Breeders’ Cup notebook: Fever knocks Vekoma out of Sprint, possibly off to stud — Press Telegram

Vekoma, the 3-1 morning-line favorite in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Keeneland Race Course, was scratched Wednesday morning after the 4-year-old son of Candy Ride spiked a fever Tuesday night. The George Weaver-trained colt was unbeaten in three starts this year, including victories in a pair of Grade I stakes – the Carter Handicap and…

Breeders’ Cup notebook: Fever knocks Vekoma out of Sprint, possibly off to stud — Press Telegram