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The Puma scratched from 152nd Kentucky Derby, leaving 19 starters

Leg swelling from a skin infection forced The Puma to be scratched, reducing the 152nd Kentucky Derby field to 19 starters.

Published May 2, 2026, 12:44 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The Puma was scratched from the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs after developing leg swelling caused by a skin infection. The withdrawal leaves 19 horses entered in Saturday's race.