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Bob Baffert May Be Banned For Two Years From New York Trails

Horse trainer Bob Baffert should be banned from New York State racetracks for two years for engaging in conduct harmful to thoroughbred racing, according to a recommendation issued Wednesday by a trial official. Baffert is serving a 90-day suspension by Kentucky regulators after Medina Spirit, who crossed the finish line first at last year’s Kentucky …

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New York Racing Authorities Move Again to Suspend Bob Baffert

Determined to have the final say on who can race on racetracks, the New York Racing Association on Friday accused embattled coach Bob Baffert of “harmful conduct” to the sport and “potentially harmful” behavior to both horses and riders. . At the same time, the association established a hearing process, which it said would allow …

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New York Suspension of Bob Baffert Overturned in Federal Court

A federal judge on Wednesday said horse trainer Bob Baffert could race in New York State and Suspension by the New York Racing Association. Judge Carol Bagley Amon, of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, said in her written decision that Baffert was not given the opportunity to respond …

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