Great White was scratched from the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2 moments before post time after flipping over on the course while being led to the starting gate at Churchill Downs.
He was the fifth horse scratched this week.
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The dramatic scene unfolded as horses were being loaded for the 6:57 p.m. post time. He reared up, throwing jockey Alex Achard. Course veterinarians were there quickly evaluating them and Great White was scratched shortly thereafter.
Great White, a 1,365-pound gray gelding
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