Breeders’ Cup: Scottish Lassie will be scratched from Distaff

Scottish Lassie, winner of the Grade Coaching Club American Oaks this year, will be scratched from the Breeders' Cup Distaff. She is slated to be sold at the Fasig-Tipton sale Monday.

David Grening of Daily Racing Form reported that trainer Jorge Abreu said the 3-year-old filly "was a little off in her right front after training Wednesday."

"Better safe than sorry, always," Abreu told the Breeders' Cup media team.

Scottish Lassie was 12-1 on the morning line for the Distaff, which also features heavy favorite Seismic Beauty, Nitrogen and Dorth Vader.

The CCA Oaks was the only win in four starts this year for the McKinzie filly. She also was third in the Acorn (G1) and was fourth in the Cotillion (G1) in her most recent start.

Last year, Scottish Lassie finished fourth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies after a win in the Frizette (G1).

Purchased for $80,000 as a 2-year-old, she is owned by Sportsmen Stable, Parkland Thoroughbreds, Photos Finish, Corms Racing Stable and Abreu. She has a career record of 7: 2-0-3 and earnings of $735,760.