Legendary horse trainer Bob Baffert is aiming for his 10th win in the Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park this weekend. The Haskell Stakes is one of the most prestigious races in the United States and has been held at Monmouth Park since 1968.
Baffert has had an impressive career as a horse trainer, having trained some of the most successful horses in the sport. He has won the Kentucky Derby five times, the Preakness Stakes six times, and the Belmont Stakes four times. He is also the only trainer to have won all three Triple Crown races in the same year twice.
Baffert has had a long history with the Haskell Stakes, having won it nine times previously. His first win came in 2001 with Point Given, followed by wins with War Emblem (2002), Roman Ruler (2005), Lookin At Lucky (2010), Coil (2011), Paynter (2012), Bayern (2014), American Pharoah (2015), and West Coast (2017).
This year, Baffert is bringing a strong contender to the race in Improbable. Improbable is a four-year-old colt who has won five of his seven starts, including the Grade 1 Hollywood Gold Cup in June. He is currently the favorite to win the Haskell Stakes this weekend.
If Baffert can secure his 10th win in the Haskell Stakes, he will join an elite group of trainers who have won 10 or more races in a single stakes race. It would be an impressive accomplishment for Baffert and would cement his place as one of the greatest horse trainers of all time.
The Haskell Stakes will take place on Sunday, July 19th at Monmouth Park. It is sure to be an exciting race and fans will be watching to see if Baffert can secure his 10th win in this prestigious race.
