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Ocelli is now in the 2026 Kentucky Derby field after Fulleffort scratches out of the race. Scratch has emerged this Friday as one of the stories drawing attention in New Zealand.

Key facts

• Ocelli is now in the 2026 Kentucky Derby field after Fulleffort scratches out of the race.
• Horse's trainer, jockey, what they're saying and more ahead of Run for the Roses 2026 at Churchill Downs:.
• Great White will enter the Kentucky Derby off a fifth-place finish in the Blue Grass on April 4.
• 20 post in the starting gate after the scratch of Silent Tactic.
• Earlier this week, Great White replaced Silent Tactic in the 20-horse field after Silent Tactic scratched due to a bruised foot.

What we know

Going deeper, Horse's trainer, jockey, what they're saying and more ahead of Run for the Roses 2026 at Churchill Downs:.

On the substance, Great White will enter the Kentucky Derby off a fifth-place finish in the Blue Grass on April 4.

Beyond the headlines, 20 post in the starting gate after the scratch of Silent Tactic.

More precisely, Earlier this week, Great White replaced Silent Tactic in the 20-horse field after Silent Tactic scratched due to a bruised foot.

It is worth noting that Also-eligible horses can still draw into the Derby field if any other expected Derby runners are scratched by 9 a.m.

By the numbers

At this stage, a third horse has scratched from the 2026 Kentucky Derby.

On a related note, Trainer John Ennis is in the Kentucky Derby for the second time, having finished 13th with Epic Ride in 2024.

Going deeper, Great White has joined the field for the 2026 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

On the substance, Post time for the Kentucky Derby is set for 6:57 p.m. on Saturday, May 2.

The wider context

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Going deeper, three Chimneys is 0 for 3 in the Derby, finishing third twice with Chief’s Crown (1985) and Gun Runner (2016).

On the substance, He’s 0 for 1 in the Derby, finishing 13th with Epic Ride in 2024.

Beyond the headlines, Last race: Fifth in Grade 1 Blue Grass on April 4 at Keeneland.

More precisely, Another horse has scratched from the expected Kentucky Derby field.

The bottom line

• A third horse has scratched from the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
• Three Chimneys is 0 for 3 in the Derby, finishing third twice with Chief’s Crown (1985) and Gun Runner (2016).
• 20 in the Derby, and Fulleffort was to begin the race from post position No.
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