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Robert A. Baffert, also known as Bob Baffert, is an Arizona-based Native American horse trainer. Buffett is regarded as one of the most successful horse racing coaches in American history. Buffett served as a special advisor to the American pharaoh and Justice Cake. The former Triple Crown winner (Kentucky Derby, Frick Pitts, and Belmont Pitts) also holds the record for the most Kentucky Derby victories (7 games).
Bob Baffert: Profile summary
Real Name | Robert A. Baffert |
Tag Name | Bob Baffert |
Gender | Male |
Main Profession | American racehorse trainer |
Nationality | American |
Born In | Nogales, Arizona, United States |
Date of Birth | 13-Jan-53 |
Age as in 2022 | 69 years old |
Heights | 1.71 m |
Height(s) Feet | 5 feet and 7 inches |
Height(s) cm | 171 cm |
Weight(s) | 70 kg |
Weight in Pound | 154 pounds |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse | Jill Baffert(m. 2002) |
Son/Daughter | Yes (Savannah Baffert,Bode Baffert,Forest Baffert,Taylor Baffert,Canyon Baffert) |
Net Worth | $35 million |
Bob Baffert: Early Life & Biography
Bob Baffert was born in 1953 on the 13th of January as Robert A. Baffert. He was born to Ellie Baffert, together with Bill Baffert Sr. His place of birth was Nogales, Arizona, the United States of America. He grew up on a ranch where they reared not only cattle but also chickens.
As far as his education is concerned, Baffert has a Bachelor of Science degree. He earned it after enrolling in the Race Track Industry at the University of Arizona. His area of study was not only animal science but also racetrack management.
His first wife was Sherry. The two sired five children when they were together. Their names are Taylor, Forest, Canyon as well as Savannah Baffert. In 2002, he remarried. The second and current wife is Jill, a retired television reporter. Two years after their marriage, the two welcomed a baby boy. They gave him the name Bode Baffert. His family lives in California.
In 2012, Bob went to Dubai to participate in a world-class race in Meydan. While at it, he had a heart attack, and Bob survived, fortunately.
Bob Baffert: Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 13 January 1953, Bob Baffert is 69 years old as of 2022. His height is 1.71 m tall, and his weight is 70 kg.
Bob Baffert: Career
Initially, the interest of Bob Baffert as far as his career path was concerned was to become a professional jockey. However, that dream came crashing when he began building weight but couldn’t manage it. His weight no longer fell within the recommended range of 100 and 108 lbs.
That resulted in his decision to train the American Quarter Horses. He focused on another breed referred to as the Thoroughbreds in 1991. He would condition them for flat racing.
His career’s breakthrough was winning a Breeder’s Cup race. The horse for the race was Thirty Slews. That became the first of the many awards that he has won over the years.
In 2007, Bob was inducted into the Hall of Fame of Lone Star Park. Two years later, he was not only nominated but also inducted into the Hall of Fame of the National Museum of Racing. He was a two-time winner of the Eclipse Award, and he also won a Big Sport of Turfdom Award. Baffert has trained horses that won in major competitions such as American Classic Races, Pegasus World Cup, and Del Mar Futurity, among others.
Bob Baffert: Net Worth
Bob Baffert has an estimated net worth of over $35 million.