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Mage wins Kentucky Derby, at race conference marred by death of seven horses: NPR

Javier Castellano celebrates aboard Mage during the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, May 6, 2023.

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Javier Castellano celebrates aboard Mage during the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, May 6, 2023.

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LOUIVILLE, Kentucky — After seven deaths cast horse racing’s future into question, the Mages scored a stunning victory in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, adding two more ahead of the 149th edition of the world’s most famous race. The day ended with a tense day, including the deaths of

The 15-1 Mage had only one win in his career and had little chance of winning against 17 rivals in a race that was not kind to the inexperienced.

Still, he made a gutsy stretch run to pass Two Phil’s on the inside and win by a length. Mage, who didn’t race as a two-year-old, ran the 1 1/4 mile he ran 2:01.57.

Mage has won the Derby in his last three appearances, joining Justify (2018), Big Brown (2008) and Regret (2015).

“He proved today that it doesn’t matter,” said assistant trainer and co-owner Gustavo Delgado Jr.

The foal was in the expert hands of Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano. Castellano, 45, recorded a 15-0 skid in the Derby.

“Never give up,” Castellano said. “I always try hard to do the right thing. It took me a while to get there. I finally got it.”

Castellano and his trainer Gustavo Delgado are from Venezuela. Mage entered Canonero II as the Derby winner in relation to Venezuela. Canonero II he won the Derby and Preakness in 1971.

Entering the backstretch, Mage was ahead of just three horses. Castellano and Mage began picking off their competitors and started their runs on Farrhis turn.

“He had a lot of heart when he got home,” said Castellano. “He’s a little horse with a big heart.”

Two Phils took the lead at the top of the stretch. The mage turned outward and took aim at the leader. Mage passed him on his 8th pole to take the win.

“Everything went according to plan,” said Delgado Jr. “This is my dream. A year and a half ago, I wrote a note saying ‘Next year I will win the Derby’.”

An early favorite, Forte was one of five horses to drop out by the race after suffering a bruise on his leg in the morning.

The mage paid $32.42, $14.58, and $9.08. Colt won $1,860,000 for the biggest win of his short career.

Two Phil’s returned $10.44 and $6.52.

“Man, he tried so hard and put his heart into it,” said Larry Riveri, who trains for Too Fill.

4-1 favorites Angel of Empires fell back to third by a half-length on a warm and partly cloudy day at Churchill Downs in front of a crowd of 150,335. He paid $4.70 to show.

Earlier in the day, three-year-old gelding Chloe’s Dream and three-year-old foal Freezing Point were euthanized after being injured during a race. recent days.

“This is a very difficult subject to touch,” says Mage owner and blood stock agent Ramiro Restrepo. “I’m sure there will be some research into the reasons behind it, and hopefully that will provide some more answers.”

A string of horse deaths was on the minds of some Derby participants.

“I’m worried. I hope they do everything they can quickly to rectify what’s going on,” said Michael Freeze, dressed as a jockey. “They need the best for horses and the sport in general.”

Chloe’s dream injured her right front knee, trainer Jeff Hiles told The Associated Press.

“He just took a bad step,” Hyles said. “They were able to do the same thing when they were running on the field as when they were running on the track. So it’s very disappointing. That’s what we deal with. “

Freezing Point injured his left ankle in the Putt Day Mile, trainer Joe Reyzerowitz told AP.

“He just bumped into me on the backstretch,” said Reyzerowitz. “He didn’t take a bad step or screw up. He had a big heart.”

The new anti-doping and medication rules to be implemented by the central governing body of sport are due to come into force on May 22nd.

“All I can say is that we do our best to care for our horses. We treat them better than our children. “We’ve been training here for two weeks and he’s really doing well on this track.”

The fatalities included Derby contender Wild on Ice. Two horses were trained by Saffy Joseph Jr. Investigators have yet to determine the cause of his horse’s death, but he has been suspended at the racetrack indefinitely.

“The most important thing is that the horse came out safe,” said Tim Yakteen, who finished Reincarnate in 13th.

Two-time Triple Crown winner Bob Baffert is nearing the end of a two-year suspension issued by Churchill Downs. His one of his horses, Medina His Spirit, was the first to cross the finish line in the 2021 Derby, but was unsuccessful. Post-race drug testing. The horse was disqualified and Baffert was penalized.

In 2019, more than 30 horse fatalities at Santa Anita Racecourse in California disrupted the industry and led to safety reforms. Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Rick his Datlow was stripped of his 10-year license by New York officials in 2011. Regulators found syringes containing unauthorized drugs on his barn desk. Dutrow was punished and reopened his stable last month.

Four horses were recently scratched: Practical Move, Lord Miles, Continuer, and Skinner. According to the Japanese trainer, the practical move and Skinner had a fever, but the continua was not in perfect condition. Sir Miles was Joseph’s Derby horse.

Disarm at #4, Hit Show, Japan-based Derma Sotogake, Tapit Trice and Raise Cain, Rocket Can, Confidence Game, Sun Thunder, Japan’s Mandarin Hero, Reincarnate, Kingsbarns, King Russell, Verifying, Jace’s Road, Cyclone Mischief continued.

