Kentucky Derby winner Mage works out ahead of the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Baltimore.

Forte, the early favorite, was scratched in the morning with a bruised foot, one of five horses that dropped out in the run-up to the race. Mage paid $32.42, $14.58 and $9.08.

Kentucky Derby winner Mage ran a magnificent race and has an inspirational story. But the deaths of seven horses hang over Churchill Downs. Sports newsletter 🏈's best, via 📧 Studio IX 🏀 ...

Mage, with Javier Castellano aboard, won by a length, bringing joy and relief to fans after a dispiriting run-up to the race in which seven horses died. By Joe Drape LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The best ...

Mage, trained by Gustavo Delgado and at 15-1 odds, ... Verifying led a five-horse group that set quick early fractions, setting up the race for a closer such as Mage.

BALTIMORE — Mage winning the Kentucky Derby gave horse racing a welcome distraction. After seven horses died at Churchill Downs over a span of 10 days, the sport got a winner with a unique story.

After a string of horse deaths at Churchill Downs this past week raised questions about the future of horse racing, Mage earned a surprising Kentucky Derby victory on Saturday, capping a nerve ...

The 149th edition of the Kentucky Derby was marred by pre-race scratches and injuries at Churchill Downs. But the Run for the Roses went ahead with an 18-horse field, with Mage emerging the winner.

Mage kicks it into high gear to edge out Two Phil’s in the final stretch at Churchill Downs and win the 149th Kentucky Derby. ... Castellano was sitting chilly in 16th place and gradually began ...

Mage, a horse with a unique ownership structure, outran 17 rivals to win the Kentucky Derby. Up next: the Preakness.

Mage: 5 Things About The Longshot Horse Who Just Won The 2023 Kentucky. After drama and death ahead of the Kentucky Derby, it was Mage -- at 15-1 odds -- that won the 149th 'Run For The Roses.' ...

Mage winning the Kentucky Derby gave horse racing a welcome distraction.After seven horses died at Churchill Downs over a span of 10 days, the sport got a winne.