Betty's Critters - & History Views

   In only the fourth race of his life, Mage, a chestnut son of Good Magic and Puca, won the Kentucky Derby by a full length.  Trained by Venezuelan immigrant Gustavo Delgado, and ridden by Venezuelan immigrant Javier Castellano, The small colt ran the 1 1/4 mile (10 furlongs) race in 2:01.57, in front of a crowd of 150,335.  This was Castellano's 16th mount in a Derby, and Delgado's third runner - and it was the first win for both.  Mage is owned by CMNWLTH (Commonwealth, a consortium of 382 owners) and 3 other investors. Mage winning the 2023 Kentucky Derby   This running of the Kentucky Derby had a guaranteed purse of $3 million - with only the top five finishers receiving portions of that amount.   In 1973, Secretariat was the only Derby horse stabled in barn 42; this year, Mage was the only Derby horse in barn 42...  Hmmmmm...   As the field of 18 entered the starting gate, Tapit Trice was the betting favorite at 9/2, followed by An...

 Pretty Mischievous, a bay daughter of Into Mischief and Pretty City Dancer, won the Kentucky Oaks by a neck this afternoon.  Gambling Girl was second, and betting favorite Wet Paint was third.  The final time was 1:49.77 for the 9 furlongs on a fast track; the first 1/2 mile was covered in 46.96 seconds.  The filly is owned by Godolphin Racing Stables and trained by County Cork, Ireland native Brendan Walsh.    The complete order of finish for the Kentucky Oaks is:  1. Pretty Mischievous (purse winnings $705,250);  2.  Gambling Girl ($227,500);  3. Wet Paint ($113,750);  4. The Alys Look ($56,875);  5. Dorth Vader ($34,125);  6. Flying Connection ($12,500);  7. Defining Purpose ($12,500);  8. Mimi Kakushi ($12,500);  9. Wonder Wheel ($12,500);  10. Southlawn ($12,500);  11. Affirmative Lady ($12,500);  12. And Tell Me Nolies ($12,500);  13. Botanical ($12,500); 14. Promiseher America ($1...