Bob Baffert takes aim at record-tying 6th Kentucky Derby win Globe_Sports
. That status belongs to Omaha Beach, another California horse that is trained by Richard Mandella, Baffert’s next-door neighbour at Santa Anita.A sixth victory by Baffert would tie him with Ben Jones for most in Derby history.“Plain Ben” Jones trained six Derby winners between 1938 and 1952. Jones and Baffert are among four trainers who have won the race four times.
“I hate thinking about things because then I feel like I’m getting super jinxed,” said the trainer who once got spooked at the sight of a black cat crossing his path on the backside of Churchill Downs. “There’s nothing more exciting in the Derby than when you turn for home and your horses are in contention,” the 66-year-old said. “You just want to be proud that your horses show up.”
“He’s tough, he’s gritty. Coming to the Derby, you want a horse that’s resilient,” Baffert said. “He’s ready for a big effort.”Roadster has overcome the most obstacles, having undergone throat surgery last year and quarter cracks in his hooves this year, similar to a human breaking a fingernail near the cuticle.Story continues below advertisement
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