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Bob Baffert returns to Kentucky Derby

The larger-than-life Bob Baffert is returning to the Kentucky Derby. The identity crisis he represents in racing never left.

The story of Bob Baffert is not a tale of a singular sinner, but instead a parable for a sport struggling to explain its welfare and medication practices to an American public that increasingly disapproves of it.

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Bob Baffert’s long list of cheat allegations, explained for Kentucky Derby return

His three-year suspension from Churchill Downs is over, but the 72-year-old remains unapologetic about his actions. Here’s a short list of his long record of transgressions.

NBC Sports on MSN · 6h

Bob Baffert Kentucky Derby 2025: Derby wins, suspension, Triple Crowns, training history

See below for answers to frequently asked questions about Bob Baffert and the 2025 Kentucky Derby, including what he was suspended for, how many horses he has entered in this year's Derby, and much more.

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Bob Baffert returns to Kentucky Derby after 3-year suspension: ‘I just want to move forward.’

Three years after Medina Spirit's victory was stripped due to a failed drug test, Baffert looks to reclaim his place at ...

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Horse racing notes: Californians loom large on Kentucky Oaks, Derby cards

Tenma, Kopion, Locked and Nysos are among the Santa Anita stars running in Churchill Downs stakes Friday and Saturday.

Handicapping the 2025 Kentucky Derby: Best bets, long shots and more on the race

Who should you bet on in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday? And who should you avoid? A closer look at all of the contenders as ...

Steve Matthews' Kentucky Derby 2025 horse-by-horse analysis

Sat on the bench for seven weeks (not a good thing) after winning the Virginia Derby at minor-league Colonial Downs. Trainer ...

Churchill Downs Makes Disappointing Announcement Before Kentucky Derby

The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday, May 3 with famed horse trainer Bob Baffert making his return ...

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These horses came closest to breaking Secretariat’s Kentucky Derby time record

In the 52 years since Secretariat ran the fastest Kentucky Derby, there have not been even many near misses to challenge Big Red’s record. Only two horses since have come within a second of ...

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