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Mage wins the 149th Kentucky Derby

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By Claire Colbert and Robert Johnson, CNN Mage won the 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday. The 3-year-old chestnut colt, trained by Gustavo Delgado, edged out Two Phil’s, who crossed the line to finish in second place, and Angel of Empire finished third, in …

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  1. WTHR Indianapolis

    Mage crosses finish 1st in Kentucky Derby amid 7th death (opens WTHR Indianapolis)

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    A crowd of about 150,000 is expected to jam Churchill Downs to wager and watch the Derby.

  2. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Mage wins star-crossed Kentucky Derby amid 7th death | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    Mage wins star-crossed Kentucky Derby amid 7th death

  3. Fox10 Phoenix

    Kentucky Derby: Mage crosses finish 1st amid drama, deaths (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    It was the fifth scratch from the Derby in the days leading up to the $3 million race for 3-year-olds. Six horses have died at Churchill Downs in recent days.

  4. CBS News

    Mage wins 149th Kentucky Derby amid controversy over horse deaths (opens CBS News)

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    A string of horse deaths cast a pall for some Kentucky Derby-goers on a mostly cloudy and warm day.

  5. NBC News

    Mage wins the 149th Kentucky Derby, capping a volatile lead up that saw 7 horses die at Churchill Downs (opens NBC News)

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    The win brought trainer Gustavo Delgado and jockey Javier Castellano their first garland of roses.

  6. Wall Street Journal

    Mage Wins the Kentucky Derby Amid String of Horse Deaths at Churchill Downs (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    The 15-1 winner overtook Two Phil’s in the middle of the stretch in a year when the circumstances surrounding the race loomed over the biggest day in U.S. racing.

  7. MyNorthwest

    Mage wins star-crossed Kentucky Derby amid 7th death (opens MyNorthwest)

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    LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — After seven deaths raised questions about the future of horse racing, Mage earned a surprising Kentucky Derby victory on Saturday,

  8. KRDO

    Mage wins the 149th Kentucky Derby (opens KRDO)

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    By Claire Colbert and Robert Johnson, CNN Mage won the 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday. The 3-year-old chestnut colt, trained by Gustavo Delgado, edged out Two Phil’s, who crossed the line to finish in second place, and Angel of Empire finished third, in …

  9. NPR

    Mage has won the Kentucky Derby, at a race meeting marred by 7 horse deaths (opens NPR)

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    Mage earned a surprising Kentucky Derby victory on Saturday, capping a nerve-rattling day that included two more fatalities ahead of the 149th edition of the world's most famous race.

  10. The Daily Caller

    Mage Wins 149th Kentucky Derby (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Overcoming 15-to-1 odds, Mage raced to victory at the 149th Kentucky Derby Saturday, rallying late to beat Two Phils for the top spot.

  11. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Mage wins star-crossed Kentucky Derby as two more horses die hours before the race (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Two more horses died in the hours before 15-1 shot Mage won the Kentucky Derby by a length, making it seven in all and casting a shadow over the 149th edition of the world's most famous race

  12. Bloomberg

    Mage Crosses Finish First in Kentucky Derby Amid Horse Deaths (opens Bloomberg)

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    LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — After seven deaths raised questions about the future of horse racing, Mage earned a surprising Kentucky Derby victory on Saturday, capping a nerve-rattling day that included two more fatalities ahead of the 149th edition of the world’s most famous race.

  13. France 24

    Mage wins 149th Kentucky Derby to cap tumultuous week (opens France 24)

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    Mage roared from off the pace to win the 149th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, launching US racing's Triple Crown campaign as two more horse deaths on Saturday cast a pall on proceedings at Churchill Downs.

  14. Wilmington News Journal

    Mage wins star-crossed Kentucky Derby amid 7th death - Wilmington News Journal (opens Wilmington News Journal)

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    LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — After seven deaths raised questions about the future of horse racing, Mage earned a surprising Kentucky Derby victory on Saturday, capping a nerve-rattling day that included two more fatalities ahead of the 149th edition of the world’s most famous race.

  15. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Mage wins the 149th Kentucky Derby | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    Mage wins the 149th Kentucky Derby

  16. Bowling Green Daily News

    SLIDE SHOW: Mage wins 149th Kentucky Derby (opens Bowling Green Daily News)

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    Mage, with Javier Castellano up, won the 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Thousands attended to cheer on their favorite horses and

  17. Voice of America

    Mage Wins Kentucky Derby (opens Voice of America)

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    Two more horses died in the hours before the race, casting a shadow over the 149th edition of the world's most famous race

  18. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Mage is first across finish line in Kentucky Derby; Arkansas winner follows at third (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Two more horses died in the hours before Mage crossed the finish line first in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making it seven in all and casting a shadow over the 149th edition of the world’s most famous race.

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