Anchorage, Alaska – Thursday, March 8, 2012 – Veteran Iditarod musher Ryan Redington (Bib# 67) scratched in Takotna at 09:30 Alaska Time.  Ryan Redington from Wasilla made the decision to scratch due to personal reasons.  Redington’s grandfather was Joe Redington, Sr., Father of the Iditarod.  Ryan Redington had 10 dogs on his team when he made the decision.  Redington’s older brother, Ray Redington, Jr. (Bib #2) is still in the race.