Mage wins Kentucky Derby 149

149th Kentucky Derby — 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 and Hit Show (24-1) in fifth.

45-year-old Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano snapped a 0-15 streak in the Derby alongside trainer Gustavo Delgado.

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“First of all, I would like to say thank you God, my Lord Jesus Christ, for giving me the opportunity to feel amazing. I feel like I’m on top of the world. It’s a great feeling,” Castellano said after the win. “One thing that’s consistent about me in my career is I never give up. Sometimes you feel embarrassed a little bit after trying so many times and you don’t see the result.

“You get down a little bit. But I always tried to be positive, try to find the right horse to participate in one of the biggest races in the world. It’s amazing when someone believes in you and trusts you.”

A $2 exacta bet paid $330.44 while a $1 trifecta paid $982.36 and a $1 superfecta paid $15,543.60.