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By MJC Press Release — Gary and Mary West’s Concert Tour worked five-eighths of a mile in 1:00.40 Sunday morning at Churchill Downs under jockey Martin Garcia, who frequently works horses for Baffert. Mike Smith
“All I can tell you is betamethasone is an allowed therapeutic medication, but we did not give it to this horse. In fact, Medina Spirit has never been treated with betamethasone. I cannot believe that
By Marty Irby — Providing [your readers] with our statement on the news that the 2021 Kentucky Derby winner, Medina Spirit, has allegedly tested positive for betamethasone, an anti-inflammatory drug that can be used to
Churchill Downs Press Statement, Sunday, May 9, 2021–-` It is our understanding that Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit’s post-race blood sample indicated a violation of the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s equine medication protocols. The connections of Medina
Hallandale Beach, FL, May 7, 2021 – The true opening day of the Belmont Stakes spring-summer meet has finally arrived. At once that’s whimsical but true as important horses once again are running in important
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL, May 6, 2021 — NTRA national press conferences rarely make national sports news. But that wasn’t the case today. Teleconference host Jim Gluckson of Breeders’ Cup-NTRA deftly handled the shocking announcement with
Hallandale Beach, FL, May 4, 2021 – If you think Medina Spirit was fast in Louisville, you can bet Concert Tour will be faster in Baltimore. The question will be whether he’s made of that
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL, May 2, 2021 – On the first Saturday in May, with temperatures in the low 70s, beneath the twin spires and under cloudless skies, 51,838 assorted fans, gamblers, and beautiful people assembled
By Marc Lawrence — The final day of the NBA
Edited Maryland Jockey Club Release — Winning Trainer Michael McCarthy
By Marc Lawrence — The second edition of the NBA’s
Edited Pimlico Release – After undergoing three rounds of out-of-competition blood
By Dave Brower, Meadowlands Handicapper — Early Double Analysis —
By Marc Lawrence — From the current issue of the
By Marc Lawrence — From the current issue of the
By Dave Brower, Meadowlands Handicapper, Late Pick 4 Analysis, Friday,
By Marc Lawrence — Rest In Peace! From the current
By Marc Lawrence — From the 2021 Playbook NBA Newsletter:
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