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Cyberknife comes through the rail for an upset win in the Haskell Stakes

It was supposed to be a showdown between Santa Anita Derby winner Taiba and undefeated New York-based Jack Christopher. But in the end, it was Cyberknife, who got a great inside trip under jockey Florent Geroux, that beat Taiba by a head in the $1 million Haskell Stakes at Monmouth…

Los Angeles Times

Bob Baffert returns to Santa Anita Park after suspension expires

Trainer Bob Baffert woke up at 5 a.m. Sunday, much earlier than he has been getting up the last 90 days. He wanted to go back to a job he has enjoyed and excelled at for more than four decades.

Los Angeles Times

John Clay: Bob Baffert’s 90-day suspension is ending. Can racing’s star trainer change his ways?

LEXINGTON, Ky. — It’s all up to Bob Baffert now.

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NYRA cuts Bob Baffert suspension to a year, meaning he’s eligible for Belmont Stakes

In somewhat of a small victory, trainer Bob Baffert had his proposed two-year ban from racing in New York reduced to one year by a three-person panel appointed by the New York Racing Association. Baffert can resume racing horses in the state on Jan. 26, 2023, meaning he is eligible…

Los Angeles Times

California Horse Racing Board issues complaint against trainer Richard Baltas for 47 horse racing violations

LOS ANGELES — In early May, Corey Martinez, who is in charge of Santa Anita’s video surveillance, was going through video of the stalls of horses entered to race on May 8, just double-checking whether the last administration of Lasix was within the time guidelines.

Los Angeles Times

Bryce Miller: 'Florida hillbilly' trainer Kevin McKathan hunts Rich Strike-type upset in Preakness

BALTIMORE — Tugging on the curtain concealing the trainer of Fenwick, the longest shot in Saturday's Preakness Stakes, provides a hodgepodge of clues like a jeans pocket, ripped shirt and disturbing stories about thumbs.

Tribune News Service

Preakness 2022: On the eve of a more normal event, horse racing industry looks for hope in wake of a ‘very rough’ year

BALTIMORE — One year ago, Medina Spirit entered the Preakness with a dark cloud over him — the Kentucky Derby champion whose defining victory was in peril because of a medication violation and whose famous trainer, Bob Baffert, was facing suspensions in multiple jurisdictions.

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Preakness 2022: At age 86, D. Wayne Lukas takes another shot with Secret Oath: ‘He hasn’t forgotten how to train a horse’

BALTIMORE — D. Wayne Lukas would never stop.

Tribune News Service

Mark Story: Who’s up and who’s down after an unforgettable Kentucky Derby

Who is up and who is down after Rich Strike’s epic victory in the 148th Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs:

Tribune News Service

Photos: After Rich Strike’s Kentucky Derby Win, Other Memorable Finishes at Churchill Downs

From Secretariat to American Pharoah, check out some of Sports Illustrated’s most memorable photos from the Race for the Roses.

Sports Illustrated

Rich Strike Wins 2022 Kentucky Derby in Massive Upset

Eric Reed’s horse pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the history of the Kentucky Derby.

Sports Illustrated

Rich Strike takes first at the Kentucky Derby in a huge upset

Rich Strike emerged victorious among the 20 horses that competed in what is often described as "the most exciting two minutes in sports."

WEKU

Rich Strike takes first at the Kentucky Derby in huge upset

Rich Strike emerged victorious among the 20 horses that competed in what is often described as "the most exciting two minutes in sports."

WEKU

Rich Strike wins the 148th running of Kentucky Derby in huge upset victory

Rich Strike, ridden by Derby debutant Sonny Leon, goes down in equine history after powering to success at Churchill Downs, having been an 80/1 longshot ahead of the start

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Axios

Long shot Rich Strike wins Kentucky Derby

Saturday's race was the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Los Angeles Times

Kentucky Derby should be one of the most competitive in years

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Trying to find a winner in this year’s 148th running of the Kentucky Derby is about as easy as getting through the week here without wet weather. The angles are as plentiful as the unrelenting optimism of the 14 trainers representing the 20 horses in the starting…

USA Today Sports Media Group

Why Bob Baffert is banned from the 2022 Kentucky Derby, explained

The Hall of Fame trainer will have to miss out on horse racing's biggest event this year.

Los Angeles Times

Who is Tim Yakteen, besides the guy training Bob Baffert's horses at Kentucky Derby?

Tim Yakteen, by his own admission, has been handed a lottery ticket. Two lottery tickets, in fact. But collecting on them is only part of the dilemma. He also deserves to get credit if he cashes them.

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SI:AM | Inside Hue Jackson’s Browns Tanking Claims

SI has obtained over 1,000 pages of documents related to the former coach's dispute with the team.

Sports Illustrated

Bob Baffert Won’t Be at the Kentucky Derby, but Racing Still Can’t Shake Him

One of the most successful—and now controversial—trainers received a stark message: No one is bigger than Churchill Downs. But his presence still looms.

Tribune News Service

‘I feel like I’m 30 years old.’ Ageless Mike Smith aims for Kentucky Derby history.

LEXINTON, Ky. — For Mike Smith, it’s the horses that keep him young.

Tribune News Service

Get to know every trainer saddling a contender in the 2022 Kentucky Derby

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The 2022 Kentucky Derby is fast approaching.

Los Angeles Times

Bob Baffert should be suspended from racing in New York for two years, hearing officer says

A retired New York State Supreme Court justice, acting as a hearing officer, recommended that thoroughbred trainer Bob Baffert be banned from horse racing in the state for two years. The recommendation is not binding and will go to a three-person panel, which is expected to accept the punishment.

Tribune News Service

John Clay: Bob Baffert is banned, but his former trainee will be the talk of the Kentucky Derby

Bob Baffert won’t be at the 2022 Kentucky Derby, and yet he might have the favorite for the 2022 Kentucky Derby.

Los Angeles Times

Santa Anita Derby appears to be a victim of its own success

LOS ANGELES — As horse racing enters its final weekend of major Kentucky Derby prep races, all eyes are on the Santa Anita Derby, with a look to both the quality and quantity of the field. It seems the race has become a victim of its own success.

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