Grande has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby, reducing the field for Saturday’s 151st edition to 19 horses.

Grande has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby, reducing the field for Saturday’s 151st edition to 19 horses. Here's the ...

Owner Mike Repole said in a statement that he was "shocked" and "confused" by state veterinarians scratching Grande, saying ...

Repole Stable’s Grande has been scratched from Kentucky Derby 151 due to a foot bruise, trainer Todd Pletcher told Churchill ...

The 2025 Kentucky Derby field was narrowed to 19 horses after Grande was scratched from Saturday's race. Churchill Downs said ...

Grande, who was going to participate in the Derby from the 10th gate, is a late scratch for the event, becoming the second horse to be scratched just days ahead of the race. 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.” Repole said ...

“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.” Repole said ...

For trainer Todd Pletcher, Grande's scratch will end his record streak of 21 consecutive Derbies. His horses have twice won the Kentucky Derby with Super Saver finishing first in 2010 and Always ...

Grande, Kentucky Derby contender, is scratched due to a cracked heel. The field now has 19 horses. Safety of the horses is the top priority.