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Great White was scratched from the Kentucky Derby at the last moment after throwing his jockey, but the horse is reported to be fine and has been seen working at Churchill Downs.
Great White, a 1,365-pound gray gelding trained by John Ennis, was scratched from the 152nd Kentucky Derby moments before post time after bucking and rearing as he was led to the starting gate at Churchill Downs, tossing jockey Alex Achard. The late scratch came as the horse had joined the field earlier in the week as a replacement for Silent Tactic, reducing the Derby field from 19 to 18.
Great White was a late scratch from the Kentucky Derby after flipping over during introductions, with jockey Alex Achard unharmed. Golden Tempo surged from last to first to win the race, making Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer to win the Derby.
Silent Tactic, winner of the GIII Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park, was scratched from the Kentucky Derby due to a bruised foot, clearing a spot for Great White to run in the field at No. 21. Great White, owned by Three Chimneys Farm and trained by John Ennis, previously won Turfway Park’s John Battaglia Memorial and finished fifth in Keeneland’s Toyota Blue Grass Stakes. Meanwhile, My Miss Mo was withdrawn from Friday’s Kentucky Oaks with no reason given.
A Great White Shark has been spotted off Camden’s Curtis Island, highlighting ongoing marine wildlife activity in the area.
Fifty years after the release of 'Jaws,' the film sparked both a fascination and a dangerous obsession with sharks, leading to increased hunting and a decline in shark populations, but also inspiring scientific research and conservation efforts. Recent years have seen a resurgence of sharks along the U.S. East Coast due to environmental changes and seal populations, highlighting the complex legacy of the movie and the importance of protecting these apex predators.
A 55-year-old surfer is feared dead after witnesses saw him being attacked by a 13.75-foot Great White shark near Granite Rock in South Australia. Despite a full-scale search, the man's body has not been found. Another surfer who attempted to rescue him encountered the shark and found the remains of the victim's surfboard with a large bite mark. This incident adds to a series of recent shark attacks in the region, highlighting the dangers posed by these predators in Australian waters.