Medina Spirit Stripped of Kentucky Derby Victory (VIDEO)
The since-deceased Medina Spirit tested positive after the race last May for steroid betamethasone, which is legal in Kentucky but banned on race day.
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The since-deceased Medina Spirit tested positive after the race last May for steroid betamethasone, which is legal in Kentucky but banned on race day.
Baffert will sit out 90 days as a result of finding the steroid Betamethasone in Medina Spirit’s blood after the 2021 Kentucky Derby.
Medina Spirit was stripped of the victory in last year's Kentucky Derby and Mandaloun was declared the winner after a ruling by state racing stewards on Monday.
The decision is just the third disqualification in Kentucky Derby history and just the second disqualification for a banned substance.
If you find yourself squinting to find the winner of the 147th Kentucky Derby on this year's official mint julep glass, don't blame it on the bourbon.