Medina Spirit’s disqualification from Kentucky Derby upheld
The appeal that sought to overturn the disqualification of Bob Baffert’s horse, Medina Spirit, from the 2021 Kentucky Derby has been rejected.
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Cave Rock wins Del Mar Futurity as Baffert ties for trainer title
After tying with Phil D’Amato for the title of most wins in the just-concluded Del Mar summer meet, the Bob Baffert camp cannot wait to...
Country Grammer faces tall order in Pacific Classic Stakes
He is the reigning Dubai World Cup champion, but Country Grammer faces a “tall order” at Del Mar in the Pacific Classic Stakes on Saturday...
Baffert back in business as Laurel River wins Pat O’Brien Stakes
After serving a ban, star trainer Bob Baffert is back training Grade winners. On this occasion it was Laurel River, who saluted by an authoritative...
Medina Spirit stripped of Kentucky Derby as Baffert cops ban
Medina Spirit has been disqualified from the 2021 Kentucky Derby, while the colt’s trainer, Bob Baffert, has been fined and suspended over the incident.
Punt Drunk: Baffert pleads innocence over Medina Spirit scandal
Punt Drunk delves into the scandal surrounding Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit, who is the fifth Bob Baffert-trained horse to return a positive drug test...
US Triple Crown trainer Baffert suspended
United States Hall of Fame racehorse trainer Bob Baffert has been suspended for 15 days after two stable runners tested positive for a banned substance.
Arrogate euthanised after mystery illness
A post-mortem will be carried out on former US champion Arrogate after he was euthanised following a battle with a mystery illness.
Charlatan, Nadal for Baffert in Arkansas
Charlatan and Nadal have given trainer Bob Baffert a clean sweep of the two divisions of the Arkansas Derby.
Trainer sues over Justify drug test
Bolt d'Oro trainer Mick Ruis is suing the California Horse Racing Board over Justify being declared winner of the Santa Anita Derby despite a failed...
Trainers confident in safety at Breeders
Leading trainers have expressed their confidence in safety measures at Santa Anita where the Breeders' Cup meeting will be held.
Justify positive from feed: Baffert
Trainer Bob Baffert says Justify's positive test to a banned substance after the Santa Anita Derby came from contaminated feed.
Bob Baffert favoured to win 6th Derby
Trainer Bob Baffert now has the first three in the market for the Kentucky Derby after the scratching of Omaha Beach as he chases a...
Improbable unstoppable in Los Alamitos Futurity romp
Team Justify is back on the Triple Crown trail. That’s the inescapable conclusion after WinStar Farm, China Horse Club, and Starlight Racing’s Improbable romped as...
Kentucky Derby News: Breeders’ Cup battle produces early Derby favourite
THE Breeders’ Cup Juvenile is known for establishing the early favorite for the upcoming Kentucky Derby. This year, that race returned to Churchill Downs as...
Triple Crown winner Justify retired
Unbeaten American Triple Crown winner Justify will not race again with an ankle injury halting his career.
Justify claims Triple Crown
Justify has completed the Triple Crown, leading all the way in the Belmont Stakes.
Justify odds-on favourite for Belmont
Trainer Bob Baffert believes Justify ticks all the boxes ahead of his bid to complete the Triple Crown in the Belmont Stakes.
Justify draws the rail for Belmont
The Bob Baffert-trained Justify has drawn barrier one for his bid to win the Belmont Stakes and complete the US Triple Crown.
Justify keeps Triple Crown bid alive
The Bob Baffert-trained Justify has kept his Triple Crown hopes alive, adding the Preakness Stakes to his Kentucky Derby win.
Justify works on soggy Pimlico track
Preakness Stakes favourite Justify has been given an easy work-out on a wet Pimlico track ahead of the second leg of the Triple Crown.
Justify draws barrier seven for Preakness
Justify has drawn barrier seven of eight as he bids to add the Preakness Stakes to his Kentucky Derby win.
Rayya Giving Baffert Confidence Going Into Kentucky Oaks
UAE Oaks sponsored by Al Naboodah Construction Group (Group 2) winner Rayya will make her first start outside of Dubai on Friday in the US...
UAE Winners Arrive At Churchill Downs For US G1 races
The winners of the UAE Derby sponsored by the Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group (Group 2) and UAE Oaks sponsored by Al Naboodah Construction...
Bob Baffert eyeing fourth Dubai World Cup
Bob Baffert is eyeing a fourth win in the Dubai World Cup with West Coast and Mubtaahij representing the American trainer.