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Kentucky Derby-Winning Trainer Bob Baffert Banned From Belmont Over Horse’s Positive Drug Test

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Kentucky Derby-Winning Trainer Bob Baffert Banned From Belmont Over Horse’s Positive Drug Test

Bob Baffert has been suspended from all thoroughbred racing. The suspension is temporary and will be permanent. B Affections relate to a positive drug test for Kentucky Derby-winning horse Medina Spirit. He will not be able to enter any horses in this year's Belmont Stakes. New York Racing Association says the suspension protects the integrity of the sport. A review of another drug tested positive for MedinaSpirit is ongoing. If it comes back positive, the horse will become the second-ever Kentucky derby winner to be disqualified.

Bob Baffert is facing class-action lawsuits from disgruntled Kentucky Derby bettors. Bafert trained American Pharoah and Justify, the only two horses to have won the Triple Crown since 1978.

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