The Blood-Horse

Desert Gate, Baffert Dominate Best Pal

Desert Gate gave trainer Bob Baffert a record 12th win in the Best Pal Stakes (G3) with an easy, 8 3/4-length victory Aug. 9 at Del Mar. OBSMAR2025 • $260,000 • Consignor: Navas Equine • Buyer: Three ...
The Blood-Horse

Desert Gate Favored to Give Baffert His 12th Best Pal

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert bids for his fourth straight victory in the Aug. 9 Best Pal Stakes (G3) at Del Mar with impressive maiden winner Desert Gate and St. Petersburg, a $700,000 son of ...
Daily Racing Form

Desert Gate's debut Beyer should be more than enough in Best Pal

Benoit Photo Desert Gate brings a debut 86 Beyer Speed Figure into Saturday's Grade 3 Best Pal at Del Mar. DEL MAR, Calif. – Desert Gate is not the fastest nor most expensive 2-year-old colt trained ...
Daily Racing Form

Desert Gate adds to Baffert's loaded 2-year-old lineup with Best Pal win

Benoit Photo Desert Gate romped by 8 3/4 lengths in Saturday's Grade 3 Best Pal Stakes at Del Mar. DEL MAR, Calif. – Bob Baffert tightened his grip on the 2-year-old male division Saturday at Del Mar, ...