It was confirmed to Baffert’s attorneys that the betamethasone found in Medina Spirit’s blood after the horse won Kentucky Derby 147 was from a topical ointment called Otomax.
The NFL’s Chicago Bears have reached an agreement with Churchill Downs Inc. to purchase “the entire Arlington Park land parcel” in Arlington Heights, a suburb about 25 miles northwest of Chicago.
No horses trained by those suspended by Churchill Downs or by trainers supervised by a suspended trainer will be allowed to gain points in qualifying races for Kentucky Derby 148 or Kentucky Oaks.
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert sued the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission earlier this week on the grounds that his Derby-winning horse, Medina Spirit, was not given due process in a failed drug test.
Medina Spirit won the 147th Kentucky Derby on May 1 at Churchill Downs. Eight days later, however, news hit that the colt had tested positive for an illegal amount of betamethasone.
The Kentucky Derby hosted the largest gathering at an American sporting event since the beginning of the pandemic with around 51,000 attendees, but many of them weren’t wearing the required masks.
The Kentucky Derby is known to attract thousands of fans, athletes, and celebrities. For some Fern Creek High School students, it gave them the opportunity to meet their football idols.
Hours after Medina Spirit won the 147th Kentucky Derby, high school students began to clean up the mess Derby goers left behind at Churchill Downs, especially in the infield.
Success in the saddle can come at an early age for some jockeys. In the case of one well known Kentucky Derby winning rider, amazing seeds of greatness were planted during life’s formative years.
Magnetic events and magical moments connected to the Kentucky Derby Festival showcase our city’s character. However, in 2021, so many activities we regard as familiar now look different.
It’s become a tradition, almost like Derby week itself, for those who live near the track to get their lawns and properties ready to charge people to park hundreds of cars over the weekend.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the owner of Kentucky Derby favorite Essential Quality, is the target of a complaint filed with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
Fourteen months after the death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, a filly bearing the 26-year-old’s name raced her way to a victory at Churchill Downs two days before the Kentucky Derby.
WAVE 3 News will be partnering with NBC and NBC Sports to bring you live coverage of every race at historic Churchill Downs, including Friday’s Kentucky Oaks and Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.
