The return of Kentucky Derby favorite Forte and Preakness winner National Treasure adds intrigue to the race as the sport deals with a spike in horse deaths.
the morning of the Derby because of a bruise on his hoof. The two best horses from California, Practical Move and Skinner, were scratched before race day when both developed a temperature. Saffie Joseph Jr. had to scratch his horse, Lord Miles, after the trainer was suspended after two of his horses had sudden death incidents in the week before the Derby.. The field was scratched down to seven, including two horses who were automatic qualifiers despite less than impressive past performances.
favorite but took an awkward step late in the week and rumors swirled about him going on the growing list of scratched horses. The state veterinarians ordered him to jog on the track the morning of the race and, after a heated exchange with owner Mike Repole, he was scratched from the race.
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