Date uploaded: 2021-12-06 20:59:41

Disputed Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit died Monday morning after a workout at Santa Anita Park, reports say. "My entire barn is devastated by this news. Medina Spirit was a great champion, a member of our family who was loved by all, and we are deeply mourning his loss. I will always cherish the proud and personal memories of Medina Spirit and his tremendous spirit," trainer Bob Baffert said in a statement. Medina Spirit’s victory in the May 1 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is being contested after the horse tested positive for 21 picograms of betamethasone. Since the controversial Kentucky Derby win, Medina Spirit has raced four times. The colt finished third in the Preakness Stakes and second in the Breeders' Cup Classic To read more, go to the link in our bio. | #medinaspirit #kentuckyderby #horseracing