2 May 2017

Patch the one eyed horse to run in Kentucky Derby

11:04 am on 2 May 2017

A one-eyed horse called Patch has been entered into the Kentucky Derby, America's biggest race, on Sunday.

Patch, had his left eye removed because of inflammation last year.

However, he finished runner-up in April's Louisiana Derby - his first graded stakes - after competing in his first race in January.

2016 Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist.

2016 Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist. Photo: Photosport

"It seems to never faze him - he's a remarkable horse to recover as quickly as he did," said trainer Todd Pletcher.

Patch is a 40-1 shot for the $2.5m Kentucky Derby in Louisville, the first leg of America's Triple Crown.

"It's a credit to him and his professionalism that he was able to adapt so seamlessly," Pletcher added.

-BBC