Horse Racing News on May 5, 2024

Mystik Dan's nose victory in the Kentucky Derby drew 16.7 million viewers, the race's biggest audience since 1989.

According to Churchill Downs, $210, 7 million was wagered on Mystik Dan's win of the Kentucky Derby, besting by $20 million the previous betting record set last year.

The second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown could be missing 150th Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan and other co-stars, quashing hopes for a rematch after the thrilling three-way photo finish in the milestone race.

Mystik Dan won the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby in a thrilling photo finish, edging out Forever Young and Sierra Leone for the upset victory.