“It’s fun when it works out. Sometimes it doesn’t work out every time,” Bob Baffert had told Scott Hazelton after he came out on the right side of the Sorrento Stakes race. Bob Baffert was so right about the fickle nature of fate. Just days later, he had to announce that his best bet for the Travers Stakes would have to be withheld.

Instead, the legendary trainer saw a different avenue. He’s looking at the Pennsylvania Derby on September 20. Yes, that’s a G1 race he feels he can go for. This lucrative $1 million race shows so much promise in a season that has mostly disappointed the 72-year-old. And yet, there are complications that will keep Baffert a bit worried.

The Pennsylvania Derby at Parx Racing in Bensalem has an exciting field this time. More exciting for Bob Baffert at first

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