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Post by 1hooper on Jul 3, 2023 15:41:04 GMT -5
Churchill Downs Incorporated is extending the suspension of Bob Baffert through calendar year 2024 based on continued concerns regarding the threat to the safety and integrity of racing he poses to CDI-owned racetracks. The Company released the following statement:
“Mr. Baffert continues to peddle a false narrative concerning the failed drug test of Medina Spirit at the 147th Kentucky Derby from which his horse was disqualified by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission in accordance with Kentucky law and regulations. Prior to that race, Mr. Baffert signed an agreement with Churchill Downs which stated that he was responsible for understanding the rules of racing in Kentucky and that he would abide by them. The results of the tests clearly show that he did not comply, and his ongoing conduct reveals his continued disregard for the rules and regulations that ensure horse and jockey safety, as well as the integrity and fairness of the races conducted at our facilities. A trainer who is unwilling to accept responsibility for multiple drug test failures in our highest-profile races cannot be trusted to avoid future misconduct. Mr. Baffert will remain suspended from entering horses at all racetracks owned by CDI through 2024. After such time, we will re-evaluate his status.”
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Post by docd on Jul 3, 2023 15:53:02 GMT -5
Dick Dutrow got 10 years I don't recall his horses dropping dead.
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Post by arsignman on Jul 3, 2023 16:38:12 GMT -5
They can ban Baffert for life in my opinion!!
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Post by 1hooper on Jul 3, 2023 17:51:53 GMT -5
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Post by cherokeescot on Jul 3, 2023 18:22:19 GMT -5
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Post by merasmag on Jul 4, 2023 13:31:33 GMT -5
maybe he should just get a pal to buy churchill
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Post by 1hooper on Jul 5, 2023 15:29:18 GMT -5
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Post by merasmag on Jul 5, 2023 17:58:51 GMT -5
looks like he started more than 2 years ago
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Post by mysaladdays on Jul 5, 2023 20:24:00 GMT -5
I've got a couple of ideas. You mean like options? Given a choice between a Baffert cameo and......oh, something perhaps a bit less sinister..........like an exotic pet spider purchase from the Dark Web? I'd probably go with the latter, although I don't much care for spiders and have never been to the Dark Web. Choices, choices. Hmmm.....
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