The Bob Baffert-trained horse was clean in the first of three additional tests
The tests were mandated after the colt tested positive for the steroid betamethasone following the Kentucky Derby
Baffert said Tuesday that he believed an ointment used to treat dermatitis was responsible for the results
He initially said Sunday that he did not know how the drug had entered the horse s system
The results of the other two tests are expected later today
Q&A: Kentucky Derby winner s failed test latest in horse doping Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test, once again raising questions about horse doping.
By STEPHEN WHYNO Associated Press May 11, 2021 9:14am Text size Copy shortlink:
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test, once again raising questions about horse doping in the sport when the colt s blood sample was found to be in violation of the state s medication protocols for racehorses.
Trainer Bob Baffert said Medina Spirit tested positive for the steroid betamethasone. Baffert said the test showed 21 picograms of betamethasone. While a picogram is a trillionth of a gram, the test is for pi
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit WILL be allowed to race in this week s Preakness Stakes with extra testing as suspended trainer Bob Baffert insists antifungal steroid ointment is to blame for failed drug test
Preakness officials said they are allowing Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit to enter Saturday s race subject to additional testing and monitoring
Trainer Bob Baffert has blamed Medina Spirit s failed drug test an antifungal medication that was used to treat Medina Spirit for dermatitis
Medina Spirit and two other horses trained by the Hall of Fame trainer will be under extra scrutiny in the days leading up to the second leg of the Triple Crow
EXPLAINER: Derby winner s failed test latest in horse doping
STEPHEN WHYNO, AP Sports Writer
May 10, 2021
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1of3John Velazquez rides Medina Spirit across the finish line to win the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky.Jeff Roberson/APShow MoreShow Less
2of3Jockey John Velazquez, left, watches as trainer Bob Baffert holds up the winner s trophy after they victory with Medina Spirit in the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky.Jeff Roberson/APShow MoreShow Less
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Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test, once again raising questions about horse doping in the sport when the colt s blood sample was found to be in violation of the state s medication protocols for racehorses.
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