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July 14, 2021

Judge grants Bob Baffert preliminary injunction lifting NYRA suspension

Bob Baffert won a round in court on Wednesday, when a federal judge granted the legendary horse trainer's request that his suspension by the New York Racing Association be lifted until his lawsuit against the organization is over.

July 12, 2021

Judge questions treatment of suspended horse trainer Baffert

A New York judge was sympathetic Monday to horse trainer Bob Baffert’s claims that his May suspension by the New York Racing Association — after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test — was unconstitutional.

June 14, 2021

Bob Baffert suing New York Racing Association following suspension

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert is suing the New York Racing Association for being banned after Medina Spirit failed its post-race drug test following the Kentucky Derby victory.

June 8, 2021

Bob Baffert, Medina Spirit owners sue Kentucky racing officials

Trainer Bob Baffert and the owners of Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit have filed a lawsuit against Kentucky racing officials.

June 6, 2021

Essential Quality probably tops in Triple Crown gray area

Three Triple Crown races, three different winners and one isn't even decided yet.

June 5, 2021

Essential Quality wins 153rd Belmont Stakes, edging out Hot Rod Charlie

Essential Quality, the favorite heading into the 153rd Belmont Stakes on Saturday, came out on top to win the final leg of the Triple Crown after a close race.

June 5, 2021

Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. to miss Belmont Stakes after being tossed by horse, trampled by another

Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. won’t participate in Saturday's Belmont Stakes after being thrown from his horse and then trampled by another in a race earlier this week.

June 4, 2021

Carmouche riding at 'new level' into Belmont for first time

Five months after breaking his right leg, Kendrick Carmouche needed to get back on a horse.

June 3, 2021

Belmont Stakes: New York a standard-setter on medications

When Bob Baffert was banned from entering horses in the Belmont Stakes, it was the latest example of the New York Racing Association taking a strong stand on medications.

June 2, 2021

New horse racing chief calls sport's clean-up 'steep climb'

The chairman of horse racing’s future governing body said the failed drug test of Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit shows the need for a uniform set of rules and penalties in place of the sport’s current patchwork system.