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Early Kentucky Derby favorite Forte scratched from …

Kentucky Derby hopeful Forte works out at Churchill Downs Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 6. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Longshot races to huge upset in Kentucky Derby

Rich Strike (21), with Sonny Leon aboard, beats Epicenter (3), with Joel Rosario aboard, at the finish line to win the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Medina Spirit posthumously stripped of Kentucky Derby …

John Velazquez atop Medina Spirit competes during the 146th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Baltimore. Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit collapsed and died after a workout Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at Santa Anita. The 3-year-old colt trained by Bob Baffert had just completed five furlongs in his second workout since finishing second in the Breeders’ Cup Classic a month ago at Del Mar, according to Craig Robertson, Baffert’s attorney. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Medina Spirit’s Kentucky Derby win in jeopardy after failed …

Medina Spirit #8, ridden by jockey John Velazquez, leads the field to the first turn during the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 01, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Bob Baffert suspended from N.Y. tracks pending Kentucky …

In this May 22, 2020, file photo, Bob Baffert, two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer, lowers his bandana during an interview while keeping his distance at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Hall of Fame Trainer Bob Baffert no stranger to failed …

Trainer Bob Baffert pets an outrider's horse while watching workouts at Churchill Downs Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. The 147th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 1. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Anti-fungal meds given to Kentucky Derby winner Medina …

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit walks around the Stakes Barn with assistant trainer Jimmy Barnes after arriving at Pimlico Race Course Monday, May 10, 2021. (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun via AP)./The Baltimore Sun via AP)

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Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit heads to Preakness …

Medina Spirit #8, ridden by jockey John Velazquez, leads the field to the first turn during the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 01, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Medina Spirit could lose Kentucky Derby win over …

John Velazquez riding Medina Spirit leads Florent Geroux on Mandaloun, Flavien Prat riding Hot Rod Charlie and Luis Saez on Essential Quality to win the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Bob Baffert mulls Medina Spirit’s next step after …

John Velazquez riding Medina Spirit leads Florent Geroux on Mandaloun and Flavien Prat riding Hot Rod Charlie to win the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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Horse racing industry not immune to coronavirus pandemic

A general view of the horses breaking at the gate at the Del Mar Racetrack on July 19, 2006. (Credit: Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Report: Kentucky Derby to be postponed for 1st time …

Country House, War of Will, Maximum Security and Code of Honor fight for position in the final turn during the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville on May 4, 2019. (Credit: Andy Lyons / Getty Images)

Triple Crown Winner Justify’s Positive Drug Test …

Justify is walked in his barn by trainer Bob Baffert after arriving prior to the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 6, 2018 in Elmont, New York. (Credit: Al Bello/Getty Images)