Baffert attorney: 90-day suspension would end racing career

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Published March 17, 2022 12:23 PM

By DYLAN LOVAN
Associated Press

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Attorneys for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert are arguing that a 90-day suspension from Kentucky’s racing commission would essentially end his career. Baffert is asking a Kentucky judge to delay the suspension. The commission imposed the punishment for a failed postrace drug test by Medina Spirit. That disqualified the thoroughbred from his 2021 Kentucky Derby victory. Baffert’s attorneys argued the suspension shouldn’t be imposed until he’s had a chance for an appeal hearing with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Franklin Circuit Court Judge Thomas Wingate said he would issue a ruling Monday.

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