"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 CDI.
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. followed the KHRC announcement with a notice of the indefinite suspension of Joseph at its tracks until further notice. We fully support the stewards' actions today to ensure the safety of our equine and human athletes while an investigation is ongoing into the unusual circumstances surrounding these tragic fatalities."Īfter two of his horses suffered sudden deaths during or just after races on the first two days of the Churchill Downs spring meet, Joseph had said earlier in the day May 4 that he would scratch some of the horses he has entered today and this weekend at Churchill but planned to run Lord Miles and two other stakes horses.Ĭhurchill Downs Inc. They said: "Kentucky is committed to being the global leader in safety and integrity of horse racing. The KHRC statement included a joint statement from Ray Perry, Kentucky secretary of the Public Protection Cabinet, and Jonathan Rabinowitz, KHRC chair. Joseph, and includes Lord Miles who was entered in the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby." This action is taken after consultation with Mr. are scratched effective immediately and until further notice. The statement from the KHRC and its board of stewards read: "For the betterment of racing, the health and welfare of our equine athletes, and the safety of our jockeys, all horses trained by Saffie Joseph Jr.
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