Robusta is in the Kentucky Derby field with Right to Party out

Cristian Torres is getting the chance to ride in his first Kentucky Derby after Kenny McPeek-trained Right to Party was scratched on Friday, with Doug O'Neill's Robusta drawing into the field.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cristian Torres is getting the chance to ride in his first Kentucky Derby after Kenny McPeek-trained Right to Party was scratched on Friday, with Doug O'Neill's Robusta drawing into the field.

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The jockey looked to be out of luck after Silent Tactic was ruled out earlier this week because of a foot injury. Trainer Mark Casse said it was an easy decision in the best interests of the horse but that he felt bad for Torres.

Kentucky Derby alternate Robusta works out at Churchill Downs on Friday in Louisville, Ky.Charlie Riedel / APWith Robusta getting in off the also-eligible list, O'Neill tapped Torres for the mount because Emisael Jaramillo was already booked to ride at Santa Anita Park in California on Saturday.