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Why a horse racing legend is banned from this year's Kentucky Derby
With the Kentucky Derby slated for this weekend, we answer all your questions about Bob Baffert and his suspension.
Medina Spirit stripped of Kentucky Derby win for positive steroid test
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced on Monday that the late horse, who won the first leg of the Triple Crown in 2021, has been disqualified from its Kentucky Derby...
Lance Armstrong-style blood doping ‘may have killed’ Medina Spirit
With a necropsy report on what killed the Kentucky Derby winner due this week, two equine experts speculated that a blood doping drug known as EPO could be to blame...
What killed Medina Spirit? Inside the champion horse's mysterious death
She'd brought him into the world as a baby — and now can’t believe he is gone. Gail Rice, the breeder who helped Medina Spirit’s mother as she struggled to...
Medina Spirit's shocking death is yet another reason we should end horse racing
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit’s death is shocking in just one regard: we never learn our lesson.
Controversial Kentucky Derby winner dead after track workout
The 3-year-old colt won the first leg of the Triple Crown under a wave of controversy after testing positive for the steroid betamethasone following the May 1 race.
Judge nullifies Bob Baffert's NYRA suspension in drug scandal twist
A New York State federal judge nullified the suspension of legendary horse trainer Bob Baffert on Wednesday.
Bob Baffert, Medina Spirit owners sue Kentucky racing officials
Trainer Bob Baffert and the owners of horse Medina Spirit are taking the legal route.
Preakness stunner ends hope for Triple Crown winner
BALTIMORE — Rombauer left Medina Spirit behind — and put horse racing’s latest controversy on the back burner. Little-known Rombauer sprung an 11-1 upset to win the Preakness on Saturday,...
Bob Baffert's other horse may be top Preakness threat
The 146th running of the Preakness Stakes will place Saturday, with post time at approximately 6:47 p.m. After being postponed in 2020 due to COVID-19, the second race of the...
Preakness Stakes: The experts’ picks and predictions
Experts handicap Saturday’s 146th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico.
Medina Spirit's status for the Preakness is official
BALTIMORE — Fans will be back at Pimlico Race Course to witness another chance at a Triple Crown. The Preakness will feel somewhat back to normal, even if everything carries...
Complete Preakness Stakes betting guide
Here's an inside look at the field for Saturday's 146th Preakness Stakes.
Under-the-radar colt a legit contender in Preakness Stakes
Midnight Bourbon, the third betting choice, could be the colt to win this Saturday's Preakness Stakes.
ESPN puts the 'con' in contradiction
Hardly matters what you order, it now will be served with a topping of preposterous and a side of ridiculous.
Horse drama shouldn't ruin betting at Preakness
Horse racing usually gets a boost in publicity this time of year as everyone tries to figure out whether the Kentucky Derby winner will be able to sweep the Triple...
'Bad' scandal casts dark cloud over Preakness
Even though Bob Baffert isn’t at Pimlico Race Course this week, his shadow hangs over the Preakness, the Triple Crown and horse racing.
Preakness Stakes draw: Medina Spirit's post, odds amid scandal
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit drew the No. 3 post on Tuesday in a field of 10 horses for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes as the 9-5 morning-line favorite.