Mage pulled off a 15-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, but the Good Magic colt was not a complete surprise coming off a runner-up finish by a length to champion Forte in the
Behind every horse at this year’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve was an owner or a group of owners whose dreams were realized once the gate doors opened for the 149th run for the roses. Three high-profile owners, in particular, got to experience the thrill of having a horse in the race for the first time.
Welcome to 2023 Triple Crown Prospect Profiles – updated after the first jewel of the Triple Crown from the previous title of Kentucky Derby Hopeful Snapshots – where we’ll take a look each week at a recent winner on the Triple Crown trail.
Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll.
Week 15 of the 2023 NTRA Top Three-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll, covers racing performances through May 7. Based on his victory in the Kentucky Derby, Mage rocketed up the charts to No. 1 while former leader Forte moved to the second spot. Other top finishers from the Kentucky Derby, Two Phil's, Angel of Empire, and Disarm also made the list.
Mage, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner, headlines the potential starters in the May 20 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course 48 hours after the colt won the 149th run for the roses.
