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The 2019 Kentucky Derby (officially, the 2019 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve [2]) was the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby, and took place on Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Louisville, Kentucky. The field was open to 20 horses, who qualified for the race by earning points on the 2019 Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby (2019) Country House (foaled May 8, 2016) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2019 Kentucky Derby after the disqualification of Maximum Security . Country House's win came as result of an objection call from jockey Flavien Prat . [ 1 ]
Maximum Security (foaled May 14, 2016) is a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who was the 2019 Champion Three-Year-Old after winning the Florida Derby, Haskell Invitational, Bold Ruler Handicap, and Cigar Mile. Maximum Security crossed the finish line first in the 2019 Kentucky Derby, but was disqualified for interference.
The owner of the horse that was disqualified after finishing first in Saturday's Kentucky Derby said he would file an appeal with the state commission.
As we mark the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, here are some of the most memorable moments in the history of America’s greatest race.
Maximum Security's Gary West criticized race stewards' disqualification of his horse's Kentucky Derby victory as "egregious" and says an appeal is possible.
The 2019 Road to the Kentucky Derby was a series of races through which horses qualified for the 2019 Kentucky Derby, which was held on May 4, 2019.The field for the Derby is limited to 20 horses, with up to four 'also eligibles' in case of a late withdrawal from the field.
Fierceness strode into the Kentucky Derby as the overwhelming favorite, but Mystik Dan took the roses in a three-horse photo finish, winning the 150th Kentucky Derby on Saturday in a stunning upset.