Horse trainer charged by racing association in NYAP, NEW YORKThe New York Racing Association (NYRA) has charged Bob Baffert with detrimental conduct and scheduled a hearing for the two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer to respond to those allegations. Baffert was suspended by the association in May after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test, and he sued to have the suspension lifted. Horse trainer Bob Baffert watches workouts at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 28. “NYRA has a responsibility to protect the integrity of the sport of thoroughbred racing,” NYRA president Dave O’Rourke said in a statement. The rule, which takes effect on Sept. 30, also applies to any trainer directly or indirectly employed, supervised or advised by a suspended trainer.

Source: Taipei Times September 11, 2021 15:56 UTC