Bob Baffert

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bob-baffert

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Bob Baffert born?January 13, 1953
2. What is Bob Baffert known for?Training multiple Triple Crown winners and holding numerous racing records
3. What is the triple crown winners trained?American Pharoah (2015), Justify (2018)
4. What is the kentucky derby wins?6

Thoroughbred Racing: A sport where horses of the Thoroughbred breed compete in races, typically on dirt or turf tracks.
Triple Crown Series: A set of three prestigious races for three-year-old Thoroughbreds: the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes.
Drug Testing in Racing: Procedures to detect prohibited substances in racehorses to ensure fair competition and animal welfare.
Horse Welfare: The ethical treatment and care of horses, encompassing their physical and psychological well-being.