Why Kentucky Derby is down to 19 horses after disappointing news for The Puma
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Brutal news on the morning of the race.
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The Puma has been scratched from the 2026 Kentucky Derby. The news came out Saturday morning, less than 12 hours before the race. "We discovered some swelling in his leg due to a skin infection," h is trainers announced.
"It's incredibly disappointing but the swelling should go down within a day or two. It's just really bad timing. " This sport will break your heart a million times over.
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