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Medina Spirit Derby positive Horse Racing
From: Amy (1pony)
5/6/22
Baffert denies cheating, fights for Medina Spirit
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, who has been banned from horse racing for 90 days and the Kentucky Derby through 2023, denies cheating after Medina Spirit was stripped of last year's win following a positive test for a banned substance.
Read more from ESPN.comFrom: Amy (1pony)
5/25/22
I think he will ultimately lose the 2 year ban at CDI racetracks. But I do not blame him for fighting the good fight.
Baffert Responds to Churchill Downs Motion to Dismiss
Bob Baffert's legal challenge to his two-year suspension from racing at tracks owned by Churchill Downs was filed about nine months after the inception of the ban. Now, close to the halfway point, the stage is almost set for a ruling.
Read more from BloodHorse.comFrom: Amy (1pony)
5/26/22
This was posted back in February, death not conclusive, Baffert not at fault.
CHRB Review Finds No Violations in Medina Spirit Death
The California Horse Racing Board said Feb. 24 that vets, a safety steward, and a steward did not identify any rule violations after reviewing the necropsy, toxicology report, racing and training history, and veterinary history of Medina Spirit.
Read more from BloodHorse.comFrom: sandins
5/26/22
missed that, but was Not suggesting in any way that BB had anything to do with his death,as some have
From: Amy (1pony)
6/18/22
Wonder where the NYRA hearing is for the 2 year ban?
The KHRC made sure that when they rescheduled this it was after most of the 3 month suspension had been served.