Veterinarians from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission scratched early favorite Forte due to concerns about his bruised right front foot.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The cast of characters for the 149th Kentucky Derby was rewritten again hours before the race Saturday when early favorite Forte was scratched.
It was the fifth scratch from the Derby in the days leading up to the $3 million race for 3-year-olds. Five horses have died at Churchill Downs in recent days.
Forte had been the early 3-1 favorite; his absence reduces the field to 18 horses for the 1 1/4-mile race.
Mike Repole, co-owner of Forte, said
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