The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby unfolds at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
The Race for the Roses is long, but for most of the field, the outcome will be determined in the first half mile. The possible pace scenarios for the race have been a huge topic on the backstretch at Churchill Downs this week, especially with a rash of scratches, horse injuries and deaths. Forte, a favorite to win the Derby, scratched Saturday morning after a veterinarian exam. How will everything shake out?
USA TODAY Sports and the Louisville Courier-Journal will provide live updates, the latest news and more from Churchill Downs throughout the day. Follow along.
