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Golden Tempo captured the 152nd Kentucky Derby Saturday, marking a historic first for the trainers.
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The field was reduced to 19 instead of the maximum of 20 early Saturday morning after the Puma was scratched due to a skin infection. He was left out after the deadline for a replacement, leaving Corona de Ora off the field.
Silent Tactic, Fulleffort and Right to Party have all been delisted in the last four days, but have been replaced by Great White, Ocelli and Robusta.
But just before the race, the field was reduced further to 18 after Great White was scratched after turning around as the others charged.
Track conditions were much better this year than last year when Sovereignty crossed the finish line covered in mud after heavy rain at Churchill Downs. According to the historic race location, track conditions were fast with good visibility and light precipitation just an hour before start time.
But the weather was much colder than in previous years, at 54 degrees just an hour before the race started. According to the FOX Forecast Center, The average temperature in Louisville this time of year is 74 degrees.
According to data from National Weather Service in Louisville, The coldest Derby day on record occurred on May 4, 1940 and May 4, 1957, when temperatures reached 36 degrees and were accompanied by winds of 20 to 25 mph.
