Miami local, UM graduate wins big prize at Kentucky Derby
MIAMI -- Ramiro Restrepo, a University of Miami graduate and local resident, is celebrating after his horse "Mage" won first place in this year's Kentucky Derby.
The victory was a surprise triumph for the noble steed, which had only won once before. Mage crossed the finish line first, taking home a prize of more than $1.8 million.
The Kentucky Derby is a prestigious horse racing event held annually in Louisville, Kentucky.