TRUE TIMBER was declared from consideration from the $3 million on Pegasus early Wednesday when trainer Jack Sisterson said via Twitter that the 7-year-old horse “came up slightly off” at his Palm Meadows training base.

The ailment is sufficiently minor that “while it appears he might be able to run in the Pegasus, we always prioritize the best interest of the horse and have elected to defer to caution,” Sisterson wrote.

True Timber, as winner of the Grade 1 Cigar Mile in December in his last start, figured as one of the middling wagering choices for the Pegasus. Owned by Calumet Farm, True Timber has won five of 29 starts and more than $1.2 million.

His defection moves LAST JUDGMENT into the 12-horse Pegasus field. Trained by Mike Maker, Last Judgment was a 6 1/2-length winner of the Sunshine Classic versus Florida-breds here last Saturday.

Entries for the Pegasus and Pegasus Turf will be drawn today at 1:45 p.m. Eastern. These 12 are expected for the Pegasus: Coastal Defense, Code of Honor, Harpers First Ride, Independence Hall, Jesus’ Team, Kiss Today Goodbye, Knicks Go, Last Judgment, Math Wizard, Mr Freeze, Sleepy Eyes Todd, Tax.