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Javier Castellano celebrates aboard Mage during the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Charlie Riedel/AP

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Javier Castellano celebrates aboard Mage during the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Charlie Riedel/AP

LOUIVILLE, Kentucky — After seven deaths cast horse racing’s future into question, the Mages scored a stunning victory in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, adding two more ahead of the 149th edition of the world’s most famous race. The day ended with a tense day, including the deaths of The 15-1 Mage had only one win in his career and had little chance of winning against 17 rivals in a race that was not kind to the inexperienced. Still, he made a gutsy stretch run to pass Two Phil’s on the inside and win by a length. Mage, who didn’t race as a two-year-old, ran the 1 1/4 mile he ran 2:01.57. Mage has won the Derby in his last three appearances, joining Justify (2018), Big Brown (2008) and Regret (2015). “He proved today that it doesn’t matter,” said assistant trainer and co-owner Gustavo Delgado Jr. The foal was in the expert hands of Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano. Castellano, 45, recorded a 15-0 skid in the Derby. “Never give up,” Castellano said. “I always try hard to do the right thing. It took me a while to get there. I finally got it.”

Castellano and his trainer Gustavo Delgado are from Venezuela. Mage entered Canonero II as the Derby winner in relation to Venezuela. Canonero II he won the Derby and Preakness in 1971. Entering the backstretch, Mage was ahead of just three horses. Castellano and Mage began picking off their competitors and started their runs on Farrhis turn. “He had a lot of heart when he got home,” said Castellano. “He’s a little horse with a big heart.” Two Phils took the lead at the top of the stretch. The mage turned outward and took aim at the leader. Mage passed him on his 8th pole to take the win. “Everything went according to plan,” said Delgado Jr. “This is my dream. A year and a half ago, I wrote a note saying ‘Next year I will win the Derby’.” An early favorite, Forte was one of five horses to drop out by the race after suffering a bruise on his leg in the morning. The mage paid $32.42, $14.58, and $9.08. Colt won $1,860,000 for the biggest win of his short career. Two Phil’s returned $10.44 and $6.52. “Man, he tried so hard and put his heart into it,” said Larry Riveri, who trains for Too Fill. 4-1 favorites Angel of Empires fell back to third by a half-length on a warm and partly cloudy day at Churchill Downs in front of a crowd of 150,335. He paid $4.70 to show.

Earlier in the day, three-year-old gelding Chloe’s Dream and three-year-old foal Freezing Point were euthanized after being injured during a race. recent days. “This is a very difficult subject to touch,” says Mage owner and blood stock agent Ramiro Restrepo. “I’m sure there will be some research into the reasons behind it, and hopefully that will provide some more answers.” A string of horse deaths was on the minds of some Derby participants. “I’m worried. I hope they do everything they can quickly to rectify what’s going on,” said Michael Freeze, dressed as a jockey. “They need the best for horses and the sport in general.” Chloe’s dream injured her right front knee, trainer Jeff Hiles told The Associated Press. “He just took a bad step,” Hyles said. “They were able to do the same thing when they were running on the field as when they were running on the track. So it’s very disappointing. That’s what we deal with. ” Freezing Point injured his left ankle in the Putt Day Mile, trainer Joe Reyzerowitz told AP. “He just bumped into me on the backstretch,” said Reyzerowitz. “He didn’t take a bad step or screw up. He had a big heart.” The new anti-doping and medication rules to be implemented by the central governing body of sport are due to come into force on May 22nd. “All I can say is that we do our best to care for our horses. We treat them better than our children. “We’ve been training here for two weeks and he’s really doing well on this track.” The fatalities included Derby contender Wild on Ice. Two horses were trained by Saffy Joseph Jr. Investigators have yet to determine the cause of his horse’s death, but he has been suspended at the racetrack indefinitely.

“The most important thing is that the horse came out safe,” said Tim Yakteen, who finished Reincarnate in 13th. Two-time Triple Crown winner Bob Baffert is nearing the end of a two-year suspension issued by Churchill Downs. His one of his horses, Medina His Spirit, was the first to cross the finish line in the 2021 Derby, but was unsuccessful. Post-race drug testing. The horse was disqualified and Baffert was penalized. In 2019, more than 30 horse fatalities at Santa Anita Racecourse in California disrupted the industry and led to safety reforms. Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Rick his Datlow was stripped of his 10-year license by New York officials in 2011. Regulators found syringes containing unauthorized drugs on his barn desk. Dutrow was punished and reopened his stable last month. Four horses were recently scratched: Practical Move, Lord Miles, Continuer, and Skinner. According to the Japanese trainer, the practical move and Skinner had a fever, but the continua was not in perfect condition. Sir Miles was Joseph’s Derby horse. Disarm at #4, Hit Show, Japan-based Derma Sotogake, Tapit Trice and Raise Cain, Rocket Can, Confidence Game, Sun Thunder, Japan’s Mandarin Hero, Reincarnate, Kingsbarns, King Russell, Verifying, Jace’s Road, Cyclone Mischief continued.

https://www.npr.org/2023/05/07/1174621070/mage-won-kentucky-derby-race-meeting-marred-7-horse-deaths Mage wins Kentucky Derby, at race conference marred by death of seven horses: NPR

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