The horse racing world has seen several top names dominate the arena, but Bob Baffert stands out as remarkable and mysterious. The equestrian Hall of Famer has achieved unprecedented success in his multiple decades-long horse training career. Baffert, 70, is still going stronger than ever and looks to repeat the heroics this Saturday.
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Baffert has been unmatched at Los Alamitos and is looking to once again dominate to add one more paradigm-altering chapter in an already legendary career. With only a few days left now, he has revealed his cards for the major Grade 2 race.
Bob Baffert reveals his cards for a major horse racing event at Los Alamitos
The 2023 Los Alamitos Futurity G2 will kickstart this Saturday at the Los Alamitos Race Course, and Bob Baffert has entered contention once again with three of his star equines. Baffert-trained horses have been dominating the race course for the last decade. As another spectacle braces, the legendary trainer has revealed his three horses for the $200,000 Grade 2.
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Baffert will enter the competition with the trio of Coach Prime, Wine Me Up, and Wynstock. Apart from the huge prize money, the Los Alamitos Futurity will serve as the prep for the prestigious Kentucky Derby. While points in the order of 10-5-3-2-1 will be awarded to the top five position holders.
Racing form of Baffert’s equines
Owing to his skill and talent, Bob Baffert’s horses have always done remarkably well, always. Still early in his career, Coach Prime will be the favorite at the Futurity. Bought for a whopping $1.7 million at the 2022 Keeneland September sale, the 2-year-old won five weeks ago at Del Mar with an astounding 7 ¼-lengths.
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Wynstock is in a similar form, upsetting the maidens by 7 ½ lengths in October at Santa Anita. Owned by Dr. Edward Allred, he has just stepped into the stakes company, racking up $42,740 in three starts. Wine Me Up, on the other hand, might have Baffert a bit worried. He was beaten at all ends by Fierceness in November at Santa Anita Park. Other contenders at the Futurity include Ace of Clubs, Moonlight Sonata, and Stronghold.
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