Bob Baffert didn’t amass an astonishing $365 million from horse racing in a single day. Decades of unwavering commitment and an abundance of skilled horses were required. What are some examples? The achievements of his two Triple Crown winners, American Pharoah and Justify, certainly point to the horse racing trainer’s way with horses that has made him such a successful but notorious figure within the community. “We live and work in a fishbowl, with rumors and accusations flowing constantly,” Baffert remarked while confronting his critics.

Despite the numerous accusations directed at him, the horse racing trainer has consistently placed the sport and the horses that participate at the forefront of his priorities, even if not everyone agrees with his methods. He once remarked, “Horses have been my life, and I owe everything to them and the tremendous sport in which I have been so fortunate to be involved.” With unwavering commitment to his sport, he has consistently met the expectations of his fans through the impressive performances of his horses.

This year has been no exception, as yet another one of his newcomers secured their first victory. And who is this promising horse? It’s 3-year-old Tiz Secure. The weekend of horse racing at Santa Anita kicked off with the colt making his debut in race 8. Despite facing some competition, Tiz Secure clearly outpaced his rivals in the race, as showcased in FanDuel Racing on X, charging down the course with impressive speed.

At this moment, Tiz Secure stood with odds of 5/2, while his closest rival, Voldemort, claimed the second spot with odds of 3/1. An interesting fact? Both of them received their training from Baffert and are stablemates. For the trainer, it surely would have been a thrilling spectacle to witness two of his horses competing head-to-head. To an experienced horse racing enthusiast, this name may evoke memories of some other Baffert horses.

Indeed, the name holds all the clues, as Tiz Secure is the three-year-old offspring of the mare, Tough Tiz’s Sis. What about his father? Do you recall Maximum Security? Well, that’s his dad. Tiz Secure’s lineage boasts a remarkable pedigree, with both parents having been trained by the renowned Bob Baffert, who guided them to numerous victories on the racetrack. Now, their offspring is set to uphold that illustrious legacy. Nonetheless, he is not the only colt that Baffert is training to victory during this season.

Bob Baffert’s top horses of 2025

The ongoing 2025 season promises to deliver an abundance of thrilling horse racing events. The community’s main focus will, as always, be on the illustrious American Triple Crown, consisting of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. As the showdown at Churchill Downs approaches first, Bob Baffert has a significant number of horses in the lineup. It’s an important one that holds a special importance for Baffert as it marks his return to the race after he was banned in 2021 due to Medina Spirit‘s failed drug test.

But the events of 2021 seem to be long forgotten as Baffert looks to mastermind a comeback victory. According to the most recent statistics, Baffert has two horses placed in the top three in the Road to Kentucky Derby standings: Citizen Bull and Getaway Car. Their respective tallies stand at 60 and 36 points, having participated in and won several notable races.

This season, Citizen Bull delivered an impressive performance at the Robert B. Lewis Stakes, securing a dominant victory. But the horse is no one-season wonder, as his accomplishments date back to the 2024 season when he secured the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile victory.

Now turning our attention to Getaway Car, the Sunland Park Derby was the event where he truly excelled, securing his inaugural victory of the 2025 season. This marked the colt’s sole victory following a significant gap since the Best Pal Stakes in 2024. With just a few months remaining until the Kentucky Derby, excitement among fans is palpable. But only time will reveal whether this will be the year that Baffert’s horses take center stage in the major American races. And if they do, well, it will no doubt be a race to remember.