194 Quotes by Bob Baffert

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    The emphasis in thoroughbreds is managing the horses as much as it is training them.

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    We really don't know which ones are better until we race each other. I've got good horses, but other guys have good horses, too.

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    One thing about racing, a lot of times you'll get upset with someone, yet we live in confinement here. It's almost like we live in a prison and you have to try and get along. Forgive and forget.

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    Most trainers here, they ride whoever's hot. If they get cold, boom, they get rid of him. But for some reason, I stick with a jockey the longest and when you do have the separation it's a story.

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    There is a lot of pressure and you're trying to find the right jockey. These guys ride all year long and they can't stay up all the time. They stay up, then they go down. But me, I ride it out.

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    My parents were always with me when I went through all the Triple Crowns.

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    American Pharoah handles people. He's been surrounded by hundreds of people. And when he runs, he always looks like he's having fun.

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    I love Usain Bolt. When he's in there, I can't wait to watch him. Because you know he's going to put on a show.

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