LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The field for the Kentucky Derby has been reduced to 16 after Finnick the Fierce was scratched on Friday.The one-eyed gelding may have an issue with his foot.
He's missing his right eye because of a congenital cataract.The Derby on Saturday will have its fewest starters since 2003, when Funny Cide beat 15 rivals.
King Guillermo, owned by former major league All-Star Victor Martinez, was scratched because of a fever.Finnick the Fierce drew the No.
1 post position and was listed at 50-1 on the morning line. His absence means Max Player will break from the inside position.