Overview
- Great White, which flipped and threw jockey Alex Achard near the starting gate Saturday, was withdrawn minutes before post time.
- Track veterinarians and medical staff examined both horse and rider, and officials scratched the horse as a safety precaution.
- The decision reduced the field from 19 to 18 starters and became the fifth scratch of the 2026 Derby, tying the event's record.
- Achard was evaluated after the fall and was reported to avoid serious injury.
- Golden Tempo won the 152nd running, giving DeVaux a milestone first Kentucky Derby victory for a female trainer.