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.
First Came the Sports Betting Boom. Now Comes the Backlash.
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First Came the Sports Betting Boom. Now Comes the Backlash.

In many U.S. states and across the world, regulators are cracking down on the sports gambling industry, citing harm to the public and, in some cases, to athletes.
Trainer of Onetime Derby Favorite Is Disciplined in Doping Case
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Trainer of Onetime Derby Favorite Is Disciplined in Doping Case

Forte, the Kentucky Derby favorite until he was scratched with an injury, failed a drug test last September. His trainer, Todd Pletcher, received a 10-day suspension and a $1,000 fine.