Derby Aftermath

[ADJMK]

Per the DRF article:

The Kentucky Oaks positive was detected in Gamine, an eventual champion, after the filly’s third-place finish in the race. Gamine, who also tested positive for betamethasone, was disqualified, and Baffert was fined $1,500. Baffert and his attorney had argued that the horse was administered the corticosteroid 18 days prior to the race, outside the 14-day withdrawal guideline. Baffert did not appeal the ruling.


His plea that he doesn't understand how this could happen? Really ?

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by ADJMK

Per the DRF article:

The Kentucky Oaks positive was detected in Gamine, an eventual champion, after the filly’s third-place finish in the race. Gamine, who also tested positive for betamethasone, was disqualified, and Baffert was fined $1,500. Baffert and his attorney had argued that the horse was administered the corticosteroid 18 days prior to the race, outside the 14-day withdrawal guideline. Baffert did not appeal the ruling.


His plea that he doesn't understand how this could happen? Really ?

Whereas there was admitted administration of betamethasone in the Gamine case, the contention in this one is that Medina Spirit was not knowingly given the medication.