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Medina Spirit Will Race In The Preakness Despite Failed Drug Test

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Medina Spirit Will Race In The Preakness Despite Failed Drug Test

Medina Spirit will be allowed to run in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday (May 15) despite failing a drug test after winning the Kentucky Derby. The horse's trainer, Bob Baffert, will have to provide all medical and testing results, which will then be released to the public. If any of the other Bafert's horses test positive for a banned substance, they will probably be scratched before the race.

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