Saturday, May 4, 2024

Bob Baffert

Drugs and scandal as Preakness week unfolds creates unprecedented industry tension for horse racing

Handicapping and turf writing legend Dick Jerardi educates Nestor on use of drugs like betamethosone in horse racing and its impact on the sport and gamblers. https://youtu.be/d6Z2K2uf7G0

A life at the track…

Longtime Maryland Jockey Club insider Mike Gathagan tells Nestor about the realities of life at Pimlico on Preakness week and how horses are tested and how Bob Baffert knows the rules.

Is 30 dirty tests enough to indict Baffert in court of public opinion?

Our old friend Marty McGee of Daily Racing Form speaks from the heart about the damage that is being done to the integrity of horse racing with these dirty tests after the Kentucky Derby.

Getting facts on Baffert betamethasone dosage with Medina Spirit

Donna Brothers of NBC Sports joins Nestor to discuss all aspects of Bob Baffert doping scandal before Preakness at Old Hilltop.

The Final Show for The Mayne Event?

With his departure from the Worldwide Leader imminent and very public, ESPN legend Kenny Mayne joins Nestor al fresco for their annual Preakness chat with a twist of careers, resumes, fates, Bob Baffert cheating and comedy. That's what he does...

Sports Philosophy 101: “If you ain’t cheating, you ain’t trying”

Luke Jones and Nestor tackle the Baffert doping situation with Medina Spirit and Preakness – and ethics far beyond horse racing in sports and what we expect from fair contests we wager on...

Why can’t the Preakness be like the Kentucky Derby for City of Baltimore?

Former WBAL sportscaster Greg Sher joins Nestor for a conversation about the future of horse racing at Pimlico after another beautiful weekend at Churchill Downs watching Bob Baffert win another Kentucky Derby.

Baffert says his Spirit is ready for another trip to Baltimore and Old Hilltop

Legendary Triple Crown-winning horse racing trainer Bob Baffert joins Nestor to discuss incredible story of Medina Spirit coming to Preakness off a legendary win at the Kentucky Derby.

Baffert brings Authentic horse racing chat to a rare Fall Preakness at Pimlico

He has won the Preakness Stakes at Old Hilltop seven times in 23 years and Nestor pressed him to name 'em all.
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Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing.

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Orioles held to just three hits in 2-0 defeat to Yankees

Baltimore had no answers for New York starter Luis Gil, who pitched a career-high 6 1/3 shutout innings.

As Means and Bradish return, Orioles place Rodriguez on IL with shoulder inflammation

The 24-year-old "was sore a little more than normal after his start" against the Yankees on Monday.

Making Nasty Nestor pay in Baltimore

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles stacking wins against the New York Yankees and beating "Nasty" Nestor Cortes with a great effort from Dean Kremer and a depleted bullpen on Tuesday night at Camden Yards.

Kremer, shorthanded bullpen pitch Orioles to 4-2 win over Yankees

Dean Kremer tossed seven innings of two-run ball while Jacob Webb earned the save against the heart of New York's order.

Ravens exercise fifth-year option on outside linebacker Odafe Oweh

The 2021 first-round pick is now set to make $13.251 million guaranteed for the 2025 season.

Assessing another Ravens draft class

Our old NFL draftnik and historian Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of the Ravens' draft class and needs heading into the spring.
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