2021 Kentucky Derby "SPIRITED VICTORY" Medina Spirit Disqualified Victory Framed Newspaper

The 147th Kentucky Derby produced one of the most debated outcomes in racing history as Medina Spirit, trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by John Velazquez, crossed the finish line first in a dramatic, wire-to-wire performance. Breaking quickly from the gate, Velazquez made the bold choice to set the pace, holding off a deep field that included Mandaloun, Hot Rod Charlie, and Essential Quality. Medina Spirit completed the 1¼-mile race in 2:01.02, fending off a late surge from Mandaloun to win by half a length in one of the most tactically impressive Derby runs of the decade.However, the SPIRITED VICTORY was later overshadowed by controversy. Post-race testing revealed trace amounts of betamethasone, a therapeutic but prohibited-on-race-day substance. After an extended review, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission officially disqualified Medina Spirit in February 2022, making Mandaloun the recognized winner. This framed front page newspaper preserves the moment as Medina Spirit charges pa