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Another weekend of death at the Kentucky Derby but don’t expect change

There is no other mainstream sport where carnage and indifference occur so regularly – and are as tolerated

The Guardian - US

String of horse deaths before the Kentucky Derby reignites scrutiny about the sport

Seven horses died in the lead-up to the final race of the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs, home to the Derby, is launching an investigation into the fatalities.

WEKU

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

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.

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Mage’s Victory Provides Thrilling End to Tragic Week at Churchill Downs

A horse with 15-1 odds ridden by a jockey who’d never won the Kentucky Derby in 15 tries could only momentarily distract from a concerning string of deaths leading up to the race.

Sports Illustrated

Kentucky Derby 2023: Mage beats Two Phil's to claim victory at Churchill Downs

Mage, ridden by Javier Castellano, came with a late rally to catch runner-up Two Phil's and land the 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday

Daily Mirror

Watch Mattress Mack Lose $1.2 Million on The Kentucky Derby

Churchill Downs wasn’t kind to the Houston-based bettor.

Sports Illustrated

Mage Wins 2023 Kentucky Derby

Jockey Javier Castellano won the race in his 16th attempt at Churchill Downs.

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WATCH: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes delivers ‘riders up’ call at Kentucky Derby

If you missed #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes calling "riders up" at the Kentucky Derby due to severe weather alerts, we've got you covered:

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Kentucky Derby 2023: A Seventh Horse Dies at Churchill Downs

Freezing Point marked the second horse death on Saturday leading up to the 1 1/4-mile race.

Sports Illustrated

Kentucky Derby 2023 odds updated as of the Saturday afternoon of the race

Here are the odds as we get closer to the 2023 Kentucky Derby.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Kentucky Derby Has Two New Co-Favorites After Saturday Morning’s Unfortunate Forte News

Currently, Angel of Empire and Tapit Trice have 9–2 odds of winning the 1 1/4-mile race.

Sports Illustrated

Kentucky Derby 2023 announcers: Who’s calling this year’s race at Churchill Downs on NBC?

Here's who will be calling the race on Saturday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mage roars from behind to win Kentucky Derby amid seventh death

Two more horses died in the hours before Mage crossed the finish line first in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday afternoon in Louisville

The Guardian - US

Kentucky Derby runs into more obstacles ahead of big race

The early favorite for the Kentucky Derby has been scratched hours before the race

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Kentucky Derby Favorite Forte Scratched Hours Before the Race

Forte is the fifth horse to scratch since the field was entered on Monday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

What horse girls really think of the Kentucky Derby

A different kind of horse tale.

Fortune

How to watch the 2023 Kentucky Derby for free online—and without cable

Grab your widest brimmed hat! It’s Derby Day.

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Kentucky Derby live stream 2023: how to watch the race today, start time, post positions, TV channel, odds, horses

How to watch the 2023 Kentucky Derby free live stream online, on your mobile and from any country. Tips, odds, start time, jockey news and more...

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The Independent UK

19 horses to tangle in wide-open 149th Kentucky Derby

The cast of characters for the 149th Kentucky Derby was rewritten in the days leading up to Saturday's race

USA Today Sports Media Group

Everything you need to have a Kentucky Derby party at home

Everything you need to throw a good Kentucky Derby party!

Fortune

Here's how much this year's Kentucky Derby winner will earn

The prize purse is nothing to sneeze at, but that’s not where the real money is.

Chicago Sun-Times

Two Phil’s, out to ‘prove himself to everybody,’ gives Illinois its first Kentucky Derby contender since 2007

The chestnut colt, which trains at Hawthorne Race Course, has won four races since debuting last summer — including a victory at Churchill Downs.

Daily Mirror

Kentucky Derby 2023: Confirmed full list of 19 runners and riders for US racing showpiece

Long time favourite Forte is heading a 19-strong field for Saturday's Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs where Forte's trainer Todd Pletcher has three contenders in the field

WhatToWatch

How to watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby online from anywhere

Watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby online as the 150th running of the legendary race takes place...

WEKU

A trainer is suspended from the Kentucky Derby after 2 of his horses died

The horses trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. died within three days of each other from unknown causes. Another of Joseph's horses, Lord Miles, has been withdrawn from Saturday's Kentucky Derby.

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