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From: Amy (1pony)

Dec-11

Ruis has won his suit to have a court hearing to give the Santa Anita prize money to him instead of Justify’s owners.

I honestly do not think he will win, 6 other horses from 5 barns also tested positive during the same time frame, not one of them was sanctioned and had purse money redistributed.

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Attorneys: Court Permits Ruis to Pursue Justify Matter

Purse disqualification matter is over 2019 Santa Anita Derby (G1).

From: gerchgo

Dec-11

But none of the others went on to win the TC. My guess is if he would win, others would try to reverse that TC crown. I don’t think he’ll win.

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From: Amy (1pony)

Dec-11

The TC crown is untouchable.
All that can happen is the purse money from the Santa Anita Derby.

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From: gerchgo

Dec-13

Winstar has transferred Country Grammer back to Baffert

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/255559/country-grammer-back-with-baffert-works-at-santa-anita

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From: Amy (1pony)

Dec-13

Interesting, I wonder why he never raced while in Pletcher’s barn.

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From: Amy (1pony)

Dec-14

I forgot CG had an ankle issue when he was under Pletcher’s care. Walden was a trainer so I am sure he has looked at everything.

Horse Racing News | Paulick Report

Walden: 'If I Thought Bob Was Doing Anything Wrong, I Would Not Have Sent Country Grammer Back To California' - Horse Racing News | Paulick Report

WinStar Farm president Elliott Walden told the Daily Racing Form on Monday that Grade 1 winner Country Grammer will be returning to the barn of embattled trainer Bob Baffert in Southern California. The 4-year-old son of Tonalist has not raced since capturing the G1 Hollywood Gold Cup at the end of May. In the aftermath of the [...]

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From: Amy (1pony)

Dec-17

BloodHorse.com

Jockeys' Guild Supports New PDJF Funding Initiative

Guild members can contribute a portion of their earnings through the Riders Up program that supports the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. Owners will be encouraged to participate as well.

From: Amy (1pony)

Dec-17

BloodHorse.com

Cox Surpasses Brown's Calendar-Year Earnings Record

Reigning Eclipse Award winner Brad Cox surpassed the record for stable earnings by a North American trainer in calendar year Dec. 17 during an afternoon of racing in which five of his six runners triumphed across the country.