With a few days to go until the 150th Kentucky Derby, the Run for the Roses officially has its first big change.
The No. 9 horse, Encino, has been scratched and Epic Ride will take his spot, sliding into the No. 20 gate with 50-1 morning line odds.
According to Daily Racing Form, the Brad Cox-trained Encino is dealing with a soft tissue strain in his right front leg. Cox won the Lexington Stakes with Encino and was hoping the colt could help nab a second Kentucky Derby title after winning with Mandaloun. But that victory probably tasted bittersweet coming after Medina Spirit was later disqualified despite crossing the finish line first.
“Obviously, the timing of it is not good, but we’ll be fine,” Cox told DRF. “I think it’s something we can back off, give him some time, and have a fresh horse in 30 days.”
Cox still has two more entrants in the Derby with Catching Freedom and Just A Touch.
Here’s an updated look at the post positions and odds.
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Morning Line Odds: 20-1
Trainer: Danny Gargan
Jockey: Luis Saez
Owner(s): West Paces Racing LLC, R. A. Hill Stable, Belmar Racing and Breeding LLC, Two Eight Racing LLC & Pine Racing Stables
Key Results: 4th Place 2024 Blue Grass Stakes, 1st Place 2024 Fountain of Youth, 1st Place 2023 Remsen
Morning Line Odds: 3-1
Trainer: Chad Brown
Jockey: Tyler Gafflione
Owner(s): Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael B., Smith, Derrick, Westerberg, Rocket Ship Racing, LLC and Brant, Peter M.
Key Results: 1st Place 2024 Blue Grass Stakes, 1st Place 2024 Risen Star, 2nd Place 2023 Remsen
Morning Line Odds: 20-1
Trainer: Kenny McPeek
Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Owner(s): Lance Gasaway, 4 G Racing LLC & Daniel Hamby III
Key Results: 3rd Place 2024 Arkansas Derby, 1st Place 2024 Southwest Stakes, 5th Place 2024 Smarty Jones
Morning Line Odds: 8-1
Trainer: Brad Cox
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Owner(s): Albaugh Family Stables LLC
Key Results: 1st Place 2024 Louisiana Derby, 3rd Place 2024 Risen Star, 1st Place 2024 Smarty Jones
Morning Line Odds: 30-1
Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Owner(s): Tami Bobo, Julie Davies & George G. Isaacs
Key Results: 2nd Place 2024 Florida Derby
Morning Line Odds: 20-1
Trainer: Wayne Lukas
Jockey: Keith Asmussen
Owner(s): BC Stables LLC
Key Results: 2nd Place 2024 Arkansas Derby, 1st Place 2024 Smarty Jones, 2nd Place 2024 Southwest Stakes
Morning Line Odds: 20-1
Trainer: Whit Beckman
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Owner(s): Ribble Farms LLC
Key Results: 2nd Place 2024 Louisiana Derby, 5th Place 2024 Risen Star, 1st Place 2023 Kentucky Jockey Club
Morning Line Odds: 10-1
Trainer: Brad Cox
Jockey: TBD
Owner(s): Qatar Racing (Sheikh Fahad Al Thani), Resolute Racing & Marc Detampel
Key Results: 2nd Place 2024 Blue Grass Stakes, 2nd Place 2024 Gotham
Morning Line Odds: 30-1
Trainer: Daisuke Takayanagi
Jockey: Kimura Kazushi
Owner(s): Tomoya Ozasa
Key Results: 1st Place 2024 Fukuryu Stakes, 1st Place 2024 Newcomer
Morning Line Odds: 10-1
Trainer: Yoshito Yahagi
Jockey: Ryusei Sakai
Owner(s): Susumu Fujita
Key Results: 1st Place 2024 UAE Derby, 1st Place 2024 Saudi Derby, 1st Place 2023 Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun
Morning Line Odds: 20-1
Trainer: Steve Asmussen
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Owner(s): L and N Racing LLC, Brewster, Clark O., Caroom, Jerry and Breeze Easy, LLC
Key Results: 4th Place 2024 Louisiana Derby, 2nd Place 2024 Risen Star, 1st Place 2024 Lecomte
Morning Line Odds: 50-1
Trainer: Larry Demeritte
Jockey: Jesus Castanon
Owner(s): Harry L. Veruchi
Key Results: 2nd Place 2024 Jeff Ruby Steaks, 3rd Place 2024 Sam F. Davis, 2nd Place 2024 Pasco
Morning Line Odds: 30-1
Trainer: Michael McCarthy
Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Owner(s): Amerman Racing LLC
Key Results: 1st Place 2024 Jeff Ruby Steaks, 1st Place 2024 El Camino Real Derby, 1st Place 2023 Zuma Beach
Morning Line Odds: 30-1
Trainer: Chad Brown
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Owner(s): Klaravich Stables Inc.
Key Results: 1st Place 2024 Tampa Bay Derby, 2nd Place 2024 Holy Bull, 7th Place 2023 Remsen
Morning Line Odds: 50-1
Trainer: Victor Barboza Jr.
Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
Owner(s): Granpollo Stables LLC
Key Results: 3rd Place 2024 Florida Derby, 3rd Place 2024 Tampa Bay Derby
Morning Line Odds: 5-2
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Jockey: John Velazquez
Owner(s): Repole Stables, Inc.
Key Results: 1st Place 2024 Florida Derby, 3rd Place 2024 Holy Bull, 1st Place 2023 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
Morning Line Odds: 20-1
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Owner(s): Eric M. Waller & Sharon Waller
Key Results: 1st Place 2024 Santa Anita Derby, 1st Place 2024 Sunland Park Derby, 2nd Place 2023 Los Alamitos Futurity
Morning Line Odds: 20-1
Trainer: Bill Mott
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Owner(s): Emily Bushnell & Ric Waldman
Key Results: 1st Place 2024 Wood Memorial, 4th Place 2024 Risen Star
Morning Line Odds: 50-1
Trainer: Danny Gargan
Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Owner(s): Reeves Thoroughbred Racing; West Paces Racing; GMP Stables; and Carl & Yurie Pascarella
Key Results: 2nd Place 2024 Wood Memorial
Morning Line Odds: 50-1
Trainer: John Ennis
Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Owner(s): Welch Racing LLC
Key Results: 3rd Place 2024 Blue Grass Stakes, 2nd Place 2024 John Battaglia Memorial, 1st Place 2024 Leonatus Stakes
Morning Line Odds: 20-1
Trainer: Brad Cox
Jockey: TBD
Owner(s): Godolphin LLC
Key Results: 1st Place 2024 Lexington, 1st Place 2024 John Battaglia Memorial