March of Time Triumphs at Santa Anita: MLB Stars Bregman & Buehler Celebrate Filly's Maiden Victory

MLB stars Alex Bregman and Walker Buehler celebrate their 3-year-old colt March of Time's impressive maiden victory at Santa Anita under Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert.

In an exciting Friday showdown at Santa Anita Park, the promising 3-year-old colt March of Time secured his maiden victory in spectacular fashion, giving celebrity owners Alex Bregman and Walker Buehler their first taste of Thoroughbred racing success.

Dominant Performance From Promising Colt

The Bob Baffert-trained colt overpowered four rivals in the $60,000 six-furlong maiden special weight, crossing the finish line with an impressive 2¼-length advantage. March of Time, sired by 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify, went off as the 6-5 favorite and delivered for backers with $4.60 win payouts.

"1 for 1 LETS GO," tweeted an enthusiastic Buehler shortly after the race, celebrating his first win as a racehorse owner.

Star-Studded Ownership Group

The victory marks a significant milestone for this unique ownership group:

  • Walker Buehler: World Series champion pitcher potentially heading to Boston
  • Alex Bregman: Two-time World Series winner and free agent infielder
  • Jill Baffert: Wife of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert

Originally owned by the powerhouse Coolmore trio of Michael Tabor, Mrs. John Magnier, and Derrick Smith, March of Time showed promise in his racing debut last year with a second-place finish before being acquired by the current ownership group.

Race Breakdown

  1. Early Positioning: March of Time broke cleanly from the gate
  2. Mid-Race Move: Positioned just behind early leaders
  3. Closing Kick: Took command in upper stretch
  4. Final Furlong: Pulled away decisively from runner-up Santarena

Future Prospects

With this breakthrough performance under legendary trainer Bob Baffert and carrying the bloodlines of Triple Crown winner Justify, racing enthusiasts will be closely watching March of Time's development as he potentially progresses through the stakes ranks.

"This colt has always shown talent in training," Baffert noted post-race. "Today he put it all together when it mattered."

The victory adds another intriguing chapter to Santa Anita's rich racing history and demonstrates the growing crossover appeal of Thoroughbred ownership among professional athletes.

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