NYRA Suspends Baffert 1 Year; Eligible To Return In January
The New York Racing Association suspended trainer Bob Baffert for one year Thursday for repeated medication violations.
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The New York Racing Association suspended trainer Bob Baffert for one year Thursday for repeated medication violations.
Horse racing's seeming inability to police itself drew the attention of the federal government in 2020. The result is the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act set to go into effect July 1.
Drug Free Sport International has overseen testing and enforcement with the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA, both men's and women's pro golf tours and NASCAR.
Zandon, trained by Chad Brown, drew 3-1 odds on Monday and will start from the No. 10 post among 20 horses.
A retired New York State Supreme Court Justice on Wednesday recommended a two-year suspension for Bob Baffert for repeated medication violations after the two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer's hearing with the New York Racing Association.
Baffert was also suspended for 90 days by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, California Horse Racing Board, and the New York State Gaming Commission for drug violations in the 2021 Kentucky Derby with the late Medina Spirit.
Racing officials in California, where Baffert is based, have said they will honor the suspension if it is upheld.
Bob Baffert has sued Churchill Downs and track leadership in federal court, seeking to overturn the embattled Hall of Fame trainer's two-year suspension on grounds it violated his due process rights.
Marc A. Guilfoil, director of the KHRC, on Friday sent a letter to Baffert's attorneys saying he did "not find good cause" to stay the rulings.
Medina Spirit was stripped of the victory in last year's Kentucky Derby and Mandaloun was declared the winner after a ruling by state racing stewards on Monday.
An attorney for Bob Baffert believes the Hall of Famer trainer and embattled Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit "will be fully exonerated" after stating to Kentucky racing stewards that the colt's failed drug test for a steroid resulted from a prescribed topical salve rather than an injection.
A necropsy on 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit showed no definitive cause of death.
Medina Spirit, the highly scrutinized Kentucky Derby winner who underwent a series of drug tests to run in the Preakness Stakes, collapsed and died after a workout Monday at Santa Anita.
Trainer Bob Baffert has been suspended for two years by Churchill Downs after an additional drug test of Medina Spirit confirmed the presence of the steroid betamethasone in the Kentucky Derby winner's system.
Trainer Bob Baffert's lawyer says a split-sample test of Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit came back positive for the presence of the steroid betamethasone.
After a week dominated by the failed drug test of trainer Bob Baffert's Kentucky Derby-winning Medina Spirit, horse racing enjoyed a rare moment to celebrate at the Preakness when unheralded Rombauer gave owners John and Diane Fradkin and trainer Michael McCarthy a victory in their first Triple Crown race.
For all the hype surrounding Medina Spirit coming off his victory at the Kentucky Derby, fellow Bob Baffert-trained Concert Tour was a popular pick to win the Preakness.
Surrounded by a doping controversy, Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit is favored to win the Preakness at 9-5 following Tuesday's post-position draw.
Despite a failed drug test after the Kentucky Derby, Medina Spirit will be able to run the Preakness in Baltimore Saturday.
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit was treated with an antifungal ointment containing the steroid betamethasone that caused the horse to fail a postrace drug test, trainer Bob Baffert said Tuesday.
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit is headed to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes while trainer Bob Baffert said Monday that he won't attend the race to avoid being a distraction in the wake of scrutiny following the colt's failed postrace drug test.
Bob Baffert could make some unwanted history if Medina Spirit becomes only the second Kentucky Derby winner to be disqualified for a failed drug test.
Churchill Downs has suspended trainer Bob Baffert after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a post-race drug test.
Medina Spirit fought off three challengers in the stretch to win the Kentucky Derby by a half-length on Saturday, making Bob Baffert the winningest trainer in the race's 147-year history, with seven victories.
Maybe next year, the Preakness will be run in May and a huge crowd will fill Pimlico Race Course for the second leg of the Triple Crown.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Republican mayoral candidate Shannon Wright are facing off in the 2024 election.
Baltimore City ballot Question F will decide the future of the Inner Harbor.
Question H on the Baltimore City ballot could change the size of the city council districts.
Maryland voters have the opportunity to impact the balance of power within the U.S. Senate on Election Day.
Maryland ballot Question 1 asks voters if the state should protect abortion rights with a constitutional amendment.
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Maryland polls will be open for the 2024 election between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
The polls in Maryland are open on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Harford County's Board of Education opened Monday's meeting with a moment of silence for a second student who died of gun violence in less than two months.
The state of Maryland will pay $750,000 to Amber Canter, a transgender inmate who sued after she said she was beaten and discriminated against by correctional officers at Baltimore's Central Booking.
Each November, voters go to the polls to decide the leaders of our state, community and country.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Josh White joins us to talk about the restaurant collaboration and share some exciting news about their upcoming Open House November 22nd.
Meghan McCorkell is here in studio with her November Pratt Library book club top picks.
Director Ken-Matt Martin shares what we can expect from the limited performance and how Center Stage is creating a fresh twist on a classic story.
Emily Hunter joins us with a limited-time flavor and shares how customers can make their holidays special with Nothing Bundt Cakes.
Alexus Davilla and Kaicey Baylor are in the Saw-themed escape room. Will they escape before the time runs out?
Christina Dalce scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and No. 18 Maryland clamped down on defense in the second half to defeat UMBC 74-32 in a season-opening game on Monday.
Already the owner of two MVPs, Lamar Jackson looks as good as ever. And his new sidekick in the Baltimore backfield has been outstanding, too.
The Orioles exercised $8 million options Monday on first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn and right-hander Seranthony Domínguez along with a $2.2 million option on left-hander Cionel Pérez.
Derik Queen scored 22 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 16 points and five assists and Maryland pulled away in the second half to beat Manhattan 79-49 Monday night in the season opener for both teams.
Jackson threw for 280 yards and three touchdowns to finish with a perfect passer rating.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Republican mayoral candidate Shannon Wright are facing off in the 2024 election.
Baltimore City ballot Question F will decide the future of the Inner Harbor.
Question H on the Baltimore City ballot could change the size of the city council districts.
Maryland voters have the opportunity to impact the balance of power within the U.S. Senate on Election Day.
Maryland ballot Question 1 asks voters if the state should protect abortion rights with a constitutional amendment.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
Tuesday will start on a cloudy note, but sun will become visible by afternoon with temperatures reaching 75 degrees.
Get ready for a gorgeous Election Day! If you're headed out expect pleasant weather all day with a warm afternoon.
Election Day warmup in Maryland
Election Day warmup in Maryland
Temperatures will reach the mid 70s for Election Day and near 80 on Wednesday ahead of rain chances & cooler weather.
Marylanders are making their voices heard this Election Day.
It will be historically significant for whoever wins the Senate seat. Based on recent polls, Alsobrooks is holding the lead over Hogan by 25 points.
Tuesday will start on a cloudy note, but sun will become visible by afternoon with temperatures reaching 75 degrees.
Maryland saw a huge voter turnout during early voting, but many residents will still make their way to the polls on Election Day.
Election Day warmup in Maryland