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Horse Racing News :: Country House wins Kentucky Derby after leader is DQed

Posted on 2019-05-04 by Gooner

Maximum Security led all the way in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, only to become the first winner disqualified for interference in the race's 145-year history.

The stewards reviewed race footage for nearly 20 minutes while keeping the crowd of 150,729 in suspense, clutching their betting tickets. Trainers and jockeys involved stared at the closest video screen waiting for a result.

After a long wait, 65-1 outsider Country House was declared the winner. Code of Honor was moved up to second and Tacitus was third.

Improbable was fourth and Game Winner was fifth.

Sourced From : ESPN

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