Five Key Kentucky Derby Takeaways
Tom Pedulla of America's Best Racing presents five key takeaways from the 149th edition of the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Tom Pedulla of America's Best Racing presents five key takeaways from the 149th edition of the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Churchill Downs has been marred by seven equine deaths since April 27 including a pair of 3-year-olds on Kentucky Derby Day.
For a detailed account of the running of this year's Kentucky Derby (G1) May 6 at Churchill Downs, check out this detailed chart result from Equibase.
Mage wins the 2023 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 6, 2023.
Two nearly picture-perfect days helped propel wagering surrounding the 149th Kentucky Derby (G1) to several Churchill Downs records. The records were wagering from all sources on the Derby race, the Derby Day program, and Derby Week races.
Jockey Javier Castellano, trainer Gustavo Delgado, co-owner Ramiro Restrepo, and co-owner Sam Herzberg discuss Mage's win in the 149th Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs
Comments from the connections of 2023 Kentucky Derby winner Mage. Courtesy Churchill Downs
Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite Forte has been scratched from the May 6 races. The scratch comes after regulatory veterinarian concerns related to a mending foot bruise in the colt's right front leg, according to co-owner Mike Repole.
Trainer Brendan Walsh talks about Pretty Mischievous' Kentucky Oaks (G1) win, which was the first for him and for owner/breeder Godolphin.
With a strong rally near the center of the track, Mage edged past a resolute Two Phil's to win the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) May 6 at Churchill Downs.