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KSR Today: Mage wins Kentucky Derby

Good morning, Big Blue Nation. The first weekend in May was a wild one as we saw another big pay day at Churchill Downs. Three-year-old thoroughbred Mage capped off an excellent day by bringing home the bed of roses with 15/1 odds.

Jockey Javier Castellano finally recorded a win in the Kentucky Derby with trainer Gustavo Delgado joining him in the winner’s circle.

“First of all, I would like to say thank you God, my Lord Jesus Christ, for giving me the opportunity to feel amazing. I feel like I’m on top of the world.