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Kentucky Derby at 19 horses with The Puma out

The Puma has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby, so the 152nd edition of the race will be run Saturday with 19 horses instead of the maximum 20.

Published May 2, 2026, 3:04 PM

Updated May 7, 2026, 11:26 PM4.4K

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Kentucky Derby at 19 horses with The Puma out

The Puma has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby, so the 152nd edition of the race will be run Saturday with 19 horses instead of the maximum 20.

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Kentucky Derby at 19 horses with The Puma out

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