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Trainer D. Wayne Lukas defends Bob Baffert amid Derby controversy: 'He obviously is innocent'

May 14, 2021

Trainer D. Wayne Lukas defends Bob Baffert amid Derby controversy: 'He obviously is innocent'

D. Wayne Lukas, who is looking for his record-tying seventh Preakness Stakes victory on Saturday, came to the defense of his friend Bob Baffert whose latest Kentucky Derby win is shrouded in controversy.

National weather forecast: Showers, thunderstorms expected over parts of US

May 13, 2021

National weather forecast: Showers, thunderstorms expected over parts of US

A fairly quiet forecast is expected for much of the country on Thursday and Friday.

Preakness Stakes allows Medina Spirit entry under 'rigorous conditions' after Kentucky Derby drama

May 11, 2021

Preakness Stakes allows Medina Spirit entry under 'rigorous conditions' after Kentucky Derby drama

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit will be permitted to race in the Preakness Stakes this weekend after trainer Bob Baffert agreed to grant “full access” to medical and testing results, the racetrack said Tuesday.

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit was treated with ointment including betamethasone, Bob Baffert reveals

May 11, 2021

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit was treated with ointment including betamethasone, Bob Baffert reveals

Just days after it was revealed that Bob Baffert’s latest winner Medina Spirit failed a post-race drug test, the legendary horse trainer pointed to a “possible source” for the drug which Baffert has vehemently denied treating his horse with.

Brian Kilmeade dismisses Bob Baffert's claim Derby horse controversy 'cancel culture': 'You're no Dr. Seuss'

May 11, 2021

Brian Kilmeade dismisses Bob Baffert's claim Derby horse controversy 'cancel culture': 'You're no Dr. Seuss'

'Fox News Primetime' host Brian Kilmeade sounded off after renowned horse trainer Bob Baffert pushed back on claims his Kentucky Derby-winning horse Medina Spirit was drugged before the race, as a preliminary post-race test reflected

Bob Baffert asserts Medina Spirit's Kentucky Derby win was valid, invokes 'cancel culture'

May 10, 2021

Bob Baffert asserts Medina Spirit's Kentucky Derby win was valid, invokes 'cancel culture'

Bob Baffert, the legendary horse racing trainer who has won seven Kentucky Derbies during his career, was adamant Monday his latest winner Medina Spirit was not treated with a drug he tested positive for in a post-race sample.

Bob Baffert under fire after another horse's positive test

May 10, 2021

Bob Baffert under fire after another horse's positive test

Horse racing legend Bob Baffert came under scrutiny on Sunday after it was revealed his record-breaking Kentucky Derby-winning colt Medina Spirit failed a post-race drug test.

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit fails drug test, Bob Baffert hit with suspension

May 9, 2021

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit fails drug test, Bob Baffert hit with suspension

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert was suspended by Churchill Downs after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a post-race drug test, and if the results are upheld, there's a good chance that it will invalidate the victory.

Baffert mulling Medina Spirit's next step after Derby win

May 2, 2021

Baffert mulling Medina Spirit's next step after Derby win

Medina Spirit’s surprising Kentucky Derby victory gave Bob Baffert a good problem to have — figuring out where to hang another sign on his barn’s already crowded wall of glory.

Tom Brady once again dresses to impress at Kentucky Derby

May 2, 2021

Tom Brady once again dresses to impress at Kentucky Derby

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady was back at the Kentucky Derby.