Medina Spirit's victory in the Kentucky Derby astounds the world and Bob Baffert
Who won the Kentucky derby 2021? The 68-year-old trainer said of Medina Spirit, "I'm really, really shocked." It wasn't a case of feigned modesty. After two of his best horses, Life Is Good and Concert Tour, was derailed on the Derby trail, Baffert was cautious about his chances. Medina Spirit isn't your average high-priced California barn star with a fancy pedigree. The trainer exclaimed, "I can't believe he won this race." "That gutsy little horse, that was him." He's always shown that he's a high achiever. "His heart is bigger than his body,". In six career starts, Medina Spirit has never finished lower than second, and two of his three defeats came to Life Is Nice, who would have been the Derby favorite if he hadn't been injured. He does it again!! Bob Baffert captures #KyDerby No. 7 with Medina Spirit. pic.twitter.com/48qorFi1Ps — Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) May 1, 2021 "I've rehearsed this speech in the shower and treadmill,'' Zedan said. "Never thought I was going to do it, but here I am.'' Medina Spirit made a strong start, though Essential Quality and 9-2 second option Rock Your World collided soon after. "John Sadler, the trainer for Rock The World, said, "We were finished." "'Not a chance.' In both the first and second turns, Essential Quality was five horses high before taking aim at Medina Spirit in the stretch and finishing fourth. Read the full article
