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Medina Spirit Derby positive Horse Racing
From: Amy (1pony)
Nov-29
This will speed things up, unfortunately I do not think this case will be completed for another year or so.
Briefs, Not New Hearing, Ordered in Medina Spirit Case
An order entered in the Medina Spirit disqualification appeal indicates the case is unlikely to be tried a second time following the recusal of the original hearing officer. Instead, the new hearing officer can act based on the existing record.
Read more from BloodHorse.comFrom: Amy (1pony)
Dec-15
Baffert Renews Court Fight to Race in '23 Derby
Trainer Bob Baffert filed a new motion in federal court Thursday that attempts to reverse the second year of a two-year banishment imposed upon him in 2021 by Churchill Downs, Inc. (CDI), the gaming company that controls the GI Kentucky Derby. Although the Hall of Fame trainer's ruling-off by CDI extends to the corporation's entire
Read more from TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and AuctionsFrom: Amy (1pony)
Dec-21
This is Bob seeking CDI to reverse their ban on him racing horses in the 2023 Derby/Oaks and at other CDI tracks.
His other lawsuit is not going to be done anytime soon!
From: Amy (1pony)
Feb-1
Baffert's fight to be allowed to race horses at Churchill in the Spring (including in the Derby) continues this week with Bob testifying. It will be interesting to see what happens here. If he doesn't prevail his horses need to transfer to other trainers by 2/28 to be eligible to get points to ultimately start in the Derby.
Baffert vs. Churchill: Trainer is scheduled to testify Thursday
Bob Baffert will make his case on why Churchill Downs' suspension of him should go away.
Read more from Horse Racing NationFrom: Amy (1pony)
Feb-1
I agree! The issue will be if he is able to show a decline in wages and loss of horses.
From: gerchgo
Feb-1
I don’t think things are in his favor. 1. CDI is a private business which means they can do what they want.(which should be changed somehow)2. With his big owners still supporting and giving him horses, I don’t think he’ll be able to prove he’s wanting or needs money to live on?