Arrr! Bob Baffert's steed be denied entry to the Kentucky Derby by the law of the sea! Aye, scallywags!
2024-04-19
Arrr mateys, ye scallywag Bob Baffert be banned from Churchill Downs 'til 2024! And a judge be sayin' his trusty steed can't race in the Kentucky Derby next month. Looks like his luck be walkin' the plank! Aharrr!
Arr mateys! Bob Baffert be walkin' the plank once again, missin' out on the Kentucky Derby for the third time in a row due to suspension. And to add insult to injury, one of his prized steeds, Muth, won't be gallopin' in the first leg of the Triple Crown next month neither.A judge denied a plea from Zedan Racing Stables to let Muth run, citin' Baffert's suspension from Churchill Downs as the reason for the horse's ineligibility. The judge made it clear that rules be rules, and Baffert's suspension must be upheld to maintain a fair racetrack.ZRS knew the deadline for transferrin' Derby-eligible horses to a non-suspended trainer, yet they chose to stick with the notorious Baffert. The suspension saga began with a positive drug test on Medina Spirit, who lost its Derby victory and perished from a heart attack later that year.Churchill Downs extended Baffert's suspension through 2024, expressin' concerns for the safety and integrity of the sport. Despite his setbacks, Baffert boasts 17 Triple Crown victories, makin' him a legendary figure in the world of horse racin'.Arr, mateys! The seas be rough for Baffert and his crew, but the race ain't over yet. The drama continues as the sport of kings navigates the choppy waters of controversy and scandal.