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2023 Kentucky Derby, Javier Castellano, Mage, Two Phil's, Gustavo Delgado

Quotes from the 2023 Kentucky Derby: What the Trainers and Jockeys Said

The 2023 edition of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve was an unforgettable one, as Mage, making only the fourth start of his career, came from far off the pace, rallied past horses wide on the turn and into the lane, and then caught Two Phil's in deep stretch to win the run for the roses by a length.

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Magical Kentucky Derby for Venezuela as Mage Scores Classic Upset

Trainer Gustavo Delgado gave his son, Gustavo Delgado Jr., strict orders not to spend more than $100,000 for a colt he coveted at the 2022 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale in Timonium, Md. The son, captivated by the quality of the colt in front of him, subsequently named Mage, ignored his father’s wishes in making a winning bid of $290,000.

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Explore the Ambiance of 2023 Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs

While those in attendance at the 2023 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve are there to watch the most important horse race in the United States, the Louisville event also offers a great opportunity to get dressed up — put on some whimsical or fancy duds — and enjoy a spring day at Churchill Downs.

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A History-Making Performance: Recalling Secretariat’s 1973 Kentucky Derby Victory

For those that ponied up $190,000 apiece for membership in Secretariat’s breeding syndicate, the period between the powerful chestnut’s loss in the April 21 Wood Memorial Stakes and the May 5 Kentucky Derby was gut-check time.

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Veteran Horse Racing Writers Analyze the 2023 Kentucky Derby

Bob Ehalt and Tom Pedulla became fast friends when they met on their first day at Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx, N.Y., in 1970. Bob soon introduced Tom to the joys of Thoroughbred racing.

They have endured some rough moments at the track, with Tom taking exception when Bob repeatedly smacks him on the back with a program as one of their horses launches an all-out drive. Much to Tom’s chagrin and the amusement of onlookers, Bob has been known to call for security as he proceeds to cash a $27 triple.

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