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Understandably, Medina Spirit's failed drug test has sparked an uproar in the horse racing community.

Horse Racing Industry Sounds Off On Medina Spirit’s Failed Drug Test

The horse racing industry will likely need more than 21 mg of betamethasone to get over the pain that recent allegations regarding Medina Spirit’s failed drug test after winning the Kentucky Derby have created. Betamethasone is an anti-inflammatory painkilling medication that is not allowed in Kentucky racing. The horse’s trainer, Bob Baffert, took to the […]
Posted on: May 16, 2021 | Paul Bergeron
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Mandoloun bettors caught a rough break with Medina Spirit's drug test.

Expect No Sympathy For Those Who Bet On The Kentucky Derby Runner-Up

Given the evolving news about failed drug tests by Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit this week and him potentially being stripped of his victory, those bettors holding Mandaloun win tickets are no doubt furious. While there’s plenty of joy in those who cashed in on Medina Spirit’s 12-1 odds, others will point out that Mandaloun […]
Posted on: May 15, 2021 | Paul Bergeron
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The MATCH series returns this weekend at Pimlico Race Course.

Maryland-Virginia MATCH Series Racing Kicks Off During Preakness Week

The MATCH Series in thoroughbred horse racing returns this weekend. It coincides with the Preakness at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, home of the second leg of the Triple Crown. The MATCH (Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred Championships) Series, which has been an on-again, off-again event held at leading race tracks in the region, will run through Dec. […]
Posted on: May 14, 2021 | Paul Bergeron
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