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From: gerchgo
May-3
We may see another scratch in the Derby, Lord Miles, due to his trainers horses dying this past week.
From: cigarello
May-3
These deaths are very concerning- I wonder if someone is going around and actually doing harm to the horses---four horses now ---
From: Amy (1pony)
May-4
So far Lord Miles still entered but his trainer has scratched runners from today and tomorrow .
Joseph's Thursday, Friday Horses Scratched
Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. has requested his horses be scratched through Friday, according to Kristin Voskuhl, a spokesperson for the Public Protection Cabinet, which oversees the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. The request was approved by the stewards. He was scheduled to start the 8-5 favorite in Thursday's third race, Concrete Glory (Bodemeister), who has now
Read more from TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and AuctionsFrom: cigarello
May-5
I was pretty shocked about his indefinite suspension
The deaths of these horses has given Joe Drape and others something to write about as well as the Washington Post. It is really unfortunate this is occurring at this time with the Derby coming right up.
I trust they are doing everything possible to insure the track itself is safe as well as looking into the spate of deaths and possible causes.
I am also worried about the track itself. Don't know if you saw a video that shows Forte stumbing on the dirt track while galloping around the track.
From: gerchgo
May-5
I did see the Forte stumble, hoping he was just being lazy, but won’t b surprised if he scratches.