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Ventana Retired to Dana Point in Pennsylvania

Ventana Retired to Dana Point in Pennsylvania

Grade II winner Ventana has been retired from racing and will enter stud in 2012 at Gayle Gerth's Dana Point Farm in Lenhartsville, Pa.

 Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Secret Circle Takes Inaugural BC Juvy Sprint

Secret Circle Takes Inaugural BC Juvy Sprint

The Bob Baffert-trained Secret Circle carried a big lead into the stretch and then held off a rail bid from longshot Shumoos to win the inaugural running of the Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint Nov. 4 at Churchill.

 Friday, November 04, 2011
Coil Works a Mile at Santa Anita

Coil Works a Mile at Santa Anita

Coil, winner of the Haskell Invitational Stakes (gr. I), worked a mile in 1:38 4/5 at Santa Anita Sept. 20.

 Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Coil Unwinds Knockout Punch in Haskell

Coil Unwinds Knockout Punch in Haskell

A forced change of tactics helped Coil capture the the $1 million Resorts Casino Hotel Haskell Invitational (gr. I) in a spirited stretch duel with favored Shackleford at Monmouth Park July 31.

 Monday, August 01, 2011
Coil to Saratoga for Possible Travers Start

Coil to Saratoga for Possible Travers Start

Trainer Bob Baffert said Aug. 1 that Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Coil emerged from the race without any problems and is being considered for the Aug. 27 Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga.

 Monday, August 01, 2011
Coil Springs Forward With Affirmed Victory

Coil Springs Forward With Affirmed Victory

Coil appears to be the latest top-notch 3-year-old in the barn of trainer Bob Baffert after the son of Point Given passed his initial route test in the $100,000 Affirmed Handicap (gr. III) at Hollywood Park June 11.

 Saturday, June 11, 2011
Ventana Survives Maryland Sprint Handicap

Ventana Survives Maryland Sprint Handicap

Ventana returned to his winning ways, as the 5-year-old finally did May 21 at Pimlico Race Course when he outdueled longshot Immortal Eyes to score the $100,000 Maryland Sprint Handicap (gr. III).

 Saturday, May 21, 2011
Lookin At Lucky Scores Another Eclipse Award

Lookin At Lucky Scores Another Eclipse Award

Lookin At Lucky became the first horse since Spectacular Bid to be named champion 2-year-old male and 3-year-old male. The son of Smart Strike won the Preakness (gr. I), IZOD Haskell (gr. I), and two grade II stakes.

 Monday, January 17, 2011
Bob Gives Baffert San Fernando Milestone

Bob Gives Baffert San Fernando Milestone

Indian Firewater refused to give way in the final strides when challenged on the far outside by stablemate Tweebster to give trainer Bob Baffert his fourth victory in the $150,000 San Fernando Stakes at Santa Anita Jan. 15.

 Saturday, January 15, 2011
Lookin At Lucky Retired to Ashford Stud

Lookin At Lucky Retired to Ashford Stud

Lookin At Lucky, the 2009 champion 2-year-old male and winner of the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), is being retired and will stand at Ashford Stud in 2011.

 Saturday, November 20, 2010
Haskell No Hassle for Lookin At Lucky

Haskell No Hassle for Lookin At Lucky

Preakness (gr. I) winner Lookin At Lucky put away Derby winner Super Saver at the top of the stretch and annihilated the field in the IZOD Haskell Invitational Aug. 1 at Monmouth Park.

 Sunday, August 01, 2010
Lanni: He Was Lookin' and Got Lucky

Lanni: He Was Lookin' and Got Lucky

Donato Lanni's is the bloodstock services director for Hill 'n' Dale Farms near Lexington. But he's also the person Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert turns to when he searches for future classic winners.

 Monday, May 24, 2010
Haskin's Preakness Recap: Kismet

Haskin's Preakness Recap: Kismet

The good karma returned, as Lookin At Lucky had a dream trip to win the Preakness.

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 Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Lookin At Lucky Gets Redemption in Preakness

Lookin At Lucky Gets Redemption in Preakness

Lookin At Lucky redeemed himself in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), as he took the lead at the top of the stretch and stubbornly held off pacesetter First Dude and Jackson Bend under new rider Martin Garcia may 15 at Pimlico.

 Saturday, May 15, 2010
Gomez on Dublin for Preakness; Off 'Lucky'

Gomez on Dublin for Preakness; Off 'Lucky'

Baffert says Lookin At Lucky "52%" likely to run in the Preakness (gr. I).

 Saturday, May 08, 2010
Lookin At Lucky Cruises in Mud in Final Work

Lookin At Lucky Cruises in Mud in Final Work

Probable Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) favorite covers five furlongs in 1:00 4/5.

 Monday, April 26, 2010
Potrero Grande: Gomez Redeemed With Ventana

Potrero Grande: Gomez Redeemed With Ventana

Favored Ventana, ridden by a riled up Garrett Gomez, outfought Gotta Go Win in deep stretch to post an exciting nose victory in the $150,000 Potrero Grande Handicap (gr. II) at Santa Anita April 3.

