![]() ![]() He's one of four Brad Cox-trained horses in the field. He posted Equibase Speed Figures of 103 and 98 in his last two starts.Īngel of Empire rounds out the favorites for Saturday's event. He certainly has the tactical speed to challenge for the roses. The son of Tapit has won all three of his starts this year with the most recent being a win in the Grade 1 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland. Pletcher will still have a great chance to be the winning trainer because he'll also be represented by Tapit Trice. ![]() Pletcher trained Forte, who was expected to be the favorite coming off a Florida Derby win and his Breeders' Cup Juvenile victory in 2022. ![]() With Forte's morning scratch, the battle to be the favorite comes down to Brax Cox's Angel of Empire and Todd Pletcher's Tapit Trice. after two of his horses died on the track in the last week, which prohibited Lord Miles from participating.Īngel of Empire preps for the Derby. Trainer Yoshito Yahagi scratched Continuar from the lineup, citing his fitness.Ĭhurchill Downs suspended trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. Practical Move and Skinner were scratched from the race because of elevated temperatures. Race favorite Forte was scratched from the race on Saturday morning, per Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated. ![]()
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