What happened when horse, jockey fell on the track just before the Kentucky Derby?
Published in Horse Racing
Great White, owned by Three Chimneys Farm and trainer John Ennis, bucked and fell just moments before the Kentucky Derby, toppling jockey Alex Achard onto the track at Churchill Downs in Louisville.
As other horses were being loaded into the starting gate, the gray gelding reared onto his hind legs and fell to his back, then flipped over and got back onto his feet. Achard also got up quickly, appearing unharmed.
Great White was evaluated and then scratched due to the incident, and for a short time, all the horses were taken from the starting gate before the race.
Great White, No. 21, was added to the Derby lineup after Silent Tactic scratched because of a bruised foot.
Great White, who stands more than 17 hands tall, was sired by Volatile and his dam is Kelly Bag, who was fathered by Uncle Mo. His odds early Saturday were 50-1.
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