Kentucky Derby Winner Mage to Miss Breeders' Cup Classic Due to Health Concerns

Mage's sudden health decline prompted an abrupt withdrawal from the upcoming race; his condition, featuring a feverish state and appetite loss, is expected to recover quickly.

Kentucky Derby winner Mage has been pulled out of the Breeders' Cup Classic due to a sudden feverish state and loss of appetite.
Despite Mage's withdrawal, his trainer, Gustavo Delgado, and co-owner, Ramiro Restrepo, are confident in a speedy recovery and are already looking forward to Mage's campaign for the Pegasus World Cup in January.
Mage's recent performances include finishing third in the Preakness, second in the Haskell, and being last in the Travers, making his withdrawal a significant loss for the Breeders' Cup Classic.
Mage's withdrawal leaves only one Triple Crown race winner, Arcangelo, in the Classic. Preakness winner National Treasure is expected to run in the $1 million Dirt Mile.
The Classic also sees the loss of Geaux Rocket Ride, who sustained a fracture to the cannon bone above the fetlock during high-speed workouts, making way for two others to join the maximum 14-horse field.