Bob Baffert Returns to Kentucky Derby: Controversy and Opportunity

After a three-year ban, trainer Bob Baffert returns to the Derby with hopes of a seventh win amid ongoing scrutiny over horse medication rules.

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Bob Baffert, a prominent horse trainer who faced a suspension due to a failed drug test, makes his much-anticipated return to the Kentucky Derby with his horse Citizen Bull. Baffert’s previous win in 2021 was overshadowed by scandal after Medina Spirit tested positive for a banned substance. While facing mixed reactions, Baffert emphasizes his innocence regarding doping allegations. Only 19 horses will compete in the 151st Derby following late scratches, including one of Baffert's horses, Rodriguez, due to injury.

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