Who is Bob Baffert’s first wife?
Who is Bob Baffert’s first wife?
Baffert has been married twice and has five children: four with his first wife, Sherry: Taylor, Canyon, Forest, and Savannah. He married his second wife, Jill, a former television reporter based in Louisville, in 2002.
Why is trainer Bob Baffert suspended?
The 69-year-old Baffert was suspended after Medina Spirit’s victory at the 2021 Kentucky Derby was disqualified. The horse failed a drug test after crossing the finish line first at the Derby, a race Baffert has won on six previous occasions.
Why is Bob Baffert not at the Kentucky Derby 2022?
Bob Baffert, who has won a record-tying six Kentucky Derbies, is suspended for both the 2022 and 2023 runnings of the race. This suspension, handed down by Churchill Downs, comes as a result of Baffert’s trainee, Medina Spirit, failing a drug test after the 2021 race.
How long is Baffert suspended from Churchill?
Earlier this year, after the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission upheld a separate 90-day suspension for Baffert, he relinquished control over two horses — Messier and Taiba — who are now top Derby contenders.
Is Bob Baffert retired?
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert is free to resume his career after his 90-day suspension for breaching rules on medication ended on Sunday.
Is Bob Baffert still suspended in Kentucky?
Baffert’s 90-day suspension ended on July 2. Previous story: Bob Baffert’s suspension upheld by Kentucky Horse Racing CommissionMeanwhile, Baffert’s suspension by Churchill Downs continues through the 2023 Kentucky Derby.
