2023-05-06 14:35:55
There is commotion at Churchill Downs. The rumors came true this Saturday morning when Veterinary Doctor Nick Smith, of the Kentucky Racing Commission, checked the horse Forte, first favorite for the Kentucky Derby (G1) this Saturday May 6th.
Forte has scratched from the #KyDerby pic.twitter.com/JoLvoAURXu
— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) May 6, 2023
After the pre-race regulatory checkup, vet Smith told trainer Todd Pletcher and owner Mike Repole that Forte cannot participate in the rose race.
Forte takes a jog for the state vet as his Derby fate remains in limbo. pic.twitter.com/7H9IfZP6bY
— Will Clark (@WClark_TV) May 6, 2023
BREAKING: Todd Pletcher and Mike Repole being told by the state racing commission vet that Derby favorite Forte has been scratched. The Derby field is now down to 18. pic.twitter.com/wMfAvTg7uV
— Will Clark (@WClark_TV) May 6, 2023
In this way, the son of Violence that Irad Ortiz Jr. would ride is officially off the payroll and the positions are up for grabs once again. Number 23, King Russell, now he will start in 18th place.
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Now the first favorite is Tapit Trice, the other trained by Pletcher with a ratio of 5-1. Angel Of Empire is listed as the second candidate with 8-1.
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