Author: Jason Frakes, Louisville Courier Journal

Trainer announced Sunday morning Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit tested positive for betamethasone.

Trainer Bob Baffert told reporters the horse has never been treated with that drug and has promised an investigation.

Most horses from the Kentucky Derby are not expected to race in the Preakness on May 15, but Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit could make a run.

Jim McIngvale – also known as “Mattress Mack” – is driving down the odds on Essential Quality as insurance to cover promotion at his stores.

Undefeated Essential Quality, trained by Louisville’s Brad Cox, is the morning-line favorite for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

King Fury, a $950,000 purchase who won the Grade 3 Lexington on April 10 at Keeneland, will be added to the Kentucky Derby field.

It’s been 25 years since a horse won the Kentucky Derby without using Lasix. The ban on the anti-bleeding medication has some trainers, owners upset.

After 21 years as a jockey, Kendrick Carmouche is enjoying some of the best times of his career as he gets set to ride Bourbonic in Kentucky Derby.

Charlatan and Nadal, both trained by Bob Baffert, won their respective divisions in the $500,000 Grad 1 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park.