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Baffert to field two favorites in Kentucky Derby
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Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert reacts as American Pharoah draws post position 18 in the Kentucky Derby post position draw at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday. - photo by Associated Press
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bob Baffert clapped his hands to his mouth when early 5-2 favorite American Pharoah avoided the dreaded No. 1 post for the Kentucky Derby. The anxiety wasn't over yet.