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Raging Torrent wins Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita with Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan in last

Dec. 26, 2024 19:40 PM EST

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Raging Torrent won the $200,000 Malibu Stakes by 1 1/4 lengths on Thursday at Santa Anita, with Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan finishing last in the final Grade 1 stakes of the year in the United States. Ridden by Frankie Dettori, Raging Torrent ran seven...

Journalism writes winning story in Los Alamitos Derby, beats 3 entries from Bob Baffert

Dec. 14, 2024 20:35 PM EST

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. (AP) — Journalism won the $200,000 Los Alamitos Futurity by 3 1/2 lengths on Saturday, defeating three entries from Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, who was trying to win the Grade 2 race for the eighth time at the Orange County track. Ridden by Umberto...

Trainer Bob Baffert wins 1st race back at Churchill Downs after the end of his 3-year suspension

Nov. 27, 2024 19:46 PM EST

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bob Baffert returned to Churchill Downs for the first time in 3 1/2 years on Wednesday, saddling the winner in the seventh race at the home of the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen shook hands with the Hall of Fame trainer he once...

Sierra Leone wins $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic after suffering close loss in Kentucky Derby

Nov. 02, 2024 20:39 PM EDT

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Sierra Leone won the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic by 1 1/2 lengths Saturday at Del Mar, ending a frustrating run of recent losses, including the Kentucky Derby. Ridden by Flavien Prat, Sierra Leone ran 1 1/4 miles in 2:00.78. Sent off as the 6-1 fourth...

Trainer Bob Baffert's horses finish 1-2 in $2 million Juvenile in Breeders' Cup at Del Mar

Nov. 01, 2024 20:56 PM EDT

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Citizen Bull won the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile by 1 1/2 lengths and Gaming was second at Del Mar on Friday, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a 1-2 finish and his record sixth career victory in the race for 2-year-olds. Ridden by Martin Garcia,...