Federal Court Upholds Suspension of Trainer Bob Baffert, Hands Churchill Downs Win

A judge rejected Baffert's claim against Churchill Downs Incorporated that suspending him violated his rights.
Baffert accused Churchill Downs of depriving him of property without due process when they banned him for two years over a failed drug test by 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit.
The judge found Baffert couldn't prove he was deprived of a legal interest and his alleged injury didn't amount to a due process violation.
Churchill Downs stated they were pleased with the ruling and still retain the right to extend Baffert's suspension beyond June 2.
Baffert became the winningest Preakness Stakes trainer in history last weekend despite his legal troubles and suspension.