Arabian Knight off Kentucky Derby trail; will return later

AP

Arabian Knight is off the Kentucky Derby trail.

Wagering has been suspended on the 3-year-old colt for the Derby’s future wager after owner Amr Zedan announced the decision.

Arabian Knight was the second choice on the morning line behind favorite Forte for the May 6 race.

“Trainer Tim Yakteen wasn’t happy with his last work and we feel it’s in Arabian Knight’s best interest not to rush and allow him more time to develop,” Zedan tweet ed. “We know he’s a superior talent and our plan is to point him toward a summer and fall campaign.”

Purchased for $2.3 million as a 2-year-old, Arabian Knight won his debut by 7 1/4 lengths at Keeneland last November. He made his 3-yearold debut in the Southwest at Oaklawn in January and won by 5 1/2 lengths.

Arabian Knight had his third workout on Thursday, March 9 at Santa Anita.