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Originally Posted by classhandicapper
Does everyone realize that Baffert's lawyer has all but said that when they are finished with the rest of the ongoing testing it will show that the betamethasone in Medina Spirit's blood came from Otomax and not an injection?
They are now testing for the other compounds found in Otomax. If they are present it will strongly suggest Otomax was the source of the positive. The horse will still get disqualified, but he'll have a pretty good case for a reduction in the suspension because these rules are in place to prevent injection of betamethasone into joints and not to prevent or treat skin problems.
It would not shock me if before it's over the suspension is reduced. Just be ready for it.
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I expect it to happen. That's the problem, rule is none in system, doesn't matter the excuse. But, the good old boy network will keep status quo and reduce suspension and BB will keep doing his excuses when he gets caught again.
