I WANT REVENGE, the favorite for today's Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, has been ruled out of the race because of an injury to his fetlock.

Trainer Jeff Mullins was forced to withdraw the exciting colt on raceday after he was found to be sore around an ankle.

Mullins said: "It is gutting. the dream has turned into a nightmare but we can not chance it with a horse of this ability.

"The horse is actually sound. he is not lame, but we can not chance his health.

The young 19-year-old jockey, Joe Talamo, stated he was "lost for words" at missing out on his big day.

However it does mean that I Want Revenge will be fit to fight another Grade 1 and Joe Talamo will have his chance to shine in the spotlight.