2026 Kentucky Derby: The Puma scratched - updated full field, updated odds, analysis, prediction
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The Puma has been scratched from the 2026 Kentucky Derby. It is reported that a total of five horses have withdrawn from the race, which may be a record. The reason for The Puma's scratch is reported by one outlet to be a skin infection, although not all outlets specify the cause.
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