The judge denied the request for Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to run in the Kentucky Derby
Zedan Racing Stables appealed a Kentucky Circuit Court ruling that denied its request for a temporary injunction seeking to allow Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to race in next month’s 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Muth won the Arkansas Derby with a three-favourite jockey, Bob Aaffert.
Judge denies request for Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to run in Kentucky Derby. Owner of Muth denied request by the owner of the colt for run in next month’s 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Muth won the Arkansas Derby with a three-favourite post-race victory.
Bob Baffert-trained horse not allowed to run in Kentucky Derby, judge rules. Judge rules that one of his horses can't run in next month's Derby. BaffERT is suspended from Churchill Downs through 2024, a judge says. Judge: One of the horses cannot run in the Derby.
Bob Baffert-Trained Horses Barred from 2024 Kentucky Derby after Injunction Denied. Jefferson County judge Mitch Perry denied an injunction request from the horse trainer. Jefferson Co. Judge Mitch Perry denies the injunction request. The horses will not be in the running of the Kentucky Derby.
Stronghold defeats Imagination to win Santa Anita Derby, earns Kentucky Derby berth. Baffert's favored Imagination wins by a neck to earn a spot in next month’s Kentucky Derby. Stronghold defeated favored Imaginations in a furious duel to the finish and won the $750,000 race.