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Horse Profile: Rodriguez

Hall of Famer Bob Baffert sends out Rodriguez as he looks for his fourth Belmont after past scores with Point Given and Triple Crown-winners American Pharoah [2015] and Justify [2018]. 

Rodriguez, with blinkers off, captured the nine-furlong Grade 2 Wood Memorial presented by Resorts World Casino last out on April 5 at Aqueduct Racetrack under three-time Belmont-winning Hall of Famer Mike Smith. He made the body of the Kentucky Derby, but was an early scratch due to a foot issue, instead honing in on the Belmont. 

SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Ryan, Tom J., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine
Owner

Bob Baffert
Trainer

Mike Smith
Jockey

Kingswood Farm & David Egan
Breeder

Authentic
Sire

Cayala
Dam

$522,800
Lifetime Earnings

5: 2-1-1
Career Record

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