First DQ in 145 years of Derby History

Posted by exceller 5 years ago to News
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Maximum Security, a very talented horse, veered out approaching home, interfering with another horse in the 4th path. Then he veered back to the rail, interfering with another one.

He was taken down by the stewards, correctly. It was fortunate that tragedy did not happen, clipping heels and unseating riders. The 145th Debry could have become a nightmare race for years to remember.

The president tweeted:

“The Kentucky Derby [sic] decision was not a good one. It was a rough and tumble race on a wet and sloppy track, actually, a beautiful thing to watch. Only in these days of political correctness could such an overturn occur. The best horse did NOT win the Kentucky Derby—not even close!”.

I am very sorry he said that. It was an ignorant statement that had nothing to do with how the race was run.

I back Trump in everything else but he should not have made this comment: it generated uncalled for sentiments that were completely unfounded.
SOURCE URL: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/more-sports/maximum-security-dqd-country-house-wins-kentucky-derby/ar-AAAU2lW?OCID=ansmsnnews11


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