Flashback: Baffert and bagels and poppies and drugs tests

Growing wild One of our researchers came across this story on Bob Baffert from 20 years ago — almost to the day — and look, oh look, what he was up to. It comes from the New York Post, dated June 20, 2001. Ed Fountaine writes: Trainer Bob Baffert, who is appealing the 60-day suspension…

Dutrow granted 30-day stay; 10-yr horse racing ban appeal planned

Cross-posted from New York Daily News Written by JERRY BOSSERT Rick Dutrow can keep training horses - at least for now. A New York State Supreme court judge granted the controversial trainer a 30-day stay Monday morning, a day before his 10-year ban would have gone into effect. "We are very satisfied by today's result…

Dutrow’s lengthy list of violations (compiled by Paulick Report)

The introduction to the Paulick Report post goes like this: Back when the Paulick Report was just getting started in June 2008, we took a look at the lengthy list of various racing commission rulings involving trainer Rick Dutrow, who at the time was basking in the glory of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big…

NY regulators explain Dutrow license revocation

PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK (Oct. 13, 2011) -- The New York State Racing and Wagering Board Wednesday unanimously approved the revocation of trainer Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.'s license. The Board also voted to fine Mr. Dutrow a total of $50,000 for violations relating to a post-race positive of one of his horses and the unlicensed…