Mystic Dan's Race Analysis

The Kentucky Derby race begins with Fierceness in the middle of the pack and Track Phantom taking the early lead. As the race progresses, several horses, including Mystic Dan and Sierra Leone, make significant moves. The race concludes with a dramatic photo finish involving Mystic Dan, Sierra Leone, and Forever Young. Mystic Dan, ridden by jockey Brian Hernandez Jr., is speculated to have won by a nose, potentially achieving the Oaks Derby Double. The race is analyzed for strategic moves, particularly Mystic Dan's rail run, which mirrors a previous victory in the South American Derby.

Which horse took the early lead in the Kentucky Derby?

• Mystic Dan

• Track Phantom

• Fierceness

• Sierra Leone

What was the pace of the race during the first half mile?

• Moderate

• Very fast

• Slow

• Erratic

Which horse moved up to take the lead during the final stretch?

• Resilience

• Fierceness

• Epic Ride

• Just Steel

Who was the jockey that made a strategic move on the rail?

• Brian Hernandez Jr.

• Calvin Burrell

• Jose Ortiz

• John Velasquez

What was the outcome of the race?

• Disqualification

• Photo finish

• Clear win by Sierra Leone

• Clear win by Mystic Dan

What historical achievement was discussed in relation to Mystic Dan's potential win?

• First win for a foreign horse

• First Oaks Derby Double since 1952

• First win for a rookie trainer

• First win for a female jockey

What was the key factor in Mystic Dan's potential victory?

• Speed

• Endurance

• Strategic rail move

• Luck

Who congratulated Brian Hernandez Jr. after the race?

• Calvin Burrell

• Jose Ortiz

• John Velasquez

• Kenny McPeak

What was Kenny McPeak's reaction to the race outcome?

• Disappointment

• Surprise

• Confidence

• Indifference

What was highlighted about Brian Hernandez Jr.'s career after the race?

• His first Derby win

• His retirement

• His injury

• His new horse