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Mystik Dan (15-1) won nan 150th Kentucky Derby connected Saturday, and a photograph decorativeness was needed to cheque nan result.
Fierceness, nan Todd Pletcher-trained colt, was nan 3-1 morningline favourite to triumph nan Run of nan Roses.
Forever Young, retired of Japan, was 6-1 and a heavy wagered horse, arsenic well.
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A wide position of roses successful nan winner's circle pinch nan Twin Spires successful nan inheritance earlier the148th moving of nan Kentucky Derby connected May 7th, 2022, astatine Churchill Downs successful Louisville, Kentucky. (Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
This year's title came pinch overmuch little contention than past year's, arsenic a twelve horses died astatine Churchill Days successful nan days, and moreover hours, starring up to that race.
Notably absent from this year’s title will beryllium Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, who’s two-year prohibition was extended done 2024, making this nan 3rd Kentucky Derby successful which a Baffert-trained equine will not beryllium competing.
A six-time victor astatine nan Derby, Baffert was banned aft 2021 Kentucky Derby victor Medina Spirit was stripped of nan title pursuing a grounded post-race supplier trial - nan equine died of a bosom onslaught that December.
Visitors cheque retired nan caller $200 cardinal paddock astatine Churchill Downs Wednesday, May 1, 2024, successful Louisville, Ky. The 150th moving of nan Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 4. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Mystik Dan will now officially statesman nan quest for a Triple Crown astatine nan Preakness Stakes successful Baltimore's Pimlico Race Course connected May 18.
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