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 . The weather two years ago was dire on race day -- the second wettest on record as 1.46 inches of rain fell as I 'll Have One trainer likened the downpour to a scene from the comedy film Caddyshack .
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 .