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The Puma has been scratched from the 2026 Kentucky Derby due to a leg swelling caused by a skin infection. This leaves 19 horses competing in the race, which starts at 6:57 p.m. on Saturday.
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Churchill Downs officials confirmed Saturday morning that The Puma has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby.
“We discovered some swelling in his leg due to a skin infection,” trainer Gustavo Delgado said. “It’s incredibly disappointing, but the swelling should go down within a day or two. It’s just really bad timing.
The Puma finished second in the Grade 1 Florida Derby on March 28 at Gulfstream Park.
The Puma’s defection means 19 horses are set to enter the starting gate for the Kentucky Derby. Post time is set for 6:57 p.m. Saturday.
The Puma is the fifth horse to be scratched from the Derby since last Saturday’s draw, joining Right to Party, Silent Tactic, Fulleffort and Corona de Oro.
The Puma was scratched due to swelling in his leg caused by a skin infection.
After The Puma's withdrawal, 19 horses are set to compete in the Kentucky Derby 2026.
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky Derby field 2026 at 19 horses after The Puma scratch today