History-Making Kentucky Derby Finish: Maximum Security Disqualified, Country House Wins at 65-1

🏆Maximum Security, ridden by Luis Saez, crossed the finish line first but was later disqualified for interference.

🔍The objection was filed by the jockey of War of Will, Tyler Gaffalione, who alleged that Maximum Security impeded other horses during the race.

🔧The stewards reviewed the race footage and determined that Maximum Security indeed caused interference, leading to his disqualification.

🏇Country House, ridden by Flavien Prat, was declared the winner, making it one of the longest shot victories in Kentucky Derby history.

👥This disqualification marked the first time in Kentucky Derby history that the horse that crossed the finish line first was disqualified.

Why was Maximum Security disqualified?

—Maximum Security was disqualified for interference after the stewards reviewed the race footage and determined that he impeded other horses during the race.

Who filed the objection against Maximum Security?

—The jockey of War of Will, Tyler Gaffalione, filed the objection against Maximum Security.

Who was declared the winner of the Kentucky Derby?

—Country House, ridden by Flavien Prat, was declared the winner after Maximum Security's disqualification.

What were the odds of Country House winning?

—Country House won at odds of 65-1, making it one of the longest shot victories in Kentucky Derby history.

Has a horse ever been disqualified in the Kentucky Derby before?

—No, this disqualification marked the first time in Kentucky Derby history that the horse that crossed the finish line first was disqualified.

00:00Maximum Security, ridden by Luis Saez, crosses the finish line first in the 2019 Kentucky Derby.

02:42An objection is filed against Maximum Security for alleged interference with other horses.

04:43After reviewing the race footage, the stewards disqualify Maximum Security for causing interference.

04:49Country House, ridden by Flavien Prat, is declared the winner of the Kentucky Derby.

04:49Country House wins at odds of 65-1, making it one of the longest shot victories in Kentucky Derby history.

04:53This disqualification marks the first time in Kentucky Derby history that the horse that crossed the finish line first was disqualified.

04:53Maximum Security's disqualification leads to a lengthy wait before the official results are announced.

05:08Country House's victory is considered one of the most unexpected and memorable moments in Kentucky Derby history.