The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has been investigating the case, and has yet to hold a hearing that could possibly disqualify Medina Spirit.
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Last Friday, Robertson released a statement saying that tests done by a New York lab have “definitely confirmed” Medina Spirit tested positive for the steroid - not through an injection but due to an ointment used to treat a skin rash. It was Baffert’s record seventh win in the Derby. Medina Spirit tested positive after the May 1 Derby for betamethasone, a legal medication that is not allowed on race day.
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The colt will undergo a full necropsy, which is required by the California Horse Racing Board. I will always cherish the proud and personal memories of Medina Spirit and his tremendous spirit.” “Medina Spirit was a great champion, a member of our family who was loved by all, and we are deeply mourning his loss. “My entire barn is devastated by this news,” Baffert said. Baffert said in a statement that the horse suffered a heart attack. The 3-year-old colt trained by Bob Baffert had just completed five furlongs in his second workout since finishing second in the Breeders’ Cup Classic a month ago at Del Mar, according to Craig Robertson, Baffert’s attorney. “They are in our thoughts and prayers as we go through this difficult time.Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit collapsed and died after a workout today at Santa Anita. Amr Zedan and the entire Zedan Racing Stables family,” Baffert said in his statement Monday. “Our most sincere condolences go out to Mr. The colt was owned by Amr Zedan, who competes as Zedan Racing Stables. Medina Spirit had five wins in 10 career starts and earnings of $3,545,200, according to Equibase. He agreed to the extra scrutiny and was required to pay for it out of his own pocket. And he proved it today that he’s the real deal.”īaffert was allowed to enter horses in the season-ending world championships, but the event’s money-leading trainer had to meet certain conditions, including stricter out-of-competition testing of his horses and greater security at his barn. That’s what racing is all about, proving it on the racetrack. He ran a great race,” Baffert said last month. In the $6 million BC Classic last month, Medina Spirit couldn’t muster the necessary late kick to threaten winner Knicks Go. Last Friday, Craig Robertson, Baffert’s attorney, released a statement saying that tests done by a New York lab have “definitely confirmed” Medina Spirit tested positive for the steroid - not through an injection but due to an ointment used to treat a skin rash. He also was banned by the New York Racing Association from entering horses at its Belmont, Saratoga and Aqueduct tracks. The victory was Baffert's record seventh win in the Derby.īut in the wake of Medina Spirit’s failed test, Baffert was suspended by Churchill Downs and barred from entering horses in the 20 Kentucky Derbies. Medina Spirit tested positive after his May 1 Kentucky Derby win for betamethasone, a legal medication that is not allowed on race day. No timeline for completing the necropsy has been given. The colt will undergo a full necropsy, as required by the racing board, to try to determine the exact cause of death.
Santa Anita said in a statment that the track veterinary team took blood, hair and urine samples from Medina Spirit and sent them to the California Horse Racing Board.
The colt had just completed five furlongs in his second workout since finishing second in the Breeders’ Cup Classic a month ago at Del Mar. Trainer Bob Baffert said in a statment that the horse suffered a heart attack. Medina Spirit, a 3-year-old colt whose Kentucky Derby victory in May came under scrutiny because of a positive drug test, collapsed and died after a workout Monday at Santa Anita in Southern California.
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