Kentucky Derby favorite Forte is out of Derby 149.
Co-owner Mike Repole stated that the state veterinarians had concerns about a bruised right front foot.
This comes days after Skinner, Practical Move, Lord Miles, and Continuar were also scratched from the race. The last time five horses were scratched from the Kentucky Derby was 1936 when 19 horses entered the race and 14 ran.
The Derby field is now down to 18. Following the scratch, it was announced that Irad Ortiz Jr., who was scheduled to ride Forte, will now accept the mount aboard Cyclone Mischief.
