In the peakiest of season for sports, the Kentucky Derby was a keystone must see event and it did not disappoint. The field was in flux in the days before Derby Day as an unprecedented number of horses were scratched. Coming into the weekend, Forte was a clear favorite. As "My Old Kentucy Home" echoed over Churchill Downs, it was wide open with several favorites. However, none of the shortest odds won. Instead, Mage. A simple name, but stout horse stole the show ridden by Javier Castellano. Mage was about 10th place as the horses came 5 wide through the final turn but never looked back. Ran down every contender. Castellano was patient then ran an amazing line to cut through the field and use his horse's speed to win the race. Great job but an amazing jockey, our Longhorndave Sportsman of the Week!
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