Mystik Dan Wins 150th Kentucky Derby in Photo Finish at 18-1 Odds

May 5, 2024, 02:00 PM

The 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs concluded with a dramatic photo finish, where Mystik Dan, with odds of 18-1, narrowly defeated Sierra Leone and Forever Young to clinch the victory. This historic race marked the first three-horse photo finish at the Derby since 1947. Trainer Kenny McPeek celebrated a remarkable weekend, achieving his first wins at both the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby, known as the Oaks-Derby double, with jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. riding Mystik Dan to victory. The event was highlighted by its thrilling finish, described as one of the closest in the history of the storied race.