Medina Spirit took the lead from the very beginning of last year’s Kentucky Derby and never gave it up, crossing the finish line first to win the race.
He probably won’t go down in history as a Derby champion.
Medina Spirit, who passed away in December, tested positive for betamethasone, a steroid that cannot be used while racing, after the Derby and was subsequently disqualified. Following a drawn-out process and a series of maneuverings by trainer Bob Baffert and the colt’s other connections, Kentucky racing stewards issued a ruling Monday upholding Medina Spirit’s disqualification.
