Very sad for Median Spirit.  Wonder when we will know if Mandaloun officially won the Derby.

Linda J.

Northeast Philly

Still in contention? That darn BB......sad for Spirit.......no "rash" is worth losing the KD for

Sandy

Apparently there’s no rule on when a split sample should be sent for testing.....

After Dr. Bruce Howard confirmed Medina Spirit’s split sample had not been shipped Tuesday morning, the KHRC moved into blackout mode. A spokesman said no further updates would be provided until the testing was complete.

https://sports.yahoo.com/while-awaiting-medina-spirits-sample-112544715.html

Which makes the fact that he cannot enter CDI or NYRA races even Moreau fair.

2nd sample confirmed 

https://www.paulickreport.com/news/triple-crown/split-sample-confirms-betamethasone-positive-in-kentucky-derby-winner-medina-spirit/

 I feel so bad for the horse-- he ran so hard and did so well- it is just a terrible shame, but it is no 

surprise.

There will be a full hearing, this is not over. Yes the horse had Betamethasone in his system, unfortunately but this was not administered as a performance enhancer. 
He ran the race of his life and may lose the title of Derby winner.

I do believe we will see this gutsy horse winning Grade 1’s yet this year and beating the same horses. 

I love the heart of this horse! But Baffert’s mismanagement of his care should be acknowledged and punished some way, he has gotten away with this before. I always feel bad for the horse, he didn’t do this to himself.

Agree!

Exactly, just like Maximum Security who always did his very best.