This Saturday, May 3, marks the 151st edition of the Kentucky derbyand while Journalismwhich enters the event during a sequence of victories of four races, should be the favoriteMany eyes will be on a renowned temple coach BOB BAFFETWho, in his first Kentucky Derby since he has served a 3 -year suspension of the prestigious event, seems to make history with a record victory for the seventh derby. See below for answers to questions frequently asked on BOB BAFFET And the Kentucky Derby 2025, including what it was suspended for, how many horses it entered this year's derby, and much more.
The live cover starts at 12 noon on USA Network and will continue throughout the day on NBC, from 2:30 p.m. You can also broadcast the whole event live Peacock.
Why was Bob Buffet suspended?
In 2021, during the 147th edition of the Kentucky Derby, Baffert's Horse, Medina Spiritcrossed the finish line first, but was then disqualified after the colt failed a drug screening test after the race. Buffete called disqualification (later withdrawn the call in January 2024) and continued the track without success to try to overthrow the suspension. In the summer of 2023, Churchill extended his ban until 2024Declaring that stampering “continues to peddle a false story about the failure of the Medina drug screening test.”
How long was Bob Bufftet been suspended at Churchill Downs?
Bob Baffert was suspended from Churchill Downs for 3 years. Its suspension started in 2021 and was lifted in July 2024 After Baffert accepted the responsibility for the positive testing test of Medina Spirit. While this Saturday marks his first appearance of Kentucky Derby in three years, it will not be his first race at Churchill Downs – he returned to the historic track with a victory in November.
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How many Kentucky Derby wins Bob Buffet?
Buffe to six victories from Kentucky Derby. A victory at Churchill Downs this Saturday would give him the most victories of a coach.
Who holds the record for most of the victories of Kentucky Derby?
Buffet is currently equal Ben Jones For the derby record of all time as a trainer. Jones won his six victories between 1938-1952.
How many horses Bob Baffert entered Kentucky Derby 2025?
Baffert first had two participants in the race on Saturday, but Rodriguez was scratched due to a bruise.
Citizen Taurus Get out of a surprising fourth place in the G1 Santa Anita Derby on April 5 – a race won by Journalism. Previously, he was considered a better competitor of Kentucky Derby after winning the Breeders juvenile 'Cup 2024 and was appointed 2 years champion.
How many triple crown winners formed Bob Baffert?
With 17 Triple Crown Race victories, Baffert holds the record for most of the triple crown victories by a coach. He won the triple crown twice with American pharah (2015) and Justify (2018).
How to look at the Kentucky Derby 2025:
- When: Saturday May 3
- Or: Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky
- Time: Live cover starts at 12 p.m. HE
- TV: USA Network, NBC
- Stream live: Peacock
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Who won the Kentucky Derby last year?
Mystics and won the Kentucky Derby 2024 In an exciting photo of three horses at Churchill Downs.
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