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Kentucky Derby Runner-up Jockey Could Face Disciplinary Action After Video Review

Related Topics: Kentucky Derby, Tyler Gaffalione

The 2024 Kentucky Derby was as thrilling as it gets. The 150th Run for the Roses finished in breathtaking fashion in a three-way photo finish in the closes race the event has seen since 1996. Many are still buzzing about the result, including some controversy involving jockey Tyler Gaffalione, who was riding runner-up Sierra Leone.

Gaffalione has been ordered to do a film review of the race with stewards on Thursday. Gaffalione could face discipline after the review.

The incident in question came on the final straightaway as Sierra Leone and Forever Young closed on eventual winner Mystik Dan.