Thursday, December 2, 2010

Baffert could reach milestone today

Bob Baffert, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009, can reach another milestone this weekend, as he has a chance to saddle his 2,000th winner as a Thoroughbred trainer.


Baffert sends out two runners on today's card at Hollywood Park. He has a solid chance to get the milestone win in the day's first race, a maiden for 2-year-old fillies. Baffert's Star Presence is the favorite against just four rivals. Post time for the perhaps-historic race is 4:30 p.m. Eastern. Should she be upset, Baffert also sends out Queenie Marini in the third race, an allowance/optional claimer, also for 2-year-old fillies.


Tomorrow, Baffert saddles For The Memories in another maiden special weight event, and on Saturday, he sends out Spurrier to face Breeders' Cup winner Dakota Phone in the Grade III Native Diver.


Baffert won his 1,999th race on Sunday when the promising Alcindor improved to 2-for-2 lifetime with a win at Hollywood.

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