Tracking Latest Kentucky Derby 2026 scratches: The PUMA 4TH horse to be sidelined after Silent Tactic & Fulleffort, Right to Party
Right to Party, who had drawn the coveted No. 5 gate for the 152nd Kentucky Derby, has been scratched from the field of 20 contenders just 24 hours before the annual Run for the Roses.
Right to Party was trained by renowned Kenneth G. McPeek and was set to be ridden by jockey Christopher Elliott. The colt’s playful name is a nod to the iconic 1986 Beastie Boys anthem, "Fight For Your Right," Drawing the No. 5 post position, historically the most successful gate in Derby history with 10 winners emerging from it, had raised hopes for a strong performance.
Regulatory veterinarians made the decision to scratch Right to Party after detecting right front lameness, an abnormality or pain in a horse’s right front leg that affects its natural gait and could endanger both the horse and jockey if left unaddressed.
Which horses are scratched from 2026 Kentucky Derby, who's In, Out from 152nd Churchill down race
1. Silent Tactic will be replaced by Great White
Silent Tactic became the first horse officially scratched from this year’s Kentucky Derby, creating an opening for Great White to enter the prestigious race. Great White, trained by John Ennis, will now break from post position No. 19 and is listed as a 50-1 longshot.
2. Fulleffort will be replaced by Ocelli
Brad Cox’s contender, Fulleffort, was scratched from the Kentucky Derby on Thursday, April 30, making room for Ocelli, who is trained by Whit Beckman, to join the field. Ocelli enters the race with 50-1 odds and will break from the No. 20 post position. Ocelli is a maiden, meaning he has never won a race, and is attempting to become only the fourth maiden in history to win the Kentucky Derby, and the first since Brokers Tip accomplished the feat in 1933.
3. Right to Party will be replaced by Robusta
Right to Party was scratched Friday, May 1 after veterinarians detected right front lameness, an abnormality or pain in a horse’s right front leg that affects its natural gait and could endanger both the horse and jockey if left unaddressed. Robusta will step into the field from the 23rd gate.
What is the final updated field for the Kentucky Derby, Latest Odds?
Horses listed by betting number and Friday morning odds, per Yahoo:
1. Renegade 5-1
2. Albus 50-1
3. Intrepido 55-1
4. Litmus Test 34-1
6. Commandment 7-1
7. Danon Bourbon 14-1
8. So Happy 6-1
10. Wonder Dean 20-1
11. Incredibolt 27-1
12. Chief Wallabee 9-1
14. Potente 23-1
15. Emerging Market 11-1
16. Pavlovian 52-1
17. Six Speed 40-1
18. Further Ado 7-1
19. Golden Tempo 36-1
21. Great White 29-1
22. Ocelli 50-1
23. Robusta 50-1
When is the 2026 Kentucky Derby? Post-Time, TV Channel, Live Stream
The race at Churchill Downs in Kentucky is set for Saturday, May 2, 2026. Fans can watch the Kentucky Derby on NBC and USA Network, with streaming options on Peacock.
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m. ET - 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: NBC, USA Network
Stream: Peacock
Location: Churchill Downs (Louisville, Kentucky)
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