By — Gary B. Graves, Associated Press Gary B. Graves, Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/maximum-security-owner-to-appeal-derby-disqualification Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Maximum Security owner to appeal Derby disqualification Nation May 6, 2019 10:16 AM EDT LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The owner of Maximum Security says the horse will not run in the Preakness and will appeal his disqualification as the Kentucky Derby winner. Gary West confirmed the decision by phone to The Associated Press. He says “there’s really no need, not having an opportunity to run for the Triple Crown to run a horse back in two weeks.” Maximum Security became the first Derby winner to be disqualified for interference on Saturday. After an objection, racing stewards ruled that the colt swerved out and impeded the path of several horses between the far and final turns. Country House, a 65-1 shot, was elevated to first. West has said he realizes the appeals process will take “months, if not years.” The owner has sought to see replays of the race that stewards used to reach their landmark decision. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Gary B. Graves, Associated Press Gary B. Graves, Associated Press
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The owner of Maximum Security says the horse will not run in the Preakness and will appeal his disqualification as the Kentucky Derby winner. Gary West confirmed the decision by phone to The Associated Press. He says “there’s really no need, not having an opportunity to run for the Triple Crown to run a horse back in two weeks.” Maximum Security became the first Derby winner to be disqualified for interference on Saturday. After an objection, racing stewards ruled that the colt swerved out and impeded the path of several horses between the far and final turns. Country House, a 65-1 shot, was elevated to first. West has said he realizes the appeals process will take “months, if not years.” The owner has sought to see replays of the race that stewards used to reach their landmark decision. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now