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sports3 hours ago•8 min saved

Scratches reshape Derby field as Turf Classic winner sets tone for race day

Rhetorical rode wire-to-wire to win the Old Forester Turf Classic, adding momentum to Derby weekend, while last-minute scratches shuffled the 152nd Kentucky Derby field: Silent Tactic and Fulleffort scratched earlier, The Puma withdrew leaving 19 starters, and several also-eligible horses like Great White, Ocelli and Robusta moved into the field; Renegade drew the rail in post position 1, a tough assignment for Derby favorite Todd Pletcher, as final prep coverage builds toward race day.

via CNN|

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sports9 hours ago•33 min saved

Puma Scratched From Kentucky Derby 152 Over Swelling

One of the Kentucky Derby 152's co-favorites, The Puma, has been scratched just hours before the race due to swelling in his leg from a skin infection. Trainer Gustavo Delgado Sr. said the swelling should subside in a day or two. Derby officials confirmed the scratch, reducing the field to 19 horses for the 6:57 p.m. ET race. The Puma had climbed to 5-1 odds earlier in the week and is the fifth horse scratched, joining Right to Party, Silent Tactic, Fulleffort and Corona de Oro.

via On3|

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sports9 hours ago•15 min saved

Further Ado Seeks Derby Win as 2026 Field Lacks a Clear Favorite

The Athletic’s Derby preview notes a wide-open 2026 field with no clear favorite among 20 entrants, including domestic runners and overseas horses like Danon Bourbon and Wonder Dean. The Puma was scratched Saturday morning, with So Happy taking his spot as the author adjusts his wagering plan. The writer’s pick to win is Further Ado and he plans an exacta box including Renegade, Albus, Golden Tempo, and others, reflecting the chaotic potential of a large, competitive field and multiple long shots in the mix.

via The New York Times|

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