34 Derby/Oaks runners from 18 trainers..

[3kings]

Originally Posted by Kasept

If you're looking for differences between the two, Baffert doesn't have anywhere near the stock in number that Pletcher does. Over the last 4 years, Baffert has averaged 500 starts while Pletcher averages 1,000. To put that in perspective, Mott has 600/year, McPeek 500/year, McGaughey 250/year. Interestingly, Baffert over that period outperformed Pletcher, averaging $24,364 in earnings per start while Pletcher averaged $18,923.

I know they both get the high end horses but it seems to me Baffert only trains these while Pletcher has a wider range of horses. Is this factual or just my perception?

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by 3kings

I know they both get the high end horses but it seems to me Baffert only trains these while Pletcher has a wider range of horses. Is this factual or just my perception?

Baffert stock certainly leans heavily towards main track Classic-intended types by virtue of his client base and long record of success in those events. Pletcher definitely gets a wider variety of types and obviously enjoys a stronger resume with turf runners than Baffert. Both have had done outstanding work with elite sprinters.

[Alabama Stakes]

if I owned a hoss running in the Derby and my trainer wasn't throwin a saddle on him, I'd have one that would be. I'm just funny that way I guess.