As the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar get closer on October 31 and November 1, the excitement around the “Win and You’re In” qualifiers is really heating up. For Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, this event is a great opportunity to build on his already impressive record, which features four wins in the Breeders’ Cup Classic and six in the Juvenile. But before he can get to this year’s championships, he has to tackle a big challenge at Santa Anita.
We’re gearing up for an exciting showdown at the Grade 1, $300,000 Goodwood Stakes, which is a crucial qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Baffert changed his game plan for the race just a few moments before it, after his horse, Gaming, was scratched. Baffert kept it straightforward , saying, “Not a good spot for him