Medina Spirit wins Lewis, gives Baffert a Ky Derby hopeful

[ASFN Admin]

Medina Spirit led all the way and fought off two challengers late to win the $100,000 Robert Lewis Stakes by a neck Saturday at Santa Anita and give trainer Bob Baffert a Kentucky Derby hopeful. Ridden by Abel Cedillo, Medina Spirit ran 1 1/16 miles in 1:46.26 on a dirt track listed as good after 2.4 inches of rain fell through Friday. Medina Spirit paid $4, $2.80 and $2.20 as the even-money favorite in a field of six.

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