Mage makes late charge in final stretch to win Kentucky Derby
Mage made a late charge, surging down the final stretch to win the 149th edition of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Two Phil's finished second, followed by Angel of Empire.
Mage, which entered the race at 15-1 odds, finished in 2:01:57. Trainer Gustavo Delgado's horse had one win in three previous races.
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Ridden by Javier Castellano, Mage beat a field of 18 after five scratches leading up to the race, including favorite Forte.
"The little Mage, he did it really well today. … He's a little horse, but he's got a big heart," Castellano said after the race, according to Sports Spectrum.
Here's how $2 bets paid out based on Saturday's results.
| No. | Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Mage | $32.42 | $14.58 | $9.08 |
| 3 | Two Phil's | $10.44 | $6.52 | |
| 14 | Angel of Empire | $4.70 |
Here's how the exotic wagers paid out.
| Combo | Payout | |
|---|---|---|
| $2 Exacta | 8-3 | $330.44 |
| $1 Trifecta | 8-3-14 | $982.36 |
| $1 Superfecta | 8-3-14-11 | $15643.60 |
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