Bob Baffert

The Early Years and a Passion for Racing Born and raised in Nogales, Arizona, a small town along the Mexican border, Bob Baffert’s early life wasn’t initially geared toward the glitz and glamour of the racetrack. He started his career as a trainer of Quarter Horses, excelling in this niche. The grit and determination he … Read more

From Humble Beginnings to the Starting Gate Early Days and Quarter Horse Racing Robert A. Baffert was born in Nogales, Arizona. He grew up with a passion for horses, a bond that would later define his life. Early experiences, perhaps less about high stakes racing, and more about the joy of horses, began to fuel … Read more