The ramifications are historic all around.

With legal challenges, drug tests and now public posturing involved, this is going to take time. 

The order will prevent Baffert from entering races or occupying stall space at Belmont Park, Saratoga or Aqueduct.

Unlike his past two Derby winners, Baffert is not having a good trip. His attempt to get out in front of this story and lay out a consistent public narrative has weaved just about everywhere, from his own innocence, to suggesting fault elsewhere, to playing the victim card.

Two undefeated thoroughbreds trained by Bob Baffert have tested positive for the banned substance Lidocaine, the trainer’s attorney confirmed Monday, and could be subject to disqualification from their victories in the May 2 Arkansas Derby and an allowance race that same day.