Louisville, Ky. – Grande was scratched from Kentucky Derby, reducing the field for the 151st edition of Saturday to 19 horsepower.
He joined Rodriguez on the sidelines after the foal was scratched on Thursday.
“Unfortunately, the veterinarians decided to scratch large,” the owner Mike said on Friday. “He fought against a slight cracked heel this week that has improved.”
Rapole said that various diagnostic tests on large have returned clean, including a TEP requested by veterinarians in the state of Kentucky. He said that the 3 -year -old colt had been “training and looked great” on the track all week.
“We were very confusing with all the diagnoses and improvements own all week, why they rushed to the judgment to scratch today,” wrote Repole. “We are also shocked and confused why this decision was made now. We were not given any real explanation why big was scratched 36 hours before the race.”
Repole had this before. In 2011, Uncle Mo was scratched the day before the race due to a gastrointestinal infection. In 2023, Forte was scratched in the morning of the race due to a dead front foot. The New York self -taught billionaire is 0 for 8 in the derby.
“We love all these horses and our number one concern is the safety and well-being of these incredible thoroughbreds.” With all the diagnoses we have taken, the great veterinarians we use and the experience of Todd Plertcher of the Plete Todd of the Temple of Renom
Rodriguez scratch moved Baeza in the field. He was the only horse on the list as eligible, so there will be no replacement for large.
Large was the only runner in the double coach of Derby Pletcher and was to be mounted by the temple of renown John Velazquez.
