Boys At Tosconova wins Hopeful Stakes

Question

It may end up taking nine years but Bob Baffert’s belief in one of his horses may yet be vindicated – if only vicariously.

Describing a juvenile colt as “a great horse” before the end of the season is something of a hostage to fortune but the ever-quotable Baffert felt sure that Officer was about to earn his stripes in that year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile when it was run Belmont Park. He was even prepared to compare the son of to his 1997 Kentucky Derby winner, Silver Charm.

To read the full blog: http://blogs.bettor.com/Can-Boys-At-Tosconova-finish-the-job-for-Officer-a25859