![]() ![]() “The safety of our equine and human athletes and integrity of our sport is our highest priority. “Given the unexplained sudden deaths, we have reasonable concerns about the condition of his horses and decided to suspend him indefinitely until details are analyzed and understood,” said Bill Mudd, President and Chief Operating Officer of Churchill Downs Inc. Joseph and includes Lord Miles, who was entered into the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby.”Ĭhurchill Downs called the deaths of Parents Pride and Chasing Artie “highly unusual.” “This action is taken after consultation with Mr. are scratched effective immediately and until further notice,” the Board of Stewards wrote in a news release. “For the betterment of racing, the health and welfare of our equine athletes and the safety of our jockeys, all horses trained by trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and the Board of Stewards announced the scratch of Lord Miles. has been suspended indefinitely at Churchill Downs after the deaths of two of his horses at the track earlier this week. Wood Memorial winner Lord Miles has been scratched from Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, and trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. ![]()
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