Here’s what I can share right now about the latest news on Robusta the horse:
- Robusta has been discussed in relation to the Kentucky Derby field, with reports noting a late entry into the race after a veterinary scratch affected Right to Party. This situation elevated Robusta into the field as a replacement entry for the Derby [Times Now News, Apr 30, 2026; AJC, Apr 30, 2026].
- Jockey updates around the Derby mention Cristian Torres riding Robusta after previously being set to ride Silent Tactic, which was scratched due to a foot injury; Torres expressed mixed emotions but relief about securing the mount [Times Now News, Apr 30, 2026; AJC, Apr 30, 2026].
If you’d like, I can pull more current specifics (e.g., Robusta’s exact Derby odds, post position, trainer comments, and any subsequent race results) and provide up-to-date citations.
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Robusta (USA) profile, complete with race record, results, future entries, wins, statistics and more.
www.racingtv.comCristian Torres is getting the chance to ride in his first Kentucky Derby after all. The jockey looked to be out of luck after Silent Tactic was scratched earlier this week, but another change in the field gave him a reprieve. Kenny McPeek-trained Right to Party was scratched on Friday, less than 36 hours before post time, putting Doug O'Neill's Robusta in off the also-eligible list. O'Neill tapped Torres for the mount because Emisael Jaramillo was already booked to ride at Santa Anita Park in...
www.ajc.comRobusto is a 6 year old gelding by Churchill out of the Redoute's Choice mare, She's Clean. He has had 40 race starts for 8 wins with the latest being 9 days ago when 7th at Randwick in the Winx Stakes over 1400 metres.
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www.newser.comCristian Torres rides Robusta in the Kentucky Derby after Right to Party is scratched for veterinary reasons. Explore the latest updates on the race., Agency News, Times Now
www.timesnownews.comFind out the latest information about Robusta including the next race, the latest horse race odds, previous wins, owner information and loads more from At The Races.
www.attheraces.comRobusta began his racing career as a 2-year-old in 2025 and won his maiden race in his second lifetime start when making his 3-year-old debut going one mile at Santa Anita on Jan. 9, 2026. His subsequent race was a sixth-place finish in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes on Feb. 7.
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