The 145th Kentucky Derby ended with controversy as favorite Maximum Security led pretty much from start-to-finish to win the race, only to be disqualified after an objection.
After a lengthy objection review, the win was handed to long shot Country House (65/1 odds).
Congratulations to Country House — 2019 Kentucky Derby Champion! pic.twitter.com/gAPBWZ6GSu
— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) May 4, 2019
There was mass confusion in the moments immediately after the race as Maximum Security was the clear winner.
Then an objection was called (here is an explanation):
An explanation of Maximum Security's #KyDerby disqualification. pic.twitter.com/vf8AN4qvD2
— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) May 4, 2019
After a 20-minute review, Country House was named the winner.
Here’s a look at the final payouts from Twinspires.com:
As one might expect…social media has not been kind to horse racing in general following the Derby:
Kentucky’s brightest day and you guys screwed it up. Great job!
— Dustin Stephenson (@dstephenson04) May 4, 2019
Good picture by cutting out the real #KentucyDerby winner! Disgraceful and will never watch this again
— Green Filly (@filly_green) May 5, 2019
— Dan Edney MD (@danedneymd) May 5, 2019
THIS IS A SHAM! Never spending another dollar or attending again. Congrats, you ruined the sport!
— Dougie Legend (@dougie_legend) May 4, 2019
ruined INTEGRITY of a great race ! bad call, and just gave fuel to the negativity surrounding racing anyway, good job ! UGHHH … Max. Sec. WON this race. real horse people know this, 3 yr olds … cmon really ??? officials are uneducated! we are infuriated here. omg !
— Princess Pamela Sophia Stardusty (@HRHStardusty) May 4, 2019
