How often does a Kentucky Derby horse scratch before the big race? A lot of things had to go wrong in order for things to go right for 2022 Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike. pic.twitter.com/Twg8tMV9ve — Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) May 6, 2022How Late Can A Horse Scratch In Order For Another Horse To Get Into The Derby? The Kentucky Derby sets a 9:00 AM deadline on Friday for AE (also-eligible) horses to be declared out of the Derby. Only Donerail in 1913 had higher odds as a Kentucky Derby when he won at 91-1 odds, ridden by jockey Roscoe Goose.

Source: Wall Street Journal May 09, 2022 22:23 UTC