Why Racehorses Get Scratched (And What It Means for Owners and Bettors)
I’ve been racing Thoroughbreds since 1994, and I’ve found that nothing scrambles race day plans faster than hearing your horse’s name announced as a scratch. On a typical card at a major track, you’ll see at least one or two scratches before post time. I’ve had horses pulled by track vets, scratched by stewards after …

