they say they ve activated the domestic crisis protocol. he said he s shocked calling sherman a family man. erin mclaughlin, nbc news. and our thanks to erin for that report. and, finally, it is opening day at saratoga race course where trainer bob baffert can enter horses following a ban back in may after his kentucky derby winner medina spirit faced a post-race drug test. the judge nullified the suspension after finding that they acted unconstitutionally. an attorney arguing for the association in a hearing on monday said it acting quickly because the belmont station, the third prong of the triple crown was fast approaching, but in her ruling yesterday, the judge wrote, baffert will face damage to his income and clients. he s lost one prominent client