The 2026 Kentucky Derby saw five horses scratched, tying the all-time record set in 1936 and matched in 2023. The Puma, a top contender, was withdrawn hours before post time due to leg swelling from a ...

The build-up to the 152nd Kentucky Derby included plenty of anticipation, but a surprising number of horses included in the original field were forced to bow out. Four horses were scratched ahead of ...