Baffert issues statement on drug positives, and issues new protocols in managing his barn(s). Maybe a little too late addressing his honor...?

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/244535/baffert-issues-statement-on-medication-issues

Congratulations to Joel Rosario on his 3,000th win!

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/244758/joel-rosario-records-3-000th-career-win

Javier Castellano having minor surgery on hip so it doesn’t become a problem later, he’s to be back riding in January.

https://www.paulickreport.com/news/people/javier-castellano-undergoing-minor-surgery-on-right-hip-to-return-in-january/

Glad Javier is taking care of himself.  

Will VanMeter will no longer be a trainer.

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/244824/trainer-vanmeter-to-take-down-shingle

Kent Desormeaux has fallen off the wagon, is in the middle of rehab. Prayers for your continued sobriety.

https://www.paulickreport.com/news/people/kent-desormeaux-completing-in-patient-treatment-for-alcohol-abuse-hopes-to-return-to-the-saddle-dec-26/

Hope Kent can get this under control.  It's been hard for him. 

After Global Campaign retired, Stanley Hough , his trainer has retired as well. Enjoy your retirement!

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/244998/veteran-trainer-hough-retires-for-second-time

Baffert fined for Merneith’s positive drug test in July

https://news.yahoo.com/del-mar-punishes-trainers-bob-202653331.html

A governing body can’t get done/here fast enough.....Another trainer violation

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/245021/diodoro-fined-5-000-for-medication-violations