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On YouTubeBob Baffert News / Paulick Report / 14 hours ago
Hard To Figure Takes Capote Stakes To Give Top Jock Vazquez Five-Win Day As Los Al Meet Concludes; Baffert, Miller Tie Atop Trainer Standings 
Jockey Ramon Vazquez won his second riding title in as many meets at Los Alamitos and the 38-year-old native of Puerto Rico did so with a flourish. Vazquez became the first rider to win five races in a single afternoon since daytime Thoroughbred racing returned to Los Alamitos in July, 2014.
Bob Baffert News / ESPN / September 24
Baffert-trained Taiba wins $1M Pennsylvania Derby
Taiba won the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby by three lengths on Saturday for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, and will be pointed toward the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic in November.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / September 16
Derby modifies qualifying, elevates prep races
Churchill Downs has modified paths to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks, awarding points to the top five finishers in qualifying races and increasing significance for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile and late prep season events.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / September 15
Churchill Downs to buy Ellis Park in $79M deal
Churchill Downs Inc. has agreed to buy Ellis Park in Henderson, Kentucky, for $79 million in cash, and includes Churchill Downs assuming Ellis Park's opportunity to build a track extension facility in Owensboro.
Bob Baffert News / Paulick Report / September 11
Baffert-Trained 2YO Speed Boat Beach Streaks To Track Record-Setting Win In Career Debut At Del Mar
Pegram, Watson, and Weitman's Speed Boat Beach sped to a track record in his racing debut Saturday at Del Mar when he covered 5 1/2 furlongs in 1:01.86.
Bob Baffert News / BloodHorse.com / August 29
Baffert Legal Team Builds Case Against Disqualification
Attorneys for trainer Bob Baffert presented several witnesses Aug. 29 that shored up their position that Medina Spirit's betamethasone positive came from an ointment that did not affect the horse's performance and also were critical of other testing.
Bob Baffert News / Paulick Report / August 28
Baffert Charts Path To Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile For Pat O’Brien Winner Laurel River; Runner-Up American Theorem To Aim For Sprint
“That was exciting,” trainer Bob Baffert exclaimed soon after Laurel River ran off with a 3 ¾ length victory in the Pat O'Brien (G2) Saturday at Del Mar.
Bob Baffert News / BloodHorse.com / August 27
Laurel River Gives Baffert Record Eighth O'Brien
Trainer Bob Baffert ran his record number of wins in the Pat O'Brien Stakes (G2) to eight when Laurel River upset Eastern invader Speaker's Corner at Del Mar Aug.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / August 25
Velazquez rides 1,000th winner at Saratoga
John Velazquez, already the leading career rider at Saratoga, had his 1,000th winner Thursday at the historic track.
Five of the most bet-on sporting events
For fans of sports gambling, this list won't be that surprising, but the amount of money wagered on these events might come as a bit of a shock.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / August 6
Cool Papa Bell wins Hambletonian in upset at 52-1
Cool Papa Bell scored the biggest upset in the history of the Hambletonian, charging late to edge filly Joviality S by three-quarters of a length on Saturday.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / July 28
Belmont to build tunnels allowing infield access
Belmont Park will hold its fall meet at Aqueduct during construction of vehicle and pedestrian tunnels that will allow access to the track's 45-acre infield.
Bob Baffert News / ESPN / July 27
Rapacious, a colt trained by Baffert, euthanized
Rapacious, an unraced 2-year-old colt trained by Bob Baffert, was euthanized after an accident at Los Alamitos.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / July 26
HISA enforcement halted in La., W.Va. amid suit
A federal judge said Tuesday a national horse racing authority cannot enforce its rules in Louisiana and West Virginia while a lawsuit challenging the organization is in court.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / July 24
Baffert horse a winner at Del Mar in first start
Havnameltdown won his first career start Sunday at Del Mar, marking Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert's first win at the seaside track's summer meet.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / July 23
Cyberknife wins $1M Haskell at Monmouth Park
Arkansas Derby winner Cyberknife made a bold move along the rail to pass previously unbeaten Jack Christopher, then held off Bob Baffert's Taiba to win the $1 million Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park on Saturday.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / July 21
Santa Anita to host the Breeder's Cup in 2023
Santa Anita will host the Breeder's Cup for a record 11th time in 2023.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / July 20
Baffert's Taiba favored in $1 million Haskell Stakes
Taiba is the slight 7-5 favorite over the undefeated Jack Christopher in the $1 million Haskell Stakes on Saturday.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / July 16
Beach Glass pulls away to win Meadowlands Pace
Beach Glass pulled clear for a 1 3/4-length win as the heavy favorite in the $600,000 Meadowlands Pace on Saturday night.
Bob Baffert News / ESPN / July 9
Baffert a double winner in return from long ban
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.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / July 2
Belmont Stakes winner Mo Donegal out 60 days
Belmont Stakes winner Mo Donegal came out of the last leg of the Triple Crown with bone bruising and will be out of training for 60 days.
Bob Baffert News / Field Level Media / June 23
Bob Baffert suspended from racing in New York for one year
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert had his proposed two-year suspension from racing in New York decreased to one year on Thursday for multiple medication violations.
Horse Racing News / Larry Brown Sports / June 11
Owner Mike Repole, trainer Todd Pletcher have dream race at Belmont Stakes
Mike Repole and Todd Pletcher’s horses finished first and second, with Mo Donegal winning and Nest placing at the 154th Belmont Stakes.
Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / June 11
Mo Donegal captures 2022 Belmont Stakes
Mo Donegal and jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. won the event at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. with a time of 2:28.28.
Horse Racing News / Sportsnaut / May 21
Watch: Early Voting wins easily at 2022 Preakness Stakes
Early Voting has been dominant over his first five races. Winning in three of his first round and has now added the Preakness title to his resume.
Horse Racing News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Epicenter's trainer throws shade at Rich Strike after Kentucky Derby defeat
Epicenter’s trainer Steve Asmussen expressed disdain for Rich Strike after the race. He thought Epicenter was going to win but the horse was run down by a “claimer.”
Horse Racing News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Watch: Rich Strike went after his lead pony after winning Kentucky Derby
After the race, Rich Strike was full of adrenaline. He started going crazy on the lead pony.
Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / May 7
Longest long shot Rich Strike wins Kentucky Derby at 80-1
Only one horse in the Kentucky Derby's 148-year history has ever won with longer odds.
Bob Baffert News / Yardbarker / February 21
Medina Spirit stripped of Kentucky Derby win; trainer suspended
Last year's Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit has been disqualified from the victory and trainer Bob Baffert has been suspended for 90 days and handed a $7,500 fine and all purse money from the win must be forfeited.
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