Country House is the winner of the 145th Kentucky Derby in an unprecedented disqualification and a massive upset.
The 65-1 longshot was declared the winner after an objection was lodged against Maximum Security (9-2 odds), who crossed the finish line ahead of Country House.
Maximum Security was unofficially named the winner but later was disqualified for interference after a lengthy review. The decision faced immediate backlash on social media as it was the first time a Derby horse had been disqualified…Article by [author-name] (c) Sports Business News - Sports Business News Headlines | Bizjournals.com - Read full story here.
