Kentucky Derby runner-up Epicenter, trained by Steve Asmussen, is the morning-line favorite for Saturday’s Preakness at Pimlico in Baltimore.
Author: Jason Frakes, Louisville Courier Journal
Trainer Eric Reed says Rich Strike ‘in really good shape’ following Kentucky Derby stunner
Eric Reed reported Rich Strike was in good shape Sunday morning, likely better than the trainer, who said he wasn’t able to sleep Saturday night.
Breeders’ Cup betting: Horses to bet and avoid Saturday at Del Mar
Nine Breeders’ Cup races are scheduled for Saturday at Del Mar, capped by the $6 million Classic.
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit faces disqualification after second failed drug test
Medina Spirit could be just the second horse in Kentucky Derby history to be disqualified for drugs.
Medina Spirit cleared to run in Preakness Stakes after passing three rounds of drug tests
Medina Spirit passed three rounds of pre-race drug tests and will be eligible to run in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes, officials announced Friday.
Preakness Stakes 2021: Medina Spirit draw No. 3 post, opens as 9-5 favorite
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit leads 10-horse field for Saturday’s Preakness at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
Bob Baffert acknowledges using ointment on Medina Spirit that includes betamethasone
Trainer Bob Baffert says Otomax could be the source of the drug that has put Medina Spirit’s victory in Kentucky Derby in jeopardy.
Medina Spirit trainer Bob Baffert calls Churchill Downs suspension ‘a cancel culture kind of a thing’
Trainer Bob Baffert said he still plans to enter Medina Spirit, who had a positive drug test, and Concert Tour in Saturday’s Preakness in Baltimore.
Churchill Downs suspends Bob Baffert after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit’s drug test
Trainer announced Sunday morning Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit tested positive for betamethasone.
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit tests positive for anti-inflammatory drug, Bob Baffert calls it ‘biggest gut punch in racing’
Trainer Bob Baffert told reporters the horse has never been treated with that drug and has promised an investigation.