The mystery surrounding how current Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit had a banned race-day medication in his system may have been solved. But this could mean that Medina Spirit might have to be scratched after all. Medina Spirit was last administered betamethasone the day before the Kentucky Derby, which would make Friday the two-week mark. Baffert’s explanation on Tuesday may have closed the window on a defense that will allow Medina Spirit to remain the winner of the race. A photo released by Bob Baffert’s attorney, Craig Robertson, shows a rash on the back side of Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 11, 2021 16:55 UTC