing officer for the case, released a report with his findings Wednesday, April 27, 2022, that will be sent to a three-member panel for consideration. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Hearing officer recommends 2-year NYRA ban for Bob Baffert

A retired New York State Supreme Court Justice recommended a two-year suspension Wednesday for Bob Baffert for repeated medication violations after the two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer’s hearing with the New York Racing Association.
 
In a photo provided by Benoit Photo, Taiba and jockey Mike Smith win the Grade I, $750,000 Santa Anita Derby, Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. (Benoit Photo via AP)

Taiba wins Santa Anita Derby to enter Kentucky Derby picture

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Taiba won the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby by 2 1/4 lengths on Saturday on the last weekend of major prep races for the Kentucky Derby.
 
FILE - Trainer Bob Baffert waits for the Breeders' Cup horse races at Del Mar racetrack in Del Mar, Calif., Nov. 5, 2021. The Kentucky Court of Appeals on Friday, April 1, rejected Baffert’s motion for emergency relief from a 90-day suspension. As a result of the order signed by Acting Chief Judge Allison Jones, the Hall of Fame trainer’s suspension is scheduled to begin Monday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Baffert wins at Santa Anita before 90-day suspension begins

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Bob Baffert won the sixth race at Santa Anita on Saturday, sending the Hall of Fame trainer out a winner two days before his 90-day suspension begins.
 
FILE - Trainer Bob Baffert waits for the Breeders' Cup horse races at Del Mar racetrack in Del Mar, Calif., Nov. 5, 2021. The Kentucky Court of Appeals on Friday, April 1, rejected Baffert’s motion for emergency relief from a 90-day suspension. As a result of the order signed by Acting Chief Judge Allison Jones, the Hall of Fame trainer’s suspension is scheduled to begin Monday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Kentucky appeals court denies Baffert’s motion for stay

The Kentucky Court of Appeals has rejected trainer Bob Baffert’s motion for emergency relief from a 90-day suspension.
 
Country Grammer with jockey Frankie Dettori wins Group 1 Dubai World Cup over 2000m (10 furlongs) at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, March 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Dokoupil)

Baffert-trained Country Grammer wins Dubai World Cup

Country Grammer has provided Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert with victory in the $12 million Dubai World Cup.
 
FILE - Bob Baffert, trainer for Kentucky Derby hopeful Medina Spirit, talks to a reporter outside his barn at Churchill Downs Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. Medina Spirit was stripped of the victory in last year’s Kentucky Derby and Mandaloun was declared the winner in a ruling by state racing stewards on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Baffert switches 4 Kentucky Derby hopefuls to other trainers

Bob Baffert has transferred four of his promising 3-year-old colts to other trainers, which will allow them to earn qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby while the Hall of Fame trainer appeals his 90-day suspension.
 
FILE - Bob Baffert, trainer for Kentucky Derby hopeful Medina Spirit, talks to a reporter outside his barn at Churchill Downs Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. Medina Spirit was stripped of the victory in last year’s Kentucky Derby and Mandaloun was declared the winner in a ruling by state racing stewards on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Judge rejects Baffert stay but delays suspension to April 4

A Kentucky judge has denied Bob Baffert’s request to stay his 90-day suspension but delayed it until April 4 to allow his representatives to seek emergency relief through the state’s Court of Appeals.
 
FILE - Trainer Bob Baffert stands outside his barn at Churchill Downs Monday, May 2, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Medina Spirit was stripped of the victory in last years Kentucky Derby and Mandaloun was declared the winner in a ruling by state racing stewards on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, FIle)

Baffert attorney: 90-day suspension would end racing career

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Attorneys for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert argued in a Kentucky court Thursday that a 90-day suspension imposed by the state’s racing commission would essentially end his career.
 
In a photo provided by Benoit Photo, Forbidden Kingdom, ridden by jockey Juan Hernandez wins the Grade II, $400,000 San Felipe Stakes horse race, Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif.(Benoit Photo via AP)

Forbidden Kingdom romps in San Felipe; Baffert takes 2nd

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Forbidden Kingdom romped to a 5 3/4-length victory in the $400,000 San Felipe Stakes on Saturday, beating a pair of 3-year-old colts from the barn of embattled trainer Bob Baffert.
 
FILE - Trainer Bob Baffert stands outside his barn at Churchill Downs Monday, May 2, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Medina Spirit was stripped of the victory in last years Kentucky Derby and Mandaloun was declared the winner in a ruling by state racing stewards on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, FIle)

Kentucky racing board upholds Bob Baffert’s suspension

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky racing officials have denied trainer Bob Baffert’s request to stay his suspension for a failed postrace drug test by Medina Spirit that led to his disqualification as Kentucky Derby winner.
 
FILE - Jockey John Velazquez, front left, stands with Jill Baffert as they watch as Jill's husband, trainer Bob Baffert, holds up the winner's trophy after their victory with Medina Spirit in the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Medina Spirit was stripped of the victory in last year’s Kentucky Derby and Mandaloun was declared the winner in a ruling by state racing stewards on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, FIle)

Bob Baffert sues Churchill Downs over 2-year suspension

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bob Baffert has sued Churchill Downs and track leadership in federal court, seeking to overturn the embattled Hall of Fame trainer’s two-year suspension on grounds it violated his due process rights.
 

75-1 shot Un Ojo scores upset win in $1 million Rebel Stakes

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Un Ojo scored an upset half-length victory at 75-1 odds in the $1 million Rebel Stakes for 3-year-olds at Oaklawn on Saturday.
 
Emblem Road with jockey Wigberto Ramos wins the $20 million Group 1 Saudi Cup over 1800m in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Dokoupil)

Emblem Road scores 99-1 upset in Saudi Cup, Baffert runs 2nd

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Emblem Road rallied with a wide, sweeping move on the outside to win the $20 million Saudi Cup at 99-1 odds on Saturday, beating Bob Baffert-trained Country Grammar by a half-length.
 
FILE - Bob Baffert, trainer for Kentucky Derby hopeful Medina Spirit, talks to a reporter outside his barn at Churchill Downs Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. Medina Spirit was stripped of the victory in last year’s Kentucky Derby and Mandaloun was declared the winner in a ruling by state racing stewards on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Baffert denied stay of suspension by Kentucky commission

Kentucky’s racing director has denied Bob Baffert’s request to stay his suspension by stewards in their ruling that also disqualified Medina Spirit as Kentucky Derby winner.
 
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