What Horse Was Scratched From The 2022 Derby?

Ethereal Road.
Churchill Downs officials announced Friday morning Ethereal Road has been scratched from Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, allowing Rich Strike into the field. The Daily Racing Form reported Ethereal Road trainer D. Wayne Lukas chose to scratch the horse, who drew the No.

Why was horse scratched from Derby?

Horses get scratched when they’re lame.
A horse entered in a race but deemed unfit to run must be removed, i.e., scratched from the competition.

Which horse did Rich Strike replace at the Derby?

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —
Rich Strike has won the 2022 Kentucky Derby race. The horse is owned by RED TR-Racing and trained by Eric Reed. On Rich Strike was jockey Sonny Leon. The win was a major surprise after Rich Strike, who was positioned #21, replaced Ethereal Road who scratched Friday.

What horses are scratched?

Which horses are at risk? Scratches isn’t a fussy disease, as any horse can get it; but the condition is widely prevalent in draft horses with feathers or long fetlock hair that retain moisture.

Why was un ojo scratched?

Un Ojo’s trainer Ricky Courville confirmed the news to BloodHorse Monday. “He came out of that work Saturday with a bruised foot and it’s just not the right thing to do to run him; he’s still a little tender on it,” Courville said.

How much was Rich Strike claimed for?

$30,000
In September 2021, horse trainer Eric Reed, on behalf of Richard Dawson’s RED-TR Racing, bought Rich Strike for $30,000 at a claiming race at Churchill Downs. Jockey Sonny Leon rode Rich Strike to his victory in the 148th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2022.

Who scratched for Rich Strike?

Wayne Lukas chose to scratch the horse, who drew the No. 20 post position for the Derby. Rich Strike will now take the No.

How much did a bet on Rich Strike pay?

But winning at 80/1 odds, Rich Strike paid $163.60 on a $2 win bet and triggered some huge payouts in the exotic pools. Rich Strike’s win payout was the second-highest all-time in the Kentucky Derby behind Donerail ($184.90) in 1913.

Did Rich Strike bite the outrider?

While outrider Greg Blasi ponied a keyed-up Rich Strike back towards the finish line for the post-race celebrations, the Keen Ice colt tried to take a bite out of Blasi’s pony’s neck, grabbed the reins in his teeth, and succeeded in biting Blasi himself.

Has Rich Strike been drug tested?

There won’t be any controversy over this year’s Kentucky Derby winner. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced that all post-race samples from the Kentucky Derby came back clear, including Rich Strike’s. The colt went from an also-eligible to the second biggest long shot to win the run for the roses.

Are scratches in horses painful?

If scratches remain untreated, it can be extremely painful to the horse as open sores may become infected. Once a horse’s scratches get to this point, it is important to contact your vet right away for a more aggressive treatment plan.

Do you get money back if horse scratched?

A fixed odds bet is eligible for a deduction if the relevant scratching occurs after the bet has been placed. Any scratchings from before the bet is placed do not impact the bet. Example: you place a $10 win bet on a horse with fixed odds of $2.50. Any scratchings that occurred before your bet was placed do not apply.

How long does scratches last in horses?

Most cases heal within two weeks. Address the cause. If your horse developed scratches after spending too much time in wet turn—out areas, you may need to find him a drier paddock or pasture.

Is Un Ojo blind in one eye?

By the time the Ghostzapper foal was born in 2020, his half-brother had lost his left eye. Needless to say, that loss affected Un Ojo’s personality, as he suddenly lacked visible clues to what was going on along his left flank. “He had a couple little quirks because of the loss of that eye,” Finney said.

Which Derby horse has only one eye?

Un Ojo
The eye had to be removed and since then Un Ojo, which is Spanish for “an eye,” has been going through his racing career with a disadvantage. Yet still, Un Ojo is one of a few horses that qualified for the prestigious 2022 Kentucky Derby featuring the best in the world.

Is Rich Strike scratched?

Ethereal Road scratched from the Kentucky Derby Friday morning, clearing the way for Rich Strike to run. Rattle N Roll, second on the Also Eligible list for the Kentucky Derby, also scratched from the Run for the Roses.

Why did Rich Strike bite the pony?

Reed said Rich Strike bit Blasi and the pony because he was still in “race-mode.” “When he saw that pony coming his way, he thought he had another horse to beat,” Reed explained. “And he was trying to run by it.” Reed went on to praise Blasi’s reaction.

Why did Rich Strike bite the horse?

He thought he was supposed to outrun that horse, and he bit the guy’s leg terribly — bit his arm a couple, really bad bites,” Reed continued. “The horse is not a mean horse. He just was in race mode and he didn’t understand why they were grabbing him to slow him down.

What was the biggest payoff on Rich Strike?

Rich Strike triggered the second-biggest upset in the race’s 148-year history, paying $163.60 to win. Only Donerail in 1913 had a higher payout of $184.90. Rich Strike ran one and a quarter miles in 2:02.61.

How much did owner of Rich Strike bet on his horse?

$30,000
It was the veteran horseman’s first Kentucky Derby starter; he and owner Richard Dawson claimed Rich Strike for $30,000 from breeder Calumet Farm and trainer Joe Sharp last September at Churchill Downs. Reed, who watched the race from the paddock, fell to the ground after Rich Strike crossed the wire first.

Who owned Rich Strike before he was claimed?

Rich Strike was purchased last fall for $30,000. At the time of the sale he had been entered in a low-level claiming race by his former owner, Calumet Farm, which has won a record eight Derbys. The colt wasn’t scheduled to run Saturday, but it squeezed into a starting gate stall after Hall of Fame trainer D.