Bob Baffert Net Worth
Bob Baffert is a famous and rich American horse derby trainer. Four times, he was named the leading money-winning trainer in USA. As of 2015, Baffert’s total net worth is estimated to be $8 million. His horses repeatedly won prestigious Triple Crown. Let’s take a closer look on his life and success now.
Bob was born January 13, 1953 in Nogales, Arizona. As a teenager, Baffert worked as a jockey on informal races and earned $100 per day for this job. At age of seventeen, Bob won his first official race. There was no doubt he’s very talented. He earned Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Arizona. At the age of 20, Baffert already worked as horse trainer.
List of stables that Baffert trained for includes some important names, such as The Thoroughbred Corporation and Golden Eagle Farm. He also trained famous American Pharoah owned by Ahmed Zayat. Other Tripple Crown winner he trained include Paynter, Point Given, and War Emblem.
He has four childrem with his first wife Sherry. However, Bob and Sherry got divorced and he re-married. His second wife is a former reporter Jill. She gave birth to a son. In 2012, Baffert suffered a heart attack but survived and recovered. He has a powerful side income in the form of various endorsement deals. He was for example paid $200,000 from Burger King for showing up with him during broadcast from Belmont. That was a nice addition to his net worth.