AMR ZEDAN, one of racehorse trainer BOB BAFFERT’s biggest clients, “filed suit in Louisville seeking a temporary injunction that would allow Zedan horses,” and others trained by Baffert, to run in the Kentucky Derby. Baffert is “not a party to the lawsuit.” Medina Spirit, the winner of the 2021 Kentucky Derby until he tested positive for a “legal medication that was not legal on race day.” Churchill Downs Incorporated suspended Baffert from all Churchill tracks for what was believed to be two years. But, despite no violations in those two years, Churchill Downs “added at least one more year to Baffert’s suspension.” CDI said that the HOF trainer “didn’t show enough contrition.” But this case is “based on a different set of circumstances.” Zedan’s attorneys, headed by L.A.-based JOHN QUINN, contend that Zedan “bought horses in 2022 based on the fact that they could run in the 2024 Kentucky Derby” (L.A. TIMES, 4/3).
NAMES: Grizzles G JA MORANT is “parting ways” with his agent, JIM TANNER of Tandem Sports + Entertainment. Tanner has represented Morant since the 2019 NBA Draft (MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL, 4/3)....Blue Jackets LW PATRIK LAINE listed his condominium in Downtown's Miranova tower. Laine is asking $2.75M for the 4,031-square-foot home. The two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath condominium is "on the 24th floor," and also "offers commanding views of Downtown and an extensive patio" (COLUMBUS DISPATCH, 4/3).