Two Complicated Princes of the Sport of Kings
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Two Complicated Princes of the Sport of Kings

The excitement of thoroughbred horse racing — and many of the sport’s most vexing problems — are exemplified by the careers of the trainers Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher.
Forte, Once the Derby Favorite, Failed a Drug Test in September
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Forte, Once the Derby Favorite, Failed a Drug Test in September

The colt went on to become America’s 2-year-old champion and was favored to win the Kentucky Derby until he was scratched from the race with an injury. The doping case still hasn’t been adjudicated.