National Treasure crosses finish line 1st at Preakness, hours after other Baffert horse euthanized

Baffert headed to the winner’s circle on the same day that his colt Havnameltdown went down with a fatal left leg injury in an undercard race.

BALTIMORE — Bob Baffert choked back tears and his voice cracked while he tried to juggle the conflicting feelings of seeing one of his horses win the Preakness Stakes hours after another 

“This business is twists and turns, ups and downs,” the Hall of Fame trainer said. “To win this — losing that horse today really hurt. … It’s been a very emotional day.”

National Treasure won  on Saturday in  ending Kentucky Derby champion  in the race Baffert

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