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5/10/21
This article addresses the issue of whether this drug enhances performance---
5/11/21
https://www.horseracingnation.com/news/4_trainers_say_racing_shares_blame_in_Medina_Spirit_case_123
Good article: various trainers commenting on the situation
5/11/21
Trainer Bob Baffert issued a statement May 11 suggesting Medina Spirit's post-race positive test for betamethasone in the Kentucky Derby (G1) may have been the result of an ointment used to treat the horse for dermatitis.
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This is just like the positives for Joe Sharp and others with their use of a worming product.
So, if this is it, I guess they have to uphold the ruling? Vets should know what’s in rx they’re prescribing. Hopefully the Integrity/Safety board can address the situation.
5/11/21
This would seem to make sense-- it is certainly a possibility. I also hate like mainstream media is treating this like he "doping" his horse.
5/11/21
I expect if this turns out to be the cause that there will be a DQ. I feel bad for the horse and for Castleton-Lyons who stand Prontonico. But this would be negligence on the part of Baffert and the veterinarian. They should have known what they were using on their Derby horse. If only they had looked into the ingredients before applying it to Medina Spirit.
5/11/21
I agree. Baffert is a top-notch trainer, and I am sure owners pay top-notch prices to have their horses in his barn. He or one of his staff should be on top of everything used to treat those horses.