Rodriguez, who opened at 12-1 but had seen his odds shorten to 6-1 as the week wore on, was scratched due to a bruised foot by trainer Bob Baffert on Thursday evening. In his place, Baeza will draw into the field.

Kentucky Derby field was narrowed to 19 horses after Grande was scratched from Saturday's race. Churchill Downs said a foot bruise was the reason for Grande's withdrawal. Grande owner Mike Repole said the horse was dealing with a slightly cracked heel this week,

Grande has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby, reducing the field for Saturday’s 151st edition to 19 horses