Mage wins Kentucky Derby 149

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 06: Jockey Javier Castellano celebrates atop of Mage #8 after winning the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 06, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)The $1.86 million purse and rose garland goes to Mage, who went off at 15-1 odds to win the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby.

He previously lost to Derby favorite Forte, who was scratched Saturday morning due to a bruised foot, in the Florida Derby. This time around, Mage crossed the finish line first in his fourth race ever (one victory), winning in 2:01.57. Two Phil’s (9-1) finished second, followed by Angel of Empire (4-1) in third, Disarm (27-1) in fourth…