Derby winner Medina Spirit tests positive for regulated drug, trainer Bob Baffert says he’ll fight it

Smiling Bob Baffert.

Well, well, well. Bob Baffert is under serious scrutiny once again. However, "Teflon Bob" may not get away with it this time. Medina Spirit, the Bob Baffert-trained horse who won the 2021 Kentucky Derby, tested positive for a regulated drug, betamethasone, putting Baffert's 7th Kentucky Derby win under a black cloud. Look at this. You… Continue reading Derby winner Medina Spirit tests positive for regulated drug, trainer Bob Baffert says he’ll fight it

Quarter Horse trainer Bobby Martinez hit with 34-Year Suspension for eight Class 1 violations

Quarter Horses jump out the starting gate. Photographer unknown.

Quarter Horse conditioner Bobby R. Martinez, who has trained winners of more than $12.9 million, has been handed a potential 34-year suspension and fines of up to $480,000 after the New Mexico Racing Commission says he had eight positive tests for a Class 1 substance. The rulings, issued March 31, were all for ostarine, which… Continue reading Quarter Horse trainer Bobby Martinez hit with 34-Year Suspension for eight Class 1 violations