American Pharoah Trainer Bob Baffert Donates to Old Friends
Edited Press Release
June 9, 2015
The Triple Crown winning trainer pledged a $50,000 donation to the farm that’s home to three of his former trainees.
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The Triple Crown winning trainer pledged a $50,000 donation to the farm that’s home to three of his former trainees.
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