Kentucky Derby 2024: Mystik Dan Pips Sierra Leone In Photo Finish Victory - In Pics

The Kentucky Derby 2024 turned out to be an enthralling one as the 150th Run for the Roses concluded in a photo finish at Churchill Downs. Mystik Dan pipped Sierra Leone by a whisker to win the opening leg of horse racing's Triple Crown. Officials had to congregate to ascertain who crossed first between Mystik Dan and Sierra Leone, with third-place finisher Forever Young just another step behind.

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Updated on: 6 May 2024 11:25 am

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Brian Hernandez Jr | Photo: AP/Jeff Roberson

Brian Hernandez Jr. celebrates in the winner's circle after riding Mystik Dan to win the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Kentucky Derby Horse Racing 2024 | Photo: AP/Jeff Roberson

Brian Hernandez Jr. celebrates in the winner's circle after riding Mystik Dan to win the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Brian Hernandez Jr | Photo: AP/Charlie Riedel

Brian Hernandez Jr. rides Mystik Dan, top right, to the finish line to win the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

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150th run of the Kentucky Derby | Photo: AP/Brynn Anderson

Brian Hernandez Jr. rides Mystik Dan, right, to the finish line to win the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Brian Hernandez Jr. rides Mystik Dan | Photo: AP/Jeff Roberson

Brian Hernandez Jr. rides Mystik Dan across the finish line to win the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

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