Grande's unexpected scratch leaves 19 horses in the Kentucky Derby, set to broadcast on NBC.

The Kentucky Derby field was reduced to 19 horses after Grande was scratched, leaving its owner, Mike Repole, shocked. The race, known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports," is the first leg of the Triple Crown, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky. NBC will broadcast the event, and favorites like Essential Quality, Concert Tour, and Hot Rod Charlie are expected to compete in a race that could be affected by weather and track conditions.