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What drug did Medina Spirit test positive for?

Leia Doyle

What drug did Medina Spirit test positive for?

betamethasone
Baffert announced May 9 that Medina Spirit had tested positive for 21 picograms of betamethasone, a measurement based on a milliliter of blood. “A horse has upwards of 50,000 milliliters of blood in the body,” said Dr. Mary Scollay, the executive director of the Lexington-based Racing Medication and Testing Consortium.

Did Medina Spirit fail the 2nd drug test?

Medina Spirit, the winner of this year’s Kentucky Derby, has tested positive for a banned steroid for the second time, trainer Bob Baffert’s lawyer said Wednesday, putting the horse’s title and $1.86 million in prize money in jeopardy.

Did the 2021 Kentucky Derby winner get disqualified?

Churchill Downs, the Louisville home of the Kentucky Derby, has suspended horse trainer Bob Baffert after Medina Spirit, the colt that won this year’s running of the Derby, failed a second test for banned substances, the company announced Wednesday.

Will Medina Spirit be disqualified from the Preakness?

Medina Spirit, the thoroughbred colt whose 2021 Kentucky Derby win is in peril due to a failed drug test, will be allowed to run in this Saturday’s Preakness Stakes, the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown. Just over a week later, Medina Spirit failed the post-race test.

What ointment is on Medina Spirit?

Otomax
Bob Baffert acknowledged Tuesday morning Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit was treated with an anti-fungal ointment called Otomax, which includes betamethasone. Baffert announced Sunday that Medina Spirit tested positive for betamethasone, which has put his Kentucky Derby victory in jeopardy.

How much betamethasone was in Medina Spirit?

The New York Times reported Wednesday morning that a split sample from Bob Baffert-trained Medina Spirit, who crossed the wire first in this year’s Kentucky Derby, has confirmed the presence of betamethasone. A statement from Baffert’s lawyer, attorney Craig Robertson, said the confirmed concentration was 25 pg/ml.

Has the Derby winner been disqualified?

Only once has a Kentucky Derby winner been disqualified because of a drug violation, and it came after nearly four years of litigation. In 1968, Dancer’s Image finished first and Forward Pass came in second.

Did Medina Spirit get cleared?

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit has been cleared to compete in the Preakness Stakes after passing three drug tests, the Maryland Jockey Club said Friday.

Has a Kentucky Derby winner ever been disqualified?

Only two Kentucky Derby winners have been disqualified in the race’s 147-year history.

What happens if your horse is disqualified?

But for bettors, this year’s Derby is over and the rules are the same as they always were: If your horse is disqualified immediately after a race, you lose your bet. But if the disqualification comes a day, a week or four years later, you get to keep your winnings. Victor Mather covers every sport for The Times.

What happens if Medina Spirit is disqualified?

No, bets on Medina Spirit will not change if Kentucky Derby winner is disqualified. Although Medina Spirit may lose the title of Kentucky Derby winner, those who bet on the horse will keep their winnings even if he’s disqualified.

Is Medina disqualified?

Bob Baffert’s lawyer said Wednesday that a split-sample test of Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit came back positive for the presence of the steroid betamethasone, which could lead to the horse’s disqualification and discipline for the Hall of Fame trainer.

How old is Bode Baffert?

Bode Baffert was born in 2004, making him 17 years old as of 2021.

What are the side effects of betamethasone?

Betamethasone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

  • burning, itching, irritation, stinging, redness, or dryness of the skin.
  • acne.
  • unwanted hair growth.
  • skin color changes.
  • bruising or shiny skin.
  • tiny red bumps or rash around the mouth.

What if Medina Spirit is disqualified?

But what happens if Medina Spirit is disqualified from the Kentucky Derby and the victory goes to the second horse – and what if you bet on the race? “If we can prove who gave the horse the drug, if that is in fact the case, you can sue the trainers, you can sue the owners, you can even sue the track.”

Why was Dancer’s Image disqualified?

However, the thrill of the comeback win was short-lived for Fuller. Three days later, officials disqualified Dancer’s Image because phenylbutazone, or “bute,” was found in the horse’s post-Derby urine sample. Dancer’s Image became the first Kentucky Derby winner disqualified for drugs.

Why was Medina Spirit disqualified?

In 2019, Maximum Security crossed the finish line first but was disqualified after stewards ruled he interfered with other horses on the second turn. In 1968, Dancer’s Image was disqualified after a post-race drug test found the illegal drug phenylbutazone.

Who is the owner of Medina Spirit?

owner Amr Zedan
The Hall of Fame trainer and Medina Spirit owner Amr Zedan confirmed last week that a second test—or split-sample—was also positive for betamethasone. Baffert and Zedan Racing Stables filed the lawsuit against the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Monday in Franklin County Circuit Court.

Who cheated in the Kentucky Derby?

The agency exposed the cyclist Lance Armstrong’s cheating and issued him a lifetime suspension in 2012. With Medina Spirit’s Derby victory, a $1.8 million first-place check for its owner Amr Zedan, and his reputation hanging in the balance, Baffert offered various theories about how the colt tested positive.

Do you get money back if horse is disqualified?

If a horse is withdrawn not coming under starters orders – or is officially deemed by the starter not to have taken part in the race – stakes on that horse will be refunded and winning bets will be subject to deductions in accordance with Tattersalls Rule 4 (c).