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Churchill Downs Extends Bob Baffert's Suspension Through 2024
Churchill Downs has extended the suspension of trainer Bob Baffert from the Kentucky Derby through 2024, citing his refusal to accept responsibility for the failed drug test of his horse, Medina Spirit, at the 2021 Derby. The suspension also applies to other tracks owned by Churchill Downs. Baffert, a Hall of Fame trainer, has a history of rules violations and has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. Churchill Downs stated that Baffert's ongoing conduct demonstrates his disregard for racing rules and regulations. Baffert argued that he did not break any rules and expressed confusion over the suspension.
Trainer Todd Pletcher and Forte disqualified from Hopeful due to positive drug test.
Forte has been disqualified from the 2022 GI Hopeful S. due to the presence of meloxicam in his system, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug not approved for racehorses in training. Forte's connections blame the New York State Gaming Commission for the eight-month delay in the case and plan to appeal the decision. Dr. Steven Barker, an expert in equine drug testing, believes the amount of meloxicam found in Forte's blood was due to environmental contamination. Forte will prepare for the June 10 GI Belmont S.
Forte Disqualified and Trainer Suspended Over Positive Drug Test.
Forte, last year's Eclipse Award-winning 2-year-old, has been disqualified from his victory in the 2022 Hopeful Stakes (G1) at Saratoga after testing positive for meloxicam. Trainer Todd Pletcher has been fined $1,000 and suspended for 10 days, pending a hearing. Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation. Forte's status for the Preakness remains in doubt.
Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. Suspended and Blames Churchill Downs for Equine Fatalities.
Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. believes he is a "scapegoat" for the recent equine fatalities at Churchill Downs, which led to his indefinite suspension from entering horses at CDI-owned tracks. Joseph's two horses, Parents Pride and Chasing Artie, died suddenly over the first two days of racing at Churchill. Joseph claims that the suspension was issued to distract from the other three equine fatalities that have occurred at Churchill over the past week. Churchill Downs has not yet found a cause for the sudden deaths of Joseph's horses.