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Having long since eclipsed the legendary Charlie Whittingham as Santa Anita’s all-time leading stakes-winning trainer, Bob Baffert surpassed 'The Bald Eagle' on Memorial Day at Santa Anita as the all-time winningest trainer in the 85-year history of the Hollywood Gold Cup (G1).
The early-season dominance of jockey Juan Hernandez at Santa Anita was on full display again on Friday when with six mounts, the 30-year-old native of Veracruz, Mexico booted home three winners that included a sweep of the early daily double.