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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Encino won't run in the Kentucky Derby this weekend. Trainer Brad Cox says the colt didn't look right after morning training and was vanned to an equine hospital. X-rays were negative but a soft tissue strain in his right front leg was diagnosed. Encino was a 20-1 shot on the morning-line for the 150th edition of the race on Saturday. Encino dropping out leaves Cox with early 8-1 third-choice Catching Freedom and Just a Touch. Epic Ride now joins the 20-horse field. The colt trained by John Ennis is listed as 50-1 on the morning line. Adam Beschizza will make his Derby debut in the saddle.
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