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Baffert Legal Team Dealt A Significant Blow In Medina Spirit DQ Case

The Kentucky stewards upheld their suspension of trainer Bob Baffert for use of illegal steroids on Medina Spirit in the 2021 Kentucky Derby.

Posted on: February 28, 2022 | Paul Bergeron

Kentucky Disqualifies Medina Spirit, Hands Baffert A Fine And 90-Day Suspension

Kentucky has disqualified Medina Spirit's 2021 Kentucky Derby win, and trainer Bob Baffert has received a fine and 90-day suspension.

Posted on: February 22, 2022 | Paul Bergeron

Kentucky Derby Medina Spirit, Baffert Fate Still Undetermined

Hearing Yields No Decision On Fate Of Medina Spirit’s 2021 Kentucky Derby Win

Trainer Bob Baffert’s lawyers argue that the drug betamethasone was rubbed onto, not injected into, Medina Spirit and was therefore legal.

Posted on: February 16, 2022 | Paul Bergeron

A Look At Our 2022 Kentucky Derby Dozen — Minus Baffert — As High-Point Qualifiers Loom On The Horizon

With Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert currently ineligible to run at Churchill Downs, we look at contenders in this week's Derby qualifiers.

Posted on: February 9, 2022 | Paul Bergeron

Baffert Duo Looks To Dominate Kentucky Derby Prep Robert B. Lewis; Small Field Limits Betting Options

With the five-horse field comprised of two Baffert trainees, the Robert B. Lewis Grade III prep race looks to lack big betting excitement.

Posted on: February 5, 2022 | Andrew Champagne

Baffert Can Race At Saratoga This Summer, Judge Rules

The NYRA’s ban stemming from Kentucky Derby winning horse Medina Spirit's failed drug test was overturned today.

Posted on: July 15, 2021 | Paul Bergeron

Baffert Responds To NYRA Suspension With 44-Page Memorandum

It’ll be a battle of reputations, as hall of fame trainer Bob Baffert answers charges and a suspension from New York racing on the line.

Posted on: July 8, 2021 | Paul Bergeron

Bob Baffert Sues NYRA For Right To Continue Racing

Bob Baffert is looking to rally his career by suing for the right to continue racing in New York.

Posted on: June 15, 2021 | Paul Bergeron

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

Concert Tour Heads 2021 Arkansas Derby

Road to the Kentucky Derby: Arkansas Derby The 2021 Arkansas Derby came up light this year, with just six 3-year-olds entered in the final Championship Series race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. But Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert has the two favorites in Concert Tour (1-1) and Hozier (3-1). The 1 1/8 mile Grade […]

Posted on: April 8, 2021 | Fairway Jay

Bob Baffert

Baffert Legal Team Dealt A Significant Blow In Medina Spirit DQ Case

Kentucky Disqualifies Medina Spirit, Hands Baffert A Fine And 90-Day Suspension

Hearing Yields No Decision On Fate Of Medina Spirit’s 2021 Kentucky Derby Win

A Look At Our 2022 Kentucky Derby Dozen — Minus Baffert — As High-Point Qualifiers Loom On The Horizon

Baffert Duo Looks To Dominate Kentucky Derby Prep Robert B. Lewis; Small Field Limits Betting Options

Baffert Can Race At Saratoga This Summer, Judge Rules

Baffert Responds To NYRA Suspension With 44-Page Memorandum

Bob Baffert Sues NYRA For Right To Continue Racing

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

Concert Tour Heads 2021 Arkansas Derby

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