En Route to Travers Triumph, Equestrian Superstar Worth $2,288,700 Sets His Sights on Haskell G1

One of the most promising equine partners is all set to break into the equestrian headlines again. Mage, the 2023 debutant, will be appearing in a race next month, and its value is millions. This equestrian sensation was the winner of the (G1) Kentucky Derby 2023 and is all set to make a comeback.

He will be appearing in a major stakes race this week as a part of his future preparations for next month. The news was confirmed by his trainer and the owners.

High Equestrian Goals for Mage

The news was reported by horse racing nation: Mage will be appearing in a race at Monmouth Park for the $1 million Grade 1 Haskell Stakes. The news of this was confirmed by his owner, Ramiro Restrepo, who stated it was part of the plan.

The ‘plan’ here means Mage will be participating in a Grade 1, $1.25 million Travers at Saratoga next month. In his statement, Restrepo said, “The Travers is our summer crown jewel,” and he further added, “That’s been our goal, and it was how do we get him to the Travers?” 

Owners want him to have the experience of Saratoga, which is going to be a new experience for the colt. It will also help him for the prep race at Travers. On Wednesday, the 3-year-old will be transported to New Jersey to reach the shore, and it will reach the shore in the evening. They had to make this decision because Mage was placed 3rd at the Preakness on May 20, and henceforth he needs proper training at Travers. If his skills are to be taken into consideration, he seems to be ready.

Mage’s Statistics and Career so Far

Made was sired by Good Magic, who was the US champion in 2017, and the mare Puca, who was the daughter of Big Brown. He began his career this year on January 28, 2023, and came out victorious at the Maiden Special Weight at Gulfstream Park. In his career statistics, he has two Firsts, one second, and one third in his five starts.

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He is trained by the legendary Venezuelan multiple-graded stakes winner Gustavo Delgado and is worth $2,288,700 in career earnings. Mage was also the winner of the Kentucky Derby, clocking an impressive time of 2:01.57 with a 1-length winning margin, which is also considered one of the best finishes in the Derby’s history. He has always been this champion horse since the beginning of his career and with upcoming appearances in the Haskell Stakes and the prestigious Travers, Mage’s owners have high hopes for his success.

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