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Tag Archives: Bob Baffert

Sep
25
2009

Indian Blessing seeks to regain form at Belmont

In three starts this year, Indian Blessing best finish came in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) when she was second to Big City Man.  Winless this year, the 2007 American juvenile filly champion has limited time to make an impact on the racetrack as the breeding shed looms.  Saturday’s Gallant Bloom Handicap (G2) at Belmont Park offers [...]

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Aug
27
2009

Indian Blessing back in Ballerina at Saratoga

Second to the late Big City Man in the 2009 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1), Indian Blessing (pictured below while training in Dubai this spring) will make only her second start since that effort in Saturday’s Ballerina (G1) at Saratoga.  The daughter of Indian Charlie was a lackluster fourth in the Desert Stormer (Listed) at Hollywood [...]

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Jul
21
2009

Baffert thinking 2010 Dubai World Cup for Misremembered

While he has no set plans in the short-term, Bob Baffert has a long-term goal for his newest stakes winner, Misremembered: the 2010 Dubai World Cup.  Baffert told the Daily Racing Form’s Jay Privman that the recent winner of the Swaps Stakes (G2) at Hollywood Park can run all day and loves synthetic surfaces.  Click [...]

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Apr
28
2009

Indian Blessing skipping Humana Distaff, lacks “energy.”

After a second to Big City Man in the 2009 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1), trainer Bob Baffert reported Tuesday that his 4-year-old sprinting filly will not be entered for Saturday’s Humana Distaff on the Kentucky Derby undercard.  Baffert told the Daily Racing Form’s Jay Privman: “I don’t think the energy is there.”   Click HERE to [...]

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Mar
25
2009

California sprinters striking pose

INDIAN BLESSING seemed none too bothered by the Dubai heat on Wednesday morning when she walked the wrong way for a half-lap then jogged back the right-way.  The American-based workouts for this Bob Baffert charge have been flawless and her appearance at Nad Al Sheba does nothing to diminish her chances on Saturday.  12-for-12 in [...]

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Jan
18
2009

Golden Shaheen definite target for Indian Blessing

Top female sprinter Indian Blessing (pictured below at 2007 Breeders’ Cup) has been confirmed to be on target for the Dubai Golden Shaheen after trainer Bob Baffert adjusted her future schedule.  The Dubai Racing Club news wire reported it here.  A start in the Palos Verdes was ruled out – it would have been her [...]

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