Kentucky Derby 2023 LIVE RESULT: 10-1 Mage WINS, Angel Of Empire back in third
THE KENTUCKY DERBY has concluded at Churchill Downs with 10-1 Mage the big winner!
But just 18 thoroughbred horses competed for the prize today after favourite Forte was scratched.
New joint favourite Angel Of Empire finished back in third with Two Phil's second.
- Kentucky Derby result: Where each horse finished
- Kentucky Derby start time: 6.57pm ET
- Prize money: How the pot will be shared
- TV channel / live stream: NBC
KENTUCKY DERBY ODDS, PREDICTIONS AND BETTING OFFERS
That's all folks
Let's take one final look at Mage, your 149th Kentucky Derby winner!
Smiles all around
You'll struggle to find a bigger smile than Javier Castellano's as he shared a hug with Mage's groom.
Epic angles
Here's a different angle of the finish as Mage powered home.
You love to see it!
What an incredible gesture from Jose Ortiz and Gerado Corrales.
What happened to Tapit Trice?
The well-fancied Tapit Trice was last turning into the back straight and never looked likely to get involved.
His progress was ultimately only steady and was never a serious threat.
17th-time lucky!
You can't help but smile listening to an ecstatic Javier Castellano.
�� "I never give up."
Out of luck 16 times before, @jjcjockey is finally a Kentucky Derby winner following Mage's success
���� Not a bad result for Venezuela - Javier & winning trainer Gustavo Delgado are both from the country!#KyDerbypic.twitter.com/jfGDjtsD69
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) May 6, 2023Kentucky Derby full result
1st Mage
2nd Two Phil's
3rd Angel of EmpireFirsts all around
It's also a first Kentucky Derby for Javier Castellano, which seems crazy given the level he's ridden at for all these years.
Both trainer and jockey hail from Venezuela too!
Kentucky Derby closing moments
I'm happy to watch this back, and I hope some of you heeded my advice on the 10-1 winner Mage!
What could have been...
Mage was a deserving winner on the day, but that horse was beaten by Forte last time out.
You have my sympathy if you're holding an ante-post Forte ticket.
MAGE WINS THE KENTUCKY DERBY!
Super ride by Javier Castellano to give Gustavo Delgado the biggest win of his training career.
AWAY WE GO!
It's a mad dash for the lead but Verifying wins the battle - they're going quick by the looks of it.
Magic Mage
My tip for the Kentucky Derby would be Mage, you can find all the details here.
Riders up!
Who else but...
It's almost go time
The jockeys have mounted and the parade is underway for the Kentucky Derby.
Not this arm...
Josh Allen has chosen his Kentucky Derby bet:
Pletcher's plan?
Another who has been prominent in the market throughout the week is Tapit Trice, who won the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland last month.
Pletcher is looking for his third Kentucky Derby - he won it in 2010 with Super Saver and Always Dreaming landed the 2017 running.
History for Japan?
There has been a lot of money in the last hour for Japanese horse Derma Sotogake, who is bidding to give Japan their first Kentucky Derby.
He is yet to race in the US, having won three of his races back home and most recently, he won the UAE Derby at Meydan.
Kentucky's Angel?
The horse who has come in for plenty of support is Angel Of Empire for Flavien Prat and Brad Cox.
He was extremely impressive when winning the Arkansas Derby in April and he's nowhere near his ceiling just yet.
Tick tock
Up next is the big one, the 149th Kentucky Derby. We have quite the wait ahead of us, however, as post time is at 6.57.
That gives us plenty of time to go over some of the key contenders!
Easy does it
That really wasn't a contest, as Up To The Mark settled it in a matter of strides.
THE RACE IS ON!
I hope some people followed my last post as Up To The Mark surges off the turn and WINS going away.
Hong Kong Harry takes second late on to give the blog a successful one-off selection!
Stat check
Irad Ortiz Jr has the best recent record in the race as jockeys go and he rides the favourite Up To The Mark.
Cody's Wish broke the streak for losing favourites and Up To The Mark wasn't beaten far in Grade 1 company last time.
That is probably the best form on offer but Hong Kong Harry, also close-up in a Grade 1 last time, has to be feared.
Reverse exacta anyone?
I'm not crying, YOU ARE!
A very touching moment caught on camera before Cody's Wish headed back to the barn.
How they bet for the 5.27
11-4 Up To The Mark
3-1 Hong Kong Harry
4-1 Santin
7-1 Spooky Channel
8-1 Wolfie's Dynaghost
