Medina Spirit gives Baffert record seventh Kentucky Derby victory Posted on May 3, 2021, updated on May 3, 2021 by markmckelvie LOUISVILLE, KY (Saturday, May 1, 2021) – Zedan Racing Stables’ Medina Spirit fought back after relinquishing the lead to Mandaloun at midstretch…
Casse’s wonderful Canadian Triple Crown sweep bodes (mostly) well with Baffert clan Posted on June 27, 2019, updated on June 27, 2019 by By: Chris Lomon for Woodbine.com TORONTO, June 27, 2019 – It was a filly and colt team effort that would deliver Mark…
A Longley look at the Derby: Baffert is back for another Derby crown Posted on April 26, 2019 by By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 26, 2019 – Bob Baffert the horse trainer has no peer when it comes to preparing horses…
A Longley look at the Derby: Upcoming premier stakes will shape Derby field Posted on April 5, 2019, updated on April 5, 2019 by By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 5, 2019 – Through circumstances not entirely under his control, it has been a quiet Triple Crown prep…
Canadian breeder anticipates Justify’s Triple Crown bid Posted on June 7, 2018 by By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, June 7, 2018 – In the admittedly biased gaze of his breeder John Gunther, Justify was…
Longley’s Lead Up: Will the favourites continue to reign in Kentucky Derby? Posted on May 3, 2018 by By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, May 3, 2018 – It defies the long storied history of the Kentucky Derby being one of the…
Longley’s Lead Up: Does Baffert have the horse to beat? Posted on April 26, 2018 by By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 26, 2018 – He’s a four-time winner and heads to Churchill Downs with the likely betting favourite…
Longley’s Lead Up: Casse eyes classics with Canadian-bred Posted on April 5, 2018, updated on April 12, 2018 by By: Rob Longley for Woodbine.com TORONTO, April 5, 2018 – When Mark Casse points his eye to the classics, he keeps that eye both…
Longley’s Lead Up: Kentucky Derby prep fuels rivalry Posted on March 15, 2018 by By: Rob Longley for woodbine.com TORONTO, March 15, 2018 – How about a rematch, or better yet two? For an early March…
Longley’s Lead Up: On the path to the Kentucky Derby Posted on March 8, 2018, updated on March 15, 2018 by By: Rob Longley for woodbine.com TORONTO, March 8, 2018 – As an avid sports fan, Bob Baffert is well aware that March Madness, the…
