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Calif. Stewards Dismiss Complaint About Justify Drug Test
Stewards at Santa Anita have dismissed complaints filed by the California Horse Racing Board involving the post-race drug tests of Triple Crown winner Justify and another horse in 2018, both of whom were trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert.
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Baffert Goes for 8th Preakness Win Without Valued Assistant
Bob Baffert is aiming to win a record-breaking eighth Preakness Stakes with Authentic or Thousand Words
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Authentic Wins Kentucky Derby; Baffert Notches 6th Victory
Authentic led all the way to win a Kentucky Derby unlike any other.
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Authentic Wins 146th Kentucky Derby
Authentic upset Belmont Stakes Winner Tiz the Law to win the 146th Kentucky Derby. This year’s derby was postponed from May due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Trainer Bob Baffert Suspended 15 Days by Arkansas Stewards
Two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert has been suspended for 15 days by Oaklawn Park stewards after two of his horses tested positive in Arkansas for a banned substance
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Reports: 2 Horses Trained by Bob Baffert Fail Drug Tests
According to published reports, two horses from the barn of two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert have tested positive for a banned substance.
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37th Horse Dies at Santa Anita Since December, Takes Shine Off Breeders' Cup
Vino Rosso won the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic by 4 1/4 lengths, drawing away from 5-2 favorite McKinzie down the stretch of a race marred by a fatal injury to a 15-1 long shot on Saturday night.
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Justify won the Preakness Stakes and is now just one win away from becoming the 13th horse to win the Triple Crown.
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2019 Belmont Stakes: How to Watch Live Wherever You Are
The 151st running of the Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown of horse racing, is Saturday, June 8, and you can watch the action live on NBC. NBC’s coverage on Saturday begins at 3 p.m., and you can watch it all live at home on NBC 5 or on the go via NBC Live.
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2019 Kentucky Derby: How to Watch Live Wherever You Are
The 145th running of the Kentucky Derby kicks off this year’s Triple Crown of horse racing Saturday, May 4, on NBC 5. After early favorite Omaha Beach was scratched because of a breathing problem Wednesday night, Churchill Downs oddsmaker Mike Battaglia revised the morning line to make Game Winner the 9-2 favorite for the 1 1/4-mile Race for the Roses.
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Analysis: Many Options, But Maximum Security Is Derby Pick
Even after the scratching of Omaha Beach, there is an absolute truth about this year’s Kentucky Derby. It is a fantastic betting race. Victory will not come easily on Saturday at Churchill Downs, but those who wind up cashing tickets will likely be stuffing large wads of cash into their pockets. There’s a simple reason for that: There are many...
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Baffert Takes Aim at Record-Tying 6th Kentucky Derby Win
The pain of seeing Cavonnier get beat by a nose in his first Kentucky Derby nearly kept trainer Bob Baffert from returning to Churchill Downs. He figured he would never again have a horse good enough to win on the first Saturday in May.
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Horse Dies Training at Del Mar, Jockey Victor Espinoza Injured
Jockey Victor Espinoza was injured Sunday after the horse he was riding on the racetrack at Del Mar went down and died instantly during morning training around 9 a.m., the horse’s owner Brian Trump said.
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Triple Crown Winner Justify Dealing With Swelling in Ankle
Triple Crown winner Justify has been taken out of training while waiting to see if swelling in his left front ankle subsides.
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Mike Smith, 52, Becomes Oldest Jockey to Win Triple Crown
There’s a reason Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith is in demand when owners and trainers pick riders for the elite in thoroughbred racing.
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Baffert Has Winning Day, 3 Times Over, at Belmont Stakes
Bob Baffert made himself right at home at Belmont Park again.
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Justify Wins Foggy Preakness, Keeps Triple Crown Bid Alive
Justify endured the most difficult race of his career and came away a step closer to becoming trainer Bob Baffert’s second Triple Crown champion in four years. The heavy 2-5 favorite jumped out to the lead, surrendered it briefly to Good Magic and roared back, holding off several hard-charging challengers to win the Preakness through a cloud of fog on...
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Belmont Stakes Trainer Dale Romans Prevents Woman From Choking at Mets Game
Forget the Belmont Stakes. It’s already been a remarkable week for trainer Dale Romans.
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Belmont Stakes Trainer Dale Romans Prevents Woman From Choking at Mets Game
Forget the Belmont Stakes. It’s already been a remarkable week for trainer Dale Romans.
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Justify Jockey Mike Smith Back on Familiar Turf at Saturday's Belmont Stakes
Walking into Belmont Park is like old home week for Mike Smith. The jockey knows the vast track with its sweeping turns like the back of his hand. Fans who remember him from his successful years riding the New York circuit will hoot and holler. Smith feels a comfort level at the track that has spelled heartbreak for so many...