How did officials find an illegal substance in Medina Spirit's blood?
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The presence of any betamethasone is not allowed in horses that are racing. But the findings can be challenged.
Q&A: Kentucky Derby winner's failed test latest in horse doping Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test, once again raising questions about horse doping. By STEPHEN WHYNO Associated Press May 11, 2021 — 9:14am Text size Copy shortlink: Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postra...
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit WILL be allowed to race in this week's Preakness Stakes with extra testing as suspended trainer Bob Baffert insists 'antifungal steroid ointment' is to blame for failed drug test Preakness officials said they are allowing Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit to enter Saturday's race subject to additional testing and monitoring Trainer Bob Baffert has blamed Medina Spirit's failed drug test an antifungal medication that was used to treat Medina Spirit for dermatitis Medina Spirit and two other horses trained by the Hall of Fame trainer will be under ex...
The announcement said there will be "rigorous testing and monitoring" of Medina Spirit and another Baffert-trained horse, Concert Tour, which also is set to run in the Preakness. The 146th running of the Preakness, which is the second jewel of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown, is set for Saturday at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Baffert's lawyer earlier had threatened to seek a court injunction if Medina Spirit was barred from Preakness Stakes, as the trainer awaits a second drug test from the Derby that would end with the horse's victory there being voided if it is positive. Another Ba...
The announcement said there will be "rigorous testing and monitoring" of Medina Spirit and another Baffert-trained horse, Concert Tour, which also is set to run in the Preakness. The 146th running of the Preakness, which is the second jewel of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown, is set for Saturday at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Baffert's lawyer earlier had threatened to seek a court injunction if Medina Spirit was barred from Preakness Stakes, as the trainer awaits a second drug test from the Derby that would end with the horse's victory there being voided if it is positive. Another Ba...