Kentucky Derby field reduced to 19 with scratch of Grande

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Grande has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby , reducing the field for Saturday’s 151st edition to 19 horses.

He joins Rodriguez on the sidelines after that colt was scratched on Thursday.

“Unfortunately, the vets have decided to scratch Grande,” owner Mike Repole posted Friday on X. “He has been battling a slight cracked heel this week which has been improving.”…

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