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Uproar at Kentucky Derby as horse that crossed finish line first gets disqualified

Mornings with Simi

English - May 06, 2019 20:26 - 12 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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History was made at the 145th Kentucky Derby after the first horse to cross the finish line was disqualified. The race ended in shock and controversy after Maximum Security was accused of interference, and Country Horse was declared the winner.

 Maximum Security’s owner, Gary West, says he is going to appeal the horse's disqualification. West says he and his wife experienced a range of emotions when their horse went from being on top, to being ruled out.

 Guest: Tommy Wolski

Horse racing columnist, and former jockey

History was made at the 145th Kentucky Derby after the first horse to cross the finish line was disqualified. The race ended in shock and controversy after Maximum Security was accused of interference, and Country Horse was declared the winner.


 Maximum Security’s owner, Gary West, says he is going to appeal the horse's disqualification. West says he and his wife experienced a range of emotions when their horse went from being on top, to being ruled out.


 Guest: Tommy Wolski


Horse racing columnist, and former jockey