Saturday, May 2, 2015

International Star scratched from 141st Kentucky Derby (Yahoo Sports)

Kentucky Derby entrant International Star, ridden by exercise rider Joel Barrientos, gallops at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Friday, May 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Garry Jones)

International Star was scratched from the Kentucky Derby early Saturday, leaving 18 horses to run for the roses. Owner Ken Ramsey said a problem was discovered in the colt's left front foot, likely an abscess. The veterinarian who checked out International Star didn't like the way he jogged inside the barn and once the blacksmith removed the colt's shoe, a warm spot on the inside of the foot was found, Ramsey said. International Star topped the point leaderboard that determined the 20-horse field for the Derby, having swept the three major preps at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans.




from Yahoo Sports http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/top/SIG=136c4dtho/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/international-star-scratched-141st-kentucky-derby-140627487--rah.html

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