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Medina Spirit Derby positive Horse Racing
From: sandins
6/5/21
as a medical profesional, I would not expect it to go systemic, either, but steroids are sneaky that way........sure they were suprised, too. Maybe depends on the base of other ingredients. And the fact that it was so minimal, doesn't mean they would over-look,as the rules say none,. Think political, too. But the winning horse's name lives in infamy, not usually, the trainer........sad for MS, tho he doesn't know the controversy surrounding his win or even care. Guess they have not said he is DQ yet? Pretty severe decision, and not by the Ky Racing commission. Think had it been any other trainer, would not be in question.
From: Potsdam2
6/5/21
Baffert makes enough money at his trade. There should not have been the tiniest mistake in medication. His problem is that he is a huge success. For people who know nothing about horse racing, if they know one trainer's name, it's Bob Baffert. Of course, as everyone has been saying, that makes him a really good target.
From: sandins
6/5/21
not only does he make enough money, but he is less modest than most trainers, tho think he was genuiinely surprised at this MS win. And a trainer should always know about medication for his horse, contents, effects and side-effects. Do not know about horse meds, but many people meds are given off-label, which means "not for intended use" and efffective for other purpose., but sure this was not that intention. Trouble is steroids are fast-acting and often the drug of choice , without wating for another to work, when another would work well for his rash.
From: gerchgo
6/8/21
Yes, his right. But even though he is doing additional testing to see how it got in his system, I’m not sure that would hold up as that other testing is not routine for runners and if it shows in their regular testing it may not matter how it got there?
Im sure nothing will change Churchill’s mind(s) on their ban since they’re including other positives. I don’t think the KHRC can allow Baffert to run there or in the Derby/Oaks?
From: Amy (1pony)
6/9/21
KHRC is blocking Baffert from getting the requested testing. Plus they have not even set a hearing date. Remember CDI is a private owned property who has issued the 2 plus year suspension, which is way too much!
Baffert, Zedan Sue KHRC Over Medina Spirit Urine Test
Attorneys for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert and Zedan Racing Stables filed a lawsuit June 7 against the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission seeking further testing of Medina Spirit's post-race Kentucky Derby (G1) urine sample.
Read more from BloodHorse.comFrom: Amy (1pony)
6/9/21
From the KHRC website, Betamethasone overage is considered a class C overage. Here are the penalties , at the most Baffert would get 30 days NOT 2 plus years.
https://casetext.com/regulation/kentucky-administrative-regulations/title-810-public-protection-cabinet-kentucky-horse-racing-commission/chapter-8-medication-guidelines/section-810-kar-8030-disciplinary-measures-and-penalties
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First offense |
Second offense within a 365-day period in any racing jurisdiction |
Third offense within a 365-day period in any racing jurisdiction |
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Zero to ten (10) day suspension absent mitigating circumstances; AND $500 to $1,500 fine absent mitigating circumstances. |
Ten (10) to thirty (30) day suspension absent mitigating circumstances; AND $1,500 to $2,500 fine absent mitigating circumstances |