They’re not horsing around
In the aftermath of perhaps one of the largest upsets in horse racing history, the owners of the would-be triumphant horse, Maximum Security, filed a lawsuit in the US District Court in Frankfort, KY. Those who did not tune into the 145th Kentucky Derby on May 4 missed a historically controversial event. Maximum Security allegedly interfered with other horses during part of the race, and as a result, two jockeys challenged the victory. After a prolonged and careful review of the entire race, the three stewards decided that Maximum Security did impede the momentum of other horses. With Maximum Security’s disqualification, the second place finisher, Country House, was announced as the winner of the Derby. Although this was a heartbreaking loss for the otherwise undefeated Maximum Security, his owners, Gary and Mary West, are not accepting the defeat without a fight. Continue reading