LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, May 4, 2023) –”Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) announced today the indefinite suspension of trainer Saffie Joseph, Jr. until further notice.”The suspension prohibits Joseph, or any trainer directly or indirectly employed by Joseph, from entering horses in races or applying for stall occupancy at all CDI-owned racetracks.”CDI’s decision follows the highly-unusual sudden deaths of two horses trained by Joseph at Churchill Downs Racetrack: Parents Pride on Saturday and Chasing Artie on Tuesday.

“Lord Miles, trained by Joseph, has been scratched from Saturday’s 149th running of the Kentucky Derby.”

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Churchill Downs News Page excerpt: https://www.churchilldowns.com/racing-wagering/news/churchill-downs-suspends-saffie-joseph-jr-indefinitely

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