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A New York federal judge on Wednesday nullified the suspension of horse trainer Bob Baffert, finding that the New York Racing Association acted unconstitutionally by failing to let him adequately respond to claims made against him after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test.
In her written ruling, Brooklyn Judge Carol Bagley Amon said a prompt post-suspension hearing where Baffert could refute the claims was required to meet constitutional muster.
But she said the racing association “had held no hearing let alone a prompt one.”
Amon said she concluded that Baffert had established a likelihood that he will prove the suspension violated the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Bob Baffert s NY horse racing suspension nullified by federal judge
Horse trainer Bob Baffert was suspended by the New York Racing Association after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test. Author: LARRY NEUMEISTER (Associated Press) Published: 4:52 PM CDT July 14, 2021 Updated: 4:52 PM CDT July 14, 2021
NEW YORK A New York federal judge on Wednesday nullified the suspension of horse trainer Bob Baffert, finding that the New York Racing Association acted unconstitutionally by failing to let him adequately respond to claims made against him after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test.
In her written ruling, Brooklyn Judge Carol Bagley Amon said a prompt post-suspension hearing where Baffert could refute the claims was required to meet constitutional muster.
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July 14, 2021 3:15 PM By LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press
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A New York federal judge on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 nullified the suspension of horse trainer Bob Baffert, finding that the New York Racing Association acted unconstitutionally by failing to let him adequately respond to claims made against him after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test.
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John Valazquez, right, rides Medina Spirit ahead of Florent Geroux aboard Mandaloun to win the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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A women wears a hat and a horse racing face mask before the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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Judge nullifies horse trainer Baffert’s New York suspension
Brooklyn Judge Carol Bagley Amon says a prompt postsuspension hearing where Bob Baffert could refute the claims was required to meet constitutional muster.
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NEW YORK A New York federal judge on Wednesday nullified the suspension of horse trainer Bob Baffert, finding that the New York Racing Association acted unconstitutionally by failing to let him adequately respond to claims made against him after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test.
In her written ruling, Brooklyn Judge Carol Bagley Amon said a prompt post-suspension hearing where Baffert could refute the claims was required to meet constitutional muster.
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