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Medina Spirit was a three-year-old American racehorse who was first past the post in the 2021 Kentucky Derby for Bob Baffert. He died of a heart attack in December 2021.

Medina Spirit News

  • Planet Sport writer
  • Planet Sport writer

Medina Spirit stripped of Kentucky Derby title and trainer Bob Baffert suspended

The winner of the 2021 Kentucky Derby, Medina Spirit, has been officially disqualified from the race and his trainer Bob Baffert suspended for 90 days and fined $7,500.

    • Scott Allen
    • Scott Allen

    Bob Baffert granted runners in New York

    Bob Baffert will be permitted to run horses in New York again after being granted a preliminary injunction in his lawsuit against the New York Racing Association.

      • Scott Allen
      • Scott Allen

      Two year Churchill Downs suspension for Bob Baffert

      US trainer Bob Baffert has been suspended from entering horses at Churchill Downs - the home of the Kentucky Derby - for two years.

        • Planet Sport writer
        • Planet Sport writer

        Uncertainty remains concerning Kentucky Derby winner

        There is still uncertainty surrounding the Kentucky Derby winner following Medina Spirit's betamethasone test, while the line-up for the Belmont Stakes in two weeks' time gets stronger.

          • Planet Sport writer
          • Planet Sport writer

          Now Malathaat drops out, just who will be running in the Belmont Stakes?

          Malathaat has become the latest horse to skip the Belmont Stakes, while the Brad Cox camp are remaining tight-lipped as to the horses they will enter in the big race on June 5.

            • Joe Hewlett
            • Joe Hewlett

            Preakness Stakes: Rombauer edges out Medina Spirit to earn shock win at Pimlico

            “It means a lot to be here, participating on a day like this. Hats off to everyone - this is fantastic.”

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