Medina Spirit, disputed Kentucky Derby winner, dies of a heart attack
Medina Spirit, disputed Kentucky Derby winner at the center of doping scandal, dies of a heart attack at training session: Bob Baffert-trained colt, 3, tested positive for banned substance in May
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Medina Spirit, the disputed Kentucky Derby winner at the center of horse racing's doping scandal, has died from an apparent heart attack following a training session in California, according to multiple reports.
The Bob Baffert-trained colt had just completed a five-furlong workout at Santa Anita Park, according to Thoroughbred Daily News. California Horse Racing Board equine medical director Jeff Blea and Dionne Benson also confirmed the report to Bloodhorse.com.
'I just heard. He had a heart attack,' owner Amr Zedan told TDN. 'It was quick and he didn't suffer. It's unfortunate. In a moment like this there is not much that we can do. All I can say is that he gave us the ride of our lives and brought
