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Kentucky Derby Winner Maximum Security Disqualified; Country House Named Winner

Nation of Blue | May 5, 2019

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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.

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.

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