I remember in 2014 a horse who was going to be a heavy favorite scratched out of the BC Juvenile. After Texas Red jogged in that race I thought the scratched horse was something really special. When he went back in training I got him at 8/1 in the February Derby futures. Only Derby future bet I ever cashed.

Today's scratch is tomorrow's opportunity.

PS : It didn't hurt A.P.'s stud fee when he retired after winning the Triple Crown & Breeder's Cup Classic.