Was Justified Drugged

In 2018, Triple Crown winner Justify qualified for the Kentucky Derby by winning the Santa Anita Derby, but had actually failed a drug test after that race. Because it took so long for the California Horse Racing Board to respond, nothing was done about it and he went on to join the immortal horses of all time.

Was justify doped?

In 2018, Triple Crown winner Justify qualified for the Kentucky Derby by winning the Santa Anita Derby, but had actually failed a drug test after that race. Because it took so long for the California Horse Racing Board to respond, nothing was done about it and he went on to join the immortal horses of all time.

What drug did the horse test positive for?

The second test of blood from Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit confirmed the presence of the banned steroid betamethasone, a lawyer for the horse’s owner said.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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