Another horse trained by Saffie Joseph Jr., Lord Miles, has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby out of concern for the horse's health. MORE ⬇️
Churchill Downs announced that trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. has been suspended after two horses trained by him died in the last week.
Churchill Downs also said that Lord Miles, a horse trained by Joseph, has been scratched from Saturday’s run. Miles was considered somewhat of a long shot with 30-to-1 odds to win earlier this week. “We have full confidence in our racing surfaces and have been assured by our riders and horsemen that they do as well,” Churchill Downs said.
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