Great White scratched from Kentucky Derby
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Get caught up with Great White's past performances, jockey, trainer and full analysis heading into the Run for the Roses
Great White was scratched from the Kentucky Derby minutes before post time after flipping near the starting gate and unseating jockey Alex Achard. Trainer John Ennis confirmed the 1,370-pound gelding is uninjured and in good condition, describing him as ...
Great White has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby after joining the field this week as the replacement for Silent Tactic.
The 2026 Kentucky Derby has been full of scratches, with four in the lead-in to the race, and there was one more right before the race began. Great White became the fifth scratch of the race, tying the record for most scratches in Kentucky Derby history.
Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, making Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer to ever win horse racing's biggest event.