Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted July 15, 2020 Journalists Share Posted July 15, 2020 Hall of Famer Bob Baffert has been suspended 15 days for previously announced lidocaine positives for two runners on Oaklawn Park’s May 2 card, GI Arkansas Derby division winner Charlatan (Speightstown) and allowance winner Gamine (Into Mischief). Oaklawn stewards have also disqualified both horses from their wins and ordered purse monies to be redistributed. Click here for the ruling. It was revealed last week that splits samples taken from both runners confirmed the original test results, after which Baffert’s attorney Craig Robertson said it was believed an employee had inadvertently exposed the two horses to Lidocaine while wearing a pain-relieving Salonpas patch. The statement also noted the trace amounts of the drug would have had no impact on the performances of the two horses. Immediate attempts to reach Baffert for comment Wednesday went unanswered. If he does not appeal, his suspension will run from Aug. 1-Aug. 15. This story will be updated. The post Arkansas Ruling Suspends Baffert, DQs Charlatan and Gamine appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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