Baffert Seeks First Win in Sunland Park WinStar Derby
Bob Baffert, 0-for-3 in the WinStar Derby at Sunland Park, enters Wanna Runner and Sky Diving as he chases his first victory in the $600,000 race. Wanna Runner finished third behind Derby contenders at Santa Anita, while Sky Diving has one win in five starts. The New Mexico track offers a strong purse schedule beyond the main Derby prep.
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Baffert
Albuquerque
N.M
Bob Baffert
Sunland Park
Sunland
Fert
WinStar
Jim Barnes
Wanna Runner
Derek
Stevie Wonderboy
San Rafael
Santa Anita
Jim Pegram
Real Quiet
Baffett
Victor Espinoza
Sky Diving
Bay Meadows
Barnes
Larranaga’s George Mason Rise From Humble Beginnings
The coach shifted from Bowling Green to George Mason, trading a commuter program in Fairfax for a potential powerhouse. He built a family culture with local recruiting, celebrated warmth over anger, and earned loyalty from players and figures like Antonio Daniels. A tough suspension showed his tough yet positive leadership.
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George Mason
Bowling Green
Fairfax
Colonial Athletic Association
Paul Westhead
Georgetown
Maryland
George Washington
Larranaga
Washington, D.C
Virginia
Liz Larranaga
CAA
Connecticut Assassin Association
Washington Wizards
Antonio Daniels
Tony Skinn
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