Why Racehorses Get Scratched (And What It Means for Your Bet)
I’ve been owning and racing Thoroughbreds since 1994 — Fair Grounds, Evangeline Downs, Delta Downs, and others — and 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. Over 30 …

