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Six Horses Dead and Five Scratched: Dark Shadow Cast Over 149th Kentucky Derby

Key takeaways: The early favorite Forte was scratched from the 149th Kentucky Derby, making it the fifth horse to be scratched in the days leading up to the event. Six horses have died at Churchill Downs in recent days, including two trained by Mike Repole, co-owner of Forte. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission veterinarians are working to ensure the safety…