The ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings means Baffert will miss his second straight Kentucky Derby. He has until Feb. 28 to transfer his Derby-eligible horses to other trainers in order for them to possibly run in the May 6 race. Baffert sued the Louisville track following his ban after a failed post-race drug test by Medina Spirit, who crossed the finish line first in the 147th Derby only to be disqualified.
Judge denies Baffert request to reverse Churchill Downs ban
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