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Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Ron Turcotte, the legendary jockey who rode Secretariat to victory in the 1973 Triple Crown, died at age 84. Despite being paralyzed from a racing accident in 1978, he remained a celebrated figure in horse racing, known for his skillful riding and deep connection with Secretariat, one of the greatest racehorses in history.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Paulick Report
Ron Turcotte, renowned jockey for the legendary horse Secretariat and a Hall of Famer, passed away at 84. His career was marked by record-breaking wins, including the 1973 Triple Crown, and he overcame a life-changing injury to become an inspiring figure in racing and beyond. His legacy is celebrated for his courage, kindness, and profound impact on the sport.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Jena Antonucci became the first female trainer to win a Triple Crown race as her colt Arcangelo won the Belmont Stakes. Jockey Javier Castellano skillfully guided Arcangelo along the rail and held off Forte in the final strides. Antonucci's historic triumph came on the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's famed win at Belmont. Arcangelo paid $17.80 for a $2 win bet. The Belmont was one of the last trophies not on the mantel of the Hall of Fame jockey Castellano.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Baltimore Sun
Rock the Boat, Be Better, Composer's Dream, Arabian Lion, and Amani's Image were among the winners on the 2023 Preakness Day at Pimlico Race Course. Bob Baffert's horse, Arabian Lion, won the first Stakes race of the day, and Havnameltdown, his second horse, was euthanized after suffering a catastrophic injury. Straight No Chaser won by 7 1/2 lengths, and Nagirroc set a new track record in the final undercard race before the Preakness. National Treasure won the 148th running of the Preakness with a winning time of 1:55.12, and Diamond Gem AA won the day's final race.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Cincinnati Enquirer
Jockey Javier Castellano, sponsored by Cincinnati restaurateur Jeff Ruby, won the 149th Kentucky Derby atop Mage. Castellano has been sponsored by Ruby for five years, and other Ruby-sponsored jockeys also participated in the race. Castellano almost didn't wear the Jeff Ruby brand during the win, but the issue was resolved. Mage is owned by OGMA Investments LLC, Ramiro Restrepo, Sterling Racing LLC, and CMNWLTH. Castellano celebrated his win at Ruby's Louisville steakhouse.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Chicago Tribune
Mage, a 15-1 shot, won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, capping a day that included two more horse fatalities at Churchill Downs. Mage had only one win in his career, but made a gutsy stretch run to overtake Two Phil’s and win by a length. The race was marred by the deaths of six horses in recent days, including Derby contender Wild On Ice. Mage's victory was a triumph for Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano, who snapped an 0-for-15 skid in the Derby.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Mage, a 15-1 shot, won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, despite only having one win in his career. The race was marred by two more horse fatalities earlier in the day, bringing the total to seven in recent days. Mage's victory was a surprise, but he made a gutsy stretch run to overtake Two Phil's and win by a length. The jockey, Javier Castellano, snapped an 0-for-15 skid in the Derby. The string of horse deaths has raised questions about the future of horse racing, and new antidoping and medication rules are set to take effect on May 22.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Sports
Mage wins the 149th Kentucky Derby with 16-to-1 odds after Forte, the early betting favorite, was scratched following a Saturday morning workout. Two Phils placed while Angel of Empire showed. The race saw a string of horses scratched from the race, including Practical Move, Lord Miles, Continuar, and Skinner. Horses Mandarin Hero, Cyclone Mischief, and King Russell were subbed in as alternates. The Kentucky Derby was aired on NBC and streamed on Peacock.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Courier Journal
Chloe's Dream became the sixth horse to die in the lead up to the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby after suffering a right front knee injury during Race 2 at Churchill Downs. Jockey Corey Lanerie pulled up the horse around 23 seconds into the race, and it was later euthanized. The death follows five other horse deaths in six days at the track, including two sudden deaths of horses owned by the same trainer. 31 horses were scratched from races at the track on Saturday, including Kentucky Derby 3-1 favorite, Forte.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
Kentucky Derby contender Wild on Ice had to be euthanized after fracturing a bone in his left hock during a morning workout at Churchill Downs. The three-year-old gelding was a long shot in the Derby field at 60-1 and carried with him a great story, as his jockey Ken Tohill would have been the oldest jockey in Derby history. Skinner will now be added to the field after Wild on Ice's withdrawal.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
Australian jockey Dean Holland died after being thrown from his horse during a race at Donald Racecourse in Victoria state. Holland was treated by paramedics but died at the scene. The other rider, Alana Kelly, was cleared of serious injury. Both horses were uninjured. Holland won a Group 1 race last month on a horse called In Secret in the Newmarket Handicap over 1,200 meters at Melbourne's Flemington Racecourse.