Bob Baffert amassed an astonishing $365 million from horse racing in a single day. Decades of unwavering commitment and an abundance of skilled horses were required. What are some examples? The achievements of the two Triple Crown winners, American Pharoah and Justify, certainly highlight the prominence of the horse racing trainer within the community. “We live and work in a fishbowl, with rumors and accusations flowing constantly,” Baffert remarked while confronting various criticisms.
Despite the numerous accusations directed at him, the horse racing trainer consistently placed the sport and the horses that participate at the forefront of his priorities. He once remarked, “Horses have been my life, and I owe everything to them and the tremendous sport in which I have been so fortunate to be involved.” With unwavering commitment to his sport, he has consistently met the expectations of his fans through the impressive performances of his horses.
This year, he has an impressive list of accomplishments, and one of his newcomers has secured their first victory. And who is this promising horse? Tiz Secure is the focus here. The weekend of horse racing at Santa Anita kicked off with the colt making his debut in race 8. Despite facing some competition, Tiz Secure clearly outpaced his rivals in the race, as showcased in FanDuel Racing on X, charging down the course with impressive speed.
At this moment, Tiz Secure stood with odds of 5/2, while his nearest rival, Voldemort, claimed the second spot with odds of 3/1. A fascinating fact? Both of them received their training from Baffert. For the trainer, it would have been a thrilling spectacle to witness two of his horses competing head-to-head. To an experienced horse racing enthusiast, this name may evoke memories of Tough Tiz’s Sis.
It was a Bob Baffert first-time-starter exacta in race 8 at Santa Anita. #8 TIZ SECURE ($9.40) by Maximum Security (@coolmoreamerica) ran right on by his stablemate #7 Voldemort in an impressive debut.
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Indeed, there is a connection, as Tiz Secure is the three-year-old offspring of the mare. What about his father? Do you recall Maximum Security? Tiz Secure’s lineage boasts a remarkable pedigree, with both parents having been trained by the renowned Bob Baffert, who guided them to numerous victories on the racetrack. Now, their offspring is set to uphold that illustrious legacy. Undoubtedly, he is indeed following through on that. Nonetheless, he is not the sole colt that occupies Baffert’s top priority for the ongoing season.
Bob Baffert’s top horses of 2025
The ongoing 2025 season promises to deliver an abundance of thrilling horse racing events. The community’s primary emphasis will be on the American Triple Crown, consisting of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. As the showdown at Churchill Downs approaches, Baffert has a significant number of horses in the lineup.
According to the most recent statistics, Baffert’s two horses in the top three in the Road to Kentucky Derby standings are Citizen Bull and Getaway Car. Their respective tallies stand at 60 and 36 points, having participated in notable races. This season, Citizen Bull delivered an impressive performance at the Robert B. Lewis Stakes, securing a remarkable victory. Nonetheless, the horse’s significant accomplishments trace back to the 2024 season when he secured the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile victory.
Now turning our attention to Getaway Car, the Sunland Park Derby marked the event where he truly excelled, securing his inaugural victory of the 2025 season. This marked the colt’s sole victory following a significant gap since the Best Pal Stakes in 2024. With just a few months remaining until the Kentucky Derby, the excitement among fans is palpable. Only time will reveal whether this will be the year that Baffert’s horses take center stage in the major American races.
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