Great White scratched from Kentucky Derby after bucking rider, flipping
The horse 'Great White' was scratched from the 152nd Kentucky Derby after flipping over before post time.
Great White was scratched from the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2 moments before post time after flipping over on the course while being led to the starting gate at Churchill Downs. He was the fifth horse scratched this week. Horse No.
21, Great White, is a late scratch at the gate. pic. twitter.
com/jqwYQ0kD7p ā The Athletic (@TheAthletic) May 2, 2026 KENTUCKY DERBY LATEST: Live Kentucky Derby updates: Golden Tempo wins, Cherie DeVaux with historic victory The dramatic scene unfolded as horses were being loaded for the 6:57 p. m. post time.
He reared up, throwing jockey Alex Achard. Course veterinarians were there quickly evaluating them and Great White was scratched shortly thereafter. Great White, a 1,365-pound gray gelding trained by John Ennis, had only gotten into the race earlier in the week as a replacement for Silent Tactic, who scratched with a foot injury.