The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced Monday that Medina Spirit's victory at the 2021 Kentucky Derby has been disqualified.
The horse failed a drug test after crossing the finish line first at the Derby.
Medina Spirit died in December. The thoroughbred was finishing a workout when he collapsed near the finish line at the Santa Anita Park racetrack.
The KHRC also announced a 90-day suspension for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, who trained Medina Spirit, and fined him $7,500. Baffert said he plans to appeal the decision. Read More »
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“Império do Castanheiro Lusitano stallion in the AZ sunset"
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Concept: we change the name of halter classes to conformation classes and have veterinarians judge them rather than so-called breed experts.
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Riders at the river, 1904, Martiros Sarian
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