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Bob Baffert a double winner in return from long suspension

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Bob Baffert a double winner in return from long suspension

High Connection won the $125,000 Los Alamitos Derby by 1.3 lengths. It was the second win on the card for trainer Bob Baffert after his 90-day suspension. Baddert was suspended for a failed post-race drug test involving Medina Spirit. He is still banned from all tracks except Saratoga, Belmont and Aqueduct. The trainer is also banned by Churchill Downs. His two horses are nominated to the Haskell on July 23 at Monmouth Park in New Jersey.

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