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Published May 03, 2012, 07:07 AM

Bodemeister is early 4-1 favorite

Bob Baffert sure looks to be on a winning streak lately — and that applies not only to his horses but to his health as well. The trainer certainly had good fortune in the Kentucky Derby draw where his Bodemeister was made the early 4-1 favorite after landing a good post position for Saturday’s race.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bob Baffert sure looks to be on a winning streak lately — and that applies not only to his horses but to his health as well.

The trainer certainly had good fortune in the Kentucky Derby draw where his Bodemeister was made the early 4-1 favorite after landing a good post position for Saturday’s race.

It’s the third time Baffert has had the morning-line favorite; the first two didn’t work out.

Lookin At Lucky drew the dreaded inside post in 2010, giving Baffert a sinking feeling. Sure enough, the colt got trapped along the rail and finished sixth. In 2001, Point Given was the heavy favorite and wound up fifth. He went on to win the Preakness and Belmont stakes, the final two legs of the Triple Crown.

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