Warm - up to the Kentucky Derby marred by severe storms nationwide . Six inches of rain fell on Saturday alone and on - track work had to be suspended . One trainer likened the downpour to a scene from the comedy film Caddyshack .
Build-up to the Kentucky Derby overshadowed by severe storms nationwide . Two inches of rain fell on Monday alone and on-track training had to be delayed . One trainer likened the downpour to a scene from the comedy film Caddyshack .