Pa.-bred Angel of Empire couldn’t overcome traffic troubles; closes resolutely for third in Kentucky Derby

Pa.-bred Angel of Empire couldn’t overcome traffic troubles; settles for third in Kentucky Derby

Pa.-bred Angel of Empire finishes third to Mage Saturday in the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Winning the Kentucky Derby requires a talented horse who enjoys a clean trip around the Churchill Downs oval and receives just a little bit of racing luck.

For Pa.-bred Angel of Empire, the talent was evident and on display for all to see, but his trip and that little bit of stardust racing luck just didn’t materialize.

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