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Bob Baffert

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Kentucky Derby-winning horse Medina Spirit dies suddenly

The horse that won the Kentucky Derby earlier this year amid a banned substance controversy has died. According to a story from Paulick Report, Medina Spirit collapsed and died after a workout at Santa Anita Park in California on Monday morning. The …

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Bob Baffert suspended from entering horses at Belmont

Medina Spirit’s Triple Crown bid fell short in his loss at the Preakness. That’s just as well, as the horse won’t be allowed at Belmont, nor will any others trained by Bob Baffert. Baffert, who is under fire amid allegations of his …

Bob Baffert

Medina Spirit cleared to race in Preakness amid Kentucky Derby controversy

While the results of the Kentucky Derby remain a matter of dispute, the Preakness will permit trainer Bob Baffert’s horses to run in Saturday’s event. The Maryland Jockey Club announced Friday that Baffert’s horses, Medina Spirit …

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Bob Baffert admits Medina Spirit was treated with banned substance

Bob Baffert had vehemently denied that his horse Medina Spirit was given any illegal substance prior to winning the Kentucky Derby over a week ago, but the trainer has suddenly changed his tune. Baffert issued a statement on Tuesday saying he has …

Bob Baffert

Medina Spirit trainer Bob Baffert says he is victim of ‘cancel culture’

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit is in danger of being disqualified over a failed drug test, and the horse’s trainer Bob Baffert continues to deny any wrongdoing. Baffert addressed the doping allegation during an appearance on FOX News. He …

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Medina Spirit trainer Bob Baffert suspended from Churchill Downs

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit tested positive for a banned substance following the race last weekend, and the horse’s trainer will not be welcome at Churchill Downs for the time being. Trainer Bob Baffert revealed on Sunday morning that …

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Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit tested positive for illegal drug

The horse that won the Kentucky Derby last Saturday has tested positive for an illegal substance. Medina Spirit trainer Bob Baffert revealed on Sunday morning that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has informed assistant trainer Jimmy Barnes that …

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Bob Baffert gives credit to Bill Belichick after Kentucky Derby win

Bob Baffert gave a shoutout to Bill Belichick after his horse won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Baffert and Belichick participated in an interview together that aired during NBC’s coverage of the race Saturday. The interviewed featured the …

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Even Bob Baffert was stunned by Medina Spirit’s Kentucky Derby win

Legendary trainer Bob Baffert was even stunned by Medina Spirit’s win at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Medina Spirit had 12:1 odds entering the race. Once he took the lead though, it was over. He didn’t let anyone surpass him and was …

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Bob Baffert knocked down by Authentic after Kentucky Derby win

Bob Baffert’s horses were having a tough time at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Baffert originally had two horses in the field, but Thousand Words was scratched after rearing in the paddock before the race (video here). Authentic remained in …

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Report: Kentucky Derby favorite Charlatan tested positive for banned substance lidocaine

Two Bob Baffert-trained horses tested positive for banned substances during the Arkansas Derby earlier this month, the Louisville Courier Journal reported on Tuesday. One of his two winners from the derby were among the two positive tests. …

Justify

Bob Baffert jokes Justify’s Preakness win ‘took more out of me’

Justify remains on course for a Triple Crown after edging out a win in the Preakness, but the stress levels may have been higher for those not involved. On a rainy, muddy, foggy track, Justify eked out a win, but the horse’s trainer, Bob …

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Trainer Bob Baffert compares Justify to LeBron James

What kind of horse is Justify? Good enough that Bob Baffert is comparing him to LeBron James. Justify won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday despite the muddy conditions, becoming the sixth straight favorite to win the race. Afterwards, Baffert said …

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