Maximum Security was the first horse in 145 years to cross the line first in the Kentucky Derby and later be disqualified for on-track actions.
Country House was declared the winner of the 2019 Kentucky Derby despite crossing the finish line second.
After a protest was filed, the stewards determined that Maximum Security had interfered with other horses, hurting their chances in the race. President Donald Trump said the decision was"not a good one," and blamed it on"these days of political correctness." Controversy hit the 2019 Kentucky Derby when long shot Country House was declared the winner despite crossing the finish line second.Long shot Country House wins Kentucky Derby after Maximum Security finishes first but is disqualified
After the race, a protest was filed challenging the results. Track stewards determined that Maximum Security, who had dominated most of the race, had moved off his lane in the final turn before he was clear of the outside horses, interfering with their progress.
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