The Latest Breaking News from Medina Spirit

Bob Baffert Announces Lawsuit Against Churchill Downs

The lawsuit says CDI and its leaders violated the trainer’s right to due process when Medina Spirit tested positive for a banned substance following the 2021 Kentucky Derby.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 1, 2022

Trainer Bob Baffert picks up a first and second on Saudi Cup Day

After a tough week in which trainer Bob Baffert saw the disqualification of Medina Spirit from the Kentucky Derby, followed by a denial by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to stay his suspension, the Hall of Fame trainer showed his continued impact in the sport by picking up a win…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 26, 2022

Mandaloun is the 2021 Kentucky Derby winner, for now. Get to know the new champ.

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.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2022

Officials do not find definitive cause in death of Medina Spirit

The California Horse Racing Board on Friday released the results of the examination done after the colt collapsed and died after a workout on Dec. 6 at Santa Anita.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 11, 2022