You wouldn’t imagine a Breeders’ Cup Classic without Hall of Famer Bob Baffert having an entry in the prestigious race. The last time that happened was in 2008, which makes the situation in 2025 quite intriguing. Baffert still doesn’t have a horse eligible for the November 1st 1 ¼ mile race, and just one challenger race remains. So, is the legendary trainer deciding to let this one go?

Not yet, not when he has in his stable a colt with Triple Crown pedigree. The big development was shared by Santa Anita Park’s X handle on September 26. The post read, “PRIVMAN, trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by Antonio Fresu, is all business ahead of the GI Goodwood Stakes.” And the big question followed: “Could this be his Breeders’ Cup ticket?”

Goodwood comes with enormous stakes. It’s a ‘win an

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