Coxno Exchange-Encino scratched from Kentucky Derby, clearing the way for Epic Ride to join field

2025-04-29 01:32:09source:Techcrisis Investment Guildcategory:Contact

Lexington Stakes winner Encino has been scratched from Saturday’s Kentucky Derby,Coxno Exchange according to a Churchill Downs spokesperson.

A reason for Encino’s scratch was not immediately available.

With Encino out of the race, Epic Ride will draw in from the also-eligible list and take the No. 20 spot in the starting gate.

THE KENTUCKY DERBY:What to know about Churchill Downs before 2024 race

Trained by Louisville’s Brad Cox, Encino is 3-1-0 in four career starts for Godolphin. Cox still has two other horses entered in the Kentucky Derby: Louisiana Derby winner Catching Freedom and Blue Grass Stakes runner-up Just a Touch.

Epic Ride, trained by John Ennis, will enter the Kentucky Derby off a third-place finish in the Grade 1 Blue Grass on April 6 at Keeneland. He has a 2-2-1 record in five career starts.

More:Contact

Recommend

Highlights from Trump’s interview with Time magazine

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trumpwas on the verge of backing a 16-week federal abortion banearlier this y

Paris Olympics cancels triathlon training session because Seine too dirty

Editor's note: Follow the latest Olympics live results, medal count and updates for Sunday, July 28.

Paris’ Olympics opening was wacky and wonderful — and upset bishops. Here’s why

PARIS (AP) — Paris: the Olympic gold medalist of naughtiness. Revolution ran like a high-voltage wir