Baffert praises ‘incredible’ American Pharoah (Reuters)

(Reuters) – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has seen it all during his illustrious career but he knows that an extraordinary chapter will close at the Breeders’ Cup Classic in Kentucky on Saturday with American Pharoah’s final race. The Baffert-trained 3-year-old will be looking to sign off in Lexington with a ninth win in 11 starts, and cap a stunning season highlighted by a rare Triple Crown success before heading off to nearby Versailles to begin a stud career. “This horse reminds me why I’m in this business,” Baffert told reporters on Friday after American Pharoah had completed his final pre-race gallop on the main track at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington.