Iroquois kicks off 2022 Road to the Kentucky Derby
Iroquois S. (G3) — Race 9 (10:11 p.m. ET) Stellar Tap already secured a special place in the career of trainer Steve Asmussen when providing the Hall of Famer with his record 9,446th victory in […]
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Road to the Kentucky Derby bars suspended trainers’ horses from earning points
Churchill Downs unveiled the Road to the 2022 Kentucky Derby on Friday, with two main changes to the series. […]
Arazi, superstar juvenile of 1991, dead at 32
Arazi, the France-based colt who scintillated in the 1991 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Churchill Downs in his dirt debut but notably failed to reproduce that form the following spring as an odds-on favorite in […]
Life Is Good to Pletcher; Charlatan retired to stud
Two high-profile runners for the embattled Bob Baffert made headlines Thursday. While multiple Grade 1 hero Charlatan was retired to stud, onetime Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite Life Is Good is on the comeback trail – but will switch to the Todd Pletcher barn. […]
Baffert suspended two years by Churchill Downs Inc.
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has been suspended two years from applying for stall space and entering races at Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) racetracks. The suspension, which takes effect immediately, runs through the 2023 […]
Baffert temporarily suspended from entering, stabling at NYRA tracks
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) on Monday announced the temporary suspension of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert from entering horses and occupying stall space at the association’s three racetracks of Belmont Park, Saratoga, […]
Baffert says Medina Spirit treated with ointment containing betamethasone
Trainer Bob Baffert revealed on Tuesday that Medina Spirit had been treated with an ointment that contained betamethasone prior to the colt’s victory in the May 1 Kentucky Derby (G1). In a statement released by […]
Medina Spirit tests positive after Kentucky Derby; Churchill suspends Baffert
Medina Spirit returned a positive test for betamethasone after wiring the May 1 Kentucky Derby (G1), trainer Bob Baffert revealed at a Sunday morning press conference in his Churchill Downs barn. A couple of hours […]
Preakness Report: Medina Spirit brings Baffert factor to Baltimore
Medina Spirit delivered Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a record seventh Kentucky Derby victory, gamely leading wire-to-wire at Churchill Downs. After being overlooked as the 12-1 sixth choice, the Florida-bred colt should be favored […]
Hanson: Unlike Medina Spirit, some Derby vanquished had uphill climb
Bob Baffert officially became the all-time leading trainer of Kentucky Derby (G1) winners on Saturday when Medina Spirit pulled off a 12-1 upset, bringing the Hall of Famer’s blanket of roses total to seven. Truth […]