Kentucky Derby favorite Forte is scratched from race
1 year, 7 months ago

Kentucky Derby favorite Forte is scratched from race

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Owner Mike Repole stands with Kentucky Derby favorite Forte after a morning workout at Churchill Downs on Wednesday. Just when you thought this Kentucky Derby couldn’t get any crazier, morning line favorite Forte was scratched out of the Kentucky Derby after a state veterinary examination Saturday. However, in a break from his normal routine, Pletcher galloped the horse around 7:45 a.m. as state veterinarians watched. Dr. Nick Smith then talked to Pletcher and Mike Repole, co-owner of Forte, and they decided to scratch the horse.

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Seventh horse dies at Churchill Downs ahead of Kentucky Derby
1 year, 7 months ago

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Forte’s win in Florida Derby makes him the big Kentucky Derby favorite
1 year, 8 months ago

Forte’s win in Florida Derby makes him the big Kentucky Derby favorite

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