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Medina Spirit dies following morning work

The Biz / 4 years

3 min read

Medina Spirit, first past the post in the 2021 Kentucky Derby, suffered an apparent heart attack on the racetrack this morning at Santa Anita Park and died.

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What we have is a failure to communicate

Frank Vespe / 5 years
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Medina Spirit to be permitted to enter Preakness

Frank Vespe / 5 years

3 min read

The Maryland Jockey Club will permit Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit, who tested positive for betamethasone afterwards, to enter the Preakness.

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Medina Spirit dies following morning work

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