David K. Li is a breaking news reporter for NBC News.
Lightly regarded Mystik Dan scored a mild upset at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, bringing a career Triple Crown to trainer Kenny McPeek. Mystik Dan came into the Derby with a relatively thin résumé that included a third-place finish at the Arkansas Derby and win at the Grade III Southwest Stakes. It was the first Derby triumphs for McPeek and rider Brian Hernandez Jr.
Wynonna Judd performed the national anthem, leading a stable of boldface names from the entertainment world such as Sheryl Lee Ralph, Chris Tucker, Kid Rock, Jack Harlow, Jimmy Fallon, Travis Tritt, Josh Groban, Holly Robinson Peete and Richie Sambora. Lifestyle maven Martha Stewart and football figures such as Travis Kelce, Aaron Rodgers, Jameis Winston, Isiah Pacheco and Emmett Smith were also in attendance. The Derby day also included a host of other big-money races.
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