While record-keeping wasn't as reliable in the early years of the Kentucky Derby, the New York Times noted in 2023 that the race's five scratches matched the mark set in 1936. Only 14 horses raced in 1936, while 18 raced in 2023 with three replacements joining the field.

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The Puma has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby on the morning of the race. The Puma is trained by Gustavo Delgado and was to be ridden by Javier Castellano. Only 19 horses will run in the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville.

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The Puma will enter the Kentucky Derby after a runner-up finish in the Florida Derby on March 28 at Gulfstream Park. The Puma has several of the same connections as 2023 Kentucky Derby winner Mage. Update: The Puma was scratched from the Kentucky Derby ...

The Puma fue retirado del Derby de Kentucky, por lo que la 152ma edición de la carrera se disputará el sábado con 19 caballos en lugar del máximo de 20.

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The Puma pedigree for Kentucky Derby includes $220 million Tapit sire success originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Puma is part of the right family tree. One of the favorites in the 2026 Kentucky Derby, The Puma can claim Tapit as part of his pedigree.