News NYRA Suspends Bob Baffert May 17, 2021 Medina Spirit (Credit: Coady Photography) News NYRA Suspends Bob Baffert May 17, 2021 By: Press Release email Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article ELMONT, NY – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the temporary suspension of Bob Baffert from entering horses in races and occupying stall space at Belmont Park, Saratoga Race Course, and Aqueduct Racetrack. Full Card Plays Now Available There’s a reason we’re the #1 trusted source for premium racing picks & info. Find Out Why “In order to maintain a successful thoroughbred racing industry in New York, NYRA must protect the integrity of the sport for our fans, the betting public, and racing participants,” said NYRA President and CEO Dave O’Rourke in a press release. “That responsibility demands the action taken today in the best interests of thoroughbred racing.” On Sunday, May 9, 2021, Mr. Baffert publicly acknowledged that the Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Medina Spirit tested positive for betamethasone, a banned corticosteroid that would trigger a disqualification and loss of purse money should a split sample return the same finding. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is required to await the split-sample results before rendering a final determination in the matter. In addition to the ongoing investigation into Medina Spirit’s victory in the Kentucky Derby, NYRA has taken into account the fact that other horses trained by Mr. Baffert have failed drug tests in the recent past, resulting in the assessment of penalties against him by thoroughbred racing regulators in Kentucky, California, and Arkansas. During the temporary suspension, NYRA will not accept entries or provide stall space to any individual employed by Bob Baffert Racing Stables. NYRA expects to make a final determination regarding the length and terms of Mr. Baffert’s suspension based on information revealed during the course of the ongoing investigation in Kentucky, such as the post-Kentucky Derby test results of Medina Spirit. Kentucky Downs Picks | Turf Sprint Stakes 2024 [Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint]September 6, 2024 Kentucky Downs FREE Win Picks | September 7, 2024September 6, 2024 Del Mar FREE Win Picks | September 7, 2024September 6, 2024 Kentucky Downs Exacta Picks & Plays | Turf Cup Stakes 2024 [Breeders’ Cup Turf]September 6, 2024 Rocket Picks 🚀: Del Mar, Kentucky Downs, & Gulfstream Park for September 7, 2024September 6, 2024 Del Mar Picks | Del Mar Debutante 2024September 6, 2024
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