Wherever you venture in the realm of horse racing, the name Bob Baffert is likely to resonate throughout the current season. What’s the reason behind that? He is set to resume his usual racing responsibilities at Churchill Downs, and indeed, this year he will be taking part in the Kentucky Derby. Are there any horses in his lineup for the Road to the Kentucky Derby? Clearly, he does! The roster is extensive, featuring Baffert with seven contenders. Who are these equines?
The lineup includes Citizen Bull, Getaway Car, Madaket Road, Rodriguez, Barnes, Gaming, and Mellencamp. As he anticipates what could be his seventh Kentucky Derby win, Baffert remains mindful of what lies ahead. Recently, the American horse trainer has made a noteworthy decision involving $550,000. What is it about, then?
As reported by user @mike33024, “The GOAT @BobBaffert makes his first buy of @OBSSales with this speedy Tiz The Law filly for Three Amigos. This girl had the fastest gallop out the whole sale and moved beautifully.” The Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co., a prominent horse breeder in Ocala, Florida, appears to have provided Bob Baffert with a glimpse into what lies ahead.
Indeed, Baffert’s reputation for seriousness in the sport makes his acquisition of any promising talent noteworthy. So, who did he acquire? This time, it was a filly, the offspring of none other than Tiz the Law.
The GOAT @BobBaffert makes his first buy of @OBSSales with this speedy Tiz The Law filly for Three Amigos. This girl had the fastest gallop out the whole sale and moved beautifully. pic.twitter.com/SgNkG4EhFv
— Save Horse Racing (@mike33024) March 12, 2025
If you are a dedicated follower of horse racing, this stallion’s name is likely familiar to you. After Tiz the Law’s debut at Saratoga in 2019, he began to establish his reputation with a remarkable win at the Champagne Stakes. Certainly, it was a Grade 1 race, and it was precisely what he required to make his mark. Nonetheless, the subsequent race, the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes, marked the horse’s first defeat.
However, Tiz the Law swiftly bounced back, maintaining an undefeated record throughout his career until the 2020 Kentucky Derby. Prior to the inaugural leg of that year’s American Triple Crown, a race unfolded in which he competed against a horse trained by Baffert.
When Bob Baffert faced a challenge from Tiz the Law
The year 2020 proved to be an unusual one for all sports, largely due to the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic. Indeed, the Kentucky Derby, typically held on the first Saturday of May, was moved to the first Saturday of September. Do you recall the comments made by Jack Knowlton, the owner of Tiz the Law, during that time?
“We’ll stay here on the East Coast and see what happens. I don’t want to face Bob Baffert until I have to,” Knowlton remarked, regarding the adjustments to the schedule prompted by the pandemic. According to their assessment, the team and the horse were poised for a strong performance in the Derby if it had taken place in May, but circumstances unfolded otherwise.
On August 8, 2020, Knowlton’s horse encountered Uncle Chuck, trained by Bob Baffert, in the Travers Stakes. All eyes were fixed on the Grade 1 race, and while it initially appeared to be a quick victory for Uncle Chuck, Tiz the Law demonstrated exactly why he was exceptional that year. In a thrilling conclusion, Liz the Law surged ahead of Uncle Chuck in the final stretch, maintaining his lead all the way to the finish line. Everyone was stunned!
In a dramatic turn of events, Baffert claimed victory in the Kentucky Derby as Authentic triumphed over Liz the Law by a margin of 1 1/4 lengths, marking the trainer’s sixth title in this prestigious race.
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