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Great White is doing well after flipping before the Kentucky Derby, throwing his jockey and getting scratched minutes before the Triple Crown race, trainer John Ennis said. The big gray gelding who weighs roughly 1,370 pounds was spooked by something while he and the other horses were waiting to get walked into the starting gate for the opening race of the Triple Crown. He threw off rider Alex Achard, who walked away under his own power. He was scratched by track veterinarians. Golden Tempo won the race. Read moreGreat White is fine after throwing his jockey and getting scratched late from the Kentucky Derby

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