Trainer Bob Baffert has had some tough luck thus far in his quest for his 2,000th win as a Thoroughbred trainer. He moved within reach of the mark with winner No. 1,999 last Sunday, but has been winless since, with a few close calls.

Favored Star Presence was beaten just a nose in the opener at Hollywood Park on Thursday, and a few hours later, Queenie Marini was also second. On Friday, the trainer's only starter, For The Memories, was fourth.

If Baffert gets his milestone win today, it will be an upset. He sends out Spurrier in the Grade III Native Diver Handicap against favored Dakota Phone, winner of the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile last out.

Baffert starts three horses at Hollywood on Sunday - maidens Tokubetsu and Free Pourin in the third race and Wynning Ride in the Grade II Bayakoa Handicap.