Fulleffort scratched from the Kentucky Derby, putting Ocelli into the race
Fulleffort has been scratched from the 2026 Kentucky Derby, reducing trainer Brad Cox's entries from three to two. As a result, Ocelli has been added to the race from the also-eligible list. The change was announced by race officials about 24 hours after another horse, Silent Tactic, was also withdrawn.
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