The field of horses for the 2023 Kentucky Derby has been decided and will compete on May 6. Forte is the favourite out of the 21 horses in the field.
However, Verifying, Angel of Empire, and Tapit Trice (5-1) are also candidates for the victory.
Sadly, 4 horses had to be scratched before the race because of accidents or fatalities. These included King Russell, Lord Miles, Continuar, and Practical Move.
Mandarin Hero, who was added to the roster following the scratches, is anticipated to perform well in the race.
Despite these setbacks, horse racing enthusiasts worldwide can look forward to an entertaining Kentucky Derby in 2023.
Horses have lost their lives while competing in the Kentucky Derby, an important event in the world of horse racing.
Several horses have recently passed away during or soon after the race. Cardiac arrest, which can be brought on by overexertion or pre-existing medical disorders, is the most frequent cause of death.
Injuries encountered during the race and consequences from previous diseases are among other causes of death.
Even if the number of fatalities has decreased over time, it is regrettable that some horses won’t survive this demanding event.
Yes, there will be four scratched horses from the 2023 Kentucky Derby.
Skinner was the fourth horse in a 24-hour period to be scratched because of a high temperature.
Practical Move, Lord Miles, and Continuar were the other three horses that received scratches.
Due to these scratches, King Russell and Mandarin Hero have since retreated onto the main field.