""It's incredibly disappointing, but the swelling should go down within a day or two," Delgado Jr. said. "It's just really bad timing.""
"The Puma is the fourth scratch from the field this week, with one coming each of the past four days."
"Renegade remains the favorite after opening as such on the morning line a week ago."
The Kentucky Derby will proceed with 19 horses after The Puma was scratched due to a swollen leg from a skin infection. The decision was made less than 12 hours before the race. The horse's trainers expressed disappointment but noted the swelling should subside soon. The Puma's withdrawal marks the fourth scratch in the week leading up to the race. Renegade remains the favorite, aiming to win from the inside No. 1 post position, a feat not achieved in four decades.
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