Ken Tohill spent 44 years riding horses, accumulating 4,100 wins in over 31,000 starts. Finally at age 60, he was preparing for the ride of a lifetime at the Kentucky Derby. Unfortunately, his 3-year-old will not be able to make it to the starting gate.
Churchill Downs announced Thursday morning that Wild On Ice will miss Kentucky Derby 149 after suffering a left hind leg injury during morning workouts beneath the Twin Spires. He was transported to a Lexington equine surgical facility, according to Mike Welsch of Daily Racing Forum.
Wild On Ice is the second horse to withdraw from the field this week.