The Puma has been scratched from Kentucky Derby 152
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Key Points:
- The Puma, a co-favorite for the 152nd Kentucky Derby with 5-1 odds, has been scratched hours before the race due to swelling caused by a skin infection.
- Trainer Gustavo Delgado Sr. expressed disappointment but noted the swelling is expected to subside within a day or two, citing unfortunate timing.
- The Puma had been highlighted as a value pick by analyst Jonathon Kinchen, known as UT Big Hair, due to strong training performance and connections linked to previous success.
- This scratch marks the fifth withdrawal from the Derby, reducing the field to 19 horses ahead of the 6:57 p.m. ET race start.
