Horse Racing News

Mystik Dan, the horse who won the Kentucky Derby by a nose in the race's closest finish in more than a half-century, is heading to the Preakness next weekend after all, keeping alive the chance of another Triple Crown winner.

Sierra Leone jockey Tyler Gaffalione was fined $2,500 Friday for "touching a rival with his left hand" near the finish of the 150th Kentucky Derby.

Three horses are confirmed as headed to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes, though the status of Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan remained unclear Tuesday

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.

The Kentucky Derby will remain on NBC after the network and Churchill Downs Inc. extended their contract through 2032.

Filly Thorpedo Anna went wire to wire to dominate the 150th Kentucky Oaks, winning by at least four lengths on Friday at Churchill Downs.

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