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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”