Costly DQ: Maximum Security bettors lost about US$9M
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bettors who wagered on Maximum Security in the Kentucky Derby only to see the colt get disqualified for interference will receive refunds. Twinspires.com, Churchill Downs' online wagering service, tweeted that it will give back up to $10 to anyone who bet on Maximum Security to win in Saturday's Derby. The company […]
Maximum Security's Preakness status unclear after Kentucky Derby DQ
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The next stop in the chase for the Triple Crown is the Preakness, though both Maximum Security and Country House remain noncommittal for the May 18 race following Maximum Security's disqualification from the Kentucky Derby. Owner Gary West said Sunday he is unsure whether to enter Maximum Security in the Preakness […]
Derby officials say Maximum Security broke interference rule
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Officials cited Maximum Security for interference and the colt became the first Kentucky Derby winner to be disqualified for violating a state regulation that penalizes horses for impeding the path of another in a race. Stewards, who supervise the outcome of horse races, referenced Section 12 of rule 810 KAR1:016. The […]
Aidan O’Brien completes English 1000, 2000 Guineas double
Trainer Aidan O'Brien completed another Guineas double as Hermosa made just about every yard of the running to win the QIPCO 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. It was the fourth time the maestro from Ballydoyle had won both opening Classics of the season, and the second time in three years Wayne Lordan had been the beneficiary […]