Kentucky Derby Churchill Downs Incorporated Suspends Bob Baffert for Two Years Suspension follows Medina Spirit‘s confirmed positive for prohibited race-day substance LOUISVILLE, KY – Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced today the suspension of Bob Baffert for 2 years, effective immediately through the conclusion of the 2023 Spring Meet…
podcast BLINKERS OFF 499: Preakness Stakes Analysis and Medina Spirit Lawsuit Attorney Interview The Racing Dudes recap Saturday’s 146th running of the $1 million Preakness Stakes (G1), as well as take a look at how their betting and wagering strategies fared in the Preakness Stakes wagering guide. Then the Dudes interview Dan Markoff, the lawyer who filed the first class action lawsuit against… Read More
Fantasy Horse Racing Fantasy League Update: It’s Preakness Week! Each week, this important article will provide the standings, power rankings, and recent transactions for every league member. Not only will you see the latest claims in the league (which will show you what horses might be up-and-coming), but you will also get updates on the runners as they prepare for… Read More
Kentucky Derby Bob Baffert Suspended From Entering Horses at Churchill Downs LOUISVILLE, KY – Just when the 7-time* Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer Bob Baffert thought his morning couldn’t get any worse, Churchill Downs’ has suspended Bob Baffert from entering horses st Churchill Downs. Earlier today Baffert confirmed that Medina Spirit, who captured last Saturday’s 147th running of the Greatest Two Minutes in… Read More
Kentucky Derby Baffert Confirms: Kentucky Derby Winner Medina Spirit Tests Positive for Betamethasone LOUISVILLE, KY – At an impromptu press conference held outside his barn at Churchill Downs Sunday morning, 7-time* Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer Bob Baffert confirmed that Medina Spirit, who captured last Saturday’s 147th running of the Greatest Two Minutes in Sports, tested positive for an overage of betamethasone, a corticosteroid… Read More
podcast INSTANT REACTION 🎧: Kentucky Derby Winner Medina Spirit Fails Drug Test Racing Dudes’ own Jared Welch discusses Sunday’s breaking news of Medina Spirit, who captured last Saturday’s 147th Kentucky Derby, failing a postrace drug test, prompting Churchill Downs to suspend Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert. Featuring your resident Racing Dudes, Blinkers Off delivers weekly insights into the world of horse… Read More
podcast BLINKERS OFF 497: Kentucky Derby Recap, Betting Analysis, and Rapid-Fire The Racing Dudes recap Saturday’s 147th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1), as well as take a look at how their betting and wagering strategies fared for the two days at Churchill Downs. Then the Dudes give rapid-fire selections for the stakes action this weekend at Belmont Park.… Read More
Fantasy Horse Racing Fantasy League Update: Paul Takes Lead with Medina Spirit Derby Upset Each week, this important article will provide the standings, power rankings, and recent transactions for every league member. Not only will you see the latest claims in the league (which will show you what horses might be up-and-coming), but you will also get updates on the runners as they prepare for… Read More
podcast The Magic Mike Show 270: What We Learned On Kentucky Derby Weekend The Magic Mike Show guys review and discuss the entire Kentucky Derby weekend from Churchill Downs, including their Three Stars from the weekend. The Magic Mike Show with Curtis “Magic” Kalleward and Mike Somich is the ultimate horse racing recap show covering all of the action from each and every… Read More
Kentucky Derby Medina Spirit Gives Baffert 7th Kentucky Derby Win LOUISVILLE, KY – Medina Spirit fought back after briefly relinquishing the lead to Mandaloun in the stretch to post a half-length to win the 147th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) presented by Woodford Reserve before a crowd of 51,838. This was Bob Baffert’s record setting 7th Kentucky Derby win and 4th… Read More
BLINKERS OFF 510: Jim Dandy Preview and Rapid-Fire The Racing Dudes preview the $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2)… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 295: Saratoga Saturday Late Pick 4 Preview The Magic Mike Show guys preview and give their tickets… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 294: Saratoga Wednesday Late Pick 4 Preview The Magic Mike Show guys preview and give their tickets… Read More
BLINKERS OFF 509: Haskell Fallout, CCA Oaks Preview, and Rapid-Fire The Racing Dudes unpack last Saturday’s controversial $1 million Haskell… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 293: Del Mar Saturday Late Pick 4 Preview The Magic Mike Show guys preview and give their tickets… Read More
Bing Crosby Preview: C Z Rocket Back Out West DEL MAR, CA – Saturday’s $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (G1)… Read More
BLINKERS OFF 510: Jim Dandy Preview and Rapid-Fire The Racing Dudes preview the $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2)… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 295: Saratoga Saturday Late Pick 4 Preview The Magic Mike Show guys preview and give their tickets… Read More
Jim Dandy Preview: Will the Graveyard of Champions Claim Another Victim? SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – The $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2)… Read More
Vanderbilt Preview: Mischevious Alex Cuts Back in Distance SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – The older sprinters get going on… Read More
