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Mystik Dan Wins 150th Kentucky Derby in Photo Finish, Secures $3.1 Million Prize

May 4, 2024, 11:09 PM

Mystik Dan won the 150th Kentucky Derby in a dramatic photo finish, narrowly defeating Sierra Leone. The race, which concluded with a heart-stopping finish, saw Mystik Dan secure a victory with odds of 18-1 and a betting line of +2000. This win marks the first Kentucky Derby victory for jockey Brian Hernandez Jr., a native of Lafayette. The event was notable not just for the exciting finish but also for the significant prize of $3.1 million that went to the winner.