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Golden Tempo conquered 152. Kentucky Derby Saturday, marking a historic first for female coaches.
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The field was reduced to 19 instead of the maximum 20 early on Saturday morning after The Puma was scratched with a skin infection. He was ruled out after the deadline for a replacement, leaving Corona de Ora out.
Silent Tactic, Fulleffort and Right to Party were all scratched in the last four days, but were replaced by Great White, Ocelli and Robusta.
But just before race time the field was further reduced to 18 after Great White was scratched after turning around while the others were loading up.
Track conditions were much better this year as opposed to last year when Sovereignty crossed the finish line covered in mud after the rain poured down at Churchill Downs. According to the historic race venue, track conditions were fast with good visibility and low precipitation just an hour before post time.
But the weather was much cooler than previous years with 54 degrees just an hour before race time. According to FOX Forecast Center, the average high in Louisville this time of year is 74 degrees.
According to data from National Weather Service in Louisville, the coldest Derby day on record was May 4, 1940, and May 4, 1957, when the temperature reached 36 degrees and was accompanied by winds of 20 to 25 mph.
