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Two more horses died in the hours before 15-1 shot Mage won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, capping a rocky stretch in which seven in all died and casting a shadow over the 149th edition of the world's most famous race.

Two more horses died in the hours before 15-1 shot Mage won the Kentucky Derby by a length, making it seven in all and casting a shadow over the 149th edition of the world's most famous race

Two more horses died in the hours before 15-1 shot Mage won the Kentucky Derby by a length, making it seven in all and casting a shadow over the 149th

Following is a collection of quotes from riders and trainers of each of the 17 non-winning entries in Saturday's Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, won by Mage.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two more horses died in the hours before 15-1 shot Mage won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, capping a rocky stretch in which seven in all died and casting a shadow over the 149th edition of the worlds most famous race.

Mage won the 149th Kentucky Derby by a length on Saturday, delivering a smooth finish to a rocky week for thoroughbred racing.

After seven deaths raised questions about the future of horse racing, Mage earned a surprising Kentucky Derby victory on Saturday.

Mage, a 15-1 shot, had only one win in three previous races, giving little indication that he could triumph against 17 rivals in a race that is not kind to the inexperienced

Mage earned a surprising Kentucky Derby victory on Saturday, capping a nerve-rattling day that included two more fatalities ahead of the 149th edition of the world's most famous race.

By Darren RogersChurchill DownsOGMA Investments, Ramiro Restrepo, Sterling Racing and CMNWLTH’s Mage collared Two Phil’s at midstretch and went on to win the 149th running of the $3