Grande was scratched from the Kentucky Derby due to a foot bruise, leaving only 19 horses for the race. Trained by Todd Pletcher, Grande had shown promise with a win in his maiden and an allowance before finishing second in the Wood Memorial. This is a notable year for Pletcher, as it's the first time in 21 years he has not had a Derby starter, despite having previously won the event twice. The changes in the horse lineup are significant ahead of the event.
Grande, trained by Todd Pletcher, was scratched from the Kentucky Derby due to a foot bruise, leaving the field reduced to 19 horses.
This marks the first time in 21 years that trainer Todd Pletcher has not had a starter in the Derby, signaling a noteworthy shift in the race.
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