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Trainer Bob Baffert Suspended From Racing At Belmont, Other New York Racetracks

Bob Baffert’s troubles continue Top trainer Bob Baffert was suspended this week from entering horses at New York racetracks. That includes Belmont Park and the Belmont Stakes on June 5. Baffert is suspended pending an investigation into Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit‘s failed postrace drug test. Medina Spirit finished third as the favorite in […]

Posted on: May 18, 2021 | Fairway Jay

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

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

The 2021 Preakness Stakes Field And Odds

The 2021 Preakness Stakes has some controversy after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a post-Derby drug test. Trainer Bob Baffert was suspended from entering any horses at Churchill Downs until the investigation process is complete. That will likely include a disqualification of Medina Spirit and naming runner-up Mandaloun as the Kentucky Derby winner. Unfortunately […]

Posted on: May 12, 2021 | Fairway Jay

Medina Spirit Captures 2021 Kentucky Derby

Trainer Bob Baffert won his record seventh Kentucky Derby on Saturday. This time, it was 12-1 shot Medina Spirit who prevailed, with jockey John Velazquez taking him wire to wire to hold off big longshot pace-presser Mandaloun (26-1) by a half length. The Derby favorite, Essential Quality, finished fourth and a head behind Hot Rod […]

Posted on: May 2, 2021 | Fairway Jay

Leading Contenders For The 2021 Kentucky Derby

The 147th running of the Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 1, and outside of the top favorites Essential Quality, Rock Your World and Known Agenda, there are some solid leading contenders to consider in your win wagers and vertical bets. And if you bet at TVG as a new customer, you can get a bonus […]

Posted on: May 1, 2021 | Fairway Jay

Kentucky Derby Profile: Rock Your World

Santa Anita Derby winner is 3 for 3 entering 2021 Kentucky Derby After winning the Santa Anita Derby, Rock Your World became one of the favorites to win the 2021 Kentucky Derby. The John Sadler-trained Candy Ride colt is 3 for 3 after going unraced as a 2-year-old. His first two races were also on […]

Posted on: April 29, 2021 | Fairway Jay

2021 Kentucky Derby Field And Odds

The field is set for the 2021 Kentucky Derby. The post draw and morning line odds for the Kentucky Derby were released Tuesday, and the Run for the Roses has a full field of 20 runners. The Derby favorite is Essential Quality (2-1), followed by Rock Your World (5-1) and Known Agenda (6-1). Post Horse […]

Posted on: April 29, 2021 | Fairway Jay

Belmont Park 2021 Spring/Summer Meet Schedule

The 48-day Belmont Park 2021 spring/summer meet begins Thursday, April 22, and runs through Sunday, July 11. A total of 59 stakes races worth nearly $17 million highlights the meet, which begins opening weekend without fans in the stands. “Although Belmont Park will be closed to spectators throughout opening weekend, NYRA looks forward to seeing […]

Posted on: April 22, 2021 | Fairway Jay

Churchill Downs 2021 Spring Meet Schedule

On May 1, Kentucky Derby Day Features Seven Stakes Races The Churchill Downs 2021 Spring Meet begins Saturday, April 24, and the 2021 Kentucky Derby is less than two weeks away. The horses have started to arrive and train at Churchill Downs. Fans can watch the horses train on the track, and Churchill Downs will […]

Posted on: April 19, 2021 | Fairway Jay