Louisville, Ky. – Rodriguez was scratched from Kentucky Derby on Saturday, leaving the coach BOB BAFFET With an entry into his return to Churchill Downs after serving a three -year suspension.
Baffert made the decision on Thursday, leaving his colleague to the Mike Smith renowned temple without going into what would have been his 29th Derby Start record.
There was no immediate reason given for the stripe.
Buffet Will Saddle Citizen Bull, 2 -year champion last year, looking for a record victory for the seventh derby. The colt has drawn the formidable post n ° 1 and will be under pressure to break quickly before the rest of the terrain happens to it.
With the defection of Rodriguez, Baeza will be the field of 20 children of 3 years. The Colt has been on the ground since last week's training in the hope that it would enter. He is formed by John Shirreffs.
Baeza was a finalist at Santa Anita Derby last month.
