Analysis

Churchill Downs Suspends Bob Baffert After Medina Spirit Tests Positive For Betamethasone

Joe Morgan
Churchill Downs Suspends Bob Baffert After Medina Spirit Tests Positive For Betamethasone
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images

It’s no secret that doping is a major issue in the world of horse racing, but Sunday’s announcement rocked the sports world.

On Sunday morning, legendary trainer Bob Baffert announced that his 2021 Kentucky Derby-winning horse, Medina Spirit, tested positive for having over double the legal limit of the anti-inflammatory betamethasone.

Got a tip worth investigating?

Your information could be the missing piece to an important story. Submit your tip today and make a difference.

Submit Tip