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Bob Baffert banned from entering Medina Spirit in Belmont Stakes

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Bob Baffert banned from entering Medina Spirit in Belmont Stakes

Bob Baffert is banned from entering horses in races or stables at Belmont Park, Saratoga Race Course or Aqueduct Racetrack. His horse Medina Spirit tested positive for betamethasone at the Kentucky Derby. Babert has five medication-involved violations over the past 13 months. Craig Robertson, who represents Babbert, will review the decision and discuss the situation with his client.

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