Bob and John

Bob Baffert was ecstatic. His Kentucky Derby contender had just worked out and the trainer, one of the most astute in the sport's history, was certain that the colt was going to run big. How could he not? The workout, apparently, was that good. "He really was aggressive," Baffert said. "That's proba...Read More

June 11, 2006 Associated Press NEW YORK - For a few minutes, thoroughbred racing escaped the shadow of Barbaro. Jazil dazzled in the $1 million Belmont Stakes on Saturday, winning the final leg of the Triple Crown over a lackluster field missing the injured Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness winner...Read More

By Mike Brunker Horse racing editor NBCSports.com LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A Herculean colt named Barbaro carried trainer Michael Matz to the summit of a new Mount Olympus on Saturday, powering to a 6 ½-length victory over Bluegrass Cat in the 132nd Kentucky Derby without ever feeling the whip of jockey Ed...Read More