Trainer Bob Baffert, back at Churchill Downs for the first time since the end of his suspension by CDI, saddled the winner in the seventh race Wednesday.

Bob Baffert has returned to Churchill Downs for the first time in 3 1/2 years. He saddled the winner of the seventh race at the home of the Kentucky Derby.

The 2-year-old Into Mischief colt marked Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert's first starter beneath the Twin Spires since the end of his three-year suspension by Churchill Downs Incorporated in 2021.

Hall of Fame horse trainer Bob Baffert is back under the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs. Baffert’s 2-year-old horse, Barnes, was victorious on Wednesday, Nov. 27 after winning the seventh race. Wednesday marked Baffert’s return to Churchill Downs following a three-year suspension.

According to Churchill Downs publicity, Barnes is scheduled to arrive on track on Thursday along with stablemate Nooni. The latter is nominated for the $225,000 Fern Creek Stakes, a six-and-a-half-furlong dirt stakes race at Churchill Downs for two-year-old fillies on November 30.

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