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Medina Spirit Derby positive Horse Racing
From: Amy (1pony)
Apr-2
Horses split between 2 trainers
Report: Remainder of Baffert horses to Yakteen, Sean McCarthy
With Baffert set to start a suspension Monday, horses in his care are headed to Tim Yakteen and Sean McCarthy.
Read more from Horse Racing Nation- Edited April 2, 2022 7:22 pm by Amy (1pony)
From: Amy (1pony)
Apr-3
This article has more information on the trainers. It sounds like Sean McCarthy will take over Bob’s stalls and the majority of the runners.
My guess is any 2 year olds will stay at the farms till Bob is back from suspension.
Sean McCarthy, Tim Yakteen to take over training of Baffert horses
Trainers Sean McCarthy and Tim Yakteen will take control of horses trained by Bob Baffert when the Hall of Fame trainer begins a 90-day suspension Monday for a 2021 medication violation found in Kentucky Derby first-place finisher Medina Spirit, Santa Anita officials said Saturday.
Read more from www.drf.com- Edited April 3, 2022 9:41 am by Amy (1pony)
From: Amy (1pony)
Apr-3
Most Baffert horses staying put as he begins suspension
Even while trainer Bob Baffert begins serving a 90-day suspension on Monday, immediate plans call for most of his horses to stay right where they are.
Read more from www.drf.comFrom: Amy (1pony)
Apr-3
Why did they record calls?
Kentucky regulators recorded calls without consent with Baffert after Medina Spirit test
KHRC taped phone calls with trainer Bob Baffert after he learned of Medina Spirit's positive test. Transcripts show Baffert's reaction.
Read more from Los Angeles TimesFrom: gerchgo
Apr-3
I wonder if they’ll accept the assistants for those horses? CDI stated no one associated with Baffert can work with the horses?