Overview

• Rodriguez was scratched from the Kentucky Derby due to a minor foot bruise, with plans to target the Preakness Stakes on May 17 instead.
• Baeza, trained by John Shirreffs, was added as the 20th entrant, resulting in post position shifts for horses in gates 5-19.
• Bob Baffert returns to the Derby after a three-year suspension with his sole entry, Citizen Bull, who faces challenges starting from the No. 1 gate.
• Journalism, trained by Mike McCarthy, remains the betting favorite at 3-1 odds, following a strong performance in the Santa Anita Derby.
• Speculation about potential last-minute scratches continues, raising concerns over their impact on betting markets and field composition.