The 151st Preakness Stakes moves to Laurel Park with a 14-horse field, excluding Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo. Iron Honor leads the morning-line odds as the race offers a $2 million purse.
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Churchill Downs Racetrack has declared the early favorite for the Kentucky Derby, Forte, out of the race due to concerns from Kentucky Horse Racing Commission veterinarians about a bruised right front foot. This is the fifth scratch this week from the race, with Churchill Downs taking measures to ensure the safety of horses and jockeys. The 149th Kentucky Derby is set to take place on Saturday, May 4th.