Cherokee Nation

Owner

SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Dianne Bashor, Determined Stables, Golconda Stable, Waves Edge Capital LLC & Catherine Donovan

Trainer

Bob Baffert

Jockey

Fresu, Antonio

Breeder

Fortune Farms & William&Corinne Heiligbrodt

Earnings

$13,805

Color

Bay

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Wagering November 24, 2025

Study Guide: 2025 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes

A strong field has assembled for Saturday’s $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) at Churchill Downs, an important stop on the 2025-26 Road to the Kentucky Derby.

Wagering February 3, 2026

Study Guide: 2026 Robert B. Lewis Stakes

California’s first Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier of 2026 is Saturday’s $100,000 Robert B. Lewis (G3) at Santa Anita.

Derby News February 2, 2026

Intrepido, Secured Freedom, try to end Baffert streak in Robert B. Lewis

Bob Baffert has won the Robert B. Lewis (G3) for seven straight years, and a grand total of 13 times overall. The Hall of Fame trainer is triple-handed in Saturday’s $100,000 renewal at Santa Anita.