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Churchill Downs clarified Sunday afternoon with BloodHorse that horses trained by Baffert would not be permitted to run under an assistant's name, a practice often employed by trainers while serving suspensions or undergoing the appeals process.

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/250027/medina-spirit-tests-positive-for-betamethasone

Edited May 9, 2021 3:38 pm by gerchgo

Msg 258 of 278 to Potsdam2Potsdam2

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From: gerchgo

5/9/21

I read it can be applied topically, so wonder if anyone handling the horse had it on their hands from using on another horse?

this is just another reason for the Horse integrity and safety act, to regulate this stuff at every track!

Msg 259 of 278 to gerchgogerchgo

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From: Amy (1pony)

5/9/21

Gamine’s Oaklawn positive from 2020 of lidocaine was not the only positive That weekend from Oaklawn. However it was the only Baffert one.
the lower the threshold they test for the more likely we see environmental contamination.

Msg 260 of 278 to gerchgogerchgo

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From: Amy (1pony)

5/9/21

It’s a common topical drug for people who suffer from Psoriasis.

Msg 261 of 278 to Amy (1pony)1pony

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From: SmittyCat

5/9/21

I agree Amy,

It's exactly b/c of all the priors that I don't believe he's guilty. Baffert isn't stupid. He knows the microscope's been on him. He wouldn't risk it.

Trial by Twitter - that's the disturbing aspect of all this.