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The death of four horses at Churchill Downs has overshadowed preparations for the Kentucky Derby. Two horses trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. collapsed on the track and died over the past week.
The death of four horses at Churchill Downs over a span of five days has overshadowed preparations for the Kentucky Derby. Two horses trained by Saffie
Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr has been suspended after two of his horses died in the lead-up to Saturday’s 149th Kentucky Derby. Parents Pride and Chasing Artie collapsed and died at the Churchill Downs track, with the cause of death still unknown. Another of Joseph Jr’s horses, Lord Miles, has been scratched from the race following his suspension. Four horses have now died in the build-up to America’s most celebrated race. …