 Saturday, April 03, 2010
Lookin At Lucky Starts Year With Rebel Nod

Lookin At Lucky Starts Year With Rebel Nod

Favored Lookin at Lucky, trying blinkers and dirt for the first time in his 2010 debut, won the $300,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park when his late bid produced a neck victory over the stubborn Noble's Promise.

 Saturday, March 13, 2010
Lookin At Lucky Works, Headed to Oaklawn

Lookin At Lucky Works, Headed to Oaklawn

Last year's champion juvenile male, Lookin At Lucky, is on schedule for his first start of the year, the March 13 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park, after a workout at Santa Anita March 8.

 Monday, March 08, 2010
Lookin At Lucky Work Doesn't Concern Baffert

Lookin At Lucky Work Doesn't Concern Baffert

Despite an average six-furlong work on Feb. 22, trainer Bob Baffert said champion Lookin At Lucky is doing very well.

 Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Champion Midnight Lute Sires First Foal

Champion Midnight Lute Sires First Foal

The first reported foal by Eclipse Award winner Midnight Lute is the initial offspring out of grade I winner Touch Tiz's Sis.

 Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Champion 2YO Male: Lookin At Lucky

Champion 2YO Male: Lookin At Lucky

Won grade I Del Mar Futurity, Hollywood Futurity for Mike Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman; most by a head as the favorite in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I).

 Monday, January 18, 2010
Lookin At Lucky Collects in CashCall Futurity

Lookin At Lucky Collects in CashCall Futurity

Heavy favorite Lookin At Lucky wrapped up divisional honors as the nation's top 2-year-old after his convincing win in the $750,000 CashCall Futurity (gr. I) at Hollywood Park Dec. 19.

 Saturday, December 19, 2009
Lookin at Lucky Notches Norfolk; BC in Sight

Lookin at Lucky Notches Norfolk; BC in Sight

Undefeated Lookin At Lucky handled his first try at two turns successfully in the $300,000 Norfolk Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 4, allowing Bob Baffert to look forward to the Nov. 7 Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.

 Sunday, October 04, 2009
Lookin At Lucky Quick Learner in DM Futurity

Lookin At Lucky Quick Learner in DM Futurity

Even-money choice Lookin at Lucky remained unbeaten in three starts and gave trainer Bob Baffert his ninth win in the Del Mar Futurity (gr. I) in the past 14 years Sept. 7 at the seaside track.

 Monday, September 07, 2009
Lookin at Lucky Lives Up to Best Pal Billing

Lookin at Lucky Lives Up to Best Pal Billing

Favored Lookin at Lucky, in the familiar Mike Pegram silks for trainer Bob Baffert, jumped into graded company with a three-quarters of a length win in the $150,000 Best Pal Stakes (gr. II) at Del Mar Aug. 9.

 Sunday, August 09, 2009
Tough Tiz's Sis Retired Due to Fracture

Tough Tiz's Sis Retired Due to Fracture

Ruffian Handicap (gr. I) winner Tough Tiz's Sis was scheduled to undergo surgery Sept. 21 after she suffered a career ending injury during a workout at Belmont Park a morning earlier.

 Sunday, September 21, 2008
Tough Tiz's Sis Romps in Ruffian

Tough Tiz's Sis Romps in Ruffian

Bob Baffert scratched morning-line favorite Indian Blessing in the $300,000 Ruffian Handicap (gr. I), but still left himself a chance with his other lesser-known entry, Tough Tiz's Sis. The veteran trainer must have known exactly what he was doing, as the daughter of Tiznow enjoyed the sloppy conditions at Belmont Park en route to a dominating 12 1/4 length victory Sept. 6.

 Saturday, September 06, 2008
Midnight Lute: Sprinter

Midnight Lute: Sprinter

Nominated as one of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's moments of the year, Midnight Lute's TVG Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) feat cemented him as the obvious choice for an Eclipse Award as champion of his division.

 Monday, January 21, 2008
Baffert Strums Winning Tune With Midnight Lute

Baffert Strums Winning Tune With Midnight Lute

Southern California trainer Bob Baffert continues to see dividends from his decision to take a string from his Southern California stable to Saratoga. In the $250,000 Forego Handicap (gr. I), his Midnight Lute made the lead on the turn of the seven-furlong test and rolled to his first grade I win by more than two lengths under substitute rider Shaun Bridgmohan.

 Saturday, September 01, 2007

Baffert's Midnight Lute Dominates Perryville S.

Midnight Lute, a recent arrival from California trained by Bob Baffert, drew off by 4 3/4 lengths in winning the $200,000 Perryville Stakes (presented by Budweiser Select) (gr. III) for 3-year-olds at Keeneland Friday.

 Friday, October 13, 2006