A recent private purchase by Dubai-based Zabeel Racing International, Bob Baffert trainee Richard’s Kid surged up the rail to take the San Antonio at Santa Anita by a neck over longshot Dakota Phone. Before today’s race, Baffert indicated that the son of Lemon Drop Kid was pointed for the Dubai World Cup (G1) and today’s heart-pounding win likely affirmed those plans. Last turning for home, Richard’s Kid won for the seventh time in his career from 22 starts, with a career highlight victory in the 2009 Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar.
Baffert trained Dubai World Cup winners Silver Charm and Captain Steve and was second with Indian Blessing in the 2009 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1).
