Kentucky Derby Set for 19 Horses After The Puma's Withdrawal
Kentucky Derby at 19 horses with The Puma out
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The 152nd Kentucky Derby will feature 19 horses after The Puma was scratched due to a swollen leg from a skin infection. The withdrawal occurred shortly before the race, impacting the field and betting odds. Renegade remains the favorite as he aims to break a 40-year drought for horses winning from the inside post.
- 01The Puma has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby due to a swollen leg.
- 02This year's race will feature 19 horses instead of the maximum 20.
- 03Renegade is the current favorite, aiming to win from the No. 1 post position.
- 04The Puma was initially a strong contender, with odds dropping from 10-1 to 8-1.
- 05This marks the fourth scratch from the Derby field in the past week.
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The 152nd Kentucky Derby, taking place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, will proceed with 19 horses after the last-minute withdrawal of The Puma due to a swollen leg caused by a skin infection. Announced less than 12 hours before the race, this decision has disappointed trainer Gustavo Delgado Sr. and his son Gustavo Delgado Jr., who were hopeful of securing their second Derby win following their success with Mage in 2023. The Puma's odds had been bet down from 10-1 to 8-1. The race has seen a total of four scratches this week, with Silent Tactic, Fulleffort, and Right to Party also being ruled out. Renegade, trained by Todd Pletcher, remains the favorite and aims to become the first horse to win the Derby from the inside No. 1 post position in 40 years.
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The withdrawal of The Puma changes the dynamics of the race and betting landscape, affecting fans and bettors alike.
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