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.
The hottest weather of the year is bringing poor air quality to the Baltimore area Thursday.
Jordan Westburg hit a three-run homer during a seven-run eighth inning and the Baltimore Orioles pulled away to a 10-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
A Baltimore County high school gym teacher is facing charges for allegedly sexually abusing a minor on school property, according to police.
Volunteers from WJZ stepped inside Curtis Bay Elementary School and picked up gardening tools right next door at the Filbert Street Garden on Wednesday.
Maryland allocated $459,375 from its new Disaster Recovery Fund to support Allegany County after severe flooding in May.
Darrian Randle and her boyfriend have been charged in the death of her 3-year-old daughter, Nola Dinkins, who went missing Tuesday night.
Hundreds of demonstrators in Baltimore protested the recent federal crackdown on undocumented immigrants.
The hottest weather of the year is bringing poor air quality to the Baltimore area Thursday.
A Baltimore County high school gym teacher is facing charges for allegedly sexually abusing a minor on school property, according to police.
Hot for Thursday and Friday...storm chances arrive for Father's Day weekend
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
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.
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum in Maryland discusses its Underground Railroad exhibit.
BINGO! It has so many meanings. But I am pretty sure the genesis of them all is the gem of chance, "BINGO!" Baltimore used to have many Bingo Halls, but only a few remain. And the OG would be "BINGO World" in Brooklyn Park. 40,000 square feet of real Bingo played on cards, electronic Bingo, and also a Sports Book. Long before casino gaming in Maryland, it was BINGO! In some corners of the gambling world, it is still rocking!
Marty Bass was at Padonia Swim Club to show you the “Doc’s Tactical Rescue Stretcher.” Invented by an EMT, it replaces the cumbersome body boards we are all familiar with as part of swimming pool safety equipment. By floating “The Doc” under someone in the pool in distress, it is very easy for lifeguards to lift them out of the water and onto a stretcher. The device then pulls apart under the patient and off said stretcher for quick and easy EMT transport to get care. This is a game changer, and you are seeing it first.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is sharing its summer schedule.
The Maryland Zoo shows WJZ at 9 how it tracks box turtles.
Jordan Westburg hit a three-run homer during a seven-run eighth inning and the Baltimore Orioles pulled away to a 10-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
Jordan Westburg, who was back at third base for the first time since late April, laced a solo home run with no outs in the ninth inning.
The Baltimore Orioles have reinstated center fielder Cedric Mullins and infielder Jordan Westburg from the 10-day injured list.
The Baltimore Orioles were hitless with runners in scoring position on Sunday in their 5-1 loss to the Athletics, and they dropped two of three in Sacramento.
Baltimore Ravens star running back Derrick Henry has an offer from Adam Sandler, his favorite actor, to be cast in a movie if the five-time Pro Bowl selection rushes for 2,000 yards this season.
The case could mark a turning point for due process rights in the U.S., Kilmar Abrego Garcia's attorney says.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador in March, has been indicted and brought back to the U.S.
A group of more than a dozen news outlets had asked U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis to make a group of documents filed in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case available to the public.
In declining to take up the case, the Supreme Court leaves intact a lower court decision upholding Maryland's ban on certain semiautomatic rifles.
A federal court on Wednesday blocked most of the sweeping tariffs imposed by President Trump.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
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.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
Kermit the Frog is set to speak at Muppets creator Jim Henson's alma mater.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has fans excited as he films from inside a Harford County restaurant this week.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
A stretch of summer-like weather is on tap for the region, with the hottest temperatures of the year so far expected Thursday, followed by a shift to unsettled conditions heading into Father's Day weekend.
90+ degree temperatures for Thursday in Maryland
Maryland temps to reach low 90s on Thursday
Hottest day of the year expected Thursday in Maryland
Wednesday brings a return to sunshine and summer-like warmth. With high pressure building overhead, skies will be mostly sunny and temperatures will climb into the upper 80s by the afternoon. Humidity levels will remain manageable, but the heat will be noticeable, especially during the peak of the day.
A stretch of summer-like weather is on tap for the region, with the hottest temperatures of the year so far expected Thursday, followed by a shift to unsettled conditions heading into Father's Day weekend.
No officers will be charged for killing a teen suspect in Baltimore City last summer.
Hundreds of demonstrators in Baltimore protested Wednesday over the recent federal crackdown on undocumented immigrants.
A mother has been charged with first-degree murder on Wednesday in the death of her 3-year-old daughter, who went missing after a false Amber Alert in Newark, Delaware, Maryland State Police said.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Wednesday he's naming eight new advisers to serve on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine recommendations committee, after firing the committee's entire previous roster of 17 advisers.