Medina Spirit Stripped Of Kentucky Derby Victory

Medina Spirit Stripped Of Kentucky Derby Victory

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9th - 10th Grade

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The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission disqualified a horse due to a failed drug test conducted after the race. Medina Spirit, the horse in question, died in December following a workout. The commission also suspended and fined the horse's trainer, Bob Baffert, who plans to appeal the decision. As a result, the second-place horse, Mend Alone, is now declared the winner.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the horse's disqualification by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission?

A breach of racing rules

A failed drug test

A false start

An injury during the race

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did Medina Spirit pass away?

In February

In December

In November

In January

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission take against Bob Baffert?

No action was taken

Issued a warning

Banned him for life

Suspended him and fined $7500

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Bob Baffert's response to the Commission's decision?

He resigned from training

He apologized publicly

He will appeal the decision

He accepted the decision

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is now declared the winner after the disqualification?

Medina Spirit

Mend Alone

Bob Baffert

Kentucky Horse