Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit leads 10-horse field for Saturday’s Preakness at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
Author: Jason Frakes, Louisville Courier Journal
Bob Baffert acknowledges using ointment on Medina Spirit that includes betamethasone
Trainer Bob Baffert says Otomax could be the source of the drug that has put Medina Spirit’s victory in Kentucky Derby in jeopardy.
Churchill Downs suspends Bob Baffert after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit’s drug test
Trainer announced Sunday morning Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit tested positive for betamethasone.
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit tests positive for anti-inflammatory drug, Bob Baffert calls it ‘biggest gut punch in racing’
Trainer Bob Baffert told reporters the horse has never been treated with that drug and has promised an investigation.
Trainer Bob Baffert faces Preakness decision on Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit and Concert Tour
Most horses from the Kentucky Derby are not expected to race in the Preakness on May 15, but Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit could make a run.
Medina Spirit wins the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby
The victory was the record seventh by trainer Bob Baffert at the Kentucky Derby. Jockey John Velazquez won for the fourth time.
Meet the man who bet $2.4 million on 2021 Kentucky Derby favorite Essential Quality
Jim McIngvale – also known as “Mattress Mack” – is driving down the odds on Essential Quality as insurance to cover promotion at his stores.
Trying to beat Kentucky Derby favorite Essential Quality? Here are four horses who can
Essential Quality is the horse to beat in the 2021 Kentucky Derby, but here is a look at the other top contenders.
Kenny McPeek’s King Fury now in Kentucky Derby field after Dream Shake, Hozier bow out
King Fury, a $950,000 purchase who won the Grade 3 Lexington on April 10 at Keeneland, will be added to the Kentucky Derby field.
As Lasix ban reaches Kentucky Derby, debate over anti-bleeding medication continues
It’s been 25 years since a horse won the Kentucky Derby without using Lasix. The ban on the anti-bleeding medication has some trainers, owners upset.