Great White scratched from Kentucky Derby after bucking off rider
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Key Points:
- Great White was scratched from the 152nd Kentucky Derby moments before post time after flipping over while being led to the starting gate at Churchill Downs.
- The incident occurred as horses were being loaded for the 6:57 p.m. post time, with jockey Alex Achard being thrown off when Great White reared up.
- Course veterinarians quickly evaluated both horse and jockey, leading to Great White's scratch shortly thereafter.
- Great White, a 1,365-pound gray gelding trained by John Ennis, had been added to the race earlier in the week as a replacement for Silent Tactic, who scratched due to a foot injury.
- This scratch marked the fifth horse withdrawal of the week, reducing the Derby field from 19 to 18 horses.
