Magician scratches from Breeders’ Cup Turf (The Associated Press)

Magician was scratched from the Breeders’ Cup on Wednesday, denying the colt a chance to defend his title in the $3 million Turf. Magician is the second major defection in as many days. Magician, trained in Ireland by Aidan O’Brien, was slated to make a second straight U.S. He is headed to stallion duty at Ashford Stud in Versailles, Kentucky.