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EXPLAINER: Derby winner's failed test latest in horse doping STEPHEN WHYNO, AP Sports Writer May 10, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 3 1of3John Velazquez rides Medina Spirit across the finish line to win the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky.Jeff Roberson/APShow MoreShow Less 2of3Jockey John Velazquez, left, watches as trainer Bob Baffert holds up the winner's trophy after they victory with Medina Spirit in the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky.Jeff Roberson/APS...

Last Comment: May 12, 2021 7:24 am ET | 7 Comment(s) | Jump to Comments The Kentucky Derby has made headlines across several mainstream media outlets beyond its usual coverage in light of recent news that the winner of the 147th edition, Medina Spirit, received a post-race positive test. News broke on Sunday (May 9) that a test sample from Medina Spirit showed heightened levels — 21 picograms per milliliter — of betamethasone, a corticosteroid typically used as an anti-inflammatory for conditions such as arthritis. Said drug is barred by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) under n...

Report: Why Regulators Test For Picograms Of Betamethasone Sponsored by: Medina Spirit (Protonico) wins the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. John Velazquez up, Bob Baffert trainer, Zedan Racing owner. On Sunday morning, trainer Bob Baffert shocked the racing world with his announcement that Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit's post-race test had returned a positive result for 21 picograms of betamethasone. During his press conference, Baffert went on to say that Medina Spirit has never been administered betamethasone. During the ensuing social media storm, questions have ari...

Churchill Downs Details Enhanced Security, Safety And Integrity Measures Sponsored by: Morning training at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Ky., re-emphasized its annual enhanced security measures for horses competing in the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade 1) and ongoing safety and integrity measures included in its “Safety from Start to Finish” program. In addition to all other applicable state laws and track policies, Churchill Downs Racetrack and the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (“KHRC”) have teamed to man...

Day 1 Of Baffert Appeals Hearing Casts Doubt On Laboratory Procedures Sponsored by: Charlatan in the Arkansas Derby The Arkansas Racing Commission has heard its first in two days of evidence related to an appeal from trainer Bob Baffert from his high profile 2020 cases in the state. Baffert is appealing two post-race positive drug tests — one from 2020 Arkansas Derby winner Charlatan and one from stablemate Gamine, who ran at Oaklawn on the same day — as well as a subsequent 15-day suspension issued by stewards for those positives. The stewards issued their ruling in July 2020 f...