Derby Favorite I Want Revenge Is Scratched

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted May 2, 2009 8:49 AM CDT

(Newser) – Kentucky Derby favorite I Want Revenge has been scratched because of an ankle injury, reports Newsday. The 3-year-old colt—the morning line had him at 3-1 odds to win today's race—showed soreness in his left front ankle after an early workout, said trainer Jeff... Read full story »

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