Encino Withdrawn from Kentucky Derby, Epic Ride Draws In

Godolphin homebred Encino (Nyquist), winner of the GIII Stonestreet Lexington S. at Keeneland Apr. 13, has been scratched from Saturday's GI Kentucky Derby. Trainer Brad Cox said that Encino will not run in the Kentucky Derby after being off after training Tuesday morning.

Also-eligible Epic Ride (Blame), a longshot third for trainer John Ennis while making his dirt debut in the GI Toyota Blue Grass S. at Keeneland Apr. 6, will draw into the field.

Encino will not run in the @KentuckyDerby per trainer Brad Cox. Also-eligible Epic Ride draws into the field. More to come. pic.twitter.com/Oe6yA7FrMV

— Churchill Downs PR (@DerbyMedia) April 30, 2024