LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby dropped to 19 horses on Friday when Grande was scratched from the race with a foot bruise. Grande is trained by Todd Pletcher and was to be ridden by John ...

Trainer Todd Pletcher’s plan to give Repole Stable’s Grande his final tune-up at Keeneland in advance of the Kentucky Derby (G1) worked to perfection Friday morning. With rain in the forecast for ...

The 2025 Kentucky Derby field was narrowed to 19 horses after Grande was scratched from Saturday's race. Churchill Downs said a foot bruise was the reason for Grande's withdrawal. Grande owner Mike ...

Repole Stable’s Grande has been scratched from Kentucky Derby 151 due to a foot bruise, trainer Todd Pletcher told Churchill Downs publicity Friday morning. Grande's scratch brings the Kentucky Derby ...

Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher told the Daily Racing Form that Grande, scratched from the Kentucky Derby by state veterinarians over a hoof issue, was examined at Rood & Riddle earlier this week ...

Trainer Todd Pletcher watches workouts at Churchill Downs Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (Charlie Riedel, Copyright 2025 The ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- It wasn't quite the disappointment of losing major Kentucky Derby contenders Uncle Mo or Forte just ahead of the race, but still not welcome news for prominent owner Mike ...

Mike Repole’s Grande has scratched from Kentucky Derby 151 because of a foot bruise, trainer Todd Pletcher announced Friday morning. Wood Memorial winner Rodriguez scratched Thursday evening, allowing ...

Trainer Todd Pletcher has saddled a horse in every Kentucky Derby since 2004 Bob Baffert trainee Rodriguez is a top contender in the Wood Memorial Todd Pletcher has saddled at least one horse in the ...

Mike Repole’s Grande has scratched from Kentucky Derby 151 because of a foot bruise, trainer Todd Pletcher announced Friday morning. Wood Memorial winner Rodriguez scratched Thursday evening, allowing ...

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 ...