LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two more horses died in the hours before Mage crossed the finish line first in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making it seven in all and casting a shadow over the 149th edition of the world’s most famous race.Mage had only one victory in three previous races before covering 1 1/4 miles in 2:01.57 under jockey Javier Castellano. He and trainer Gustavo Delgado are from Venezuela.Two Phil’s and Angel of Empire followed Mage to the finish line in front of a crowd of 150,335 on a warm and partly cloudy day at Churchill Downs.&nbsp;

Mage had only one victory in three previous races before covering 1 1/4 miles in 2:01.57 under jockey Javier Castellano. He and trainer Gustavo Delgado are from Venezuela.{ai:summary}Well, it appears that the Kentucky Derby has once again proven to be a deadly sport for horses. The fine folks at Churchill Downs saw fit to entertain a crowd of 150,335 on a warm and partly cloudy day, but at what cost? Seven horses lost their lives before the finish line, which casts a shadow over the entire 149th edition of this famous race.Despite the tragic outcome, Mage managed to cross the finish line first, with only one prior victory in three races. Mage's jockey was Javier Castellano and his trainer, Gustavo Delgado, hailed from Venezuela. Two other horses followed Mage, named Two Phil's and Angel of Empire. It's a shame that the excitement of the race is overshadowed by the devastating loss of these majestic animals.

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