Documenting each and every champion horse that Bob Baffert has produced throughout his career would undoubtedly require a significant investment of time and effort. The American horse trainer has been a prominent figure for decades, earning significant respect in the industry, even amidst numerous controversies. But what type of? He has recently emerged from his suspension for a failed drug test, and he appears more determined than ever to pursue his seventh Kentucky Derby victory.

Having trained numerous esteemed horses over the years, one horse owner has expressed a heartfelt tribute to the trainer. On X, billionaire Tom Ryan shared, “I received a fabulous gift from Keeneland that I will proudly display in my office. However, I owe it all to a fantastic group of owners and friends I consider family. @BobBaffert and @DonatoLanni genuinely make the magic happen with our Colts.” The image shared on social media disclosed numerous insights regarding the frames he obtained. What exactly was it?

Three prominent figures in the horse racing industry had their accolades prominently displayed beneath their names. Ryan shared an image featuring nameplates of Moira, Citizen Bull, and National Treasure. What was the performance of these horses throughout their careers?

Ryan is a co-owner of Moira, the only horse that was named in the X post that wasn’t trained by Baffert. The mare competed in 17 races throughout her career, securing 7 victories and accumulating a total of over $2,996,017. What is her most recent triumph? The event unfolded at the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf.

Shifting our focus to Citizen Bull, this colt stands out as a potential contender for the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Under the guidance of Baffert, he has demonstrated remarkable talent, securing significant victories in the American Pharoah Stakes, Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, and Robert B. Lewis Stakes. At present, Citizen Bull has amassed earnings of $1,421,000, but only time will reveal what lies ahead for the colt.

The final entry on this list is National Treasure, who accumulated a remarkable $5,578,000 throughout his career. What are his most significant victories? It occurred during the 2023 Preakness Stakes, the 2024 Pegasus World Cup, and the 2024 Hill ‘n’ Dale Metropolitan Handicap. However, within this group of horses, the pressure on Citizen Bull is palpable as he continues to compete, and this season he is already up against two formidable rivals.

Bob Baffert’s Citizen Bull faces competition

Citizen Bull previously held the lead on the path to the Kentucky Derby just a few weeks ago. Nonetheless, the rankings have shifted as Coal Battle and Owen Almighty have risen to 70 and 65 points, respectively. Bob Baffert’s horse currently holds 60 points, and there is optimism regarding his future performance as he prepares to compete in upcoming races to gather those crucial points.

Nonetheless, what were the methods by which Coal Battle and Owen Almighty secured these points? During the 2024 Springboard Mile Stakes, Coal Battle earned 10 points, and in his initial race of the 2025 season, the Smarty Jones Stakes, he added another 10 points to his tally. However, the Rebel Stakes yielded a noteworthy 50 points.

Turning our attention to Owen Almighty, the journey has been intricate, as he has accumulated five points from the Iroquois Stakes and ten points from the Sam F. Davis Stakes. Nonetheless, his key arguments emerged during the Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby. The next race for Citizen Bull remains uncertain, leaving us to await the unfolding of Baffert’s strategy for this potential contender in the Kentucky Derby.