The New York Times – Sports:
Investigators looking into 12 deaths couldn’t single out a cause, but called for safer tracks, better medical care and lighter workloads for horses.
Author: Joe Drape
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Churchill Downs Extends the Suspension of Bob Baffert Through 2024
The New York Times – Sports:
Baffert, a Hall of Fame trainer, was suspended after his horse Medina Spirit failed a drug test at the 2021 Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs said he “continues to peddle a false narrative” about what happened.
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Arcangelo Holds Off the Pack to Win the Belmont Stakes
The New York Times – Sports:
Arcangelo, a gray colt that had won on the same track previously, bested a pack that included National Treasure, the Preakness winner.
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Baffert’s National Treasure Wins Preakness After Another Horse Is Fatally Injured
The New York Times – Sports:
Returning to the Triple Crown trail after a suspension, Bob Baffert watched his colt National Treasure win the Preakness after another one of his horses died during an undercard race.